Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
I think that in some ways, Paul’s most important ministry was in this city of Corinth, And over the next couple of weeks I hope that you’ll agree with me. In light of that, I think that it would be good for us to spend a few minutes looking at the background of that...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
There are a lot of people who come through our front door, who never visit a second time. Many of them are from out of town and don’t have the opportunity to return, and of course, 90% of them would join our church in an instant and would be faithful members for the...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
I am sure that there are some books of the Bible that you know better than other books. I would hope that you know the Book of John better than you do Hosea or Obadiah. And I would expect that you understand the Book of Acts better than you do Job. But it is still my...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
What do you think when I mention: Erastus, Gaius and Quartus? How about Stephanus and Tertius? These are all names They are all names of some of the early Christians in the city of Corinth. This evening, I’d like to tie an handful of scriptures to what we have here in...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
Most of you are either parents or children, so I think that you can relate to this: Can’t you picture a couple of childish Christians talking about the privileges of the Apostle Paul? “Paul is so LUCKY. God gives him EVERYTHING. He gets to be an apostle, and I’m...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
In what two books does Paul talk about the Judgment Seat of Christ? First, Romans, which was written while Paul was at Corinth. Romans 14:10 – “But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
I tease my wife periodically about the many superficial differences that there are between us. I tell her that it’s amazing that we’ve been so happily married for 35 years. (If she tells you that it’s NOT periodic, don’t believe her.) Let me give you an example, Judy...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
I always enjoy reading what Matthew Henry says about the scriptures, but I don’t do it as much as I should. I have so many commentaries that I often times don’t read all of them. And Matthew Henry does not get into the details of the scripture text, defining words and...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
I am planning on Wednesday to look at the person of Apollos. He is one of those incidental Bible characters with an intriguing story to tell. Unfortunately there is not a lot that we know about him. But one thing that we do know is that he was able to MIGHTILY...
Jan 20, 2015 | Acts
Last week Judy and I spent a few moments with a 30-year-old lady whom we first knew when she was barely able to walk. We recognized her immediately, after not seeing each other for 14 years or more. She is as beautiful and recognizable a young lady as she was when she...
