By Frank Jamerson Most of us have heard, and repeated the statement, “If you can’t say something good, then don’t say anything at all,” but most of us have also violated that advice. A little boy told his parents: “When I get older, I want to wear glasses just like Granny’s because she can see so …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
The Service of Deacons
By James E. Cooper The fact that Paul addresses the saints in the congregation at Philippi “with the bishops and deacons” (Phil. 1:1) leaves no doubt that there was a special group of men in that congregation who were set apart to do a particular work. Further, at Ephesus, Timothy was instructed that those selected for …
He Did Not Perish Alone
By David A. Padfield The book of Joshua records the conquest of the land of Canaan. It shows us the triumph of faith at Jericho, and the farreaching consequences of sin as Israel was defeated at Ai. With full faith in the power of God, Joshua had sent 3,000 soldiers to attack Ai (Josh. 7:1-5). It …
Is the Preacher a Deacon?
By Dick Blackford No, of course not. The church had preachers before it had deacons. In Paul’s letters to Timothy the qualifications of elders and deacons are given aside from Timothy’s responsibilities as a preacher. To further pursue the answer to this question, we must identify our terms. “What on Earth in Heaven’s Name Is a …