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March 29, 2019 by Jeff Jones
So churches need to try and test the character and maturity of their deacon nominees prior to their appointment by the elders, a process that requires time and familiarity. That’s the deacon’s examination....
March 22, 2019 by Jeff Jones
Biblical deacons, then, are to be examined by the assembly. That’s at the heart of the deacon’s nomination for office....
March 15, 2019 by Jeff Jones
Deacons, again, are to guard the unity of the church and the ministry of the elders from the demands of practical problems. Appreciating such problems requires the careful definition of each deacon’s role....
March 8, 2019 by Jeff Jones
There is only one qualification Paul mentions to Timothy that is not found in Acts 6, and it is that qualification we now turn to examine: the deacon’s purity....
February 28, 2019 by Jeff Jones
This combination of a practical, nuts-and-bolts focus and a separation from doctrinal and pastoral oversight ministry might tempt a church to overlook the piety and conviction of a candidate. That would be a grave mistake....
February 22, 2019 by Jeff Jones
The very fact that this responsibility requires dedicated attention should tell us that it may not come easily, and that not just anyone will be able to fulfill it. It’s no surprise, then, that the third qualification emphasized by the apostles in Acts 6 is wisdom......
February 15, 2019 by Jeff Jones
Having seen last week that the first qualification of a potential deacon is a solid reputation, we now turn to look at the second qualification found in Acts chapter 6: being “full of the Spirit.” Of all the qualifications, this one is perhaps most at risk of being misunderstood in the present day. What does “filled with the Spirit” mean?...
February 8, 2019 by Jeff Jones
Now that we’ve looked at the intent, mission, and objective of the New Testament deacon, it’s time to look at what kind of Christians fill this office. What are the qualifications of those called to be deacons?...
February 1, 2019 by Jeff Jones
We see in Acts 6 that even in the earliest church the temptation to be distracted from this ministry is strong. The apostles put it in blunt terms: “it is not right that we should give up the preaching of the Word of God to serve tables.”...
March 21, 2023 by Jeff Jones | Category: Current Events | Tags: evangelical, catholic, Church
This past week, I stumbled across a misleading and saddening headline relating to one of the candidates for the Republican presidential nomination in the United States. The editorial was titled: “Is Rick Santorum Catholic or Evangelical? Yes.” Now, we live in a culture that has little time for history and which, under the influence of postmodern thinkers, does not have...
Keep ReadingMarch 21, 2023 by Clint Humfrey | Category: Devotionals | Tags: resolutions, Jonathan Edwards
Originally posted on February 9, 2021 Last edited March 21, 2023 With the beginning of 2021, many people will start off the year with new resolutions. But it can also be a reminder that we can make prayerful, faith-filled resolutions at any time. That's what Jonathan Edwards, the 18th-century pastor-theologian did. He made a list of resolutions that he would review an...
Keep ReadingJuly 25, 2022 by Paul Toews | Category: Life Application | Tags: Godliness, Heaven, Patience, sincerity, zeal
Continuing with Thomas Watson on characteristics of the godly person from “The Godly Man’s Picture”, this will be the last newsletter on this subject for a while. There are more to come....
Keep ReadingJune 28, 2022 by Paul Toews | Tags: character, Godliness, Godly, Holiness
Have you ever thought to yourself, “He is a godly man” or “She is a godly woman”? While there are some unique expressions of godliness in a biblical understanding of manhood and womanhood, there are many common characteristics of a godly person....
Keep ReadingFebruary 9, 2022 by Clint Humfrey | Tags: Prayer, Government,
1 Timothy 2:1-4 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all people to be saved and to come ...
Keep ReadingMay 11, 2020
This past Saturday, May 9, the men of Calvary Grace were blessed by a timely message given by Pastor Josh Kary and also the gift of being able to see one another albeit virtually. Although our limitations as creatures were put on full display in that our plans for a breakfast gathering at the church meant to be held last month never came to fruition, we rest in the fact t...
Keep ReadingMarch 21, 2020 by Rob Snyder | Category: Current Events
...this whole pandemic, with all the economic consequences which follow it, is exposing our hearts for where our treasures truly lie (Luke 12:34)....
Keep ReadingMarch 17, 2020
New: Chapel Messages Tues-Fri The Book of Romans Livestream...
Keep ReadingMarch 12, 2020 by Clint Humfrey | Category: Current Events
Even though our church would be permitted to meet, the elders have agreed that it is best for us to suspend our public gathering this Sunday and suspend services on a week-to-week basis. ...
Keep ReadingFebruary 17, 2020
Men's breakfast update On a snowy morning in Calgary, Alberta on the 8th day of February in the year of our Lord 2020, men gathered together for breakfast and exhortation. We are very thankful to God as we started our morning by enjoying the fruitful labour of Marian, Kim, Makayla and Hannah who prepared for us a complete and delicious meal. It encompassed the who...
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