1 Timothy 5:23

A building facade in Amsterdam.(Photo by Pixabay from Pexels)In a quaint coffee shop nestled along the cobbled streets of Amsterdam, patrons find respite from the bustling world outside. This Dutch establishment is renowned for its unique tradition: the freedom to smoke Marijuana openly.A warm, welcoming ambiance prevails inside, with the...…

This post was first published in January, 2015. —ed. When was the last time you sat down and evaluated your testimony? Not the story of how the Lord saved you, but the daily testimony of your life. What does your life say about your faith, your knowledge of God and His Word, and your love …

Let me introduce you to an ordinary man. Like you and me, this person knew he was loved by God, and he wanted to serve God, but he wasn’t a superstar. There were things he struggled with – all his life. But God used him. Here was an ordinary man,...…

By Elizabeth Prata Photo by David McLenachan on Unsplash Paul made three major missionary journeys. Acts 20 records the 3rd. He had spent 3 months in Greece, then planned to get on a boat in Corint……

Are you drinking from the fountain of God? Is your thirst being fulfilled by the living waters of God? We are called to be drunk in new wine.…

A poster of Oktoberfest. (Photo from Wallpaper.com)Oktoberfest is an annual festival in Germany known for its contrasting character. On one end, it's a traditional celebration with rich cultural significance. However, on the opposite extreme, it transforms into a fierce, debaucherous drinking extravaganza, attracting a staggering 6.3 million visitors yearly. This...…

This post was first published inAugust 2016. -ed. Most of us have heard of faith healers. They exist almost exclusively within the charismatic movement and claim to be divinely gifted to supernaturally heal the sick. For these miracle workers to have any longevity—some of them have thriving ministries that last for decades—they need to develop …

In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis thanFrequently Abused Verses.The followingentry fromthat series originally appeared onAugust 17, 2016. -ed. Most of us have heard of faith healers. They …

The elders at EBC recently adopted a position paper which explains our beliefs and expectations regarding prayer for the sick. In particular, we sought to clarify how we understand James’ instruction for a sick person to “call for the elders of the church” that they might “pray over him, anointing him with oil in the…

Christians are commanded to live in this world without wallowing around in the worldliness of the world (John 17:16-18, 1st John 2:15-17, 1st John 4:4-5). For mature believers this means having an ……