Here is a way to identify whether someone is a genuine shepherd or a hireling-cum-wolf. Ask yourself, “Is this person pounding the facts? Or are they just pounding the witness or pounding the table?” This post is a recapitulation and coda to Part 3 of my series about Sheep, Shepherds and Wolves. The questions in… Continue reading Pounding the facts; pounding the witness; pounding the table
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What is the basis for saying Christians must obey church elders?
Have you heard the 'rule' that we must obey church leaders? Have you been told to submit to church elders? This post was updated January 2026. What is the basis for this 'rule' that you, as a professing Christian, must (must) obey church elders? Definition of terms....so we all start on the same page. I'm… Continue reading What is the basis for saying Christians must obey church elders?
