Tag: John
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Peter’s Steadfast Purpose and the coming Day of the Lord
Steady as a Rock – Steadfastness in writing again WHY is the Apostle so steadfast in his calling to insist that the Church obey commands already given to them? Could it have to do with how the Lord Jesus restored Peter’s faith and recall of what Christ had taught the Apostles all along? He said…
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The Clarity and Connections of Apostolic Faith
How do WE respond after hearing a letter from an Apostle of Jesus Christ written to our Church? We are about to take a look at the faith of three Apostles through Epistles they sent to many churches. But more than that: The Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims connections — relationships that matter. We receive…
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Propriety in Worship of the Church – 1 Corinthians 14
Paul wanted his churches to exhibit a modesty and propriety recognized by the surrounding culture, especially in worship. (1 Corinthians 14) THE BAKER ILLUSTRATED BIBLE COMMENTARY P.1303 An Overview of Paul’s Epistle Most outlines of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians include what we are about to read next under a smaller heading of ‘spiritual…
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