Question 158

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1 Timothy 3:2

2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Timothy 3:6

6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

Ephesians 4:8-11

8This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”

9What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?

10He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

11And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

Hosea 4:6

6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.

Malachi 2:7

7For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.

2 Corinthians 3:6

6And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Jeremiah 14:15

15Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’ By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end!

Romans 10:15

15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

Hebrews 5:4

4No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

1 Corinthians 12:28-29

28And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?

1 Timothy 3:10

10Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

1 Timothy 4:14

14Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

1 Timothy 5:22

22Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.