Overseer (Episkopos): Difference between revisions
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==Role and Qualifications== | ==Role and Qualifications== | ||
An overseer is described in the New Testament as a [[gospel]] worker appointed by the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]] to shepherd the Church, which was purchased with the blood of [[God]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts#20 |title=Acts 20:28 |quote= }}</ref> The responsibilities of an overseer include caring for the congregation, teaching sound doctrine, and rebuking those who oppose the truth.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1%3A7-9&version=NIV |title=Titus 1:7–9 |quote= }}</ref> Apostle Peter refers to [[Christ]] as the “Shepherd and Overseer of your souls,” highlighting His role in guiding and protecting the flock, which | An overseer is described in the New Testament as a [[gospel]] worker appointed by the [[The Holy Spirit|Holy Spirit]] to shepherd the Church, which was purchased with the blood of [[God]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts#20 |title=Acts 20:28 |quote= }}</ref> The responsibilities of an overseer include caring for the congregation, teaching sound doctrine, and rebuking those who oppose the truth.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1%3A7-9&version=NIV |title=Titus 1:7–9 |quote= }}</ref> Apostle Peter refers to [[Christ]] as the “Shepherd and Overseer of your souls,” highlighting His role in guiding and protecting the flock, which symbolizes the members of the Church.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A25&version=NIV |title=1 Peter 2:25 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
The books of [[Titus]] and [[1 Timothy]] outline in detail the qualifications required for those appointed to the office of overseer. | The books of [[Titus]] and [[1 Timothy]] outline in detail the qualifications required for those appointed to the office of overseer. | ||
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