Tag: 2023
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Let God Give the Increase
Introduction In his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul makes this statement, I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). In the context, Paul is discussing an issue (one of many)…
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The Gentile Conversion
Conversions in Acts, Part 5, Peter’s P.O.V. Introduction As we discussed in the previous article, the conversion of Cornelius was extremely important as he was the first Gentile to be converted; this was ten years after the day of Pentecost. For this to happen, though, Peter and some other Jews needed to be prepared for…
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God’s Filling Station
Introduction When your car runs low on gas, you pull into a gas station or, as some call it, a filling station. In addition, you can pick up snacks and drinks to help reach your next destination. When your body runs low on energy, you sleep at night and eat food during the day. This…
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The Gentile Conversion
Conversion in Acts, Part 5, Cornelius’ P.O.V. Introduction We come to a very significant event in all of history; when Gentiles are permitted to be saved from their sins and added to the body of Christ (Acts 2:41,47; Col. 1:18; Eph. 1:22-23). It’s been about ten years since the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles…
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There’s No Kiddie Table in Heaven
Introduction Most of us can recall the days when the extended family would gather together for the holidays and sit down for the meal. There was just enough room for the adults and a card table was set up for the children. You felt isolated as that table was usually in an adjoining room. However,…
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We Need Teachers, Not Salesmen
I’m a little behind with my articles, here’s one I wrote back in March… Introduction Before Jesus ascended back into heaven, He gave instructions to His apostles which are, also, instructions for us. He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son…
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Who’s in Charge?
Introduction In John’s 3rd letter, he mentions an individual of a congregation who seems to set himself up as the “controlling factor” of that group. He writes, I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind…
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Saul of Tarsus, continued
Conversions in Acts Introduction In our previous article, we met Saul who was destined to destroy that which was known at The Way. On the way to Damascus, he encountered The Lord and was instructed to go into the city where he would be told what he must do. We learned that just because he…
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Saul of Tarsus
Conversions in Acts, Part 4 Introduction Today, we look at the conversion of Saul who becomes, the apostle, Paul. This will take a bit as there are three passages that discuss his conversion. This will be a two-part article as there is a lot of material to cover. Part 2 is found here, and, in…
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The Ethiopian Eunuch
Conversion in Acts, Part 3 Introduction In our next conversion, the second half of Acts 8, we see Philip talking with a man who traveled hundreds of miles to worship in Jerusalem. He’s on his way home and, while he’s traveling, he’s reading aloud from scriptures. We can safely say that this man had a…
The Christian Caravan 