Romans 14: 1 – 15:9 is about weak and strong Christians. The church consists of many parts: some weak and some strong, some new members and some older who have been taught longer. The more mature are to put up with and receive newcomers who have come from different backgrounds, ethically and religiously (see verses
Kuriokos (Lord’s Day) became a purely Christian word, meaning “belonging to the Lord.” Originally there was a dispute as to Who Is Lord: Caesar, or Christ? The use of the word by the early church was part of the protest against Caesar-worship. “Lord’s day” in the New Testament occurs only in Revelation 1:10, but in
Jesus said, “What God has joined together, let man not separate” (Mt 19:6). The disciples said this is a hard saying because in their time, like in ours, divorce was common. Husband and wife are to “cleave” to one another like glue, through bad times and good times. Their joining together is like two streams
“Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night” (Psa 1:1-2). “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psa 119:105). “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32). “Your
It is doubtful that many will know about Uzzah, though he was a prominent leader. He was a prince of Israel chosen by King David to bring the sacred Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The story is told in I Chronicles 13. The ark was placed on a new cart drawn by oxen with
Peter, far from being infallible in doctrine, supposed by many to have been the first pope, committed a basic doctrinal error. Read Galatians 2:11-14. This upsets the false teaching of Peter’s supremacy. He was prominent but not preeminent. His action was not only condemned by another apostle, but he was also self-condemned by not practicing
Acts chapter seven contains the last sermon of one of the most distinguished and courageous preachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stephen reviews old testament history in three main sections: I. The Patriarchal period from Abraham (verses 2-16), II. Moses and the law (verses 17-43), and III. The tabernacle and the temple (verses 44-50).
The book of Psalms is the most popular portion of the Bible for many. Its 150 chapters were written by David (about half of them), Solomon, Asaph, and a few others. The Holy Spirit inspired them all, as well as “all” other scriptures (2 Tim 3:16-17). The Psalms speak of many subjects, and is sometimes
There are over 1400 commands from God in the Old Testament. When a specific command is given and obeyed, God blesses. When disobeyed, punishment follows. These are “written to teach us” (Rom. 15:4). 1. King Saul was commanded to kill the Amelekites and all they had (I Sam 15); he disobeyed and lost the kingdom.
A covenant is an agreement or contract between two parties wherein one stipulates the terms and the other agrees to comply. In the OLD covenant (Old Testament), Jehovah God outlined to the people His laws (Ex 19:5-8). The children of Israel “answered together and said, ‘All that Jehovah hath spoken we will do.’” We speak
