The letters at the end of the New Testament are difficult to pinpoint within the narrative of the book of Acts but their placement at the end of the Scriptures highlight the challenge of staying true to Jesus the King and they remind us that though the story of those who follow Jesus won\’t always …
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Timothy and Titus were important pupils of Paul\’s, and the letters Paul wrote to them help us understand why he cared for them so much and how we should carry on the same work that they were engaged in. (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus) ___________________ The story and message of the New Testament is a …
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Paul\’s imprisonment could be seen as a tragedy for the progress of the Kingdom. Instead, as we open up the \”Prison Epistles\” (Ephesians-Philemon), we find a man who is joyful and alive because of his relationship with God through Christ regardless of his circumstances. (Acts 21-28, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon) ___________________ The story and message …
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Paul\’s mission to Jerusalem was a little different than his other missions but the gift he coordinated from Gentile churches to the needed Jewish saints is right in line with his life\’s work: to glorify God by bringing more people to unifying faith in Christ. (Acts 20-21, Romans) ___________________ The story and message of the …
Paul\’s relationship with the church in Corinth provides meaningful insight not only into that particular corner of the Lord\’s Kingdom but also how the Gospel works to make sinners into saints with all the challenges and growth that happen along the way. (1 & 2 Corinthians) ___________________ The story and message of the New Testament …
In Corinth and Ephesus we see a number of dedicated servants of God who were doing all they could to share all the good God had done for them among those who were new in the faith and to shine the light of the Lord among their neighbors who had not yet come to faith. …
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As the Kingdom expanded it confirmed a crucial truth that is often lost today: The Gospel is not a byproduct of any Human culture nor does it give special favors to any culture. The Way of Jesus is unlike anything that any people group of this world has ever seen. (Acts 16-18a) ___________________ The story …
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The Gospel of Jesus the Christ was first preached to Jews only, but God\’s intention always was for all nations to come under the shelter of Christ\’s Kingdom rule. The Apostle Paul is a key figure in the rapid transition from \”The Way\” being a Jewish religious sect to a worldwide religious movement. The early …
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Jesus came to power through suffering, it\’s no surprise that his Kingdom\’s power would grow through its trials and persecutions. (Acts 1-8; James) ___________________ The story and message of the New Testament is a beautiful manifesto composed by the wise and benevolent King Jesus. The N.T. is composed of 27 different books composed by various …
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