“We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth.”—3 John 8. The ordination of elders over the churches was a practice among the primitive Christians, Acts 14:23. And I
Biblical Interpretation Is More than Stacking Verses "We cannot merely stack up Bible verses, making biblical claims based on a handful of verses that are isolated from their immediate and broader biblical contexts. We must
The Satisfaction Derived from Godly Simplicity “Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our
The Only Way is Ordinary "Ordinary means of grace are sufficient because our problems are ordinary. This is one of the things that becomes gloriously clear when you read books older than your parents, or
“Ye are God’s building.”—1 Cor. 3:9. Who can help admiring the disinterested spirit of the apostle Paul? The Corinthians were divided into parties, at the head of each of which was some great man. Paul
Bold Pastors Shape Bold Churches "Since 2020, I’ve attended many ministerial meetings where the conversation focused on the struggles we’ve all faced since the pandemic started. Time and again, our discussions circled how stressful and
“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”—2 Cor. 4:5. A remark, which I once heard from the lips of that great and good man, the late
Recreational Youth Baseball: What it is, What it isn’t, and How to Enjoy it "Recreational baseball is not about “program building.” It’s about building young boys and young men — building integrity, character, and a