1 Corinthians 4:12

"The Sufferings Of Christ Abound Unto Us" 2 Cor. 1:5 Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; 2 Corinthians 6:8-13; 2 Corinthians 2:4; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; 1 Corinthians 4:9-13; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 There is a very great deal summed up in the passages we have just read, but what I have on my heart to say will ... Read More

"Moses put of the blood... upon the thumb of their right hand" (Lev. 8:24). "If thy right hand causeth thee to stumble, cut it off" (Matt. 5:30). "Ye yourselves know that these hands ministered unto my necessities" (Acts 20:34). "We toil, working with our own hands" (1 Cor. 4:12). "Let him that stol... Read More

First of all, we must distinguish between the New Testament concept of a bishop, and the title as it is used today. In the apostolic church, a bishop was simply one of several mature Christians in a local church who cared for the spiritual welfare of that church. Today, in church systems, a bishop i... Read More

People often see spiritual leaders like pastors, preachers and teachers as spiritual giants who are bullet proof, strong and self-sufficient. People feel that such leaders have little need of help, support, encouragement and advice since they seem to be so self-contained and strong. I am sure that i... Read More

I. Description of Christians II. Meaning of the name “Christian” III. True accusations of Christians IV. False accusations of Christians I. Description of Christians (Top) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for not... Read More

A. True Apostle Signs; Undeserved. 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. True apostles know they have been placed into Christ body, and into this gifting, neither because they deserved it, nor earned it, bu... Read More

The REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE "Whatsoever God has not commanded in His Word for His worship is not allowable in divine Worship." This was in keeping with John Knox's dictum. "All worshipping, honouring, or other service invented by the brain of man in the religion of God, without His own express command ... Read More

"We are fools for Christ's sake: (For it is necessary from this point to resume our discourse:) but you are wise in Christ: we are weak, but you are strong: you have glory, but we have dishonor. Having filled his speech with much severity which conveys a sharper blow than any direct charge and havin... Read More

They wandered about in sheep-skins, and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented (of whom this world was not worthy); wandering in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens, and caves of the earth. 1. At all times indeed, but especially then when I reflect upon the achievements of the saints, ... Read More

The Christian Ministry By Samuel Davies, Hanover, Virginia, June 5, 1757; at the ordination of the Mr. John Martin, to the ministry of the gospel. "This is a true saying, if any man desires the office of a bishop—he desires a good work." 1 Timothy 3:1 "If any man desires the office of a bishop." The... Read More