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Keach gives 5 things which should constitute the overall duties/work of the pastor/elder

Paul's address to the married and the widows with regard to the issue of celibacy; a biblical view of marriage presents the true spirituality and blessedness of it

A survey of the titles given to the office of pastor; the meaning and implications of these titles; various titles reveal a broad work, requiring a plurality of men

An introduction and overview of the chapter; an overview of the Biblical view of marriage

Praying with the mind; praying with others in mind; letting others know your mind

Pastoral authority; the office of pastor/elder is one office with many titles

Paul's return to address the issue of sexual immorality; sexual sin rooted in wrong thinking about the physical body; Biblical truth corrects wrong thinking

The confessional and biblical basis for the gifted brethren; the role of church and elders; the usefulness of such men

The apostle's warning to the Corinthians; their actions incongruous with their profession; separating religion from morality a dangerous error

Lawsuits among the saints is unchristian, unbrotherly, and unchurchly; the church has the wisdom to deal with its own business