Articles I write for the weekly bulletin of the East Main Church of Christ, the congregation where I preach.
It is a sad fact that some Christians have little interest in obeying, submitting to, and being subject to the elders of their respective congregations, brethren who unfortunately do not let their elders do their jobs “with joy” but rather cause them much “groaning” instead.… Read More 1 Peter: “Be Subject To The Elders”
Just as shepherds in the field keep watch to protect their sheep from predators, elders must know God’s Word well enough to protect the church from the wolves who would lead them into false doctrine (cf. Acts 20:28-31; Tit. 1:9).… Read More 1 Peter: “Shepherd The Flock of God That Is Among You…”
The man-made traditions originating in Catholicism and continuing in varying degrees within Protestantism over the centuries have produced a lot of ideas about elders, bishops, and pastors which are shown to be false when compared with Scripture.… Read More 1 Peter: “So I Exhort The Elders Among You…”
You might be asking yourself why God would punish Christians by allowing bad things to happen to them. That’s an understandable question, considering that it seems to go against the biblical concept of God’s love for His followers and the kindness He shows towards them.… Read More 1 Peter: “If The Righteous Is Scarcely Saved…”
Christians, we represent Jesus. We wear His name. So let trials come because of our obedience to Jesus rather than because we sin and respond to these trials in ways that give God glory!… Read More 1 Peter: “…If Anyone Suffers As A Christian, Let Him Not Be Ashamed…”
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