Thoughts from the Bible

Last week, we looked at an interesting verse in 1 John. It says, “But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in Him,” (2:27, ESV). John isn’t telling the believers that they don’t need teachers. The New Testament is very clear that teachers are an integral part of the life of a local congregation. Instead, he is telling them that they don’t need the false gospel taught by the teachers that have emerged among them. They already have the truth.

Thoughts from The Bible

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 08:57

Do I Need to Listen to Bible Teachers?
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

Do we actually need teachers in the church? You might think that’s a silly question, but seriously, do we need teachers? For those of you who attend a local church regularly, you can’t imagine a Sunday without someone preaching. But others may say, “I have a Bible and prayer. Why do I need to listen to what someone else has to say?”