Before Jesus left this earth, he entrusted the gospel ministry to the apostles, but to whom did the apostles entrust it before they departed? The answer found in Acts 20:17-35 is that they entrusted ministry to the elders of the church. In fact, elders are not only God’s design for the church but also essential to its well-being.
From several texts in the New Testament, this message answers four questions: What is the meaning of baptism? Who should be baptized? How should...
This first parable from Matthew provides the key to understanding all the parables and to entering the kingdom of God.
As David’s covenant with David held firm through difficult times, so God’s covenant with us keeps us throughout our lives.