The Church—No. 4 (Its Organization)

Visits: 29[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-2 page.]             When one looks closely at the New Testament, a pattern of organization for the church emerges. It is clearly stated that Christ is the “head of the church” (Eph. 1:22)….

The Qualifications of Deacons and Behavior in the Church— 1 Timothy 3:8–16

Visits: 31[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Several words are used in the Greek New Testament, which are translated by the English word servant.1 Three major types of servitude may be distinguished among these terms. One of these…

Reevaluation/Reaffirmation of Elders

Visits: 77[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction The following note was in a printed worship announcement program of a local congregation of the Lord’s church earlier this year: ELDER AFFIRMATION. As part of our service this morning, our…