Qualifications for Elders


3504 - NOVICE / NEW CONVERT

3504 neophutos (neh-of'-oo-tos)

from 3501 and a derivative of 5453; ;adj
AV-novice 1; 1
1) newly planted
1a) a new convert, neophyte (one who has recently become a Christian)

Needs to be one who is experienced in the faith.

NEW TESTAMENT USAGE

1 Timothy 3:6 Not a novice <3504>, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.