Biblical Local Church Ministry I Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. One of Paul’s purpose statements for writing to the young pastor, Timothy is found in this text. What should be the behavior visible in the local assembly? Edifying the Believers Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Establishing in Spiritual Growth Ephesians 4:13-14 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie [...]

January Continue in the Grace of God Acts 13:43 “...many...followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.” February Continue in Love Jn. 15:9 “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.” March Continue Witnessing Acts 26:22 “Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great...” April Continue in Holiness I Tim. 2:15 “...continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.” May Continue in Doctrine I Tim. 4:16 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them...” June Continue Seeking God I Chron. 16:11 “Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.” July Continue in the Faith Acts 14:22 “Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.” August Continue Following the Lord 1 Sam. 12:14 “If [...]