Tit 1:5-7 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders (πρεσβυτέρους) in every city as I directed you, namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. For the overseer (ἐπίσκοπον) must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain... (NASB)
I still believe. This the BLOG of my faith journey. There's a lot of legacy materials in here from when I attended seminary, etc. I don't necessarily agree with myself anymore.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Elder = Bishop (Titus 1:5-7)
This passage equates the two Greek words, presbuterous (elders) and episkopon (bishop).
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