In Isaiah 7:14, the prophet Isaiah declares, “…Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” This prophecy had an initial fulfillment during Isaiah’s day, but ultimately refers to the birth of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. One of our Elders, Joe, looks to unpack 3 promises of Christmas from the Book of Isaiah that are fulfilled in Christ and can be experienced today.
In 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Paul details the character of elder–pastors. He explains what their lives must reflect and what must be absent from them. He then shows how an elder’s own household serves as the proving ground for his character. Finally, Paul reveals the reason behind these qualifications: elders are called to shepherd God’s household.
In 1 Timothy 3:1 we see Paul discussing the office of elders. We explore this biblical office through a variety of scriptures. Pastors, elders, and overseers are all multiple terms describing the same office. The role of this office consists of: leading, teaching, and caring for the church. Elders also exemplify Christlike character in the church.
Everyone understands a parent’s natural affection for her child; also the beauty and usefulness (for multiplying and filling the earth) of romantic love, but it seems that very few moderns recognize the value of genuine friendship.
True spirituality manifests itself in certain dominant desires. These are ever-present, deep-settled wants sufficiently powerful to motivate and control the life
Caz Church seeks to be above reproach in our stewardship of God’s financial resources given to the local church. We maintain an open book policy and choose to hold quarterly business meetings where all members can attend and have access our to financial information.