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Do Elders Receive Their Authority by Congregational Vote?

By Filings on Tue, 08/23/22
Church & Ministry
Elders
Church Polity
Congregational Polity
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“Although elders are recognized by the congregation through a vote, they do not derive their authority to teach and oversee from the congregation but from God.” - 9 Marks

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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

(NASB, Proverbs 12:18)

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