Here’s something interesting to consider from our sermon Sunday. Compare and contrast how Paul treated believers before and after his conversion. Paul’s Treatment of Believers Before His Conversion: Persecuted the Church of God - He said in Phil. 3:6, “Concerning zeal, persecuting the church…” In Gal. 1:13, he said, “…beyond measure I persecuted the church... Continue Reading →
On yesterday’s podcast, Pastor Hal and I ruminated on how we, as believers, can combat hatred with grace, and there was one point I loved too much: Hate is weak. Grace is strong. This is a great thing to meditate upon. I loved this. Hate may look like strength, but in truth it’s weakness acting... Continue Reading →
Question: Why Does The Apostle Paul Say That He Is Say “None Other Things Than Those Which The Prophets And Moses Did Say Should Come?” And What Did The Prophets ‘Say?’ Act 26:22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than... Continue Reading →
My prayer for all Calvinists is that they come into the knowledge of the truth and understand the Word rightly divided (2 Tim. 2:15), that they recognize Paul as their apostle today, and quit perverting verses in the Gospels to be all about them when they aren’t. Make no mistake. Matthew 18 has nothing whatsoever... Continue Reading →
When the Lord told Paul, “for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9), what did He mean by my strength? What is God’s strength made perfect in our weaknesses? We all know the context very well. Paul was dealing with, what I personally suspect was, a demon or a demon-possessed person verbally... Continue Reading →
It is very interesting to compare two statements made by Peter and Paul, just a few chapters apart, in the book of Acts. Both men were speaking about the forgiveness of sins and salvation. First, Peter in Jerusalem says, “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name... Continue Reading →
In 1 Thess. 2:7. Paul says, “But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.” Then, in vs. 10. Paul... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered why God added another apostle? Jesus, while on earth, spent three years teaching and training the 12 apostles. After His death and resurrection, Jesus spent 40 days confirming what He had taught. After His ascension to Heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit upon them, giving them power to work miracles. As... Continue Reading →
A familiar Bible truth is that Israel is God’s favored and special nation. That’s what Judaism is. This truth is referenced in Ephesians 2:14, as “the middle wall of partition,” which now God “hath broken down.” What is not so commonly understood is their favored status created a narrow and restricted access to God as... Continue Reading →
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