We are sure you have heard sermons and classes about the qualifications for Deacons and Elders, but when was the last time you studied or looked into the qualifications for a preacher? Does the Bible even directly address this subject?

Listen to the conversation and share other passages you may have heard applied to this topic. Better yet, what are some qualifications you have heard in recent new minister searches?

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 119: What Are the Qualifications of a Preacher?

Scripture References: 1 Timothy 1:3-4, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 1 Timothy 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 4:13, 1 Timothy 5:15-16, 1 Timothy 6:11,17,20, 2 Timothy 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:22-26, 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 1:5, Titus 2:1, Titus 2:15, Titus 3:9-11, 1 Corinthians 2:1

 

We are sure you have heard sermons and classes about the qualifications for Deacons and Elders, but when was the last time you studied or looked into the qualifications for a preacher? Does the Bible even directly address this subject?

Listen to the conversation and share other passages you may have heard applied to this topic. Better yet, what are some qualifications you have heard in recent new minister searches?

Scripture References: 1 Timothy 1:3-4, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 1 Timothy 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 4:13, 1 Timothy 5:15-16, 1 Timothy 6:11,17,20, 2 Timothy 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:22-26, 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 1:5, Titus 2:1, Titus 2:15, Titus 3:9-11, 1 Corinthians 2:1

The gloves really come off in 2 Corinthians. Paul pours out his heart to a congregation he loves very much and makes a case for exactly what being a minister of the gospel means. Let’s look at what would upset him so much that he calls out people as Ministers of Satan. Along the way, we may find a few verses that we tend to take out of context when we don’t understand the intent behind this particular letter from Paul to the Church in Corinth.

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 118: Does Paul Enjoy Being a Minister?

The gloves really come off in 2 Corinthians. Paul pours out his heart to a congregation he loves very much and makes a case for exactly what being a minister of the gospel means. Let's look at what would upset him so much that he calls out people as Ministers of Satan. Along the way, we may find a few verses that we tend to take out of context when we don't understand the intent behind this particular letter from Paul to the Church in Corinth.

Is original sin in the Bible? Do children carry the sins of their parents? Should babies be baptized for reasons other than salvation? This can be a deeply personal subject for many people; so, let’s look to the Bible for answers.

Scripture References: Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:16-17, Ezekiel 18:4, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 14:12, Matthew 18:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 7:9, Acts 2:41, Acts 2:38, 1 Samuel 1:11, 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 117: Do Babies Need to be Baptized?

This week we wanted to address a question that came in through our YouTube comments. It is a really good question that will impact the way you view the Bible, the Church, and your walk with God. In this discussion, we can’t answer the whole question (it’s a big one), but we hope it gives a good foundation to continue the discussion and prompt more questions related to specific doctrines.

Also, we are taking a week off in November; so we will see you with a new episode on November 11th.

Podcast listeners will be treated to one of our archived conversations during our week off.

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 116: Are Doctrines Developed?

Is original sin in the Bible? Do children carry the sins of their parents? Should babies be baptized for reasons other than salvation? This can be a deeply personal subject for many people; so, let's look to the Bible for answers.

Scripture References: Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:16-17, Ezekiel 18:4, Ezekiel 18:20, Romans 14:12, Matthew 18:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 7:9, Acts 2:41, Acts 2:38, 1 Samuel 1:11, 1 Samuel 1:24-28

"This week we wanted to address a question that came in through our YouTube comments. It is a really good question that will impact the way you view the Bible, the Church, and your walk with God. In this discussion, we can't answer the whole question (it's a big one), but we hope it gives a good foundation to continue the discussion and prompt more questions related to specific doctrines.

Also, we are taking a week off in November; so we will see you with a new episode on November 11th.

Podcast listeners will be treated to one of our archived conversations."

Whether it is translated dignified, respectable, or even grave (as in the KJV) – Paul is encouraging Timothy to be a godly person in his ministry. More than that, he wants Timothy to teach all the others in the church in Ephesus to live lives of godliness. What does that look like? What doesn’t it look like? Let’s dive into the 1st letter to Timothy to find how all the teachings it contains center around this desire to live the godly lives Christ called his believers to.

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 115: What Was Timothy’s Purpose in Ephesus?

Whether it is translated dignified, respectable, or even grave (as in the KJV) - Paul is encouraging Timothy to be a godly person in his ministry. More than that, he wants Timothy to teach all the others in the church in Ephesus to live lives of godliness. What does that look like? What doesn't it look like? Let's dive into the 1st letter to Timothy to find how all the teachings it contains center around this desire to live the godly lives Christ called his believers to.