Question i (1) - Faithful Ruling Elder
For Further Study
Scripture passages
a) Acts 15:1–29; 16:4
b) Ephesians 4:1–13
c) Colossians 3:1–17
d) 1 John 4:18–21
e) 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5
The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
a) “A Brief Statement of Faith,” Book of Confessions, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Section 11.4.
b) “The Foundations of Presbyterian Polity,” particularly Section F-3.0202.
c) “The Form of Government,” particularly sections G-2.0301 (“Ruling Elder Defined”) and G-3.0201 (“Composition and Responsibilities”).
d) “Directory for Worship,” particularly Sections W-2.0303 (“Ruling Elders”) and W-4.0301 (“Acts of Christian Service”).