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Category Archives: Fellowship
Our Sacred Honor
When the 56 founding fathers signed their name to the Declaration of Independence, they were basically signing their own death warrants. John Hancock reportedly said, “There must be no pulling of different ways… we must hang together.” Ben Franklin reportedly … Continue reading
Posted in Dedication, Fellowship, History
Tagged abraham clark, america, benjamin franklin, created equal, creator, decalration of independence, dedication, founding fathers, honor, john hancock, martin luther king jr., richard stockton, robert morris, sacred honor, sacrifice, thomas mckean, thomas nelson, unalienable rights
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Washing Feet
“Pugh! I am not touching his feet.” Such may be the reaction one would get today to the idea of washing another’s feet. However, the washing of feet is commended in the Bible (Luke 7:36-46; John 13:3-14; 1 Timothy 5:9-10). … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Fellowship, Hospitality, Humility, Word Study
Tagged culture, feet washing, foot washing, Hospitality, humility, service
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The Holy Kiss
The instruction for brethren to greet one another with a kiss appears five times in The New Testament (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Peter 5:14). How should we understand this? Kissing was a … Continue reading
Different Types of Sin
“Sin is sin,” we are sometimes told. Thus, it is concluded that all sins should be dealt with the same way. But is this true? I think not. Let’s notice: 1. Personal, Private Matters between Two Brethren (Matthew 18:15-17). Step … Continue reading
Posted in Church discipline, Fellowship, Sin
Tagged 1 Corinthians 5, 1 thessalonians 5:14, 1Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1Timothy 6:3-5, 2 John 9-11, 2 Thessalonians 3, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12, church discipline, divisive person, egregious sin, false teachers, fellowship, general disorderliness, heretic, Matthew 18:15-17, personal private matters, Romans 16:17, shocking sin, sin, Titus 3:10, types of sin
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Careful With The Lines
Must you and I see each and every Bible passage exactly alike for us to fellowship one another? It has been my experience, that some are ready to contend over the smallest, most trivial of things. They are ready to … Continue reading
Posted in Church discipline, Doctrine, Fellowship
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:4, association, church discipline, expedience, faulty standard, feelings, fellowship, general guidelines, generic commands, guilt by association, hearsay, imputing motives, not every difference a matter of fellowship, public opinion, the party spirit, traditions
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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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“Loving Too Much”
In a keynote speech at the 1952 Republican Convention, Congressman Walter Judd told this story about helping his daughter with her homework. He said, “I can get the right answer almost every time, and she would like to have me … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fellowship, Parenting
Tagged Enabling, love, Luke 15, Parenting, Prodigal Son, Tough Love, Walter Judd
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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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