By Mike Willis In 1 Timothy 3:15, Paul called the “church of the living God” the “house of God.” The word “house” is not used in this sense to refer to a physical building; it is used to refer to the family of God, even as “house” refers to the family of Noah in Hebrews 11:7. …
Yearly Archives: 2012
Tit. 2:10; 1 Pet. 3:3-4: Adorning The Gospel
By Jimmy Tuten Introduction: 1. Definition of “adorn” (Gr. kosmeo): “To arrange, to put in order. To ornament as garnishing tombs (Mt. 23:29), buildings (Lk. 21:5), and one’s person (1 Pet. 3:5). Metaphorically: to adorn the gospel (Tit. 2:10).” (a) The sentiment is expressed in 1 Peter 2:2; 4:11 where good works and holy lives glorify …
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(2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21:1): “‘New Heavens and a New Earth”
By Randy Reynolds “But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells” (2 Pet. 3:13). “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea” (Rev. 21:1). Some have …
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Some Thoughts On “Church” Semantics
By Robert F. Turner A sign in my study reads: “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” It is a reminder that our words can become so tangled they become nonsense or proclaim a message …