Deacons are Gods gift to the church to display and apply the love of Christ.

Continuing in the instruction to Timothy about the qualification of elders, we need to peek into the reality of what it means to be -able to teach-. I believe culture and tradition has removed this requirement and that what is happening in most congregations is nothing more than just rhetorical idolatry. --The elder must know himself as a servant of God and God's church and thus expound on what God has already given in the manner required of him.

Continuing in the instruction to Timothy about the qualification of elders, we need to peek into the reality of what it means to be "able to teach". I believe culture and tradition has removed this requirement and that what is happening in most congregations is nothing more than just rhetorical idolatry. The elder must know himself as a servant of God and God's church and thus expound on what God has already given in the manner required of him.

What is an elder and what are they supposed to do-- Well, this is part 1 of a multi-focus series out of 1 Timothy. We will show that the Bible alone prescribes and describes what a pastor-overseer is supposed to do and be for the sake of preparing the body for the work of the ministry to itself and its community.

What is an elder and what are they supposed to do? Well, this is part 1 of a multi-focus series out of 1 Timothy. We will show that the Bible alone prescribes and describes what a pastor/overseer is supposed to do and be for the sake of preparing the body for the work of the ministry to itself and its community.

Does God desire the salvation of all individuals without exception-- Scripture settles this with clarity- He does not.

Does God desire the salvation of all individuals without exception? Scripture settles this with clarity: He does not.