πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος
What is the proper frequency with which to partake of the Lord’s Supper? Weekly? Monthly? Quarterly? Despite the common misconception the Scripture prescribes weekly, the Bible actually does not command how regularly it should be done (Jesus does not say “as often as you come together,” but rather “as often as you drink...”). Though the … Continue reading Historical Precedent for Regular Observance of the Lord’s Supper
In my recent reading, I have been spending a reasonable amount of time looking into the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the things that I have noticed has been how certain traditions, that to us today seem quite strange, had taken hold and greatly impacted what was considered to be appropriate Christian practice. These … Continue reading Some 18th Century Traditions as a Guide to Detecting our Own
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. As I have been studying through the history of the text of Scripture, its transmission, and the realities of access to it in the ancient world, I have been thinking through the practical implications Paul’s exhortation in 1 Timothy 4:13 … Continue reading Devoted to the Public Reading of Scripture? A Case for an Increased Emphasis upon the Public Reading
Equip the Saints 