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Qualifications for a deacon. 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

Posted on 09/17/2020 by

Paul started this third section of his letter to Timothy discussing the qualifications for a Pastor; depending on the translation, you might see terminologies such as an overseer or a shepherd. I am surprised anyone qualifies, as we are all … Continue reading →

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An example for those who would believe. 1 Ti 1:12-20.

Posted on 08/11/2020 by

1 Timothy 1:12 NASB I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, Strengthen. This is the Greek word endunamoō and means to empower, enable, to be (made) strong. Paul … Continue reading →

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The Law is Good. 1 Timothy 1:1 – 11.

Posted on 08/05/2020 by

Paul, as we have come to recognize, opens with a greeting, however, according to J.Vernon McGee, this greeting is different. Here is an example of one of Paul’s typical greetings. Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but … Continue reading →

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