1 Timothy Chapter 3 — Qualifications for Elders Quiz Flashcards

#1

According to 1 Timothy 3:2, what specific phrase does Paul use to describe the requirement that an elder must be 'above reproach'?

📖 1 Timothy 3:2

#2

In 1 Timothy 3:4-5, what specific household management requirement does Paul establish as a prerequisite for elder qualification?

📖 1 Timothy 3:4-5

#3

Which negative character trait does 1 Timothy 3:3 explicitly prohibit in church overseers by using the Greek concept of addiction or excessive desire?

📖 1 Timothy 3:3

#4

According to 1 Timothy 3:6, what specific danger does Paul warn about when appointing a recent convert to an elder position?

📖 1 Timothy 3:6

#5

What does 1 Timothy 3:7 specify about an elder's reputation among those outside the church?

📖 1 Timothy 3:7

#6

In 1 Timothy 3:8-10, what specific characteristic about deacons' speech does Paul address that also appears in the elder qualifications?

📖 1 Timothy 3:8

#7

According to 1 Timothy 3:11, which specific group's qualifications does Paul address between the deacon requirements?

📖 1 Timothy 3:11

#8

What does 1 Timothy 3:13 promise as a result of serving well as a deacon?

📖 1 Timothy 3:13

#2

An elder must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect

Paul explicitly states that an elder 'must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect,' using this as a measure of his ability to care for God's church (1 Timothy 3:4-5).

1 Timothy 3:4-5

#1

The husband of but one wife

Paul emphasizes that an overseer must be 'blameless' or 'above reproach,' and immediately clarifies this with the phrase 'the husband of but one wife,' establishing fidelity and singular marriage commitment as a foundational qualification (1 Timothy 3:2).

1 Timothy 3:2

#4

He may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil

Paul warns that a recent convert should not be appointed as an overseer 'or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil,' highlighting the spiritual danger of premature elevation (1 Timothy 3:6).

1 Timothy 3:6

#3

Not a lover of money

1 Timothy 3:3 states that an overseer must be 'not a lover of money' (or 'not greedy'), addressing the spiritual danger of financial desire that can corrupt leadership (1 Timothy 3:3).

1 Timothy 3:3

#6

They must not be double-tongued or deceitful in speech

1 Timothy 3:8 states that deacons must not be 'double-tongued' (saying different things to different people or being insincere), a requirement reflecting the integrity demanded throughout leadership qualifications (1 Timothy 3:8).

1 Timothy 3:8

#5

He must have a good reputation among outsiders and not fall into disrepute and the devil's trap

Paul stipulates that an elder 'must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap,' making external credibility a crucial qualification (1 Timothy 3:7).

1 Timothy 3:7

#8

An excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus

Paul assures that 'those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus,' rewarding faithful deacon service with spiritual confidence and respect (1 Timothy 3:13).

1 Timothy 3:13

#7

Deacons' wives or women deacons

1 Timothy 3:11 addresses 'their wives' or potentially 'women [deacons],' requiring them to be 'worthy of respect, not malicious talkers, but temperate and trustworthy in everything,' establishing parallel character standards (1 Timothy 3:11).

1 Timothy 3:11

#9

In the context of 1 Timothy 3:1-7, how many specific positive character traits or qualifications does Paul list for overseers before addressing negative character traits to avoid?

📖 1 Timothy 3:1-7

#10

What is the primary theological purpose Paul establishes for the qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-13?

📖 1 Timothy 3:1-13

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#10

To ensure church leaders can effectively manage the household of God and maintain sound doctrine

Paul frames these qualifications as necessary for managing God's household (the church) and maintaining doctrinal integrity, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:5 ('If anyone does not know how to manage his own family...how can he take care of God's church?') (1 Timothy 3:1-13).

1 Timothy 3:1-13

#9

Seven traits

Paul lists approximately seven positive qualifications (blameless/above reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach) before addressing negative traits to avoid in 1 Timothy 3:2-3.

1 Timothy 3:1-7

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