The Sovereignty of Divine Institutions
The word autonomous means self-governing. Though this word is not used in the Bible, the idea is taught in Scripture. We rightly say that each congregation of Jesus’ church is to manage its own affairs. The New Testament plan is to have “elders in every church” (Acts...
A Higher Calling
The words of exhortation to a young preacher Timothy from a seasoned servant, Paul provided great instruction then and still does today. The challenge was to be “an example to the believer” (I Tim. 4:12). This was a high calling for a young man, and a challenge to...
The Role of Higher Christian Education
Christian education is from start to finish Bible education. Now more than ever Christians need to study God’s Word. Today the world needs the Bible unlike any generation we have seen. The challenges are great and many, but so are the opportunities. That is where...
A Teacher and a Tetrarch
They grew up together but in time went their separate ways. One chose the path of truth and the other followed the course of sin. One became an influential teacher of the gospel while the other rose to prominence as a powerful politician. One chose the company of...