Category: Church

How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches?

Christ leads his Church and his local churches through his Word.1 Biblical Passages to Consider: Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Timothy 3:2, 9; 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:2; Titus 1:9 This post will answer two questions: How does Christ lead his Church (Universal)? How does Christ lead his local churches, including our local church? How does Christ lead … Continue reading How Does Christ Lead His Church and His Local Churches? →

Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church?

Bible Passages to Consider: Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:4, 4:15-16, 5:23; Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:9-3:22 Note: I will use “Church” to refer to the Universal Church, which is made up of all believers in the Lord of all time. I will use “church” to refer to a local church. This is the common practice in doctrine and … Continue reading Who Is the Head of the Universal Church and Our Local Church? →

A VERY Brief Summary of Local Church Structure

1. Savior. Christ is the Head of the Church and is its Savior (Ephesians 5:23). As Savior, he saves a people for his own possession called saints (Matthew 1:21; Ephesians 1:1-2; Titus 2:11-14). 2. Saints. These saints are to live under Christ's Headship (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:22-23). Each saint is part of the Church and … Continue reading A VERY Brief Summary of Local Church Structure →

We Confess and Commit: The Entire Local Church’s Confession and Commitment in Water Baptism

Note: The following charge has been prepared for First Baptist Church of Ticonderoga, NY for a baptism service on September 7, 2025. I have made this public in advance for our church family to review before the baptism. I have removed the baptism candidate’s name and replaced it with “our Brother” for privacy. I want … Continue reading We Confess and Commit: The Entire Local Church’s Confession and Commitment in Water Baptism →

A Biblical Study of Water Baptism

“Baptize” - A Definition “Baptize” is a word that was carried over from biblical Greek (baptidzo). It means “to immerse” or “dunk.” There are different kinds of baptism in the Bible. There is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. This takes place when the Lord Jesus baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit into his body … Continue reading A Biblical Study of Water Baptism →

Refreshed by God’s Grace in the Life of a Sister in Christ

My heart was refreshed in our church gathering this morning as one of our young women shared about her recent mission trip. She spent two months of her summer taking the Gospel to a difficult and far-off place. She beamed with excitement in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and the opportunity she had … Continue reading Refreshed by God’s Grace in the Life of a Sister in Christ →

Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24

Father, You have not spared your Son but delivered him up for us all. You freely give your people all things in him. Strengthen us with your promise to provide all our needs according to your riches in glory in Christ. May we take advantage of your invitations and promises in Christ and draw near … Continue reading Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24 →

Picturing Biblical Elders – Overseers

We have been studying the different titles for elders, which really serve as descriptions of the elder’s duties and service. We have already looked at the titles “elder” and “steward.” “Elder” describes the spiritual maturity of the elders. “Steward” describes their position as managers of God’s household. In this post we will look at the … Continue reading Picturing Biblical Elders – Overseers →