In contrasting the ministry of the twelve apostles with that of the Apostle Paul, we must observe carefully:
Β· The twelve were chosen by ChristΒ ON EARTHΒ (LukeΒ 6:13) while Paul was later chosen by ChristΒ IN HEAVENΒ (Acts 9:3-5; Acts 26:16).
Β· Prior to Paulβs conversion the twelve β¦ β‘
There are so many ways to gamble these days! Casinos that used to be found only in Las Vegas now seem to be everywhere. People gamble on sporting events, at racetracks, and in state lotteries. Others risk their hard-earned money in the stock market, which is always a gamble! β¦ β‘
The most crucial problem with the Roman Catholic Church is its belief that faith alone in Christ is not sufficient for salvation. The Bible clearly and consistently states that receiving Jesus Christ as Savior, by grace through faith, grants salvation (John 1:12;Β 3:16,18,36;Β Acts 16:31;Β Romans 10:9-10,13; 1 Corinthians β¦ β‘
βFor I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:βΒ (Romans 11:13).
Behold, the verse that most have never noticed in the Bible!
Recently, a friend in the ministry dealt with a church-going man. When she asked him who our β¦ β‘
In the controversy over βPauline truth,β not a few Fundamentalists have joined Modernists in attempting to exalt βthe teachings of Jesusβ (on earth) above the Word of God through Paul. βWhich,β they ask, βshould bear the greater weight with us, the words of Jesus, or the words of β¦ β‘
The Church, even the trueΒ Church of believers in Christ, isΒ doubtless larger today than it hasΒ ever been. Yet it is weak and sick,Β confused and divided.
Many feel that the causes of theΒ Churchβs low spiritual state are:Β failure to live separated lives, lackΒ of prayer, indifference β¦ β‘
Letβs begin by looking at what the Lord Jesus told Paul about how prayer works today in the dispensation of grace:
β¦ β‘βLikewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for
Godβs program for the earth is identified as prophecy, while His program for the heavenlies is known as the Mystery. A program is defined as ββ¦a plan or procedure for dealing with some matter.β For instance, we might watch a documentary of american history followed by a documentary β¦ β‘
When it comes to identifying the various dispensations in the Word of God, there are as many systems as there are saints to expound them. Some hold to seven dispensations, others five, some eight, or something beyond. But one point of agreement, no matter how many dispensations you find, β¦ β‘
Worshipful Life
Our doctrinal study begins with Godβs command to Abraham to sacrifice his only son (Gen. 22:1-4), and Abrahamβs announcement that he planned to βworshipβ God in so doing (v. 5). The law of first reference suggests that the Bibleβs first use of the word worship here defines β¦ β‘
FACT 1β£βThat the Bible MUST be rightly divided in order for it to make sense. Notice what it says: βStudy to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, RIGHTLY DIVIDING the Word of truthβ (II Tim. 2:15). This is one of the β¦ β‘
βFor I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine officeβ (Romans 11:13 KJV).
Why should people new to the Bible begin in the Book of Romans? The Scripture above tells us.
Second Timothy chapter 3 contains the following Bible verses: β¦ β‘
Introduction
A fascinating but largely unknown fact of the New Testament is Paulβs command to believers to follow or imitate him. He issued this command several times throughout his letters. No other writer of Scripture issued such an imperative. We do not find it with Peter, John, James, etc. β¦ β‘
Introduction
The epistle of James has created much confusion in Christendom throughout Church history. The primary source of confusion has been Jamesβ view of faith and works. Luther, for example, in his Preface to the New Testament, wrote:
β¦ β‘Therefore St. Jamesβ Epistle is really an epistle of straw, compared
β¦ β‘Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery [secret] which has been kept secret for long ages past,Β but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to
βBut we believe that we are saved throughΒ the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as theyβ (Acts 15.11).
Introduction
The Bible is clear that faith has always been required for salvation. The Bible is equally clear that faith alone has not always been β¦ β‘
Introduction
The book of Acts forms a bridge between the Gospels and Paulβs epistles. Almost every commentator on Acts maintains its purpose is to tell the story of the birth and growth of the church. While the birth of the church is found in Acts (though not in the β¦ β‘
Introduction
Our English word gospel comes from the Old English godspell meaning βgood news.β ItΒ is a transliteration of the Greek word Ξ΅α½Ξ±Ξ³Ξ³Ξλιον which is a combination of βgoodβ (Ξ΅α½) and βmessageβ or βnewsβ (αΌΞ³Ξ³Ξ΅Ξ»Ξ―Ξ±). In the broad view, the βgospelβ is what God has revealed to the human β¦ β‘
The gospel for our day is the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20.24). The word βgospelβ (Ξ΅α½Ξ±Ξ³Ξ³Ξλιον) means βgood newsβ.Β The ascended, glorified Lord revealed this gospel to the Apostle Paul. The clearest definition of it is from Paulβs first letter to the β¦ β‘
When parents are blessed with both a daughter and a son, there are obvious differences. Each has his or her own distinct looks, clothing, goals, and requirements. Both are recognized for their God-given differences, and loved separately, yet equally. Even after they have children of their own, this continues β¦ β‘
