Sermon Notes
Caring for Elders and the Gospel
Part of 1 & 2 Timothy
July 2, 2023

Caring for Elders and the Gospel

1 Timothy 5:17-6:2

Main Idea: The way in which we honor, protect, rebuke, and appoint elders in the church will either

or the integrity of the Gospel.

Honor elders to uphold the integrity of the Gospel
1. If unbelieving slave masters are

of honor, how much are those who lead the church?
2. Ruling well = abiding by
3. The honor of the elder comes from the he proclaims

To the watching world: a church that appears

for those who preach the Gospel will also appear for the Gospel itself

Protect elders to uphold the integrity of the Gospel
1. Deut. 19: A single witness should

be investigated
2. C.K. Barrett: Elders are “exposed to back-biting and
3. Elders should always be given the

To the watching world: a church that is quick to assume guilt in their elders is hungrier for

than they are for the Gospel

Rebuke elders to uphold the integrity of the Gospel
1. Elders are accountable to

, not untouchable
2. All elders sin. unrepentantly is the problem
3. It is a gracious thing to God

To the watching world: a church that does not rebuke a pastor persisting in sin will stand as a pillar and buttress of

, not truth

Appoint elders wisely to uphold the integrity of the Gospel
1. Elders are responsible for the

of those they appoint
2. Vv. 23-25 show Paul’s for Timothy
3. God is our elders

To the watching world: a church that hastily appoints elders will suffer in their