Introduction Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines characteristic as “a special quality or trait that makes a person, thing or group different from others.”[1] Furthermore, that a characteristic is “something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.”[2] Notable synonyms are “attribute, attribution, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point,… Continue reading Characteristics of Biblical Leadership
The Role of Women in the Church
Introduction In the modern era of the church, the subject of a woman’s role in the church is about as controversial as it can get. While most male Bible teachers maintain that church leadership is reserved for men, the modern feminist movement calls the idea misogynistic. The researcher will seek to show a biblical perspective… Continue reading The Role of Women in the Church
Authorship of the Pastoral Epistles
Introduction There are four primary arguments critics make against the authenticity of the Pastoral Epistles as Pauline. The Pastoral Epistles having been cited by early church fathers such as Clement, Polycarp, Irenaeus, and others A. T. Robertson says, “The external evidence for the Pauline authorship is strong and conclusive.”[1] Nevertheless, the higher critics attack the… Continue reading Authorship of the Pastoral Epistles