Over this issue of the CHRISTIAN WORKER, and the next, we have articles dealing with the eldership and with concerns, such as discipline, that immediately demand the attention of elders. We are not at all suggesting that congregations must have elders prior to carrying out disciplinary action or doing any other work that God expects […]
In this article, let us briefly look at what is giving in the Bible, twelve examples of giving and types of giving in the Bible: Types of Giving in the Bible – Examples 1) The Willing Giver – Abraham, who offered his only son (Genesis 22:1-19). 2) The Big Little Giver – The widow, who […]
According to a February 26, 2003 Harris Poll, 31 percent of people do not believe in Hell. Many folks (even those who consider themselves religious) seldom consider what it will be like to be lost in Hell. Hell is a subject that the devil would like for us to forget about, but Jesus taught more […]
A querist asks, “According to the New Testament, how much should a follower of Christ give to the work of the Lord? Relative to our giving, the following are some New Testament principles and guidelines that we should seriously consider: 1) As followers of Christ, we must first have a desire to give — Note […]
Not too long ago, I received a Bible riddle from an online friend. The riddle was, “What does the Bible say will never be satisfied and say ‘It is enough?’” So I got to looking through the concordance, looking for some of these key words and I came across Proverbs 30:15, 16 “The horseleach hath […]
What biblical principles can we learn from a dog you ask? Those of us who are dog “lovers” (my wife and I have a miniature dachshund), will tell you that there are several Bible principles we can learn from our canine
While television has a myriad of programming to watch, the most entertaining offerings are the commercials. A few years back, one of the more amusing ads was the one for
The Four Corners of the Earth “The works and travels of William and Katrece Howard.” The beginnings of a very interesting site and concept of going to especially remote parts of the earth to take the Gospel. I subscribed to the RSS feed and will read with interest.
It has not been too long ago when I heard a report of someone accusing the church of Christ of being a cult. Now before I even address the question of the church of Christ being a cult, let me first state that the person who made the accusation does not understand the description, “church […]
The question is often asked, “What is the most critical problem facing the church today?” The answers are varied, and often given in keeping with that particular man’s interest and concern, and for all the answers, all of them play a part in today’s time of discontent, unrest, and turmoil. And, when we state that […]
SUBJECT: Church Organization/Leadership
TITLE: Why Do We Have Elders?
PROPOSITION: We have elders to 1) Oversee 2) Counsel 3) Shepherd.
Objectives: That each would understand the role elders have in the local congregation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Acts 20:28
2. About the Text:
1) This context is the only passage of scripture in which we have all three words used to describe the office of the elder.
A frustrated homeowner had a yard full of moles. He tried everything he knew to defeat his underground enemy, but he was losing the battle. Finally a friend informed him that
With one out of every seven people in this country receiving food stamps as well as hundreds of food banks and churches who give away food for those who show up to take home a sack, this story seems to fit into life today. And yet nothing can compare with this “free food.”
We acknowledge the passing of time in noting that one day, some will be writing a history of the church of our day, and they’ll be looking back into “old history.” When that “old history” is written, focusing on the church of our time, surely there will be a great deal of praise for the […]
As a young boy on a farm, I was always thrilled to discover a newly constructed sparrow’s nest. It was fascinating to watch for the eggs and then to wait for those featherless little creatures with bulging eyes and gaping mouths to break out of their shells. Standing at a distance, I could see their […]
The late country music artist, Red Sovine, recorded the above titled song in 1956 (see video below). The lyrics of the song asks some very solemn, personal and penetrating questions that we as Christians might ask ourselves in our daily Christian walk.
To the Ephesians, Paul said that “…Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be […]
It is possible to become deceived (Mark 13:5-6; 2 Peter 3:17). Repeated warnings were given to the early church to warn against a coming falling away (Acts 20:28-30; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 2 Timothy 4:3-4). Mark 13:5-6: “And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: for many shall come in […]
The outstanding characteristic of our time is ignorance. Oh, we have definitely gathered more information and learned how to do far more than any people who have ever lived. But we are still in error and ignorance because we have not bothered to learn God’s word.
My wife and I were looking for a tool the other day. We knew (or we though we knew) exactly where it was (sound familiar?). As we climbed over the clutter in our storage shed, we both came to the same conclusion — we’ve got to get rid of this clutter!