preachers

Do the Work of an Evangelist

November 21, 2005

by Keith Storment via The Preceptor, September 1983 In II Timothy 4:5 Paul admonishes his young protégé, Timothy, to “be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” We can see in the context of this verse several reasons why we need faithful men, young and old, to be…

Must a Preacher Move?

July 22, 2005

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Over the years, I have heard various individuals argue against preachers being located in a particular area and working with one congregation. Typically, they will point out that Paul, and those with him, worked with many congregations, moving from city to city. In their view, elders should do the bulk of…

Don’t “Reverend” Me — It’s Forbidden!

July 1, 2005

by Hayse Reneau The English word ‘Reverend’ is used but once in our Bible; and it references, The Creator, Jehovah God (Psalms 111:9.) “He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.” Anyone who accepts this title is filled with unholy pride or is ignorant…

What does a preacher’s wife do?

May 5, 2005

Question: I am getting married soon and my future husband will be looking for a church at which to preach. While I’ve grown up in the church, I’ve never really been around for the “behind the scenes” look at what a preacher’s wife does and what position she holds. Any information you could give me…

Should a preacher do weddings?

March 4, 2005

Question: I was recently asked to perform a wedding. I really prefer to let others attend to weddings. What are your thoughts? Answer: Weddings are not a function of the church, but I consider them an opportunity to teach the gospel. Marriages are sanctioned by God (Matthew 19: 4-6), so I am willing to encourage…

Morals in the Pulpit and in the Pew

January 20, 2005

by Leslie Diestelkamp via Think, Vol. 2, No. 5, July 1971 Once, when I preached a sermon on morals, a mature man in the congregation asked to speak. For perhaps two or three minutes he exhorted the people, giving complete endorsement to what I had preached. I believe his endorsement may have impressed the people more…

McGarvey as a Preacher and Teacher

January 19, 2005

by Henry S. Ficklin via Gospel Guardian, Vol. 10, No. 39, Feb. 5, 1959 In 1902, when I began as a student at Transylvania University, in Lexington, Kentucky, McGarvey was President of the College Of The Bible. These two institutions were on the same campus, but they were separately organized. It was McGarvey’s desire, I fully…

Can a man be both a preacher and an elder?

June 19, 2004

Question: Can an elder function as an evangelist and vice versa? Answer: The word “pastor” in Ephesians 4:11 comes from a Greek word referring to a shepherd. This is the man charged with the care and feeding of a flock. As with the office of the evangelist, this office is described by a variety of words. We…

Who removes an elder from office?

June 18, 2004

Answer: If an elder sins, who removes him from office? Answer: Paul told Timothy, “Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses. Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and…

Who appoints elders?

June 18, 2004

Question: Who appoint elders? Answer: The qualifications for the position of elder are found in lists recorded in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. That the eldership is a distinct duty is clearly seen in I Timothy 3:1, “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires…

Should a preacher be paid to hold a gospel meeting?

May 11, 2004

Question: One brother raised an objection that he believed that a preacher shouldn’t be paid anything for holding a gospel meeting! The reason being that it would be paying to hear the gospel preached. What do you think? Answers: “My defense to those who examine me is this: Do we have no right to eat…

Teaching Unpopular Doctrine

July 9, 2003

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Some questions are difficult to answer, not because the Bible is unclear on a matter, but because there is a strong bias against the correct answer within the culture. Today, we have no difficulty speaking against idolatry. Even non-Christians understand that worshiping an idol is a worthless effort, just as God…

June 9, 2003

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Among the duties or roles within the church listed in Ephesians 4:11-12 is the work of the evangelist. The word is translated from a Greek word which referred to a person who brought joyous news of victory from the battlefront. When the same word is used in reference to what that…