Acts 22:3

Paul's central point is that God has not rejected Israel, and he is putting himself forward as evidence of this.…

Paul's central point is that God has not rejected Israel, and he is putting himself forward as evidence of this.…

In1 Samuel 16:7, the Lord revealed the futility of human appraisal when compared to His divine insight. He exhorted His prophet Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but …

Who Was Gamaliel? Gamaliel was one of the most famous and influential Jewish men during his time, a grandson of the famous Rabbi Hillel. He served as a rabbi and leader for Sanhedrin. Gamaliel was also a powerful Pharisee and expert in the law of Judaism during Christianity’s early days. Gamaliel was known for being …

By Elizabeth Prata I wrote recently that for a Bible times person to travel, there were only 3 ways. By ship, like Jonah did when fleeing God, on an animal like Balaam on his donkey, and by foot, l……

By Elizabeth Prata I wrote recently that for a Bible times person to travel, there were only 3 ways. By ship, like Jonah did when fleeing God, on an animal like Balaam on his donkey, and by foot, l……

The opinions expressed by Larry the Lubber doth not necessarily reflect the views of this pirate’s crew — mostly because Larry be a pompous, sanctimonious authority on Scripture whose pontifications tend ter offend most everyone — even when he be right. (Acts 19:11-12) “You know that it was because of a bodily illness that I preached the gospel to you the first time; and that which was a trial to you in my bodily condition you did not despise or loathe, but you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.” (Galatians 4:13) And it happened that the father of Publius was lying in bed afflicted with recurrent fever and dysentery; and Paul went in to see him and after he had prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him. Cause: “To keep me from becoming exalted by God due to the revelations received.” Symptoms: “weakness, insults, hardships, persecutions, difficulties” Condition: “torment” Outcome: “delight, weakness” Judge for yourself whether you can identify a physical ailment wrought by a prideful and vain disposition—one that engenders significant tribulations, persecutions, hardships, insults, and weaknesses, leaving one feeling tormented yet inexplicably delighted.…