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Can Women Be Deacons?
Phoebe’s story shows that women can serve as deacons under biblical authority, using their gifts to strengthen the church.
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The Character of a Deacon
It’s Christian Character. A couple of days ago, we started a post-series on deaconship, answering the question, “What is a deacon?” We discovered that a deacon is a servant. Now let’s unpack the passage. “8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain….
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What Is a Deacon?
Church Boss or Servant Leader? According to Paul‘s first letter to Timothy, a Deacon should be dignified and worthy of respect. A Deacon should be sincere and not double-tongued. A Deacon should not be addicted to substances such as alcohol. And they shouldn’t be greedy, or pursue dishonest gain. A Deacon should be tested, to make…
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Balancing Submission & Love
The Story of Christ and His Bride Ephesians 5 is a challenging chapter for the Western church. It speaks about “submission“ which is difficult to handle within a culture that lives and breathes independence. Add in the fact that this passage refers to wives, and we have a hot button topic! “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands…
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Childbearing & Salvation
Are These Topics Connected? This past week, we’ve tackling the difficult passage of 1 Timothy 2:11-15. What makes this passage difficult, is that it deals with topics associated with women in ministry, which in modern times doesn’t always fit with cultural views. “11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do…
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Authoritative Teaching
Is there a difference between men and women? Can women lead men in the church? Can women teach men in the church? If so, does the topic or content make a difference? Should there be guidelines or boundaries? If so, what are they and when or how should they be established? This week, we’ve been…
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Adam & Eve’s Relationship
An Important Connection to Women In Ministry This week, we’re tackling 1 Timothy 2:11-15 and the difficult topic of women in ministry. “11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. 13 For Adam was…
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Women in Ministry
A balanced look at women in ministry, exploring three major views and why Scripture supports the complementarian perspective.
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Staying Focused on the Future
How Paul’s Focus On the King Impacted His Future. We’ve looked at Paul’s Past and we’ve looked at Paul’s Present and now, we get a glimpse into his Future. Paul has given Timothy some really difficult instruction throughout the first chapter of this letter. Maybe Paul’s wondering, “How is Timothy going to take it? Will he…
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The Present Is a Present
How Paul’s Life Helps Us Live Ours. The Apostle Paul wrote these words to Timothy: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…” (1:15) Why did Jesus come to this world? He came to save sinners. Today we’re moving from the past to the present. Not…
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Why the Past Is Important
How Paul’s Past Reminds Us Not to Forget Ours. In 1 Timothy 1:12, Paul writes, “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” (1:12) In verse 11, we read, “…which he entrusted to me.” (1:11), referring to God entrusting the Gospel to him….
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Church Assessment
The Proof Is In the Pew. We’ve been working our way through the first half of 1 Timothy 1 this week. So far, we’ve talked about Authority and Accountability. Today we’ll be discussing the Assessment. (Click HERE to open verses 8-11 of 1 Timothy 1 in your browser.) Within these verses, we find an ugly list: “…lawbreakers and rebels, the…
