A note from our Pastor: ”Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.” 1 Timothy 3:9 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, The Apostle Paul continues teaching Timothy regarding the deacons in the congregation with our study verse this week. In this verse, his focus shifts from outward facing characteristics to inward traits which only... Continue Reading →
A note from our Pastor: ”Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;” 1 Timothy 3:8 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, In our study verse this week, the Apostle Paul moves from providing Timothy with instructions for calling a pastor to instructions for selecting deacons. Details... Continue Reading →
A note from our Pastor: ”Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.” 1 Timothy 3:7 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, The Apostle Paul dedicates the first seven verses of this third chapter of 1 Timothy to the characteristics the community... Continue Reading →
A note from our Pastor: ”Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.” 1 Timothy 3:6 Good Morning Dearly Beloved, In our study verse this week, the Apostle continues to provide Timothy with instructions on how to qualify a man for the role of pastor within... Continue Reading →