Bishops or pastors are men that are married. They do not drink alcohol but are sober. They are led by God and not the flesh.
1 Timothy 2 :1,2 (KJV)
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority;...
As saints of God, we do more than pray for others, but also supplicate, pray, intercede, and give thanks for them also.
1 Timothy 1 :4,5 (KJV)
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
5 Now the end of the commandment is...
Endless genealogies are not of God. This type of work only leads to more questions than answers, along with forming false beliefs.
1 Timothy 4 :12 (KJV)
12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
As Christians, we walk in holiness, purity, and righteousness, for God is with us. He makes us people who have high morals.
Every calling in Christ Church is all specified in detail in the Bible. Therefore, study God’s Word, in order to know His will.
1 Timothy 1 :3,4 (KJV)
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
4 Neither give heed...
The time for keeping endless genealogies was done away with, with the Old Law. We now live for Christ each day, while in the faith.
1 Timothy 4 :1,2 (KJV)
1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
2 Speaking lies in...
Even If we live many years for the Lord, but then depart from it because of our sins or unbelief, our salvation is lost in death.
1 Timothy 6 :7-9 (KJV)
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But...
Truly, money almost took me down the path of becoming divorced and even homeless, because of almost losing our home and all the stress in the marriage.
1 Timothy 2 :9,10 (KJV)
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
10 But (which...
When it comes to fornication and adultery, men and women are both at fault here. It is true that women who wear skimpy outfits are in the wrong and defile their temples, which is of the living God.
1 Timothy 4 :11,12 (KJV)
11 These things command and teach.
12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in...
1 Timothy 4 :7,8 (KJV)
7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of...
God uses people in the faith that not only believe in Him, but also love Him with their whole hearts. This means that a person has sought out God, in order to know Him.
Jesus is our God and who we should be seeking in His church. This is because He is at the head of it, and not the corruption of man.
Since Jesus is our mediator to the Father we can come to Him specifically in prayer, and no longer have to go through a man any longer for answers.
1 Timothy 1 :15 (KJV)
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
I give honor and thanks to my mothers and my wife, who is the mother of our two beautiful daughters. I am so grateful to have these women in my life.
As couples, we are to seek the Lord daily and learn from Him each day of our lives. We do this by reading and studying the Bible together as a couple and praying often
1 Timothy 5 :24,25 (KJV)
24 Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they...
1 Timothy 5 :17,18 (KJV)
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
18 For the scripture saith, thou shalt not...
1 Timothy 5 :14,15 (KJV)
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
15 For some are already turned aside...
1 Timothy 2 :1-3 (KJV)
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority;...
1 Timothy 1 :8-10 (KJV)
8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for...
1 Timothy 1 :3-5 (KJV)
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
4 Neither give heed...
