The First Issue

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It would be drastically understating the case to say that my family and I are excited about the work at Samaria. Prayerfully, we will enjoy a long relationship with the church here as we work together in the Cookeville area to save lost souls. Part of the teaching that I will be involved with will be done through the medium of the written word. Lord willing, this monthly bulletin will contain articles devoted to three main spiritual goals. The purpose of a bulletin such as this is to…

Preach the Word. Paul charged Timothy to, “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching” (2 Tim. 4:2). To this end I dedicate both myself and this bulletin. Some articles you will find in this bulletin will persuade, some will rebuke, and some will exhort, but every article will be teaching God’s word. It is so very important that we unashamedly declare this message because, “…the gospel of Christ…is the power of God to salvation” (Rom. 1:16).

Edify the Saints. Christians need to be edified! In 1 Corinthians 14:26, Paul commanded that we should “let all things be done for edification.” Indeed, we should be using our words, as we will be using this bulletin, to build up one another in the most holy faith (Eph. 4:29).

Convert the Lost. As Christians who are moved by love and compassion, we must see our need to convert the lost unto Christ. This bulletin will present the truth in a loving and kind, but also firm way (Eph. 4:15). It is my hope that you will not hesitate to share this bulletin with your neighbors, co-workers, and family members who are not yet members of the Lord’s church. We are saved to save others! Let us always be about this work (1 Tim. 4:16).

David Eldridge