Lesbians and the United Methodist Church
Our local newspaper, The Lufkin Daily News, carried an Associated Press article several years titled “Minister won’t face church trial” under “Religion Briefs.” The article stated, “A ruling by an appeals committee within the United Methodist Church will allow a lesbian pastor to avoid a church trial and pave the way for her return to […]
Paul’s Behavior At Thessalonica
“For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness; nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority, as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when […]
Colossians 1
Summary deliverance from the authority of darkness. He has also “translated” them which means to remove persons from one country and settling them as colonists and citizens in another country. This takes place at conversion. The kingdom of God is the sovereign rule of God in our hearts; a spiritual kingdom (John 18:36). • By […]
Taking Thought
“But thanks be to God who putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus. For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord. And we have sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel is spread through […]
Timothy
Introduction. This lesson discusses the life and ministry of Timothy, Paul’s “dearly beloved” and “own son in the faith” (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2). I. Timothy’s Early Life II. Assisted Paul On His Second Missionary Journey III. Assisted Paul On His Third Missionary Journey IV. Accompanied Paul To RomeA. A faithful companion (Philippians 1:1; […]
