Daily Archives: May 17, 2026

White Paper 4: The Right to Answer Before Judgment

I. Introduction “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him” (Proverbs 18:13, KJV). The wisdom of Solomon, given by the Spirit of God, reduces to a single sentence one of the most … Continue reading

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White Paper 3: Partiality in Judgment

I. Introduction “Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour” (Leviticus 19:15, KJV). Among the sins that … Continue reading

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White Paper 2: Do Not Receive an Accusation Against an Elder Except…

I. Introduction “Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses” (1 Timothy 5:19, KJV). Few apostolic directives sit at a more uncomfortable intersection of legitimate concerns than this one. On the one hand, it stands … Continue reading

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White Paper 1: Two or Three Witnesses: Evidentiary Standards in Scripture

I. Introduction “One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter … Continue reading

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