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Old Testament and New Testament
The purpose of this article is to help us to understand the relationship of man today with the Old Testament. 1. To whom was the Old Testament given? Folks, it was not given to everyone. It was not a universal … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Old Testament/New Testament, Seventh Day Adventists
Tagged authority, child leader, covenants, holy day, new moon, old testament/new testament, our relationship to old testament, sabbaths, school master, to whom was old testament given, tutor, when did covenant change, why new testament needed, why old testament given
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An Exposé of 1 Peter 3:20-21
1 Peter 3:20-21 reads, “. . . In the days of Noah . . . few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of … Continue reading
Posted in baptism, Plan of salvation, Textual study, Type/Antitype, Word Study
Tagged 1 Peter 3:21, baptism, Noah, plan of salvation, type/antitype
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Selection and Rejection of Elder, Deacons, and Preachers
Elders We’ve studied the qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). Now, we’ll look at how these men are selected. Paul and Barnabas are said to have “ordained (appointed NASB/NKJV) elders in every church” in the region of Lystra, Iconium, and … Continue reading
Posted in Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Preachers
Tagged appoint, deacons, elders, ordain, preachers, reaffirmation, rejection, selection
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Qualifications of Preachers
Like elders, preachers are referred to by different terms in the Bible. Each of these terms reveal much about their role. They are called: (1) Ministers or servants – Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 3:5; 4:1; 2 Cor. 3:6; 6:4; Eph. … Continue reading
Posted in Church Organization, Preachers, Preaching
Tagged 2 Timothy 2, evangelist, minister, preacher, qualifications
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Qualifications of Deacons
The term “deacon” refers to “one who executes the commands of another… a servant, attendant, minister” (Thayer). Elders, also called Bishops or overseers, oversee the local church; Deacons are their special helpers to whom they delegate certain tasks. Let us … Continue reading
Posted in Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Word Study
Tagged 1 Timothy 3, deacons, qualifications
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A Father’s Expectations
President Warren G. Harding was dead. He died at 7:35 p.m. on August 2, 1923. He was in San Francisco, California, having just completed a visit to the territory of Alaska, the first visit by a president. The cause of … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Work
Tagged Calvin Coolidge, expectations, father, history, son, Warren Harding, work
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A Father’s Advice on Marriage
Mike Reagan was to be wed on June 13, 1971. Ronald Reagan wrote this letter to him in regards to the wedding: Dear Mike: … You’ve heard all the jokes that have been rousted around by all the ‘unhappy marrieds’ … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Marriage
Tagged marriage advice, Mike Reagan, Ronald Reagan
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What Would You Do? (Part 2)
The year was 1848. Abraham Lincoln’s stepbrother, John Johnston, who had a history of financial problems, requested Abe’s help in a financial matter. Abe responded by letter (Dec. 24). Here is an excerpt. “Your request for eighty dollars, I do … Continue reading
What Would You Do? (Part 1)
Grover Cleveland holds several firsts in Presidential history. (1) He was the first Democrat elected to the office of President after the Civil War. In fact, he was the only Democrat elected to the Presidency between the years 1860–1912. (2) … Continue reading
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