"To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David. O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. I will both lie down in peace,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This series of articles so far has described the nature of oversight within the church, the responsibilities of the three persisting offices in the church, the qualifications for office, and how elders govern the life and conduct of the church....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Ministers The minister of the Word, or teaching elder, must manifest his gifts and calling in the various aspects of the ministry of the gospel and seek the spiritual profit of those with whom he labors by full exercise of his ministry. As a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Regarding the Church The Elder's Edition two weeks ago considered the Session and its function. Last week’s edition addressed the roles and responsibilities of the two key offices that function as the Session of the local church. This...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Last week’s Elder’s Edition article considered expectations that can arise out of common practices in the use of electronic communications as they might impact how a congregation can interact with the Session. Lastly, the article...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This is the first of a series on Presbyterian polity and on our doctrine of the Church. A question that has come up time and again in many churches is this: “Why hasn’t the Session/Elder/Minister responded to my issue?” The...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In modern times it is common for various modern churches to offer multiple services. These services commonly have the same sermon preached at each given time. It is a part of our Church schedule to have a morning worship service & an evening...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When a godly husband and wife have children, one of the most important roles the man has is to be a godly father. Many can say they experienced life with a godly father, many others the lack or absence thereof. As any father can attest to, it's a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
One of the joys a godly woman has when God brings a godly man to be her husband is the pursuit and commitment of being a godly wife. This pursuit is good, right, and honorable. It's pleasing to God as she seeks to be joyfully obedient to the Lord...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
