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Qualifications of Elders
They’re called by three different terms. These terms are descriptive of the nature and work of those men. (1) Elders/Presbyters (Acts 11:30; 14:23; 15:2; 15:4; 15:6; 15:22; 15:23; 16:4; 20:17; 21:18; 1 Timothy 4:14; 5:17; 5:19; Titus 1:5; James 5:14; … Continue reading
Posted in Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Word Study
Tagged 1 Timothy 3, bishops, elders, Eli, overseers, pastors, qualifications, shepards, Titus 1, wine
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Role of Women (part 2)
The role of women has greatly increased over the years in the western world. In the year 1900, only the country of New Zealand granted suffrage to women. By 1914, seven countries were on board (New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, Finland, … Continue reading
Posted in Textual study, Women's roles
Tagged culture, Deborah, Galatians 3, Huldah, Philippians 4, prophetess, Romans 16, Women's roles
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Role of Women (part 1)
What Women May Do? Let us start by stating that we do not wish to leave the impression that a woman can’t do anything. The fact is there are many things that a woman may and even should … Continue reading
Acts of Worship – Miscellaneous Things
Order of Worship Is there a set order of worship? Some have thought that they have found an order of worship. Some have turned to Acts 2:42. They say the order specified is: (1) apostle’s doctrine. That is preaching and … Continue reading
Posted in worship
Tagged anti-ism, bible claases, children bible's, divided assemble, fasting, order of worship
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Acts of Worship – Participation and Praise in Song (Part 2)
Christians should be singers (Acts 16:25; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; James 5:13). This singing requires no unusual vocal talent, or special vocal training, but it does require a heart for God (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Man … Continue reading
Posted in Bible authority, Singing, worship
Tagged authority, chiors, David, expediency, heaven, insturmental music, old testament/new testament, Prodigal Son, singing, solos, special music
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Acts of Worship – Participation and Praise in Song (Part 1)
They sang unto the Lord (Exodus 15:1, 21) and taught and admonished one another in song (Deuteronomy 31:19; 32:44) in Moses’ day. They praised God in song in the days of the judges (Judges 5:1). David is often referred … Continue reading
Posted in Bible authority, Singing, worship
Tagged chrysostom, hymns, psallo, psalms, singing, spiritual songs, types of songs, unscriptural songs, worship
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Acts of Worship – Partaking of the Lord’s Supper (Part 2)
When we partake there should be a looking back to the cross (1 Corinthians 11:24-29), and a looking inward to make sure that we are looking backward (1 Corinthians 11:27-29). Our partaking proclaims the Lord’s death till He comes … Continue reading
Posted in Lord's Supper, worship
Tagged after dark, anti-ism, Lord's Supper, one cup, one loaf, shut ins, worship
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Acts of Worship – Practice of Giving (part 2)
Call it what you will [1. Alms and offerings (Acts 24:17); 2. The collection for the saints (1 Corinthians 16:1); 3. Liberality KJV/ gift NKJV, NASB (1 Corinthians 16:3); 4. Grace (2 Corinthians 8:1, 6, 7, 9, 19; 2 Corinthians 9:8,14). … Continue reading
Posted in Bible authority, Giving, Money, stewardship, worship
Tagged alms, bake sales, car washes, collection, fundraisers, giving, gospel of health and wealth, handling of money, motivation, offering, raffles
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Acts of Worship – Practice of Giving (Part 1)
The early church was liberal in their giving (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35). They gave not only money, but themselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1-5). The Jews of old were instructed to give: (1) They were to leave a portion of … Continue reading
Posted in Giving, Money, Stats, stewardship, worship
Tagged collection, contribution, giving, how, stewardship, tithing, what, when, where, who, why
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