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  • Redemption From Religious Burdens: Considering the Gospel of Freedom Against Strange Doctrine in 1 Timothy

    Redemption From Religious Burdens: Considering the Gospel of Freedom Against Strange Doctrine in 1 Timothy

    We have seen the character qualities we should all strive for in life and ministry. If we are to summarize all the qualifications into one word, I think it should be selflessness. We don’t want to be the types of people who gain for ourselves, whether that be monetarily, positionally, or emotionally. That’s why we…

  • Ordination- Exodus 29:1-9

    Ordination- Exodus 29:1-9

    Aaron and his sons are ordained for their priestly ministry. The phrase translated as ordain, here (ומלאת יד–אהרן ייד–בניו), literally means to fill the hand of Aaron and his sons. The earliest mention of a type of ordination by the people of anyone to any kind of ministry in Scripture literally means that through ordination,…

  • Desire Prophecy, Don’t Forbid Speaking in Tongues

    Desire Prophecy, Don’t Forbid Speaking in Tongues

    Paul is writing to the local church at Corinth in order to admonish the congregation toward unity in the faith—unity through maturity. He is currently addressing the practice of spiritual gifts—particularly those of prophecy and speaking in tongues. He has admonished the local church to prioritize love, which edifies. He has also instructed the congregation…