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Good Order in the Church, Part 2 (TMF:2629)

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Peace to Live By: Good Order in the Church, Part 2 (TMF:2629) - Daniel Litton
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       Good order among the members. That that which is being taught is actually being followed. That lives are being helped. That they are being improved. That there is a closer relationship with God among each of the members. This is what the minister wants. This is certainly what Paul, Timothy, and Epaphras wanted. And there is also that “firmness of faith” which Paul mentioned. A firmness of faith among the body of believers. Faith comes in proclaiming what is good. There’s no doubt about that; we understand that. That’s what Paul spent the majority of his time doing. But it also comes from warning, like was discussed in chapter 1, and from dispelling that which isn’t true, like was talked about today. That also was part of Paul’s job, and with the great threat that was present, and still is present, it is necessary. That’s also part of the minister’s job, whether he likes it or not. Satan has power, and he seeks to use that power against the church.