Grounded In Grace is the teaching ministry of Tony Bartolucci, Minister of Preaching at Christ Church of Clarkson, New York. He has an M.A. from Phoenix Seminary and is a doctoral candidate at Whitefield Theological Seminary.
Principles of Biblical Church Leadership: Elders (Part 1) | 1 Timothy 3:1a
Principles of Biblical Church Leadership (Part 1) | 1 Timothy 3:1a
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Introduction and Overview of 1 Timothy:
I. The Elder’s Call to Serve (1)
A. Historical Background
B. What is an “Overseer?”
1. Eiskopē (to oversee / office of overseer) and Episkopos (an overseer / guardian)
2. Elders / Pastors / Overseers = same office
a. Acts 20 and other N.T. passages
3. Why are there different words for the same office?
a. Elder
b. Overseer
c. Pastor
4. What they do?
Conclusion:
8 Mar 2026
Confirming Your Calling (Part 9) | 2 Peter 1:10-11
Confirming Your Calling (Part 9) | 2 Peter 1:10-11
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Introduction:
III. Salvation's Surety: The Believer's Assurance (10-11)
A. Being Certain About Your Calling and Election
1. What Does It Mean? (v. 10)
2. What Is Required of us in that Regard? (v. 10)
3. What does it Mean "you will never fall"?
4. What is the Goal? (v. 11)
B. Some Thoughts as to a Theology of Assurance
1. Four Questions to Ask Yourself: “Am I in the Faith?”
a. Do I Have True Knowledge?
b. Do I Have a Real Faith? (trust)
c. Am I in the Battle?
d. Do I Hate My Sin?
2. How Can I Have Greater Assurance of My Salvation?
a. By Spending Time in the Word
b. By Spending Time with the People of God
c. By Cultivating a Relationship With God
d. Be Sure that Christ is the Foundation of Your Assurance
e. Have as your Goal to Have a "Happy Death"
Conclusion:
15 Feb 2026
Confirming Your Calling (Part 8) | 2 Peter 1:8-9
Confirming Your Calling (Part 8) | 2 Peter 1:8-9
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Introduction: Testimonies and Truth . . .
II. Salvation's Service: The Believer's Faithfulness (5-9)
A. Faithfulness Demonstrated Through Seven Virtues (5-7)
B. Staying Out of the Danger Zone (8-9)
1. A Positive Exhortation (8)
2. A Negative Warning (9)
a. Change in grammar from plural to singular (hypothetical example?)
b. No such thing as a totally fruitless Christian
c. Spiritual blind-spots in our lives
Conclusion:
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