The earliest church leaders—some of whom knew and learned from the actual apostles themselves—were left not only with the responsibility of teaching their own generation of believers but also preserving and passing down the faith. Who were these faithful pastors and teachers? We identify 10 early church leaders who were entrusted with preserving the Christian faith and Scriptures through some of the toughest decades of church history. During the time of the church’s infancy, these early leaders stood strong for Christ, Scripture, and the Christian tradition in the face of false messiahs, forged scriptures, and competing heresies. We also discuss five more modern leaders who continued that tradition.
A story has five basic but important elements. These five components are: the characters, the setting, the plot, the conflict, and the resolution. These...
We wrap up our study of the Book of Esther by reviewing some quick facts, sharing ten notes, and exploring some life application questions....
Amos's message resonates deeply with today's issues of injustice and exploitation, echoing the concerns of Jesus's own ministry. Both figures called for radical accountability,...
