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Continue reading →: Paul, Barnabas, and Titus in JerusalemGal. 2: 1-10 Introduction Paul continues to tell us his experiences after his conversion. In his trip to Jerusalem, he offered convincing proof that the good news he is proclaiming is the same to that of the other 12 apostles. I. Jerusalem Visit (Gal. 2:1)A. There is controversy with regards…
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Continue reading →: Paul’s Experiences (Part 2)Gal. 1:16b -24 Introduction We continue to see the experiences of the Apostle Paul. Now we will look at the events after his conversion. Illustration1: Apostle PaulPaul saw himself as Christ’s herald. When he describes himself as an appointed preacher of the gospel (2 Tim. 1:11), the noun he uses…
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Continue reading →: Paul’s Experiences (Part 1)Gal. 1:10-16 Introduction Paul here writes his personal experiences before he came to know the Lord Jesus Christ, and the events in his early Christian life. He also depends his authority here as an Apostle. I. He is not a man pleaser (Gal. 1:10)A. Paul wasn’t interested in being popular.…
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Continue reading →: Another GospelGal. 1:6-9 Introduction The Epistle to the Galatians is sometimes called the “Magna Carta of Christian Liberty”. Others call it the “Christian’s Declaration of Independence”. Like the Epistle to the Romans, it clearly teaches salvation by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. In our study regarding the Corinthian…
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Continue reading →: New Year MessageEph. 2:10, 5:8 Introduction New Year is just around the corner and everyone is excited. New year to most people is a new beginning. They want a fresh start, looking forward for better things, if possible, in all walks of life. New year’s resolution is a very popular talk. I…
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Continue reading →: Should Christians Celebrate ChristmasIsa. 9:6, Rom. 14:4-6 Introduction Christmas the most popular holiday has been the subject of ridicule as well as praise. The JW’s and other Christian groups including fellow Baptist preachers have been attacking it, saying that Christmas has its origin as a pagan holiday. Books as well as magazines feature…
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Continue reading →: Introduction to GalatiansGal. 1:1-5 Introduction This is our first lesson regarding this book. It was of course written by the Apostle Paul. Galatia is a Roman province in western Asia which today is known as the country of Turkey. Many churches were established in this area in the first century. This region…
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Continue reading →: Thanksgiving and Final GreetingsPhil. 4:10 – 23Introduction We are now in the end part of this beautiful letter. Here we find one of the most inspiring verses in the Bible which were used effectively by Pastors, Christian teachers, Counsellors, even by secular writers to inspire, motivate, comfort, strengthen, and even change the thinking…
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Continue reading →: Six “Whatsoever Things”Phil. 4: 8-9 Introduction We continue on our lesson in the Book of Philippians. Listed here were the six “whatsoever things” which to my amazement were to be “think” of or meditated. As far as I am concerned, we are not really commanded to do them. Why? I honestly think…
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Continue reading →: Living in the Light of His PresencePhil. 4:5–7 Introduction Presence changes everything. A child sleeps peacefully when a parent is nearby. A soldier stands firm when reinforcements are close. In Philippians 4, Paul reminds us that the Lord is near — and that truth transforms how we live, respond, and pray. I. Moderation (Phil. 4:5)A. The…
