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Category Archives: Preachers
Be an Example
“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12). Paul lived his life as a Christian role model for others. He … Continue reading
Posted in christian growth, Example, Preachers, Stats, Textual study
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:12, conduct, despise youth, example, faith, love, manner of life, number of words spoken, purity, spirit, tongue, word, youth
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Aren’t You Special?
Have you ever noticed how some political, and even religious leaders have two sets of rules? One set of rules they have for the masses and another set for themselves. Politics James Madison wrote in the Federalist Papers that Congress … Continue reading
Posted in History, Islam, mormon, Mormons, Preachers, Preaching, World Religions
Tagged book of mormon, civil rigths act, doctrine and covenents, double standard, federalist papers, james madison, joseph smith, koran, muhammad, polygamy, quran
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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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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
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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