The Fall of Adam and Eve affected all relationships – from nation to nation and person to person. Today, we will consider how following Jesus was to reorient the lives of Christians in Ephesus almost 2000 years ago and our… Read More
One Thing, Part 2
The character and quality of church leadership is fundamental to being effective in the health of any church. Therefore, Paul revisits this subject in an effort to make sure Timothy leads in clarity and with competency. Scripture references: I Timothy… Read More
One Thing
It doesn’t matter what the organization or entity, the character and quality of the leadership will dictate both the pace and effectiveness of that group. The same is true of the church and why Paul revisits the subject of leadership…. Read More
Church as Family, Part 4
It is a powerful and profound truth that how a church community responds to others’ needs will reveal where its allegiance lies, either to its aspirations or the mission of Christ. Scripture references: I Timothy 5:9-16, Deuteronomy 23:21-23, Titus 3:14
Church as Family, Part 3
As we have seen, Paul equates the church as being a type of family in which roles are to be played and responsibilities are to be carried out. What happens when a woman is older and has no family? How… Read More