Hebrews 13:7-25 — The issue of authority in the local church is one that causes angst for many Christians. Some don’t like the idea altogether and others have been hurt by heavy-handed leaders and legalism. So what is the proper role that leaders are to play in the church? What is our responsibility to them?…
Hebrews 13:1-6 — What is the key to making our life together acceptable to God? What is He looking for when we offer Him our worship? The writer to the Hebrews gives us the answer in the closing exhortation to the Book. He tells us that “brotherly love” must continue and he tells us what…
I Thessalonians 2:7-12 — The evangelical world is filled with advice for Christian ministry. There are books, websites, DVDs and lecture series that offer insights for every facet of ministry imaginable. Many of these resources are helpful and some are not. Sadly, we see large swathes of the contemporary church taking their cues from popular…
Romans 15:8-12 — The Apostle Paul makes it clear in this text that Jesus Christ came as a Jewish man to minister to the Jewish people. He came to confirm the promises made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, but in so doing He also gave the Gentiles great cause for rejoicing. So what was Paul’s…