Ed's Sermons and Things

Must Women “Keep Silence in the Church”?

Bible Question The term “silence” in 1 Corinthians 14:34 is often misunderstood and misapplied. Must a woman keep “silent” in the church? Bible Answer A number of years ago, a faction arose within the church which argued that it is…

“Flee These Things”

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness (1 Tim. 6:11). Four times, Paul warns his readers to flee (twice to Corinthians and twice to Timothy). One of my teachers defined…

“Designated Sitter”

I once overheard some young men discussing their baseball little league careers. One of the group had been a catcher, another had played second, etc. One was asked, “What did you play?” “Well, I was a designated sitter”, was the…

Contending for the Faith or Striving about Words

“Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.” (2 Timothy 2:14 NKJV) The Apostle Paul did not shun controversy as a Christian –…

The “Work” Of Elders Is the Critical Matter

Virtually any study or discussion of church “elders” immediately focuses on the qualifications for this office. Does the person have “believing children,” what does that entail and must all his children be faithful? Is the person “apt or able to…