The apostle Paul warned Timothy, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers…” (2 Tim. 3:1-2, ESV, emp. added). “Blasphemers” comes from the Greek term blasphemos, which literally means, “speaking evil, slanderous, reproachful, railing, abusive.” So Paul was… Read More “For Men Shall Be…Blasphemers…” – Jon Mitchell
To stand before a group of people and proclaim the glorious gospel of Christ is at the same time the greatest honor and the most humbling experience. It is the greatest of honors because the message proclaimed is that from the very words of God. The preacher is a messenger of God, insofar as the… Read More “Preach the Word…Do The Work of an Evangelist” – Michael Grooms
For the last three years, I have had the privilege of serving as a deacon at the church of Christ in Boiling Springs, SC. I have the honor of working with the youth at our congregation. Meeting the qualifications as stated in 1 Timothy 3 has helped me in many aspects of my life. As… Read More “Those Who Have Served Well As Deacons” – Curtis Kimbrell
Church growth. Growing the church. Causing both spiritual growth in the brethren through edification and numerical growth of the congregation via evangelism. I’ve yet to meet any Christian, especially any preacher, elder, or deacon, who honestly denied wanting their congregation to grow in these ways. To my knowledge, there is only one passage in the… Read More Church Leadership Causes Growth – Jon Mitchell (Editor’s Page, November/December 2013 Issue)
After Jesus told His apostles that He would build His church, He said to them, “Verily I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matt. 18:18). Christ commissioned the apostles and they were inspired to set… Read More “The Elders Who Are Among You I Exhort” – Garland White
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