Jan 18, 2015 | Acts
A good Bible expositor should be a theologian to some degree – he should know basic Bible doctrine. But as an expositor, more importantly he must make sure that he understands the words of his text. He shouldn’t try to read his theology into those words, at least...
Jan 18, 2015 | Acts
As the Lord was first teaching the principles of Christianity to his disciples, He gave them some warnings. For example, he said that they wouldn’t be any better received than He was being received. In John 15:18 Jesus said, “If the world hate you, ye know that...
Jan 18, 2015 | Acts
For years Paul had been taking the gospel to people throughout the eastern and northern Mediterranean. He had been going, carrying and taking it into cities and synagogues, markets and mansions. He had spent his life finding opportunities to serve the Lord,...
Jan 18, 2015 | Acts
If we wanted to, or as a scientist might, we could reduce life to two essential things: “food and shelter.” Living things, whether plant, animal or human, require food and protection to sustain life. In a sense these bodies of ours are a special...
Jan 17, 2015 | Acts
In this last message in regard to the Book of Acts, I am going to make a break with tradition. Actually, it’s not so much a break with tradition as it’s a break with principle. I hope that you all know my love and respect for the Word of God and for the sacred...
