I. Above Reproach (V. 5-8)

A. An elder must be above reproach in leading his _______________.

B. An elder must be above reproach in personal _______________.

1. An elder is held to the same moral standard as the rest of the ______________________ (Titus 2:1-6).

II. PAUSE – Why this is not a road to legalism:

A. An elder is saved by ___________ through faith just like everyone else (Ephesians 2:8-9).

B. The grace of God does not just ____________ us from unrighteousness, it ___________ us for righteousness (Titus 2:11-14).

C. __________ _________ do not cause God’s grace, but God’s grace does cause __________ _________ (Isaiah 30:18-22).

III. Holds Firm to the Word (V. 9)

A. An elder holds firm to the word of God well enough to ____________ people to obey it.

B. An elder holds firm to the word of God well enough to ____________ people who contradict it.