When should a church participate in the Lord's communion?
1 Corinthians 11:26 tells us, "For every time you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."Some have taken this text and believe that it does not matter when or how often they partake of the bread and cup. They believe the more they do this, the better [...]
How are we transformed? Into what are we transformed?
In Romans 12:2, Paul tells us, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." (NIV) God develops us into Christlikeness by transforming our wills, minds, and behaviors [...]
If you are called to be an evangelist, should the pastor of the church ordain you and give you a certificate?
“When they had ordained…in every church…they commended them to the Lord” (Acts 14:23 KJV) In this text, “ordained” is the Greek word chierotoneo meaning to “stretch forth the hand” or “to vote.” The early church chose servants by the congregation voting for their leaders and evangelists. Other English Bible translations use the word “appointed” or “chosen” [...]
What were the professions of the disciples? Should we follow their professions?
Assuming we’re talking about occupations and not doctrinal or creedal “professions”… The Apostle Paul was a tentmaker. The Apostles Peter, Andrew, John and James were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector, before he became an apostle. We are not told what the others did. Should we follow their professions? Once we link the word “should” [...]
What is the definition of gossip according to the Bible?
Proverbs 20:19 & Proverbs 11:13(NIV), “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much…a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” Both scriptures define gossip as a betrayal of a confidence. When people spread secrets (whether true or false), they are engaging in gossip and are to be avoided. Whereas, a trustworthy person will [...]
Why some pastors cannot be like other believers? I have seen pastors who treat believers in their church like they are their property, always asking for their thithing.
Anyone who is a pastor/minister should be gently directing the flock, as a shepherd does with the sheep. Two scriptural passages clearly state this. “Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, [...]