FAQ 0133 Do Angels Have Free Will: A Biblical Answer Created Spirits • Moral Agency • Obedience • Rebellion • Divine Sovereignty Scripture does not describe angels as autonomous beings, but it does present them as intelligent and morally accountable. Faithful angels obey God, while Satan and other angels sinned and rebelled. Their choices never …
Adultery and fornication are related but not identical. This FAQ explains the biblical terms, their overlap, the covenant wrong of adultery and the hope of repentance and restoration in Christ.
The Body of Christ has its greatest local impact when believers preserve Spirit-given unity, honour diverse gifts, serve real needs together and represent Jesus faithfully in word and deed.
MEDITATIONS FROM THE WELL WHAT STOPS UP THE WELLS? Removing the Obstacles to Spiritual Life and Kingdom Collaboration Editorial Note: This meditation has been developed from the notes prepared for Wellside Dialogue – Part 2. The planned live dialogue could not proceed because of network connectivity problems experienced by attendees. The material is therefore being …
Breaking the Cycle of Financial Dependency in the Ministry One of the challenges increasingly encountered in Christian relationships is the constant appeal for financial assistance. Pastors, ministers, churches, ministries, families, and individuals may face genuine financial difficulties. Poverty is real. Economic hardship is real. Unexpected emergencies are real. Scripture repeatedly commands believers to be compassionate, …
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What honour is biblically due to a faithful set man? FAQ 0127 explores recognition, respect, prayer, obedience in the Lord, shared vision, protection, kindness, rest and responsible support – with clear safeguards for accountability.
FAQ 007 IF GOD GIVES YOU AN UNMARRIED SPIRITUAL FATHER, WILL SUCH A FATHER BE ABLE TO GUIDE YOU IN MARITAL MATTERS? Spiritual Fathering, Biblical Wisdom, Marriage Counselling and Healthy Boundaries Marriage wisdom does not come from marital status alone. It comes from God, His Word, the Holy Spirit, mature character and tested wisdom. An …
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FAQ 003 AS A PASTOR FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY, WHEN I VISIT ANOTHER PASTOR’S CHURCH, MUST I GIVE HIM MY TITHE? Tithing, Spiritual Fathering, the Storehouse and Kingdom Stewardship A visit to another congregation does not automatically transfer a believer’s established stewardship or spiritual relationships. Scripture teaches that giving belongs first to the Lord, that those …
FAQ 0123 WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A SET MAN IN THE DAVIDIC MODEL? God-Appointed • Familiar • Bread • Sent • Vision • Experienced • Passionate • Voice The Davidic model describes the set man not merely as the person occupying the leading position, but as a leader whose call, formation, vision, message, character …
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FAQ 0122 WHAT ARE THE FIVE DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE CHURCH? Episcopal • Presbyterian • Congregational • Independent • Autonomous Church government describes how authority, oversight, decision-making, accountability, property and ministry responsibility are ordered within the church. Different traditions have developed different structures. This FAQ explains five common models and evaluates them through …
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