The Nature of Biblical Edification First Thessalonians 5:11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” What does it mean to be edified? Without doing a scientific survey, my guess is that most … Read More
The subject, “EDIFICATION, EDIFY, BUILD UP” is a very important part of the work of each congregation of God’s people today. The Greek word from which this family of words has come lets us know that the subject is of … Read More
One of the responsibilities of the Church is edification. The meaning of edification is to build up. In the context of the Church, edification involves: constructive speech and behavior by Christian disciples and leaders to spiritually strengthen the Church and … Read More
BIBLICALY SANCTIONED: Paul instructed the Corinthian church (i.e. collectively), “to lay by in store on the first day of the week.” (1 Cor 16:2). DEFINITION: Concerning these words, “lay” and “store” – W.E. Vine in Expository Dictionary of New Testament … Read More
Last week we discussed the work of the church that deals with reaching out to those who have never been saved. This is the work of evangelism. However, the church has an equal responsibility to minister to the saved. There … Read More