Galatians 1:1,2
He was not chosen or selected by men. He was appointed to this office by Jesus Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
He was not chosen or selected by men. He was appointed to this office by Jesus Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
This is the only letter addressed to a territory. "Grace and peace" is a normal greeting.... [ Continue Reading ]
"This evil world" refers to the world of men and the evil practices and principles. Jesus came to free us from the wicked practices of evil men. This is all part of God's plan for us. It is according to His will.... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT WHEN THE FULLNESS OF THE TIME HAD COME, GOD SENT FORTH HIS SON, BORN OF A WOMAN, BORN UNDER THE LAW, For 1,500 years, Israel was in kindergarten, getting ready for Christ to come. FULLNESS OF TIME: Why was THIS the right time for Christ? World Peace - "Pax Romana" - This was a period of 120 y... [ Continue Reading ]
Men can depart from truth very quickly. It does not take a long time. A sudden departure is still a shock. How can they go so far away so quickly?... [ Continue Reading ]
"Another" is not a totally different gospel. This is a false message of bondage, not salvation.... [ Continue Reading ]
"Accursed" or "Anathema" refer to being cut off from the fellowship, excommunication, and public punishment.... [ Continue Reading ]
WARNING: NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE DIVINE MESSAGE!... [ Continue Reading ]
What is the preacher's task? Is he to please men or God? Whom should he fear most, men or God? Men-pleasing is wrong. (See Ephesians 6:6; Colossians 3:22)... [ Continue Reading ]
"I certify" means this is an iron-clad guarentee. Five guarentees: 1. Not "Paul's Gospel". 2. Not desinged to please men. 3. Not learned from men. 4. Paul was not taught it. 5. Came by revelation.... [ Continue Reading ]
"Conversation" means lifestyle or manner of life. All were familiar with the dramatic change in Paul. YOU KNOW PAUL: 1.Persecuted (wasted) the church 2.Personal profit from activity 3.Far above many Paul's age 4.Zeal in Jewish religion 5.Held to traditions of fathers... [ Continue Reading ]
BUT GOD: 1.Separated Paul before birth 2.Called (chose) him 3.Saved him by God's grace 4.Revealed Jesus to him 5.Ordered him to preach NOTE: These verses suggest an identity and personhood exist before birth. This would make abortion wrong.... [ Continue Reading ]
He did not seek advice from the apostles. He went into Arabia. Like Moses and Jesus, there is a period of quietness and meditation before the work begins. Three years later, he went to Jerusalem. Most of the brethren, including the apostles, shunned him. Only Barnabas accepted Paul.... [ Continue Reading ]
Where were the other apostles? They travelled, taught, and established churches. Who is this James? Two views: [A] The Lord's brother. Was he an apostle? [B] This was James the son of Alpheus.... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul went where he was not personally known. Fame is not needed to preach the Gospel.... [ Continue Reading ]
When they heard that he was now preaching the faith, they rejoiced. NOTE: "The faith" refers to the entire system of belief, including all things believed by the early Christians.... [ Continue Reading ]