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The Biblical view of this world portrays a fundamental conflict between “light” and “darkness”, between “good” and “evil”, between “God” and “Satan”. This conflict is essential to the Biblical narrative, which portrays God as all-good and Satan as entirely evil. Although Scripture tells us that evil is fighting a losing battle, it nonetheless presents the …
One of the human doctrines that I encounter the most as a pastor is the decree that "preaching moral imperatives is un-Christian" and "Christian preachers must only preach the gospel". I call this a human doctrine because it is nowhere stated within the Biblical canon, nor is it anywhere ever exampled in Scripture, either by …
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This book is written by one of my professors and tackles one of the most neglected, yet central thems of Scripture; I can't wait to get this book and start digging into it!
1 Timothy 1:1 (NASB95) — 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope, 1 Timothy 1:1 (ESV) — 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 1 Timothy 1:1 …
INTRODUCTION: Characters & Setting The apostle Paul’s first trial defense was made before Felix (24:2ff), who was a close friend of emperor Claudius (and later of Nero). Felix was formerly a slave, whom Claudius freed and appointed as procurator of Judea in 52 CE. Felix was known for exercising cruelty and harsh oppression in Judea. …
When Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem to provide his defense, Paul chooses to defend Christ rather than himself. He makes no mention of the Jewish charges being brought against him. He does not try to justify his ministry. He chooses to defend Christ by recounting the narrative of his conversion to demonstrate …
Romans 5:2 (CSB) We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. I want to keep this short and speak to the person who is longing to enter the presence of God, but who feels dry and …
There are two very difficult lessons that I have learned in ministry: the first tells me that the state of "personal conviction" is a very dangerous thing and must not be entered in too lightly, and the second tells me that those who avoid personal convictions will sink into a state of “personal apathy” and …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8LVQUZT-To&feature=youtu.be 1 Corinthians 3:1–4 (CSB) — 1 For my part, brothers and sisters, I was not able to speak to you as spiritual people but as people of the flesh, as babies in Christ. 2 I gave you milk to drink, not solid food, since you were not yet ready for it. In fact, …
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