Forming a biblical foundation for life
Here are seven helpful observations on leadership and the Holy Spirit’s guidance from Acts 13:1-3. The leaders of the church of Antioch were a group of men, who were gifted in the explanation of God’s revelation. Prophets and teachers were gifted in proclaiming, expounding, and communicating God’s Word. The leaders of the church of Antioch … Continue reading 7 Helpful Observations from Acts 13:1-3
“Yourself” is the next category in Titus 2:2-10, and it refers to Titus. Titus was to show himself to be an example of good works in every way (2:7-8). He was to "teach what accords with sound doctrine" (2:1). He was to behave in a way that matched the Gospel as a model to follow. … Continue reading Gospel-Matching Behavior for Leaders (Titus 2:7-8)
Lord, May we remember that we are stewards. We are managers. We are to manage the church. We are to care for and love the church. However, remind us that we are managers of the church; we are not the church's owners. You are the owner of Your church. You have purchased the church with … Continue reading A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards
We have been studying church elders by studying their titles. These titles serve as picture words which describe their duties and function in the church. So far we studied elders, stewards, and overseers. In this post we will look at the title “shepherd” or “pastor.” One of the titles for elders in the New Testament … Continue reading Picturing Elders: Shepherds
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 Elders – Overseers
In our current series on elders we are studying the different titles for elders. These titles serve as picture words that help us understand the roles of these men in the life of the church. Our last post looked at the title “elder.” You can read that post here. In this post we will study … Continue reading Picturing Elders – Stewards
We have started a series on the elders of the church. This study is the result of our church family’s study in Paul’s letter to Titus. Paul has left Titus on Crete to straighten out the problems in the churches and appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5). That led us into a study of … Continue reading Picturing Elders: Elders
God is so kind to us. He knows our frailties. He knows how we think. He leans into us in kindness and speaks to us in ways we can understand. That is a beautiful thing. God has spoken to us in the Bible. He did not have to, but He did. He has revealed Himself … Continue reading Picturing Elders – Overview
Before we start this study on elders, it is essential that we remember – Jesus is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:15, 5:23; Colossians 1:18, 2:19). Jesus has died for His church and purchased us with His own blood (Acts 20:28). God “has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us … Continue reading The Head of the Church
Our church family is studying Paul’s letter to Titus. It is a short offering. There are only forty-six verses in the whole letter. It may take a slow reader fifteen minutes to read the whole thing. Yet, it has take our church a long time to study the first chapter of this book. This is … Continue reading Thinking Biblically About Elders
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