Elder In both the Old and New Testaments, the term “elder” indicates one of advanced age (Heb. zaqen [eqz]; Gk. presbyteros [presbuvtero”]) who had a office of leadership within the people of God. The Old Testament. We are not informed about the origin of this office, which was also known outside Israel ( Gen 50:7 ; Num 22:7 ). It probably developed from […]

Endurance [N] Continuing Christian commitment in the face of difficulty. Born in a context of hostility, persecution, and the death of their Lord and his disciples, the endurance of Christians in the face of persecution and temptation underlies most the New Testament. Pictorial athletic imagery was used to summon Christians to faithfulness as they prepared themselves […]