Tag: idolatry

  • If God wills – a Mission ends, a Journey Home

    ACTS of the Apostles 18: θεοῦ θέλοντος – theos thelō – that is: IF GOD WILLS. Not only is this Paul’s response to many who urge the Apostle to stay longer on his second missionary journey, but once the Apostle returns home we will see this familiar approach in a third missionary journey. God wills it. WHY…

    But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus. Conclusion of the second missionary journey of Paul from Acts 18
  • Circumcision < Saul's Extreme Cultural Cut of Timothy

    Why does circumcision of Timothy now seem to be a necessity if he is to continue with Paul and Silas on this second missionary journey? After parting ways with Barnabas, Paul has chosen Silas and departed, having been commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.  And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. Acts…

    2023 Google Earth view of Greece, next stop on Paul's second missionary Journey in Acts 16.
  • The Time Is Near For Our Church – Thyatira

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ John to the seven churches Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the…

    hour glass - text: the time is near - Is Lent a time for contrition?