Sun, Aug 24, 2025
Duration: 35 mins 24 secs
When Paul wrote this to Timothy, Elders had already been set apart at Ephesus. In Acts 20:29-30, Paul warned them that grievous wolves would cause trouble. We see that this had happened. The Elders seem to have been part of the problem. Were they tickling ears and allowing certain women to teach or exercise authority over men? With all that they needed a clear list of qualifications. This applies to all churches, even us today.
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
Duration: 30 mins 18 secs
The church in Corinth was in poor spiritual health. A lack of spiritual growth led to strife, division and immorality. You might well wonder if they were real Christians. Yet, he addressed them as saints and brethren. They were sanctified in Christ Jesus, but saints who needed rebuking.