1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, NKJV Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother…… Read more “Affliction and Apostasy, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (Falling Away Series)”
Category: Pauline Epistles
I’m Not There Yet, Philippians 3:1-16 (Falling Away Series)
Philippians 3:1-16, NKJV Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware…… Read more “I’m Not There Yet, Philippians 3:1-16 (Falling Away Series)”
The Fear of Being Disqualified, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Falling Away Series)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27, NKJV 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such…… Read more “The Fear of Being Disqualified, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Falling Away Series)”
State of the Church Address: House Churches, Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19 (The Essential Church First-Year Anniversary)
NOTE: Please see the bottom of the page for the order of service. First Church Anniversary for The Essential Church State of The Church Address… Read more "State of the Church Address: House Churches, Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19 (The Essential Church First-Year Anniversary)"
Paul and the Pastoral Epistles: Bart Ehrman’s forgery claim disputed
Paul deals with the problems in the church by addressing the church at large and pleading with all the members to change their ways. Why doesn’t he…… Read more “Paul and the Pastoral Epistles: Bart Ehrman’s forgery claim disputed”
Spiritual resurrection vs. bodily resurrection? Bart Ehrman’s claim that Paul didn’t write Ephesians and Colossians investigated
Whenever Paul talked about being raised with Christ, it was always as a future event (see, for example, Romans 6 and 1 Corinthians 15). Within Paul’s churches,…… Read more “Spiritual resurrection vs. bodily resurrection? Bart Ehrman’s claim that Paul didn’t write Ephesians and Colossians investigated”
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