Growing in Grace
Paul saw his whole identity as a Christian as summed up in being a serving slave of Jesus Christ.
Most of his epistles begin with a simple statement of introduction: Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ. Our Lord Himself took on the form of a servant being made in the likeness of men. He did not come to be served, but rather to serve and give His life as a ransom for sin.
The word “serve” in the Bible translates a Greek word: diakonia. From this word we get the English transliteration: Deacon. View full article »
Stewards
The Faith That Saves