“A man that is an heretick (divisive) after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself” (Titus 3:10-11). SCHISMATICS ARE DIVISIVE “Heretic” means divider or one who causes schism. We think of modern heresy-hunters as those who sniff out doctrinal error and expose...
Paul and Barnabas were called by God, and commissioned by the early church, to go to Cyprus on a preaching tour. On the island of Paphos, the deputy of the country named Sergius Paulus, desired to hear the word of God. So he called for Paul and Barnabas. But there was a sorcerer named Barjesus,...
No local church is infallible. Yes, God has ordained the local church as a primary means for education, edification, and evangelism. But what about the failures and abuses of the local churches and leadership? I’m talking about the bullying, blackballing, shaming, and failure to even answer honest questions from the membership. I’m talking about the...