Reading Time: 6 minutes John 3:8 ESV The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. When I was a young man, I had the privilege of being a part of a church […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes In Acts 18:18-23, we witness an important transition in the apostle Paul’s ministry as he departs from Corinth and travels to Ephesus. This passage not only highlights the geographical movement of Paul but also reveals significant insights into God’s providential guidance and strategic planning for spreading the gospel. Let’s explore this passage in depth, considering
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Acts 18:12-17 ESV[12] But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the tribunal, [13] saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God contrary to the law.” [14] But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it
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Reading Time: 9 minutes Recently at a biblestudy, we were confronted with a person who was suffering from many of the symptoms of the demoniac in Mark 5. I felt impressed to share our experience as our world is filled with many people that are tomented in their hearts and minds. I am cautious when I look at a
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Reading Time: 2 minutes In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus delivers a profound message known as the Beatitudes, which encapsulate key teachings and values of the Christian faith. As we delve into this passage, we uncover three predominant themes that resonate throughout the verses: the multitude vs. the few, becoming Christian unbecoming the world, and the few always among the multitude
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Reading Time: 4 minutes In Acts 18:5-11, we find the apostle Paul engaged in ministry in Corinth, a bustling city filled with cultural diversity and spiritual challenges. This passage provides valuable insights into Paul’s approach to evangelism and the sustaining power of God’s word in the face of opposition. The birth of the church at Corinth is a miracle
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Acts 18:1-4 ESV[1] After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. [2] And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, [3] and because he was of the
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Reading Time: 6 minutes In Acts 17:16-34, we encounter the apostle Paul in the city of Athens, a bustling hub of philosophical debate and religious diversity. Amidst the cacophony of conflicting beliefs, Paul seizes the opportunity to proclaim the Gospel, shedding light on the simplicity of relationship with Christ amidst the confusion of religions. Today’s study will include discussions
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Acts 17:10-15 ESV[10] The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. [11] Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. [12]
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Acts 17:1-9 ESV[1] Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. [2] And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, [3] explaining and proving that it was necessary for the
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