SCRIPTURAL ELDERS AND DEACONS

Last updated: January 30, 2026

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Table of Contents

Chapter I — The Nature Of Church Organization 1
Chapter II — Perverted Organizations In The Church 5
Chapter III — The Scripturally Organized Church 11
Chapter IV — No Elder Theory 18
Chapter V — The Relationship—Apostles, Elders, Preachers 31
Chapter VI — The Eldership And Apostasy 39
Chapter VII — The Authority Of The Eldership 44
Chapter VIII — Scriptural Appellations Of The Oversight Of The Church 64
Chapter IX — Attitudes Toward Qualifications Of Elders And The Consequences 74
Chapter X — The Qualifications Of An Elder 90
Chapter XI — The Duties Of The Eldership 189
Chapter XII — Duties Of The Church Toward The Elders 213
Chapter XIII — Ordaining Of Elders 232
Chapter XIV — The Office Of Deacon 255
Chapter XV — The Qualifications Of Deacons 259
Chapter XVI — Duties Of Deacons And The Church 270
Chapter XVII — Concerning Wives Of Officers Of The Church 274

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