Jeffray Greene

“y means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created…

“But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons” (1 Timothy 4:1) To whom…

“By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on…

“I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought…

“For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 3:13). Seek to…

“Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households” (1 Timothy 3:12). Good management is a sign of balance.  Good and…

“Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things” (1 Timothy 3:11). Not malicious gossips, but temperate and dignified, is what it says.  This is…

“These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach” (1 Timothy 3:10). We all need testing.  This is not something negative,…

“Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear…

“And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil” (1 Timothy 3:7). A…