The Church: Pillar and Ground of the Truth

. . . the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. I Timothy 3:15 This epistle was written by Paul to Timothy, whom Paul had installed as minister in the church of Ephesus. In chapters 2 and 3 Paul sets down certain regulations for the life and workings of the church. Directions are given for the public worship of the church. Qualifications for elders and deacons are also given. Paul concludes this section by indicating that he hopes to come...