Disclosures in Difficulty (Romans 5:1-5) In our difficulties there is disclosure. Why? Any attempt to conceal or cover up our true nature is overcome by the effect of truly troubled waters. Tribulation is a type of light that reveals character, uncovers convictions, and makes manifest the virtues and vices of our inner man. Is your
25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark. Barnabas and Saul have been away from the church in Antioch on a mission to Judea. These two men of God were sent out of the predominantly Gentile church in
In-Your-Face Preaching (Acts 8:4-8) The preaching of Philip was not unto emotional highs and lows. He declared with in-your-face preaching the truth of God. He came with in-your-face preaching and its purpose: conversion. In-your-face preaching is not unkind but is unhindered by undue concern for feelings and positions because it is godward and God-honoring and
What are you going to do when the consequences of keeping company with Christ come home? We cannot think that periods of peace will last always. What do the advisories and admonitions of Scripture say regarding persecution? Persecution is Positive (Matthew 5:11-12 – part of the profile of a prize winner) 11 “Blessed are you
32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace
