A list of messages that cover First and Second Timothy which were preached in Bristol Bible Chapel in 2017.
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The Hospitalization of Laura And Her Recovery Thus Far
As of April 13, 2017, this story is going well albeit with a long recovery. I write this as an update, to document the details of what has happened—both for the sake of memory and for informing others—and lastly to refer to if anyone asks. Read more for the story or click here for post…
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Obedience to the Word of God: What It Looks Like
Christians, hearing the phrase “obedience to the Word of God” might be quick to assume that this is a call to obey what the Word of God has to say. They’ll hear the words and think that there is some command, or some passage of the Bible, that is not being obeyed and this is…
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How To Give Your Testimony: A Primer for Christians
Testimony, even rephrased as bearing witness, is for court-room dramas and evangelical fundamentalist Christians circles. It shouldn’t be though. Peter tells us to be ready to answer any person who asks us why we believe (1 Peter 3:15). Simply put, giving your testimony is telling your story to answer the question of how God has…
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Biblical Requirements and Responsibilities of Deacons in the Church
Scripture tells us almost nothing about the selection, work, and office of the deacon. In the early church, deacons were church officers—third to bishops and elders—and they had to be obeyed and respected “as Jesus Christ.” (Tabb, B. J. (2016). Deacon.) Mounce (Pastoral Epistles) points out that at one point the deacon was over the…
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