Background:
Biography. Who was Paul?
Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
Diversity. How did he face his mission?
St. Paul's life transformed dramatically from persecutor of Christians to their greatest advocate. After his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, where he was blinded by a bright light and heard Jesus' voice, Paul underwent a conversion and became a sincere disciple. He spent years preaching in Arabia, Damascus, Syria, and Cilicia before Barnabas took Paul under his wing and introduced him to other Christians. Together, they were then sent by the church in Antioch to preach in Cyprus, Pamphylia and Phrygia.
Paul was a significant figure in the New Testament, responsible for about one third of its content. He underwent a conversion experience and became the apostle to the Gentiles, undertaking missionary journeys throughout Asia Minor and the Mediterranean region to spread Christianity. His letters provide primary sources about his theology and the issues facing early Christian communities. Scholars debate the authenticity of some letters attributed to Paul.
The document discusses the second coming of Christ based on biblical teachings. It covers what the second coming is, the signs that will precede it, and how believers should respond. The key points are:
- The second coming will be personal and visible, in which Christ returns to establish his kingdom and judge unbelievers.
- Signs preceding it will include religious delusion, wars, natural disasters, and the re-establishment of Israel as a nation.
- Believers should watch and pray, evangelize others, and live holy lives as they wait patiently for Christ's return. The rapture will come secretly to take believers before the tribulation.
The document provides biographical details about Paul's life and ministry based on passages from Acts and Paul's letters. It describes Paul's Jewish background and education, his persecution of the early church, his conversion experience, and his missionary journeys establishing churches in major cities throughout the Roman world. The document also discusses Paul's methods, teachings, and conflicts with other groups as he helped formulate early Christian theology. It concludes with accounts of Paul's imprisonments and martyrdom in Rome under Nero.
Unfortunately, at times even a church can condone sexual immorality. It happens every day now as churches redefine and explain away God's definition of marriage. In his letter to the church of Thyatira, Jesus tells us how seriously he views us calling sin simply "alternative" or "acceptable" or "tolerant" views. In particular, pornography is destroying nations.
The document discusses the biblical Day of Atonement ritual and its significance. It describes how the Day of Atonement ritual in the earthly sanctuary involved two goats, one sacrificed and one sent away, representing the cleansing of the sanctuary and removal of sin. It explains key elements like the role of the high priest, the purification offerings, and how the people were to afflict their souls on this day. The ritual is presented as foreshadowing Jesus Christ's work as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary.
Journeys of paul the third journey and afterwardMark Pavlin
This slide deck study on the New Testament book of The Acts of the Apostles focuses on the so-called Third Journey of St. Paul and his final days. It is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for their task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using the keyword "lessonstogo".
Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the Persian king who sacrificed his position of luxury to help the needy Jews in Jerusalem. He was distressed by their suffering and the condition of the city walls, so he obtained permission from the king to travel to Jerusalem as governor to rebuild the walls. Despite opposition, the walls were completed in just 52 days. Nehemiah then focused on religious revival - he had the people's ancestry registered, reestablished Temple worship, and had Ezra read the law to the people, bringing about genuine repentance. However, when Nehemiah returned briefly to Persia, he found the people had lapsed back into sin, so he strongly rebuked them.
St. Paul's life transformed dramatically from persecutor of Christians to their greatest advocate. After his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, where he was blinded by a bright light and heard Jesus' voice, Paul underwent a conversion and became a sincere disciple. He spent years preaching in Arabia, Damascus, Syria, and Cilicia before Barnabas took Paul under his wing and introduced him to other Christians. Together, they were then sent by the church in Antioch to preach in Cyprus, Pamphylia and Phrygia.
Paul was a significant figure in the New Testament, responsible for about one third of its content. He underwent a conversion experience and became the apostle to the Gentiles, undertaking missionary journeys throughout Asia Minor and the Mediterranean region to spread Christianity. His letters provide primary sources about his theology and the issues facing early Christian communities. Scholars debate the authenticity of some letters attributed to Paul.
The document discusses the second coming of Christ based on biblical teachings. It covers what the second coming is, the signs that will precede it, and how believers should respond. The key points are:
- The second coming will be personal and visible, in which Christ returns to establish his kingdom and judge unbelievers.
- Signs preceding it will include religious delusion, wars, natural disasters, and the re-establishment of Israel as a nation.
- Believers should watch and pray, evangelize others, and live holy lives as they wait patiently for Christ's return. The rapture will come secretly to take believers before the tribulation.
The document provides biographical details about Paul's life and ministry based on passages from Acts and Paul's letters. It describes Paul's Jewish background and education, his persecution of the early church, his conversion experience, and his missionary journeys establishing churches in major cities throughout the Roman world. The document also discusses Paul's methods, teachings, and conflicts with other groups as he helped formulate early Christian theology. It concludes with accounts of Paul's imprisonments and martyrdom in Rome under Nero.
Unfortunately, at times even a church can condone sexual immorality. It happens every day now as churches redefine and explain away God's definition of marriage. In his letter to the church of Thyatira, Jesus tells us how seriously he views us calling sin simply "alternative" or "acceptable" or "tolerant" views. In particular, pornography is destroying nations.
The document discusses the biblical Day of Atonement ritual and its significance. It describes how the Day of Atonement ritual in the earthly sanctuary involved two goats, one sacrificed and one sent away, representing the cleansing of the sanctuary and removal of sin. It explains key elements like the role of the high priest, the purification offerings, and how the people were to afflict their souls on this day. The ritual is presented as foreshadowing Jesus Christ's work as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary.
Journeys of paul the third journey and afterwardMark Pavlin
This slide deck study on the New Testament book of The Acts of the Apostles focuses on the so-called Third Journey of St. Paul and his final days. It is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for their task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using the keyword "lessonstogo".
Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the Persian king who sacrificed his position of luxury to help the needy Jews in Jerusalem. He was distressed by their suffering and the condition of the city walls, so he obtained permission from the king to travel to Jerusalem as governor to rebuild the walls. Despite opposition, the walls were completed in just 52 days. Nehemiah then focused on religious revival - he had the people's ancestry registered, reestablished Temple worship, and had Ezra read the law to the people, bringing about genuine repentance. However, when Nehemiah returned briefly to Persia, he found the people had lapsed back into sin, so he strongly rebuked them.
The four Gospels provide accounts of Jesus's life and ministry from different perspectives. Matthew primarily writes for a Jewish audience to show that Jesus fulfilled Hebrew prophecies as the Messiah. The Gospel covers Jesus's birth, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection. Matthew presents Jesus as the prophesied King of the Jews and emphasizes that he established the kingdom of God through his atoning sacrifice.
This document discusses the three angels' messages and the Godhead. It asserts that the Seventh-day Adventist church was raised up to preach the three angels' messages about worshipping the Creator, the fall of Babylon, and the mark of the beast. It contrasts the biblical teaching of three distinct persons in the Godhead with the erroneous Trinity doctrine. It encourages readers to choose whether they will follow the true God or false gods like the Trinity.
Many of us have an endless list of questions when it comes to Bible prophecy. It is quite possible that the more we study, the more confusing it all becomes. Taken from Dr. Jeremiah's "Answers to the Unsolved Mysteries of Prophecy" booklet, these charts will help you navigate through end-times prophecy and will answer your questions about the final days of this world.
When people read the descriptions of Israel’s feasts in the Old Testament, they are often tempted to shift into high speed . . . what possible relevance do they have for us today? Yet we believe that this often overlooked subject is full of spiritual truths that are intensely relevant to our past, present, and future.
Paul writes a letter to Philemon asking him to welcome back Onesimus, a runaway slave. In 3 sentences: Paul commends Philemon for his faith and love, and asks him to receive Onesimus back not as a slave but as a beloved brother, for Paul had led Onesimus to faith during his imprisonment. Paul appeals to Philemon on various grounds, including their friendship and Philemon's reputation for good works.
Paul undertook a third missionary journey starting in Antioch. He traveled through Galatia and Phrygia, then spent over three years in Ephesus preaching and performing miracles. His preaching turned many from worshipping pagan idols which angered local artisans. This led to a riot in defense of the goddess Artemis. Paul then traveled through Macedonia and Achaia before heading to Jerusalem despite warnings of impending arrest. In Jerusalem, Paul was arrested and transferred to Caesarea where he remained imprisoned for two years awaiting trial before Caesar.
This document provides an overview of the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It summarizes the key events including the Last Supper, betrayal by Judas, trials before the high priests and Pilate, crucifixion, last words of Jesus from the cross, and resurrection. The document also discusses the significance of Lent, Holy Week traditions like Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, as well as Filipino Holy Week practices including the Senakulo passion play and Salubong dawn ritual.
The document provides an overview of the Book of Revelation, including:
1. The book is presented as the last book of the Bible and deals with events that will shortly come to pass in a fully eschatological manner.
2. The author is identified as the Apostle John, who received the revelation from God and an angel while exiled on the Isle of Patmos around AD 96.
3. Key aspects of the revelation include Jesus Christ being revealed as the faithful witness, the ruler of kings on Earth, and the one who will come again.
4. The book is divided based on John being instructed to write the things he has seen, the things that are, and the things that will
The document discusses how churches can shift from a maintenance focus to a mission focus. It outlines that a mission-driven church prioritizes making disciples over attendance and programs. A mission-driven church welcomes guests with courtesy, shows personal interest in them, and prays with them. The goal is to help guests progress from deciding for Christ to becoming disciple-makers themselves.
This document provides a summary of Revelation 14, which describes three angels' messages. It discusses the 144,000 who remain faithful through trials and go to heaven. The first angel's message calls people to worship God as creator. As this message spreads in the 1800s, it causes division as some embrace it and others reject it. The second angel then announces that Babylon (apostate churches) has fallen for prioritizing worldly pleasures over God. In 1844, the churches began mocking the prophecy of Daniel 8:14. The third angel warns about worshipping the beast and receiving its mark, which will result in eternal torment.
The Blueprint-ii-the-blueprint-cast-down-juicedAntonio Bernard
This document summarizes prophecies from the books of Daniel and Revelation regarding the little horn power and its 1260 day/year prophecy. It shows how the earthly sanctuary services were replaced by Rome after Christ's ministry ended, fulfilling Daniel's prophecy of the daily sacrifice being taken away. It lists 5 ways the papacy cast down God's truth: 1) Replacing Christ's sacrifice with penance and indulgences, 2) Replacing baptism with infant sprinkling, 3) Replacing the Bible with traditions, 4) Replacing Christ's mediation with confession to priests, and 5) Plunging Europe into the dark ages. The document uses the year-day principle to calculate the 1260 prophetic
The three angel's messages call humanity to:
1. Fear God by having deep respect for Him as the Creator and in obedience to His commandments.
2. Give glory to God for His coming judgment and salvation for those who worship Him alone.
3. Proclaim this message of warning to all nations as a witness before the end comes.
End Time Church Deception Powerpoint Presentationmail2jimmy123
The document discusses end times theology and debates around the timing of the rapture. It argues that the common belief in a pre-tribulation rapture is a relatively new doctrine, and cites several biblical passages that suggest Christians will experience the tribulation period and the second coming of Christ will occur at the end of the tribulation. The document aims to dispel popular rapture theories and outline what it sees as the true biblical timeline of end times events based on scripture.
In Revelations 14:6-12, a second angel follows the first angel warning the people of the World against Babylon and the drinking of her abominable wine? What or who is Babylon? And what are the abominations of babylon. Many Christian writers have referred the Roman Catholic Church System as babylon over generations past and even presently, is this true ? Let's find out from this presentation!
The document discusses the remnant church and its mission. It defines the remnant as those who keep God's commandments and have faith in Jesus during a time of widespread apostasy. The remnant's mission is to proclaim the arrival of judgment, salvation through Christ, and Christ's second coming. This proclamation coincides with judgment in heaven and repentance on earth, as symbolized by the three angels' messages in Revelation 14. The remnant heralds the establishment of God's kingdom and new heaven/earth. All believers are called to participate in this global witness.
The document provides an overview of prophets in the Old Testament, their role and function over different historical periods. It discusses how prophets acted as intermediaries between God and the people, speaking on God's behalf. Major prophets mentioned include Moses. It outlines four periods of prophecy: the early monarchical period, the Assyrian crisis, the Babylonian crisis, and the post-exilic period. The document also discusses the biblical perspective on justice, how it involves giving each person their due and respecting the rights of others.
The document outlines the history of the early Christian church from the resurrection of Christ to the legalization of Christianity under Emperor Constantine. It discusses key events like Pentecost, the persecutions under Roman emperors, the spread of monasticism, and the Edict of Milan in 313 AD which ended persecutions. It also briefly mentions the Protestant Reformation and key Catholic reforms like the Council of Trent and the Second Vatican Council.
The book of Hosea tells the story of the prophet Hosea who married a woman named Gomer who was unfaithful, representing God's relationship with Israel. Hosea obeyed God's command to marry Gomer and have children with her, though she later left him for other men. Their relationship reflects how Israel turned away from God to worship other gods. The book uses their tragic love story as a warning to Israel to repent and return to God, just as Hosea took Gomer back despite her infidelity. It emphasizes God's unconditional love and forgiveness of Israel despite their sins.
Mark's gospel was written under the shadow of persecution. It is filled with action and only a small amount of teaching. It shows Jesus suffered and was victorious.
Revelation 14 july 15 2012 sermon slidesJohn Smith
The document provides an overview and analysis of key passages in Revelation 14. It discusses:
1) The 144,000 standing with the Lamb and singing a new song (vv. 1-5).
2) Three angelic announcements - the first proclaiming the eternal gospel, the second announcing Babylon's fall, and the third warning about worshipping the beast (vv. 6-11).
3) A call for endurance from those who keep God's commandments (vv. 12-13).
4) Two final harvests - the harvest of grain and harvest of grapes, both involving divine judgment and wrath (vv. 14-20).
Sabbath School Lesson 11, 3rd quarter of 2015David Syahputra
This document provides background information on the apostle Paul. It discusses who Paul was, including his background as a Pharisee and tentmaker. It describes Paul's personality before and after his conversion, noting he was zealous and convicted. The purpose of Paul's call from Jesus was to preach to both Jews and Gentiles about forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ. The fruit of Paul's mission was the establishment of churches and nourishing the church through his letters. Paul faced his multicultural mission by adapting to local customs while upholding eternal truths.
St. Paul, originally named Saul, was born in Tarsus and was a Roman citizen. He was highly educated and a Pharisee who zealously persecuted early Christians. However, on the road to Damascus, Saul experienced a conversion and became Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. He was called by God to preach the gospel to non-Jews and helped establish many Christian churches throughout the Roman world. Paul was a man transformed by his encounter with Jesus Christ and dedicated the rest of his life to spreading the message of Christianity.
The four Gospels provide accounts of Jesus's life and ministry from different perspectives. Matthew primarily writes for a Jewish audience to show that Jesus fulfilled Hebrew prophecies as the Messiah. The Gospel covers Jesus's birth, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection. Matthew presents Jesus as the prophesied King of the Jews and emphasizes that he established the kingdom of God through his atoning sacrifice.
This document discusses the three angels' messages and the Godhead. It asserts that the Seventh-day Adventist church was raised up to preach the three angels' messages about worshipping the Creator, the fall of Babylon, and the mark of the beast. It contrasts the biblical teaching of three distinct persons in the Godhead with the erroneous Trinity doctrine. It encourages readers to choose whether they will follow the true God or false gods like the Trinity.
Many of us have an endless list of questions when it comes to Bible prophecy. It is quite possible that the more we study, the more confusing it all becomes. Taken from Dr. Jeremiah's "Answers to the Unsolved Mysteries of Prophecy" booklet, these charts will help you navigate through end-times prophecy and will answer your questions about the final days of this world.
When people read the descriptions of Israel’s feasts in the Old Testament, they are often tempted to shift into high speed . . . what possible relevance do they have for us today? Yet we believe that this often overlooked subject is full of spiritual truths that are intensely relevant to our past, present, and future.
Paul writes a letter to Philemon asking him to welcome back Onesimus, a runaway slave. In 3 sentences: Paul commends Philemon for his faith and love, and asks him to receive Onesimus back not as a slave but as a beloved brother, for Paul had led Onesimus to faith during his imprisonment. Paul appeals to Philemon on various grounds, including their friendship and Philemon's reputation for good works.
Paul undertook a third missionary journey starting in Antioch. He traveled through Galatia and Phrygia, then spent over three years in Ephesus preaching and performing miracles. His preaching turned many from worshipping pagan idols which angered local artisans. This led to a riot in defense of the goddess Artemis. Paul then traveled through Macedonia and Achaia before heading to Jerusalem despite warnings of impending arrest. In Jerusalem, Paul was arrested and transferred to Caesarea where he remained imprisoned for two years awaiting trial before Caesar.
This document provides an overview of the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It summarizes the key events including the Last Supper, betrayal by Judas, trials before the high priests and Pilate, crucifixion, last words of Jesus from the cross, and resurrection. The document also discusses the significance of Lent, Holy Week traditions like Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, as well as Filipino Holy Week practices including the Senakulo passion play and Salubong dawn ritual.
The document provides an overview of the Book of Revelation, including:
1. The book is presented as the last book of the Bible and deals with events that will shortly come to pass in a fully eschatological manner.
2. The author is identified as the Apostle John, who received the revelation from God and an angel while exiled on the Isle of Patmos around AD 96.
3. Key aspects of the revelation include Jesus Christ being revealed as the faithful witness, the ruler of kings on Earth, and the one who will come again.
4. The book is divided based on John being instructed to write the things he has seen, the things that are, and the things that will
The document discusses how churches can shift from a maintenance focus to a mission focus. It outlines that a mission-driven church prioritizes making disciples over attendance and programs. A mission-driven church welcomes guests with courtesy, shows personal interest in them, and prays with them. The goal is to help guests progress from deciding for Christ to becoming disciple-makers themselves.
This document provides a summary of Revelation 14, which describes three angels' messages. It discusses the 144,000 who remain faithful through trials and go to heaven. The first angel's message calls people to worship God as creator. As this message spreads in the 1800s, it causes division as some embrace it and others reject it. The second angel then announces that Babylon (apostate churches) has fallen for prioritizing worldly pleasures over God. In 1844, the churches began mocking the prophecy of Daniel 8:14. The third angel warns about worshipping the beast and receiving its mark, which will result in eternal torment.
The Blueprint-ii-the-blueprint-cast-down-juicedAntonio Bernard
This document summarizes prophecies from the books of Daniel and Revelation regarding the little horn power and its 1260 day/year prophecy. It shows how the earthly sanctuary services were replaced by Rome after Christ's ministry ended, fulfilling Daniel's prophecy of the daily sacrifice being taken away. It lists 5 ways the papacy cast down God's truth: 1) Replacing Christ's sacrifice with penance and indulgences, 2) Replacing baptism with infant sprinkling, 3) Replacing the Bible with traditions, 4) Replacing Christ's mediation with confession to priests, and 5) Plunging Europe into the dark ages. The document uses the year-day principle to calculate the 1260 prophetic
The three angel's messages call humanity to:
1. Fear God by having deep respect for Him as the Creator and in obedience to His commandments.
2. Give glory to God for His coming judgment and salvation for those who worship Him alone.
3. Proclaim this message of warning to all nations as a witness before the end comes.
End Time Church Deception Powerpoint Presentationmail2jimmy123
The document discusses end times theology and debates around the timing of the rapture. It argues that the common belief in a pre-tribulation rapture is a relatively new doctrine, and cites several biblical passages that suggest Christians will experience the tribulation period and the second coming of Christ will occur at the end of the tribulation. The document aims to dispel popular rapture theories and outline what it sees as the true biblical timeline of end times events based on scripture.
In Revelations 14:6-12, a second angel follows the first angel warning the people of the World against Babylon and the drinking of her abominable wine? What or who is Babylon? And what are the abominations of babylon. Many Christian writers have referred the Roman Catholic Church System as babylon over generations past and even presently, is this true ? Let's find out from this presentation!
The document discusses the remnant church and its mission. It defines the remnant as those who keep God's commandments and have faith in Jesus during a time of widespread apostasy. The remnant's mission is to proclaim the arrival of judgment, salvation through Christ, and Christ's second coming. This proclamation coincides with judgment in heaven and repentance on earth, as symbolized by the three angels' messages in Revelation 14. The remnant heralds the establishment of God's kingdom and new heaven/earth. All believers are called to participate in this global witness.
The document provides an overview of prophets in the Old Testament, their role and function over different historical periods. It discusses how prophets acted as intermediaries between God and the people, speaking on God's behalf. Major prophets mentioned include Moses. It outlines four periods of prophecy: the early monarchical period, the Assyrian crisis, the Babylonian crisis, and the post-exilic period. The document also discusses the biblical perspective on justice, how it involves giving each person their due and respecting the rights of others.
The document outlines the history of the early Christian church from the resurrection of Christ to the legalization of Christianity under Emperor Constantine. It discusses key events like Pentecost, the persecutions under Roman emperors, the spread of monasticism, and the Edict of Milan in 313 AD which ended persecutions. It also briefly mentions the Protestant Reformation and key Catholic reforms like the Council of Trent and the Second Vatican Council.
The book of Hosea tells the story of the prophet Hosea who married a woman named Gomer who was unfaithful, representing God's relationship with Israel. Hosea obeyed God's command to marry Gomer and have children with her, though she later left him for other men. Their relationship reflects how Israel turned away from God to worship other gods. The book uses their tragic love story as a warning to Israel to repent and return to God, just as Hosea took Gomer back despite her infidelity. It emphasizes God's unconditional love and forgiveness of Israel despite their sins.
Mark's gospel was written under the shadow of persecution. It is filled with action and only a small amount of teaching. It shows Jesus suffered and was victorious.
Revelation 14 july 15 2012 sermon slidesJohn Smith
The document provides an overview and analysis of key passages in Revelation 14. It discusses:
1) The 144,000 standing with the Lamb and singing a new song (vv. 1-5).
2) Three angelic announcements - the first proclaiming the eternal gospel, the second announcing Babylon's fall, and the third warning about worshipping the beast (vv. 6-11).
3) A call for endurance from those who keep God's commandments (vv. 12-13).
4) Two final harvests - the harvest of grain and harvest of grapes, both involving divine judgment and wrath (vv. 14-20).
Sabbath School Lesson 11, 3rd quarter of 2015David Syahputra
This document provides background information on the apostle Paul. It discusses who Paul was, including his background as a Pharisee and tentmaker. It describes Paul's personality before and after his conversion, noting he was zealous and convicted. The purpose of Paul's call from Jesus was to preach to both Jews and Gentiles about forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ. The fruit of Paul's mission was the establishment of churches and nourishing the church through his letters. Paul faced his multicultural mission by adapting to local customs while upholding eternal truths.
St. Paul, originally named Saul, was born in Tarsus and was a Roman citizen. He was highly educated and a Pharisee who zealously persecuted early Christians. However, on the road to Damascus, Saul experienced a conversion and became Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. He was called by God to preach the gospel to non-Jews and helped establish many Christian churches throughout the Roman world. Paul was a man transformed by his encounter with Jesus Christ and dedicated the rest of his life to spreading the message of Christianity.
1) The document provides background on the apostle Paul, originally known as Saul, including his early life as a Pharisee, his persecution of Christians, his conversion experience on the road to Damascus, his ministry preaching to Gentiles, and conflicts with the Church over doctrine.
2) It describes Saul's initial zealous persecution of Christians and his dramatic conversion after encountering Jesus, which led him to preach about the crucified Messiah to others.
3) Saul's experience included staying blind for three days in Damascus after his conversion and being baptized, before embarking on missionary journeys to spread the gospel throughout the Gentile world.
BLC Sermon - That awkward moment when you realize Jesus called you and I - 20...Leigh Wong
Sermon based on Lectionary readings for the 3rd Sunday in Epiphany: Isaiah 9:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; and Matthew 4:12-23.
The main idea was to explore the epiphany of how God has selected us to be His emissaries/ambassadors and what that means for us as a community of faith.
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Paul travels to Corinth after leaving Athens and initially works with Aquila and Priscilla, tentmakers who had recently come from Italy. After Silas and Timothy join him, Paul devotes himself fully to preaching. When Jews oppose him, he moves to a Gentile's house next door. Many Corinthians believe, including the synagogue ruler Crispus. Paul has a vision assuring him of God's protection and stays 18 months teaching. He is brought before Gallio, the proconsul, but the case is dismissed as a religious matter. Paul sails to Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, stopping to fulfill a vow by cutting his hair at Cenchrea. He leaves them at Ephes
This document discusses the signs of the times and nearness of Christ's second coming. It notes that Sunday sacredness is replacing Bible Sabbath as the last act in the drama, and cites the appointment of the Jesuit pope and collapse of Protestantism through ecumenical unity with Catholicism in fulfillment of prophecy. It warns that most church members are unprepared for what is coming upon the earth and urges believers to awaken to the prophetic significance of current events signaling the end is near.
Ss lesson.Stand.Up.Galatians2.CommentaryJohn Wible
Paul faced conflict with those insisting Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish rituals like circumcision to be true Christians. Paul went to Jerusalem to meet with church leaders and defend the gospel truth that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, not by faith plus works. The leaders agreed and recognized Paul's calling to preach to Gentiles, as Peter's was to Jews. They affirmed Paul's message of salvation by grace through faith and shook hands in fellowship. The only request was that Paul continue helping the poor Judean believers, which he was already doing. Paul later confronted Peter for hypocritically separating himself from Gentile Christians out of fear of others, undermining the truth of the gospel.
The document discusses the Gospel of Christ according to Galatians 4, noting that God sent his Son Jesus to redeem those under the law. It provides context on Judaism as the religion of those who follow the Law of Moses, while Christianity began with Jesus and a new law for all nations. Paul's gospel did not include Old Testament regulations, relying solely on Christ's teachings.
FOREWORD
IT was on an April day, a.d. 33, not
long after the Day of Pentecost,
that these things happened. They
covered a brief period of not more than
fifteen hours — from the time of the eve-
ning sacrifice, 3 p.m., until candlelight
the next day. But what a memorable
fifteen hours they were; and what issues
have flowed out of that day!
This document discusses the signs of the times and nearness of Christ's second coming. It notes that Sunday sacredness is being exalted in place of the Bible Sabbath, which it identifies as the last act in the drama before Jesus returns. It also summarizes recent events showing the collapse of Protestantism and growing unity with Catholicism, fulfilling prophecies about the three-fold union of church, state, and spiritualism opposing God prior to the close of probation. The document urges readers to wake up to these signs and prepare their lives for Christ's imminent return.
*'In quietness and in confidence shall be
your strength," that was the motto which
Keble chose for the Christian year, a motto
which every Christian, day by day, may con-
sider his own. ' ' He shall not strive nor cry. ' '
The evangelist who saw the fulfilment of those
words in his Master had also seen the quiet-
ness and confidence of Christ as they stood
out in clearest contrast to the contentions of
the rabbis and the wrangling of the scribes.
Jesus forgave those who crucified him because they did not understand what they were doing. He warned people to weep not for him, but for themselves and their children because Jerusalem would be destroyed. Jesus instructs people today that they can be innocently, intentionally, or confidently wrong without knowledge of God, and calls them to repentance before his return.
The document examines evidence from the Bible to determine if Jesus can truly be considered the son of God. It presents several passages that refer to Israelites, David, and others as God's "son" in a metaphorical sense. It also questions the authority and teachings of Paul, who first identified Jesus as the son of God, noting ways in which Paul contradicted the teachings and example of Jesus. The document concludes that the Bible does not confirm Jesus as the literal son of God, and that Christianity embraced the teachings of Paul, who may have been an anti-Christ for distorting earlier monotheistic teachings.
The document outlines 7 barriers that must be overcome to fulfill the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations: 1) the geographic barrier, 2) the language barrier, 3) the cultural barrier, 4) the social barrier, 5) the spiritual barrier, 6) the communication barrier, and 7) the logistic barrier. It provides details on strategies for overcoming each barrier, emphasizing the need to address all barriers through a strategic order and plan of multiplication to effectively reach more people with the gospel.
This document provides an introduction and overview for "The Bible Believer's Handbook of Heresies" by Pastor James L. Melton. It discusses the need for concise resources that can be widely distributed to warn about false teachings. The introduction examines various heresies such as a-millennialism, Anglo-Israelism, annihilationism, and the idea that signs and wonders are for today. It stresses the importance of distinguishing between attacking false doctrines versus attacking people.
Jesus was pointing to signs of the timesGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus pointing to signs of the times. Hypocrites know how to interpret signs of nature, but do not know how to interpret the signs of their day and time.
1. The document outlines a field trip for a church mission session, including visits to CedarCreek Church and St. George Orthodox Cathedral on June 6th.
2. For those unable to attend, an alternative assignment is provided - attend another church's worship service and write a 2-3 page review comparing the experience to their own church.
3. Biblical foundations of God's mission are discussed, showing how mission is central to both the Old and New Testaments. God's call to Abraham established Israel as a missionary nation meant to bless all peoples.
This slide deck study on the New Testament book of The Acts of the Apostles focuses on the so-called Second Journey of St. Paul and is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for their task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using the keyword "lessonstogo".
Yesus berjalan di tengah tujuh jemaat sambil memegang tujuh bintang, menuntun dan memelihara mereka. Dia memperkenalkan diri dengan cara berbeda kepada setiap jemaat dan menilai kualitas, pertentangan, serta saran dan janji untuk masing-masing. Pekabaran ini berlaku untuk hidup kita dan gereja kita. Yesus adalah penjaga setia dan benar atas gereja-Nya."
Petrus mengajarkan tentang pentingnya hidup suci dan saleh menjelang kedatangan Kristus yang kedua. Surat 2 Petrus menekankan bahwa Kristus akan datang kembali untuk menghancurkan langit dan bumi yang sekarang dengan api. Oleh karena itu, umat Kristen harus hidup menantikan hari itu dengan penuh iman sambil terus bertumbuh dalam karunia dan pengetahuan akan Tuhan.
Dokumen ini menceritakan tentang Hana yang memohon kepada Tuhan untuk diberi anak laki-laki dan berjanji akan mempersembahkan anak itu kepada Tuhan. Tuhan memberinya anak laki-laki bernama Samuel yang kemudian menjadi pelayan di rumah Tuhan.
Sebab itu, sama seperti dosa telah masuk ke dalam dunia oleh satu orang, dan oleh dosa itu juga maut, demikianlah maut itu telah menjalar kepada semua orang, karena semua orang telah berbuat dosa.” (Roma 5:12
Pertentangan di Bumi dimulai karena dosa Adam. Adam yang kedua (Yesus) datang untuk menebus kita dari kesalahan Adam yang pertama. Dalam Roma 5, Paulus menjelaskan hasil dari pekerjaan Adam yang kedua:
Kita dibenarkan oleh iman (ay 1).
Kita bermegah dalam pengharapan (ay 2).
Kita tidak khawatir tentang kesengsaraan (ay 3-5).
Kristus telah mati bagi kita ketika kita masih sebagai orang berdosa yang lemah (ay 6-8).
Kita akan diselamatkan pada penghakiman akhir (ay 9-10).
Kita bersukacita dalam pendamaian (ay 11).
Setelah tiga setengah tahun dan empat puluh hari, para murid masih menunggu pemulihan politik Israel.
Mereka memiliki pemikiran sendiri tentang pekerjaan Mesias, sehingga mereka tidak dapat memahami sifat dari Injil yang sebenarnya (Mazmur 22:27; Yesaya 42: 1-4).
Daripada mengoreksi pemikiran mereka yang keliru, Yesus memberi mereka pekerjaan yang harus dilakukan: “Kamu akan menjadi saksi-Ku" (Kisah 1: 8).
“Maka Kuadakan perjanjian-Ku dengan kamu, bahwa sejak ini tidak ada yang hidup
yang akan dilenyapkan oleh air bah lagi, dan tidak akan ada lagi air bah untuk
memusnahkan bumi.”
(Kejadian 9:11)
Allah membuat beberapa perjanjian
dengan banyak orang, dengan bangsabangsa
dan dengan seluruh umat
manusia disepanjang sejarah Alkitab.
Perjanjian dalam Kejadian 9: 8-17 adalah
yang paling universal dari semuanya.
Perjanjian itu melibatkan Nuh, anakanaknya,
keturunannya dan “burungburung,
ternak dan semua binatang liar.”
Itu adalah perjanjian sepihak. Allah
menjanjikan sesuatu dan Dia tidak
mengharapkan sesuatu dari kita.
Selain itu, Dia menetapkan satu tanda –
pelangi – yang masih dapat dilihat di
mana saja di Bumi. Itu adalah peringatan
dari perjanjian-Nya.
Allah adalah sumber dari segala hikmat. Dia maha bijak, adil dan baik. Terpisah dari Kristus, orang-orang paling bijaksana yang pernah hidup sekalipun tidak dapat memahami-Nya. Mereka mungkin mengaku bijaksana; mereka mungkin merasa bangga dalam pencapaian mereka; namun ilmu pengetahuan belaka, selain dari kebenaran agung yang berpusat di dalam Kristus, adalah sia-sia. ‘Janganlah orang bijaksana bermegah karena kebijaksanaannya: ... tetapi siapa yang mau bermegah, baiklah bermegah karena yang berikut: bahwa ia memahami dan mengenal Aku, bahwa Akulah TUHAN yang menunjukkan kasih setia, keadilan dan kebenaran di bumi; sungguh, semuanya itu Kusukai, demikianlah firman TUHAN.’
Dokumen tersebut membahas beberapa simbol Alkitab seperti ular tembaga dan perumpamaan tukang periuk, serta mengutip beberapa ayat Alkitab. Juga membahas perumpamaan Yeremia mengenai ikat pinggang yang diubur di sungai Efrat yang melambangkan bangsa Israel. Terdapat juga komentar E.G. White mengenai bahaya menjadi jahat bagi mereka yang mengaku sebagai anak Allah dan hanya aman jika berpegang pada Yesus.
“Para nabi bernubuat palsu dan para imam mengajar dengan sewenang-wenang, dan umat-Ku menyukai yang demikian! Tetapi apakah yang akan kamu perbuat, apabila datang kesudahannya?” (Yeremia 5:31)
Perzinahan, tidak jujur dan kemunafikan. Di atas segalanya, mereka “menguatkan hati orang-orang yang berbuat jahat” (Yeremia 23:14); mereka tidak mengutuk dosa.
Tidak seorang pun yang bertobat dari dosa-dosa mereka karena mereka. Kejahatan tersebar di seluruh negeri.
“Diberkatilah orang yang mengandalkan TUHAN, yang menaruh harapannya pada TUHAN!” (Yeremia 17:7)
“Ia akan seperti pohon yang ditanam di tepi air, yang merambatkan akar-akarnya ke tepi batang air, dan yang tidak mengalami datangnya panas terik, yang daunnya tetap hijau, yang tidak kuatir dalam tahun kering, dan yang tidak berhenti menghasilkan buah.”
(Yeremia 17:8)
Yeremia dipanggil sebagai nabi pada tahun ke-13 dari pemerintahan Yosia (627 SM), sehingga ia dapat mendukung reformasi agama yang dilakukan Yosia. Setelah kematian Yosia, Yeremia mencoba untuk membuat empat raja terakhir dari Yehuda meninggalkan kebiasaan jahat mereka. Namun demikian, usahanya sia-sia dan Yerusalem tidak dapat diselamatkan dari kehancuran.
Persatuan memiliki kekuatan yang besar, entah dilakukan oleh orang-orang berdosa ataupun umat Tuhan
Kalau saja Gereja Tuhan yang memanfaatkan kuasa dari persatuan itu, kita akan menjadi kekuatan terbesar di bumi!
“Mereka meninggalkan TUHAN, Allah nenek moyang mereka yang telah membawa mereka keluar dari tanah Mesir, lalu mengikuti allah lain, dari antara allah bangsa-bangsa di sekeliling mereka, dan sujud menyembah kepadanya, sehingga mereka menyakiti hati TUHAN.” (Hakim-hakim 2:12)
Pemerintah mengumumkan paket stimulus ekonomi baru untuk menyelamatkan bisnis dan pekerjaan. Stimulus ini meliputi insentif pajak, bantuan langsung untuk UMKM, serta subsidi upah bagi perusahaan yang menahan PHK. Langkah ini diharapkan dapat mendorong pertumbuhan kembali dan menekan angka pengangguran.
Dokumen tersebut memberikan ringkasan singkat tentang panggilan Yeremia sebagai nabi. Yeremia merasa ragu dan tidak layak untuk menjadi nabi karena masih muda. Namun Allah meyakinkan Yeremia dengan memberinya penglihatan tentang dahan badam dan periuk mendidih yang meramalkan hukuman bagi tanah Yehuda. Pelajaran dari kisah Yeremia adalah bahwa Allah melihat potensi dalam diri seseorang meskipun masih muda, dan
Hukum Tuhan "Berkat Ganda" - by. Rony Stevanusgmahkjerusalem
Kita mulai mengerti, mengapa perintah Tuhan itu disebut 10 hukum?
Karena itu adalah BERKAT GANDA 5 + 5!
Tetapi sebelum Tuhan memberikan berkat kepada bangsa Israel, Tuhan menjatuhkan 10 malapetaka kepada orang Mesir.
Kepada orang Mesir, Tuhan beri double malapetaka
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
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Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
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Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
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We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
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2. Background:
• Biography. Who was Paul?
• Personality. What type of person was Paul?
Call:
• Goal. What was the purpose of his call?
• Mission. What was the fruit of his call?
• Diversity. How did he face his mission?
This week we’ll study several aspects
of Paul’s life:
3. “I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at
the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strictness of our fathers’ law,
and was zealous toward God as you all are today.” (Acts 22:3)
He was born in Tarsus,
Cilicia. He was a Roman
citizen. (Acts 22:3, 28).
He belong to the
tribe of Benjamin
(Phil. 3:5).
He was a Pharisee
like his father
(Acts 23:6).
He grew up in
Jerusalem. He was
disciple of Gamaliel
(Acts 22:3).
He was a member of the Sanhedrin,
so he was married. Nevertheless, he
no longer was when he wrote his
letters (AA, p. 92; 1Co. 7:8).
He had at least a sister
and a nephew who
lived in Jerusalem
(Acts 23:16).
He was a
tentmaker
(Acts 18:3).
4. “For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an
apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God
I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:9-10)
Paul was a person of great convictions and zeal.
Before his conversion:
He supported the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7:58).
He persecuted the Church (Acts 8:3).
He threatened to kill the disciples (Acts 9:1).
He organized a raid against Christians in
Damascus (Acts 9:2).
After his conversion he
showed he was:
Just (Phil. 3:6).
Hard worker (2Ts. 3:7-8).
Contrite (1Tim. 1:16).
Tough (2Co. 11:23-33).
Humble (1Co.15:9).
5. “Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are
they the seed of Abraham? So am I. Are they ministers of
Christ?—I speak as a fool—I am more: in labors more abundant, in
stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often.
From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one.
Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three
times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the
deep; in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in
perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in
the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils
among false brethren; in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often,
in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness—
besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep
concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak?
Who is made to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation? If I
must boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity.
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed
forever, knows that I am not lying.”
(2 Corinthians 11:22-31)
Paul had to defense himself from the Judaizers who tried to slander him
before the church in Corinth. He then described himself this way:
6. “But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this
purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you
have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you. I will deliver
you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now
send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light,
and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of
sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”
(Acts 26:16-18)
Jesus considered Paul a new Moses. Moses
delivered the Hebrew people from the Gentiles so
they could do God’s will. Paul went to the Gentiles
so they could do God’s will too (Romans 15:19).
Jesus called him so His message could reach
everyone. In order to fulfill his call, Paul had to:
Open their eyes.
Turn them to light.
Free them from the power of Satan.
Tell them how to receive forgiveness.
Help them to get an eternal inheritance.
7. “For I determined not to know anything among you except
Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2)
Paul’s mission involved three main aspects:
Preaching Jesus Christ.
• Paul always exalted the cross of Christ
above all (1Co. 2:2).
Planting churches.
• He planted a church in every city he
visited (Titus 1:5).
Feeding the Church.
• He nourished the Church and corrected
mistakes with his letters (1Co. 14:37).
8. “And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who
are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under
the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law
toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are
without law.” (1 Corinthians 9:20-21)
Paul’s mission was clearly multicultural. He had to
preach the Gospel to both Jewish and Gentiles.
Therefore, he adapted to the culture around him
when sharing the Truth.
He had to convince the Jews of accepting the
Gentiles in the Church without imposing any cultural
custom. He even reprimanded Peter of putting the
unity of the Church at risk because of cultural
reasons (Galatians 2:11-16).
Paul was a Pharisee; he knew both the Scriptures
and tradition. He could distinguish essential from
subsidiary; eternal truth from cultural and religious
elements.
9. “With decided purpose, he [Paul] turned away from
wealth, from friends and social distinction, from
public honors, and from his kinsmen whom he
loved fervently and earnestly. He chose to link his
name and his destiny with that of a people he had
regarded as low and the offscouring of all things;
but for the sake of Christ he suffered the loss of all
things. His labors were more abundant than any of
the disciples, his stripes above measure. He was
beaten with rods, stoned, shipwrecked, in deaths
oft. He was in peril by land and sea, in the city and
in the wilderness, from robbers and from his own
countrymen. He prosecuted his mission under
continual infirmities, in painfulness, in weariness,
in watchings often, in cold, in nakedness…
Paul was a living example of what every true
Christian should be. He lived for God’s glory... ‘For
me to live is Christ.’ Philippians 1:21”
E.G.W. (Our High Calling, December 23)