The New Testament Church—Its Leadership

Colossians 1:15-20 And He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created by Him and for Him. 17 And He is […]

CHURCH SERVICES – What Is the Biblical Format?

Does the typical ‘church service’ today reflect what was in existence in New Testament times?  Does it make a difference?  Since it says in I Cor:11v1 ’Follow me as I (Paul) follow Christ.’; the place to start is the example that Christ set.  But obviously we can’t attend the Temple as there isn’t one today.  How about the synagogue? This seems […]

Heretical Sects in the Church down through the ages

÷ Adelphians An heretical sect originating in Mesopotamia, 360. They denied that the Sacraments give grace and declared that the only spiritual power is prayer. Prayer, they said, drives out the evil spirit and brings into the soul the Holy Spirit, and thus unites the soul to God and gives perfect control over the passions. […]