“But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people” (Acts 17:13). The gospel message is either received or rejected and, often, when it is rejected it is openly resisted. This was the case in Berea. Consequently,Continue reading “To the Unknown God”
Tag Archives: Obedience
One Step at a Time
After the martyrdom of Stephen, the Scriptures indicate that “there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they [the believers] were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria” (Acts 8:1). The Bible also tells us that “they that were scattered went everywhere preaching the word” (Acts 8:4). ThisContinue reading “One Step at a Time”
Known by Our Doings
Before the Apostle Paul was converted, the Scriptures record that he was “a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious [to the church]” (I Timothy 1:13). He sought and received authority from the high priest in Jerusalem “that if he found any that were of the Way [Christians], whether men or women, he might bring themContinue reading “Known by Our Doings”
It is Better to Give
The Apostle Paul declared unto the Ephesian elders “I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered to my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to rememberContinue reading “It is Better to Give”
Finish the Course!
The book of Acts gives us the record of Stephen’s martyrdom. We know little of him apart from what Luke recorded. He was one of the deacons appointed to care for the widows in the church in Jerusalem by the apostles because he was “full of the Spirit and of wisdom” (Acts 6:1-6). The ScripturesContinue reading “Finish the Course!”
A New Course
The Bible teaches that after Jesus Christ rose from the dead, he “shewed himself alive…by many infallible proofs, being seen of them [his disciples] forty days…” and taught them “things pertaining to the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). The certainty of the resurrection of Christ is indisputable. Paul testified to this great truth in hisContinue reading “A New Course”
Walk Before Me…
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect” (Genesis 17:1). In this brief statement by God, we find important truth that provides fundamental insight into God’s dealing with each of us. First, theContinue reading “Walk Before Me…”
Love…Not Easily Provoked, Thinketh No Evil
The Bible describes love primarily in how it behaves or acts. In doing so, it necessarily addresses how love does not behave as well. The Scriptures tell us love “is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil” (I Corinthians 13:5). At the risk of oversimplifying, if I am easily provoked or given to thinking evil, myContinue reading “Love…Not Easily Provoked, Thinketh No Evil”
Judgment, Mercy, and Faith
In his earthly ministry, Jesus was bold in his condemnation of the scribes and Pharisees, the religious leaders in his time. On one occasion, he pronounced “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cumin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, andContinue reading “Judgment, Mercy, and Faith”
Do Right!
Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it”Continue reading “Do Right!”
From the Chaplain 