All Members Care for the Whole Body
Paul clearly describes in 1 Corinthians 12 the core elements of a theology of unity and diversity withing the Body of Christ. God grants a… Read More »All Members Care for the Whole Body
Articles on Church
The Meaning of the Word Church and What It Means for Us Today
Our word church is comes from the older kirk (Scottish) or kirche (German), which in turn derives from the Greek adjective kuriakos, meaning “belonging to… Read More »The Meaning of the Word Church and What It Means for Us Today
Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 2
Last week, I wrote of several ways in which Paul evidenced his love for the very difficult congregation of Corinth. Now, I will add one… Read More »Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 2
Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 1
With only the possible exception of Galatians, 2 Corinthians is the most personally revealing letter that Paul wrote to a church. While good men differ… Read More »Some Reflections on Pastoral Love: Part 1
All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
I am writing a series of posts on the meaning of 1 Cor 9:19-23, in particular his comment in verse 22, “I have become all things… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 4: What the Passage Means (vv21-22)
All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)
In 1 Cor 9:22, Paul writes, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” This is series… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 3: What the Passage Means (vv19-20)
Article 15: On Local Churches and the Sovereignty of God
This is a series to further explain the articles of “A Conservative Christian Declaration.” . We affirm the primacy of the local church in the conservation… Read More »Article 15: On Local Churches and the Sovereignty of God
The Crisis of Pastoral Authority
Over the past few weeks I have spent a good bit of time writing about congregational authority. I have tried to show how the New… Read More »The Crisis of Pastoral Authority
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 12)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 The first three chapters of 1 Corinthians debunks the importance of the… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 12)
Music Camp: A Report
Since coming as the Associate Pastor of Bethany Bible Church of Hendersonville, North Carolina, in 2010, I have seen first hand a unique ministry created… Read More »Music Camp: A Report
The Christian and Patriotism
[This essay was originally published on July 8, 2005.] Patriots come in more than one variety. Some patriots honor their nation more than they honor… Read More »The Christian and Patriotism
A Sound Church: Submitted to Scripture
(The articles in this series were originally written for publication in the local newspaper of the town in which I pastor.) What do you look… Read More »A Sound Church: Submitted to Scripture
Characteristics of the founders of the first church
After their Lord ascended into heaven, the disciples stared into the sky, having just have receiving instruction to remain in Jerusalem until they were immersed by… Read More »Characteristics of the founders of the first church
Four Commitments of the Infant Church
Regular readers of this blog know that I am a fervent defender of the Regulative Principle of Worship. However, today I’d like to set that debate… Read More »Four Commitments of the Infant Church
Prayer in Gospel Ministry
Prayer is a necessary practice of a sound church. The role of secret and corporate prayer in the life of a Christian congregation is sometimes… Read More »Prayer in Gospel Ministry
Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 5)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 This series is applying the words of Paul in the early chapters of 1 Corinthians to ministry in the… Read More »Relevance is Irrelevant (Part 5)
Shall We Dance?
When discussing what are or are not acceptable elements for worship, some will raise the issue of dancing. “David danced before the Lord, didn’t he?”… Read More »Shall We Dance?
What Others Are Saying About Worship in Song
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website “Scott Aniol has contributed a reasoned, thoughtful, Scripture-infused, and theological approach to his subject. This book should prove… Read More »What Others Are Saying About Worship in Song
Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website SECTION ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter One: Biblical Authority in Matters of Faith and Practice Many Christians insist… Read More »Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
The Church Assembles for Worship, Part 3 by Ryan Martin
In this series, I have been attempting to show that the New Testament teaches that the church assembles for worship. Some deny this teaching because… Read More »The Church Assembles for Worship, Part 3 by Ryan Martin