The place, day, and event that defines the formation of the Church. *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
The chossing of Matthias as Judas’ replacment. Was it valid? *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or “Save Target As”)
1 Corinthians 5:1–8 and Matthew 18:15–17 There are many subjects that churches avoid at almost any cost. There is one subject, however, that is probably the most verboten of all: church discipline. Not only is this not mentioned in the vast majority of churches, it’s not even a consideration at…
This article examines the biblical model for training pastors. As a follow up of Issue 51, “Teach Faithful Men” (please read first), “A Model for Teaching Faithful Men” presents a case study using Spurgeon’s Pastor’s College. (2 Tim. 2:2) *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download”…
Hebrews 10:25 is a text that has burdened the author throughout his entire ministry. In this article, he challenges Christians to be truly faithful in their attendance of the local church gathering. *(If download does not begin automatically, right click on the “Download” button and then click “Save As” or…
Leadership is absolutely vital to the proper function of a church. “Teaching Faithful Men” examines God’s design set forth for in 2 Timothy 2:2. That passage provides a foundation for how we are to understand the responsibilities of the pastor-teacher, God’s “Chain of Teaching”, and application of the principle. (For…
There has been a great deal of debate and conflict within the church over the roles women should play in church ministry. This article first sets forth the incalculable value of the ministry of women. It then goes on to clearly demonstrate that the modern trend of women teachers and…
As a case study, “What About the Head Covering?”, applies the principles of biblical interpretation as outlined in Issue 26 and Issue 27. The end goal is to arrive at the biblical teaching about head coverings as taught in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. *(If download does not begin automatically, right click…
Continuing the theme of church leadership from the previous two studies, “What About the Deacon and Deaconess?” explores the biblical teaching concerning the deacon and answers the question of whether the “deaconess” is a NT teaching (Acts 6:1-6 and 1 Tim. 3:11). *(If download does not begin automatically, right…
There can be a great deal of confusion with regard to who God has ordained to lead the church. With that has come a great deal of misunderstanding even about who is to lead in the church. In an effort to elucidate God’s plan for church leadership, this two part series,”Pastor, Bishop,…
