The admonition to the Jewish believers is the same for us today. The elders appointed in every church in the early days [Acts 14:23] were to rule by giving direction rather than imposing authority. We owe them our respect and submission. Christians owe much to those who taught us and modeled the Gospel and the … Read more
GENESIS: BEFORE THE BEGINNING I started a journey early this morning, hoping that in some way I could better understand, the dealings of God with all humanity in general, and in particular, with me as a man. I looked back into the ancient past, before there was earth, sun, moon and stars. Back even before … Read more
The Beginning of the Hebrew Race, 12-50 Abraham, the father of the faithful. Key verse: Gen.15:6. “And he believed in the Lord; and it was counted to him for righteousness.”(See also: Rom.4:3,9,22;s Gal.3:6) Abraham’s witness before men, Gen.11-14. The Call of God. [Gen.12:1; Heb.11:8] Gen.12:1-3. What was involved in this act of faith? “God, I … Read more
Psalm 139:14. “I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works, and that my soul knows right well.” Of all God created, humans are the most wonderful of all because we are spirit, soul, and body. I am a soul. My body is a substance. My spirit is my … Read more
1. The Beginning of the Hebrew Race, 12-50 *Abraham, the father of the faithful. * Key verse: Gen.15:6. *“And he believed in the Lord; and it was counted to him for righteousness.”*(See also: Rom.4:3,9,22;s Gal.3:6) * Abraham’s witness before men, Gen.11-14.* *The Call of God.* [Gen.12:1; Heb.11:8] Gen.12:1-3. What was involved in this act of … Read more
[title Remember – Respect. Hebrews 13:7,8] [excerpt]The admonition to the Jewish believers is the same for us today. The elders appointed in every church in the early days [Acts 14:23] were to rule by giving direction rather than imposing authority. We owe them our respect and submission. Christians owe much to those who taught us … Read more