What Paul Said About the Church #4

The fourth statement Paul made about the church is that it is the household of God (Ephesians 2:19). Those who were once alienated from God are now in His family. The term “household” refers to the family (Acts 16:15, 31-34; Hebrews 11:7). In 1 Timothy 3:15, the household of God is called the church of […]

What Paul Said About the Church #3

The third statement that Paul expressed is that the church is one body composed of individuals. Ephesians 1:23 and Colossians 1:18 teach that the church and the body are the same. It is ridiculous to hear people say that they love the Lord but do not want the church. If a boy asks a girl […]

What Paul Said About the Church #2

The second statement we will study is that the church is bought by the blood of Jesus. Paul said in Acts 20:28, “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own […]

The Last Verses of Mark #2

In a previous post, we examined the internal evidence for the authenticity of Mark 16:9-20. This post will discuss the external evidence. The external evidence comes from three sources: (1) manuscripts; (2) versions; and, (3) the early Christian writers, known as “the Fathers.” Again, John William Burgon writes: It is a known rule in the […]

What Paul Said About the Church #1

It has always interested me to see how someone’s opinion is valued after they become famous. All you have to do is see how music and movie stars, once they reach stardom, are asked their opinion on such issues as raising children, global warming, or the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. But when you get […]

The Great Mystery of Godliness

While the Ephesians proclaimed the greatness of Diana (Acts 19:28), Paul proclaimed the greatness of Jesus. Six characteristics teach that Jesus was … The Incarnation (v. 16a): “Manifest in the flesh” The Resurrection (v. 16b): “Justified in the spirit” The Ascension (v. 16c): “Seen of angels” The Proclamation (v. 16d): “Preached among the nations” The […]

“Let Him Call for the Elders”

James 5:14 says, “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord”. I have always been a firm believer in members communicating with the elders. Most of us have seen what happens when they […]

“Tarry Ye in the City …”

Luke 24:49 says, “And behold, I send forth the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city, until ye be clothed with power from on high”. These were Jesus’ words during the forty days after His resurrection but before His ascension to His Father. These days were spent by Him instructing […]

What Can We Do?

When it comes to personal evangelism, “What can we do?” is a question that has many good answers. It is a much-debated mystery why the average Christian is not more active in personal evangelism. Is it because we lack desire (motivation) or is it because we lack know-how (training)? A lack of motivation inhibits our […]

Anointed Prince or Crowned King? #4

Jesus Set Up His Kingdom! The prophet Daniel told that the kingdom would be set up in the days of the Romans (Dan. 2:44). Isaiah foretold that the mountain of the Lord’s house (kingdom) would begin in Jerusalem in the last days (Isa. 2:2-4). Joel showed that in the last days God would pour out […]

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