El sermón de Joel Coyoc aborda el tema de la autoridad y el establecimiento de ancianos en la iglesia según la carta de Pablo a Tito. Coyoc argumenta que ancianos y obispos son términos intercambiables, con la misma función, desafiando ideas de jerarquía no bíblicas. A lo largo del mensaje, se hace referencia a Tito 1:5, destacando la preeminencia de la predicación de la verdad y la necesidad de establecer líderes espirituales maduros que mantengan la corrección doctrinal en la iglesia a través de la fiel enseñanza del evangelio. Se enfatiza la importancia de la enseñanza del evangelio no solo como un asunto eclesiástico, sino también como parte de la responsabilidad individual de cada creyente, instando a los oyentes a recordar la centralidad de Cristo en su vida.
Key Quotes
“Ancianos y obispos son una sola cosa, no es y. Son diferentes, son términos intercambiables en la escritura.”
“La verdad que dice que Dios es dueño de todas las cosas. Y cuando tú ganas deshonestamente, en un sentido estás robando.”
“El evangelio es necesario, es nuestra necesidad. Reflexionar y pensar constantemente y pedirle al Señor que nos dé entendimiento de la verdad.”
“No hay lugar para introducir aquí la ley y empezar a enseñar ley, sino es el evangelio que nos transforma.”
The Bible describes elders as spiritually mature men who lead and teach the church according to the truth of the Gospel.
In Titus 1:5, the Apostle Paul instructs Titus to establish elders in every city as a means to correct deficiencies within the churches. Elders are representatives of spiritual maturity, having the responsibility to lead and teach the congregation. This role is supported throughout Scripture, with elders being seen in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Moses was advised to select elders to help lead the people of Israel, and in the New Testament, the establishment of elders signifies a continuation of this leadership tradition. The primary task of these elders is to preach the Gospel and maintain sound doctrine, as emphasized in Paul’s letters to both Titus and Timothy.
Titus 1:5, Exodus 18:21, 1 Timothy 3:1-7
The Gospel is essential for church governance as it is the foundation upon which elders are established and proper church teaching is maintained.
Paul emphasizes the centrality of the Gospel in establishing elders in the church, as seen in Titus 1:5 where he signifies that the qualifications and roles of elders are rooted in the teachings of Christ. The guidance that Paul gives to Titus is not merely administrative but is deeply theological, aiming to ensure that the purity of doctrine is preserved. Elders are to teach what they have been taught, focusing on the truth of the Gospel to prevent false teachings from leading the church astray. This underlines the necessity of ensuring that church governance is aligned with the core message of Christ, for it is through the Gospel that believers are transformed and united in faith.
Titus 1:5, 2 Timothy 1:13-14, Matthew 28:18-20
Preaching the Gospel is vital for Christians as it brings spiritual nourishment and growth, reminding them of their identity and hope in Christ.
The preaching of the Gospel is central to a believer's life because it reinforces the core message of salvation and God's grace. The Apostle Paul instructs that the truth of the Gospel must be repeated consistently within the church for the spiritual edification of its members. In Titus 1, Paul notes that sound teaching enables believers to discern false doctrines and to grow in their faith. This repetition of the Gospel helps prevent spiritual lapses and ensures that believers remain focused on the freedom and power found in Christ. For Christians, the Gospel is not just a starting point; it is the continuous source of encouragement and correction as they navigate their faith and responsibilities within the community of believers.
Titus 1:9-14, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 4:2
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