We Are Living In The Finished Work Of Christ
God Draws, Jesus Saves, The Holy Spirit Seals
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Pastoral Epistles
I and II Timothy and Titus were written by the Apostle Paul. 1st Timothy was written to Timothy at Epheus while Apostle Paul was traveling in the coastal regions of the
The epistles concern the church organization and disciples, including the office of the bishops and deacons, the oppositions of heretical or rebellious members, and the provision for maintenance of doctrine purity.
The authorship of these epistles has been disputed because of the difference of the vocabulary and styles from other epistles.
Based on the scriptures there are two Offices in the
The Pastor, Bishop, Overseer, Shephered, Apostle, Ministers and Elders are used interchanged in the body of Church.
The Deacon’s responsibility is to assist the Pastor in the governing operations of the church.
“Vs1. This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. Vs.2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband to one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Vs3. Not given to wine, no stricker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; Vs4. One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection will all gravity; Vs5. For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the
Requirement of the Deacon.
1st Timothy Chapter 3:8
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanders, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husband of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith of Christ Jesus.
Deacons should be able to take over the responsibilities of the Pastor in his absent if need be.
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About the Book
The first book I had written contains information regarding the traditional things that are going on in the church today and have been going on for many, many years. God has inspired me with the assistance from my wife to dig deeper and research a little more about these traditons. It is to open our eyes as well as the eyes of others and set us free from those old traditions that are holding us back from having a real relationship with Christ. Christ came to save us not to keep us in bondage or slavery. People are hurting because they have been taught that there is a certain way that they have to serve God in order to be blessed. They have been told that there are certain things they cannot do if they want to be blessed or saved.
The so called Pastors/False Prophets have kept so many people in darkness. God’s people are still in bondage by the false teachers. So many people believe if they don’t work in the church (usher, in the choir, on the missionary board, etc.) they are not saved. Many people believe that you have to work to be saved. They have missed the mark. As a Christian, you work because you are saved, it is not an obligation, but a privilege.
Christ is our comforter. He has not come to keep us in bondage. He has freed us from our sins, from the law of bondage. When the people came to Jesus and ask to be healed he always tell them that “your faith” has made you whole or your faith has healed you. Faith in Christ is the Key Word.
About the Author
Dr. Antonio Arnold. is a 45 year old native of Petersburg, Virginia. He is the son of John L. Arnold of Paris, Arkansas and the late Gurlina Mason Arnold of Disputanta, Virginia. He attended public school in Petersburg and worshipped at Metropolitan Baptist Church where the late Rev. Owens baptized him. He graduated from Petersburg High School and later accepted in the Applied Science Degree Program (Electronics) and the Senior R.O.T.C program held at Virginia State University. He received a two year R.O.T.C. scholarship and upon his senior year joined the elite ROTC Rangers and Pershing Rifles Fraternity. Cr. Arnold received an Army Reserve Commission as an Infantry Second Lieutenant in 1988 and was assigned to HHC, Tactic Committees 80th Division (Infantry Training). He served as assistance S-4, Mob Officer, Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. In 1996, after serving a total of eleven years of outstanding service to the Army & Army Reserve Dr. Arnold was honorably discharge from the Army Reserve. Rev. Arnold was called into the Gospel ministry while working at Liberty Health Care Inc. of Hopewell, Virginia. He preached his initial sermon under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Taylor, Pastor of Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church, Carson, VA in September 2001. Rev. Arnold initiated & served as Director of Video Ministry at Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church and the jail outreach ministry at Riverside Regional Jail, Hopewell, Virginia. While serving as Associate Minister Rev. Arnold felt drawn to pursue further Christian education beyound Sunday School and Bible Study. He enrolled in the Frederick L. Ray Biblical Institute where he was conferred a Bachelor of Theology. The school inspired Rev. Arnold to complete where he left off by completing the degree program held at Virginia State University, Ettrick, Virginia where he was conferred the Bachelor of Individualized Studies (Manufacturing Technology) in 2003. That same year Rev. Arnold continued working on and was later conferred Master of Divinity from the Frederick L. Ray Biblical Institute, Ettrick Virginia. From November 2003 - September 2006, Dr. Arnold served as Assistance Pastor of The Lord's Church Baptist Denomination, Ettrick Virginia, and again in October 2009 - August 2010 where he preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teaching discipleship to the young and the young in heart. Dr. Arnold served as Assistant Dean of biblical studies held within the Frederic L. Ray Biblical Institute. Dr. Arnold returned to active service following September 11, 2001. He joined the 203rd Red Horse Squadron, Air National Guard, Virginia Beach, VA. He served as Utility Shop NCO, Supply and Instructor. He was spokes person and Instructor for the Virginia Air Guard during the Boys Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill and Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA in 2005. On August 2006, Dr. Arnold was conferred Doctor of Divinity Degree from The Frederick L. Ray Biblical Institute, Ettrick Virginia. In 2006 Dr. Arnold transferred from the 203rd Red Horse to the U.S. Army Civil Affairs Psychological Operation Command (Airborne) Fort Bragg, NC. Hes served on active duty as Emergency Operation NCO G-3 till Sept 2009. In October 2009 the Lord up rooted and sent Dr. Arnold and His family back to Petersburg, Virginia for needed work in ministry in his home community serving as Assistant Pastor, at the Lord's Church Baptist Denomination, Ettrick, Virginia til August 2010. Dr. Arnold continues to serve his country now serving as a TPU soldier for 80th Trathing Command (TASS). Rev. Arnold is also a 2008 & 2010 graduate from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Art in Theological Studies and Master of Religious Education. Dr. Arnold is also continuing his education to serve as Hospital Chaplain as an Master of Divinity Candidate (Professional Ministry) also from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Arnold had a vision to open a school of Biblical Studies / Seminary in Fayetteville, NC and now in Petersburg, Virginia. In 2006, He founded The Alpha and Omega School of Biblical Studies and The Lord’s Church Baptist Denomination, NC. Seeking God’s guidance and instructions to spread the gospel and prepare leaders for work in the church of God. Dr. Arnold has transfered the school to Virginia . Dr. Arnold received theological instruction from Rev. Dr. Howard Moses Sr. and Rev. Dr. Donald Johnson Sr. of the Lord’s Church Baptist Denomination, Ettrick Virginia Ordained by Jesus Christ himself. Dr. Arnold believes that it is Christ that ordain His true man of God to do His will. God ordain men He called to pastor and lead the Church congregation. No trusties, no pastors has the god gven authority to determine a man calling to the gospel, chaplaincy or to pastor a church "period". The pastors job is to prepare men who are called to church leadership as clergy of the Gospel of Christ as written in the word of God and send them on thier way to make disciples as preachers and pastors. Not to hold them back in bondage. Dr. Arnold now resides in Petersburg, Virginia teaching and preaching the Word of God to all those who have an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying unto the churches. He is the Pastor of an church and online ministry called the "The Church Without Walls Ministry". There he is preaching and teaching the truth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is also serving as Volunteer Chaplain for Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Virginia providing pastoral care through prayer, words of encourgagment and pastoral counseling. He is married to Sister Sheila Arnold M.A.H.S. and they are blessed to have three children, MiKelle, Shanika and Sherita and four beautiful grandchildren. We, the people of the Church Without Walls Ministry (Baptist) in order to establish the Gospel of truth and love, will preach the Gospel “Free of Charge.” 1st Corinthians 9:18, “What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel."