As I entered without incident and with ease into the proper lane of traffic, I found grounds for praise to God–both for safety and for the marvelous security of predictability that reflects his infinite intelligence.
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Practical Theology
What is Quarreling? | Tom Hicks
The root of quarrelsomeness is “covetousness.” Covetousness is discontentment with Christ, a desire to be satisfied in something outside of Him.
Pastoral Ministrations | Taylor Settle
In addition to the character qualifications, the Minister who is called of God is also to set an example to the church in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity (1 Tm. 4:12)
The Doctrine of Christian Liberty | Ben Carlson
As Christians who are freedmen of the Lord, we must not live by the Rolling Stones motto of “I’m free to do what I want any old time.” We are free, but free to do what Christ wants any old time. We are slaves and bondservants of Christ.
The Calling of the Minister | Taylor Settle
“Scripture gives clear commands as to the gifts necessary and the character necessary for a man aspiring to the office of overseer.”
Let No One Deceive You | Tom Nettles
“False teaching produces false living.”
The Pastor’s Heart | Jim Savastio
“Love is the most essential element of the Christian faith; there is a special sense in which pastors are to love those entrusted to their care.”
Should government punish false worship or coerce true worship? | Tom Hicks
This question has to do with the limits of human authorities and more particularly with the jurisdictional boundaries of the civil government.
Paul and the Sabbath | Jon English Lee
Throughout the New Testament the Sabbath principle retains its binding status. However, Romans 14:5-6, Galatians 4:9-11, and Colossians 2:16-17 are all often cited as evidence that the Sabbath is no longer binding.
Surprised By Strife? Pastoral Remedies to Controversy in the Local Church | Dewey Dovel
Although Keach authored this work in the seventeenth century, his correctional insights about local church controversy are relevant to every generation of Christians. As such, the remainder of this article features what Keach deemed to be “common causes of discord [in a local church].”