Church health is measured by faithfulness to sound doctrine, not attendance numbers. Scripture prioritizes truth, discernment, and doctrinal protection.
Daily Devotional for Saturday, January 03, 2026
The congregation belongs to God—shepherds must guard it with Scripture, and believers must honor Christ’s blood-bought people.
What Is the Episcopal Church, and What Do Episcopalians Believe?
The Episcopal Church is Anglican in origin, liturgical and episcopal in structure, yet often departs from Scripture’s authority in doctrine and ethics.
Biblical Manhood and Womanhood in an Age of Feminism
Biblical manhood and womanhood flow from Jehovah’s creation order, resisting feminism’s role erasure and calling men and women to ordered love.
The Donatist Controversy Begins
The Donatist controversy emerged from North Africa’s struggle for purity, leadership integrity, and Scriptural authority after persecution.
Pastors: Watching Over the Flock
Shepherds must guard, feed, and guide Christ’s flock with courage and faithfulness until the Chief Shepherd appears.
Church Leadership: Elders, Overseers, and Servants in the Apostolic Age
The Apostolic Age established a divinely ordered model of church leadership through elders, overseers, and servants under Christ’s headship.
The Role of the Local Congregation in God’s Plan
The local congregation is God’s ordained means for worship, discipleship, evangelism, and preserving truth, central to His eternal plan.
The Missionary Journeys of Paul and the Expansion of the Gospel
Paul’s journeys carried the Gospel from Antioch to Rome, forming congregations by Scripture-driven preaching, bold evangelism, and steadfast pastoral care.
What Does the Bible Say about the Church: Ecclesiology?
The Christian church, as the spiritual body of Christ, emphasizes worship, teaching, and leadership based on biblical authority and obedience.

