Bill Adams' theological writings & posts from other authors

SPIRITUAL GIFTS THE HOLY SPIRIT EQUIPS THE CHURCH But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.… He … gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the … More THE HOLY SPIRIT EQUIPS THE CHURCH

MISSION CHRIST SENDS THE CHURCH INTO THE WORLD Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” JOHN 20:21 Mission is from the Latin missio, which means “sending.” The words Jesus spoke to his first disciples in their representative capacity, “As the Father has sent me, I … More CHRIST SENDS THE CHURCH INTO THE WORLD

MEDIATION JESUS CHRIST IS THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MAN For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 TIMOTHY 2:5 The saving ministry of Jesus Christ is summed up in the statement that he is the “mediator between God and men” (1 Tim. 2:5). A mediator … More JESUS CHRIST IS THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MAN