The Scriptures are very clear on what is required in order to be qualified for the position of church elder. Sadly, today, these qualifications are almost totally ignored by many modern evangelical church denominations. It has been said by some, that if churches held to the Scriptures guidelines and qualifications on this, that we would have a lot of empty church pulpits, as many do not meet the standards. Pastor Cripps examines what this means, and how we are to fulfil this characteristic. Also covered in this examination of verse 15, is the duty, authority, and standing of the minister's of God.
Many today have a lowly, and very unbiblical view of what an elder is to be.
Pastor Cripps examines the life of the Christian and how God's law is to effect our daily lives. Purity in Heart and Worship Pastor Cripps hits it hard when discussing the topic of what it means to be pure in heart, and looks at how we are to be pure in worship. We must have a due veneration for God's character and holy presence, and we are given instructions in how we can prepare to get the most out of our worship of him. The two greatest commandments according to Jesus are the love to God and love to your neighbor. This two sermon series takes a hard look at what it is to love, and how we so often come up very short of the biblical goal for this.