Author - Guy Waters

2 articles

Guy Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and the academic dean of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MI, where he has taught since 2007. He also serves as an associate editor of the Reformed Exegetical and Theological Commentary on Scripture (Crossway).

The words Unpacking Elders in large, script font with a portion of the article text in the background.

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Biblical Studies Ministry

Unpacking Elders and Deacons, Shepherds and Servants of the Church

Guy WatersMay 17, 2025

Government is a word that we often associate with matters that concern the life of the nation—taxes, infrastructure, defense, and elections. But government is also a critical part of the life of the church. Jesus had many disciples, but he named...

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Biblical Studies

My Yoke Is Easy and My Burden Is Light: Understanding Jesus’s Invitation

Guy WatersMarch 27, 2025

One of the best known and most comforting statements of Jesus is also one of his most enigmatic. What is it that Jesus holds out? Why do people need to receive what he offers? What incentives does he give to us to receive it?