Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Reformed Rookie podcast episode delves into Titus 1:9, exploring the qualifications and responsibilities of church elders. The discussion centers on the crucial importance of elders holding firm to the trustworthy Word of God (πιστις - *pistis*), emphasizing not just intellectual understanding but also practical application in their lives and ministry.
Elders must be characterized by sound doctrine, accurately teaching and applying Scripture, rebuking false teachings and promoting biblical truth. The podcast highlights the dangers of anecdotal preaching lacking contextual understanding and the necessity of confronting false teachers within the church. Pastor Anthony Uvenio contrasts the reliance on God's Word for counseling with secular approaches, emphasizing the inerrant and infallible nature of Scripture as the sole authority.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of orthopraxy alongside orthodoxy, and the need for elders to model a life of faith, reflecting God's character and actively combating heresy. A specific example of a false teacher's actions within a conference is used to illustrate the importance of confronting false teaching. The episode also touches upon differing interpretations of biblical terms, such as "porneia," and the importance of preaching biblical truth rather than tradition.
00:03:37 - Elders' Devotion & Scripture
00:07:52 - Establishing Elders & Doctrine
07:45 - Biblical Inspiration & Trials
11:14:02 - Trusting God & Doctrine
14:52 - God's Word: Trustworthy & True
18:35 - Instruction, Preaching & Truth
22:30 - Sound Doctrine: Theology & Practice
30:01 - Elder Qualifications & Rebuke
34:15 - Rebuke, Heresy & Ministry Truth
41:12 - Guard Your Heart; Avoid Pride
Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/reformedrookie/episodes/Titus-19-Hold-Firm-e337l6o
ReformedRookie.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie
Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedRookie
Twitter: twitter.com/NYapologist
Semper Reformanda!
This Reformed Rookie podcast episode delves into Titus 1:9, exploring the qualifications and responsibilities of church elders. The discussion centers on the crucial importance of elders holding firm to the trustworthy Word of God (πιστις - *pistis*), emphasizing not just intellectual understanding but also practical application in their lives and ministry.
Elders must be characterized by sound doctrine, accurately teaching and applying Scripture, rebuking false teachings and promoting biblical truth. The podcast highlights the dangers of anecdotal preaching lacking contextual understanding and the necessity of confronting false teachers within the church. Pastor Anthony Uvenio contrasts the reliance on God's Word for counseling with secular approaches, emphasizing the inerrant and infallible nature of Scripture as the sole authority.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of orthopraxy alongside orthodoxy, and the need for elders to model a life of faith, reflecting God's character and actively combating heresy. A specific example of a false teacher's actions within a conference is used to illustrate the importance of confronting false teaching. The episode also touches upon differing interpretations of biblical terms, such as "porneia," and the importance of preaching biblical truth rather than tradition.
00:03:37 - Elders' Devotion & Scripture
00:07:52 - Establishing Elders & Doctrine
07:45 - Biblical Inspiration & Trials
11:14:02 - Trusting God & Doctrine
14:52 - God's Word: Trustworthy & True
18:35 - Instruction, Preaching & Truth
22:30 - Sound Doctrine: Theology & Practice
30:01 - Elder Qualifications & Rebuke
34:15 - Rebuke, Heresy & Ministry Truth
41:12 - Guard Your Heart; Avoid Pride
Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/reformedrookie/episodes/Titus-19-Hold-Firm-e337l6o
ReformedRookie.com
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookie
Facebook: facebook.com/TheReformedRookie
Twitter: twitter.com/NYapologist
Semper Reformanda!
