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Category Archives: Chruch
The Seven Churches of Asia (Liberal, Worldly Churches)
The letter, to each of the seven churches, begin, “To the angel of the church in __________” (Revelation 2:1; 2:8; 2:12; 2:18; 3:1; 3:7; 3:14). The word “angel” means “messenger”. The word is commonly used of heavenly messengers (Daniel 4:13, etc.). … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged liberal, pergamos, seven churches of asia, thyatira, worldly
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The Seven Churches of Asia (Loveless, Lifeless, Lukewarm Churches)
Why seven churches? Why these seven churches? Foy Wallace, Jr. argued that there were only seven churches in Asia at this time. True, the New Testament mentions others: Colossae (Colossians 1:2) and Hieropolis (Colossians 4:13). However, Wallace points out: (1) A … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged ephesus, laodicea, lifeless, loveless, luke warm, Revelation, sardis, seven churches of asia, temple of diana
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The Seven Churches of Asia (Faithful Churches)
The book of Revelation was addressed to seven churches in Asia (Revelation 1:4, 11). “Asia” referred to the Roman province of Asia, located in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Seven open letters were included in this book. These letters evaluated, … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Revelation, Seven Churches Of Asia
Tagged faithful, Revelation, seven churches of asia, smyrna. philadelphia
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The Work of Elders, Deacons, Preachers, and Members
What are the duties of each? How do these positions inter-relate? Let’s study. Elders Elders possess God-given authority over the local church (Hebrews 13:17). This authority may be likened unto that of a father in the house (1 Timothy 3:4-5). … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Church Organization, Elders and Deacons, Fellowship, Preachers, Soul Winning, Unity, Work
Tagged church organization, deacons, elders, members, preachers, work
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Attitude / Gratitude / Servitude
Brother Tommy Willess has suggested to me that when we assemble together, God desires three things from us: attitude, gratitude and servitude. ATTITUDE: Psalm 89:7 points out, “God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Thanksgiving, worship
Tagged attitude, gratitude, servitude, thanksgiving
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The Work of the Church
If a church loses its focus, then nearly anything can be imagined as the work of the church. Some churches are extremely busy. They have this activity and that activity. They have numerous programs and works that they do. Their … Continue reading
Keeping Unity
The church is composed of those of different geographical origins, cultures, ethnicities, educational achievements, occupations, and even hobbies. How can true lasting unity be maintained? I would suggest that it is possible for true Biblical unity to be maintained, if … Continue reading
Posted in baptism, Chruch, Doctrine, Faith, Fellowship, Hope, Textual study, Unity
Tagged attitude, baptism in fire, baptism in moses, baptism in sea, baptism of john, baptism of suffering, church unity, doctrine, Endurance, Ephesians 4:1-6, fellowship, forebearance, forebearing, gentleness, great commission baptism, humility, longsuffering, lowliness, meekness, new testament baptism, one baptism, one body, one faith, one father, one God, one hope, one lord, one spirit, patience, seven ones, unity
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