By
Shelby G. Floyd
In the latter part of the life of Christ, his disciples were concerned about the question, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:1)? Continue reading “USING ACADEMIC TITLES AS RELIGIOUS TITLES”
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BIBLICAL CHURCH GOVERNMENT
By
Shelby G. Floyd
From the beginning of time, the Lord God has held all power in heaven and on earth. The prophet Isaiah affirmed this in just a few words:
Isaiah 33:22
(For the LORD is our Judge,
The LORD is our Lawgiver,
The LORD is our King;
He will save us)
NKJV
Please notice that the Lord is our Judge—he has all judicial power; the Lord is our Lawgiver—all legislative power; and, the Lord is our King—all executive power. Perhaps this verse is where James Madison and the Founding Fathers got the idea for Three Branches of Government! Continue reading “BIBLICAL CHURCH GOVERNMENT”
CHURCH GOVERNMENT
By
Shelby G. Floyd
From prison Paul addressed the church in Philippi, “together with the overseers and deacons” (Philippians 1:1). There is no authority for the “one man pastor system” found in almost all denominational churches. Neither is there any foundation for the hierarchy of the Roman church, with the Pope as the head of the church. Continue reading “CHURCH GOVERNMENT”