GENESIS 9:20-27 “Noah became a tiller of the ground and planted a vineyard. He drank of the wine and became drunk, and uncovered himself inside her tent. Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside. But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it upon…

Bonaventure’s Early Life There is little information concerning the early life of Saint Bonaventure. Though accounts differ on the exact year, he was born Giovanni di Fidanza in Bagnoregio, Italy, near Rome, probably around 1217. [1] His father, Giovanni di Fidanza, was a physician. [2] His mother was Maria Ritella. [3] Bonaventure received the cognomen…

The church as God’s agency on earth has a two-fold ministry which is focused externally. Its first ministry is to itself, the equipping of the saints. Its second ministry is to the lost world, making disciples of all nations. It must first successfully equip the saints before it can successfully make disciples of the nations.…

Compare and contrast the background matters of 1 Timothy to 2 Timothy. Include situations of writer and recipients, purpose, location, etc. COMPARE: There are a number of similarities between 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy; for example, Paul establishes his apostleship in the first verse of both letters. In both letters, Paul also refers to Timothy…

When I first started to sense the Lord’s calling upon my life, I was fearful.  I shrugged it off, downplayed it and generally ignored it.  Soon, though, I couldn’t get the thought of serving in ministry out of my head.  I began to discuss a possible call with my wife.  It seemed plausible, but neither…

INTRODUCTION All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.[1] This article intends to clarify and uphold the Bible’s restrictions on the role of women in church leadership. Thus,…

As a boy, I spent some time in church with my grandmother.  Once or twice I even went forward during an invitation, but was never counseled or presented with the Gospel.  On another occasion, a neighbor actually led me in a “sinner’s prayer”.  I always felt conviction, but I really didn’t understand how it all…