Content on 1 Timothy 5:17–18
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Women’s Role Controversy: May Women Serve the Lord’s Supper in Church Assemblies?
The article discusses the controversial topic of women serving communion in churches, exploring various perspectives on female leadership roles within the church, the interpretation of biblical authority, and the potential implications for church unity.
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New Testament
The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven documents with the following characteristics: • They are classified as "scripture," a term suggesting a divine writing (1 Tim. 5:18; 2 Pet. 3:16). • Eight known writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Peter, James, and Jude — produced these boo...
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The Holy Spirit and the Apostles
The Holy Spirit was promised by Christ to his apostles for their special work.
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The Study of Biblical Words
The Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God, and by its words spiritual life is obtained. No person who is really interested in the eternal welfare of his soul can afford to neglect a careful study of the words of sacred Scripture.
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The New Testament Pattern of Giving
Are there any binding ordinances for Christian giving in the New Testament?
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He Restores My Soul
Does your soul need to be restored? The Great Shepherd of Psalm 23 promises to restore our souls.
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What Does the Scripture Say?
How should one view the literature of the Bible? As a mere human production? Or as the inspired word of God? First it is imperative that the sincere student ascertain how the biblical writers themselves viewed their productions. That is the thrust of this month’s Feature article. Study with us.
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The Canon of Sacred Scripture
Who determined which books were to go into the Bible? Exactly when did that occur? What are the Apocryphal books? Wayne Jackson addresses these important questions.
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The Holy Scriptures: Verbally Inspired
The Scriptures are either inspired by God or they are not.
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What Is a Pastor?
Three verses in the New Testament include the word “pastor” (in various forms): Ephesians 4:11, Acts 20:28, and 1 Peter 5:2. In Ephesians 4:11, Paul discusses various roles that Christ placed in the church. He intends for “pastors and teachers” to serve in the church. The expression “pastors and ...
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What Is Sola Scriptura?
The article examines the concept of Sola Scriptura and the errors advocated by the Roman Catholic Church regarding the nature and authority of the Scriptures. It explores the validity of the Scriptures as the sole source of divine instruction and the role of the church in interpreting and teachin...
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What Is Bible “Inspiration”?
The Bible makes a claim that most books do not. It claims to be from God. Some books, both ancient and modern, also claim a divine origin. However, unlike other books that make the claim, the Bible’s claim is true. When we say the Bible is inspired, several factors must be considered. First, “ins...
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Please Explain 1 Timothy 5:24-25
It will first be important to observe the larger context in which this puzzling text is found. Beginning in 1 Timothy 5:17, Paul provides instructions regarding certain matters relating to the elders of a local congregation. He states that they may be financially supported in their work. If neces...
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The Jesus Seminar – Part 2
A response to The Jesus Seminar, as featured by the Peter Jennings ABC special, In Search of Jesus
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What About Singing “Psalms”?
Is it appropriate to sing some of the songs from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament? An interested reader wants to know.
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What Is the Fruit of Repentance?
What is repentance? Is it just being sorry for sin? Or is something more required?
