The Bemenderfers

Elders had two tasks: encourage the believers by sound doctrine and refute those who opposed sound doctrine (Titus 1:9). Refuting those who oppose sound doctrine is no joyful task, but one that is desperately needed, even today. There are far too many servants of Satan…

Paul appoints Titus to finish laying a foundation of Christian life and doctrine for the fledgling churches of Crete. This is what the whole letter is about, notes for Titus as he seeks to complete this task. Chief among Titus' duties is to establish trustworthy…

The Great Commission included instruction for the Apostles to teach their disciples to obey everything Jesus commanded them. If everything Jesus commanded them had been included in the Gospels, there would be no need for the letters that make up the rest of the New…

The angels joyously announced the birth of Jesus; the angels rejoice over the resurrection of Jesus! The resurrection seals the whole testimony of God. The resurrection proves Jesus is all He claimed to be. The resurrection changes everything! It frees us from all our fears…

Jesus is dead. The priests and Pharisees have won! They are so confident and clever. They anticipate the next and final deception and take steps to prevent it. Yet in truth, they have it all wrong. Not only do they overestimate Jesus' disciples, but they,…