In terms of spiritual institutions formed by and composed of Christians, the New Testament only knows of the church, and, more specifically, the local church.
Beware of False Prophets
According to the apostle Paul, the presence of false prophets and false teachers within the church is an unavoidable evil with which God's people will have to deal until Jesus returns, banishes sin forever, and reigns with his people (see Rev 21:8). Before leaving Ephesus, Paul warned the elders of the church there about fierce … Continue reading Beware of False Prophets
The Priority of Preaching in the Local Church
As you make your way through Paul’s New Testament writings, you will uncover a common thread woven through each of his individual letters. In twelve of the apostle’s thirteen epistles (Philemon being the exception), Paul devotes large sections of his letters to either expositing sound doctrine or to exhorting the leaders in the church to … Continue reading The Priority of Preaching in the Local Church
Single and Married Christians Together in the Church
When Christians discuss important topics related to God’s design for marriage and family, it is easy to forget that a significant constituency of the church is single. That is, within any given church you will not only find many married Christians; you will find—now more than ever, due to historical and sociological reasons we can’t … Continue reading Single and Married Christians Together in the Church
Welcome to College! Now Find a Church
Part 1: Welcome to College! Now Find a Church Part 2: You Need Christian Fellowship in College Part 3: Four Marks of a Faithful Campus Ministry Part 4: Campus Ministries and the Priority of the Local Church Part 5: College and Christian Fellowship: Now What? Congratulations! You are now a college student. Your hard work … Continue reading Welcome to College! Now Find a Church
How to Pray for Your Pastor: Conclusion
How to Pray for Your Pastor (Series): Your Pastor is a Desperate Man How to Pray for Your Pastor (Series): Why Should You Pray for Your Pastor? Praying for Your Pastor in Light of His Qualifications, Part 1: The Necessity of a Qualified Ministry Praying For Your Pastor According to His Qualifications, Part 2: A … Continue reading How to Pray for Your Pastor: Conclusion
The Fruit of a Praying Congregation
How to Pray for Your Pastor (Series): Your Pastor is a Desperate Man How to Pray for Your Pastor (Series): Why Should You Pray for Your Pastor? Praying for Your Pastor in Light of His Qualifications, Part 1: The Necessity of a Qualified Ministry Praying For Your Pastor According to His Qualifications, Part 2: A … Continue reading The Fruit of a Praying Congregation
From the Study 