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 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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SHOULD A SPIRITUAL FATHER GIVE A WORK TESTIMONIAL FOR A DISOBEDIENT SON? A spiritual father must never use a testimonial to control a son, but neither should he give an endorsement that is untrue. Biblical fathering requires truth spoken in love, correction aimed at restoration, and grace that never compromises integrity. 1. Introduction A difficult …
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Stewarding What God Has Entrusted to Us for the Purposes of Heaven Luke 16:10-12 BSB (10) Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. (11) So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust …
A BIBLICAL AND RELATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR CALLING, COVERING, RECOGNITION AND ACCOUNTABILITY A woman may honour covenantal order in marriage while exercising pastoral or governing authority delegated by Christ and recognised by the ministry in which she serves. 1. Introduction The question of whether women may serve as pastors or governing elders has produced sincere disagreement …
INTRODUCTION TO THE VICTIM MINDSET The victim mindset is one of the most subtle yet destructive strongholds that can take root in the human heart. It is a way of thinking that consistently sees oneself as powerless, mistreated, disadvantaged, or unfairly targeted while shifting responsibility for personal choices, attitudes, and actions onto others. Although genuine …
THE ANATOMY OF SELF-SABOTAGE – PART 13 THE INTROVERTED MINDSET — UNHEALTHY FORM – WHEN WITHDRAWAL BECOMES ISOLATION, FEAR, AND SELF-PROTECTION INTRODUCTION: WHEN QUIETNESS BECOMES A HIDING PLACE Not every quiet person is wounded, fearful, or spiritually unhealthy. Introversion itself is not sinful. Some people are naturally reflective, reserved, thoughtful, and strengthened by solitude. In …
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THE KINGDOM VALUE OF INTEGRITY 1 Kings 9:4-5 NKJV (4) Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, (5) then I will establish the throne of …