It's interesting that despite Jesus giving powers of healing to the 1st century Apostles, we have a significant account of Paul's travels with out the mention of any miraculous works.Acts 17 tells of Paul in Thessalonica, Berea and Athens and all we hear of is his preaching.Btw. This was received by a number including women.… Continue reading Words, Words, Words Just Words, Acts 17
Matthew 10 – A few Words about Context
I want to try to illustrate how verses can be misused out of context. I often hear so called Chrustian groups/sects take these verses of powers of miraculous healing and being persons of peace and use them to apply to their followers today. They do tend to ignore the weightier more negative passages or at… Continue reading Matthew 10 – A few Words about Context
Purpose – Revelation 4:11
WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISMQ. 1. What is the chief end of man?A. Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.God tasks us to glorify him and enjoy him, forever.But we see truly we are his creation, created for his pleasure to do these things, what a great thought.We are not just random… Continue reading Purpose – Revelation 4:11
Romans 8 – No separation from the love of God
Paul continues with his discussion about the law.I can't help but envision that we get a taste of what Paul spoke boldly in his speeches that we study in the Book of Acts as we read this chapter. This is probably the level of deep teaching he shared while he lived with the people where… Continue reading Romans 8 – No separation from the love of God
