Paul’s third missionary journey involved an initial return visit to the areas identified in 18:23. He had however, on his previous visit to Ephesus, promised to return. Now he does so and finds what he soon describes in 1Cor 16:9—a great door and effectual is opened unto me and there […]
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The millennium Pt9: The nation of Israel, Pt2
II ISRAEL WILL ASSUME HER GOD-GIVEN ROLE AT THE HEAD OF THE NATIONS. For much of her existence, and specially since the nation’s rejection of the Messiah, Israel has been the tail and not the head because of her disobedience. Cp Deut 28:43-48. All that will change in the […]
What is a Christian?
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch,” Acts 11:26 Here in our text is the origin of the title which all true believers wear with honour. It can be seen immediately that the name Christian is that used of those who before were referred […]
The millennium Pt8: The nation of Israel
Isaiah 59:16-60:22 The words of Is 60:22 summarize the future of the nation of Israel and its role in the millennial kingdom of the Lord Jesus. Here is a promise of infinite mercy, power and covenant grace. There is a time set for the fulfillment of these words. That time […]
The Bible and its benefits
The resurrection of Christ and its impact in the life of the Christian, Part 2
II THE ONGOING SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION IN THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN. The God who raised Christ works in the people of Christ. Cp Eph 1:18-19, 2:5-6. Here is the secondary aspect of His purpose in raising Christ. Such is the organic connection and identity between Christ and His […]
The resurrection of Christ and its impact in the life of the Christian, Part 1
The Book of Hebrews is the NT exposition of the book of Leviticus. It therefore focuses heavily on the theme of sacrifice and death necessary to atonement and redemption. Yet the epistle does not end without a powerful reference to the resurrection of Christ. That event was prefigured in […]
The millennium Pt7: Worship, Pt2
A MODIFIED FORM OF LEVITICAL WORSHIP WILL BE IN PLACE. There will be a Temple in Jerusalem. Cp Is 2:3. Already in place before Christ returns. Cp 2Thess 2:2-4, Dan 9:27, Matt 24:15. To this Temple the Saviour will return in glory and never leave again. Cp Hag 2:6-9, Ezek […]
The church unchanged and unchanging
Paul’s vow, return to Antioch, Apollos learns a lesson
Paul remains in Corinth for some time longer and then begins the homeward leg of his second great missionary journey. That journey will take him through Ephesus and eventually back to Antioch where he had begun. The record intensifies the emphasis on Paul’s constant gospel activity. How busy […]