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)
He Who Hinders | Tom Nettles
“Some identify the hinderer as some power in society that is in competition with the goals of the lawless one. They see the Roman emperor as the hinderer…. Paul, however, indicates that the Thessalonians already know about the operation of hindrance of evil…”
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.”
Man of Sin, Son of Destruction | Tom Nettles
The man of lawlessness, in the style of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3:1-7 or Darius in Daniel 6:6-9, claims all the power and prerogatives of a god. He makes himself the final point of loyalty for all his subjects. He opposes every object of worship other than himself, exalts himself above them and even inserts his own authority above the God of the Bib
A Historical Introduction to Christian Liberty | Ben Carlson
Christian liberty frees us from this kind of slavery to the traditions and impositions of men in order to follow the clear and objective Word of God.
Let No One Deceive You | Tom Nettles
“False teaching produces false living.”
Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience | Ben Carlson
Sometimes discussions on Christian liberty revolve around what Christians should or should not do. But our main focus needs to be on what Christ has already done for us.
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.”
Theonomic Postmillennialism Critiqued | Sam Waldron
The baggage of Postmillennialism, its predictions of political supremacy, economic prosperity, and cultural victory for the people of God, will not fit through the narrow gate which leads to life.