Fulfilled-prophecy study on “Appointing Elders” within the AD 30–70 covenant transition.
Paul and Barnabas appoint elders in every church (Acts 14:23). Care of the flock is ordered while the mission advances and the old age closes.
Eldership is not a delayed institution; it belongs to the apostolic planting of churches in that generation.
The word of grace builds up; shepherds guard what was purchased with blood.