Apologetics. The Greek word for “answer” in 1 Peter 3:15 is apologia which means “verbal defense”, from which we get our English word “apologetics”. Apologetics is a branch of Christian theology that defends Christianity toward the world. As Peter shows us in his first epistle, every believer should be ready to give an explanation of […]
Related: Office; Spiritual Gifts; Christian Priesthood Three Spheres of Christian Activity. What God has asked the believer to do (i.e. Christian activity) can be largely divided into three spheres: office, gift, and priesthood. When all of these spheres are maintained in their proper order, the result is the God is glorified and His people […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Order Concerning Office 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 3. In this chapter we come to the subject of office, or church leadership. In the previous chapter Paul had explained that women were not to usurp authority over men, but to be in silence. But this does not mean that all men are […]
Apostle. The word ‘apostle’ means ‘sent one‘ or ‘messenger’. It can be used for any messenger, or it may refer to specific offices. Here are a few examples of its general application: Titus and other brethren; “they are deputed messengers of assemblies” (2 Cor. 8:23). Epaphroditus; “your messenger” (Phil. 2:25). Any sent one; “neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him” (John 13:16). […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Christ Our Life: Joy in Service in Spite of Opposition Philippians 1 Philippians 1. In the first chapter Paul states what he was thankful for about the Philippians, and updates the saints on his condition under arrest in Rome and his state of soul in that place. He explains that the circumstances which […]