The term, elder, has a wider range than the term, bishop. Elder may refer to Old or New Testament offices. It may also refer to men of age, experience, and/or wisdom. Bishop refers to a specific New Testament office.
In 2 Samuel 7, why was David picked to be king? Why he was labeled as the man after God's heart?
What does the Bible say about men going to school to be a preacher?
If a Christian commits a sin and dies before he repents where does he go?
Will we actually recognize our friends and relations who have accepted Christ and died before us on this earth. I am not sure of the biblical teaching on this point, I have asked several people and have got differing answers.
