Epistle to the Galatians

One and change how people led their lives. When Paul made his initial visit to Corinth, he stayed for a substantial amount of time in order to effectively educate the residents of the area. Similar to other letters like his letters to the Galatians, this epistle is Paul’s follow on interaction with the community, in an attempt to clarify details which may have been confused or overlooked during his visit. In passages 1:20-21, Paul expresses his frustration with the community’s lack of appreciation

Knowing God: Mysticism in Christianity and Other Religions Mysticism, mystic experiences, and encounters with the divine are important—and even integral—to many religions throughout the world. Mysticism, defined as experiencing the divine, should have a special importance in Christianity. Christianity posits a God who is transcendent, yet immanent, and as Christians we believe we can have a relationship with the Deity. Because of this we should have a unique conception of mystical experiences

When addressing the issue of the use of instrumental music today in the light of New Testament doctrine, the first thing that needs to be addressed is the fact that God has never left His worship up to the faulty decision-making of His creation. From the time of Adam and Eve to the present, man’s decision making has been questionable. If man is left to himself and his own devices with a question that must be answered correctly, it is possible he will make the wrong decision. Jesus said in John 4:24

HOW GOOD ARE YOU? INTRODUCTION The question, "How good are you?" can be an extremely provocative one. Therefore, it may necessitate the answering of several other questions, prior to answering this one. Some probable questions may be: What is meant by the word “good”? According to whose standards is "good" measured? Is “good” rated in terms of degrees? How can anyone know the answer to that question? In other words, before one attempts to answer that question, more information would be needed

HOW GOOD ARE YOU? INTRODUCTION The question, "How good are you?" can be an extremely provocative one. Therefore, it may necessitate the answering of several other questions, prior to answering this one. Some probable questions may be: What is meant by the word “good”? According to whose standards is "good" measured? Is “good” rated in terms of degrees? And, how can anyone know the answer to that question? In other words, before one attempts to answer that question, more information would be

HOW GOOD ARE YOU? INTRODUCTION If you meet anyone out on the streets or ask any of your friends and acquaintances do they think he or she is a good person, the response would most likely be “YES”. Nearly everyone thinks he is or at least wants others to think he is a good person. But the truth is, if everyone were good, every community would be good, and the world would be good. We know everyone is not a good person. Then some might say, I’m not completely good; I have my flaws, but who is perfect

Saint Paul’s name before his conversion to Christianity was Saul, an individual who devoted his life to the persecution of Christians and early disciples in Jerusalem. He was a Hebrew from the tribe of Benjamin, a Pharisee, and someone who is very literate in Judaism faith as well. He was born into a devout Jewish family in Tarsus of Cilicia, hence known as Saul of Tarsus, one of the major trade centers on the Mediterranean Coast in present day Turkey. During his early life, he was sent to Jerusalem

“Legalist!” This is the cry you hear when pointing out that the Lord Jesus has commands for which He requires obedience. The modern, mainstream Christian despises the words “commandments” and “obedience”, and they shriek loudly at the sound of the Word of God as it exposes their lawlessness. In John chapter 14, verses 15, 21 and 23 specifically, Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments”. And in 1 John 5:3, we read, “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments

afflicted… he was crushed for our iniquities.”’ However, it is not clear who is being referenced in this passage, so it is had to use as substantial proof. Letters from Paul are highly referenced when making claims for Penal substitution theory. Galatians 3:13 says, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us” This can be understood to refer back a quote from Deuteronomy in which it is said, “cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”,so the cured Christ is a Christ on a

Faith Baptist Theological Seminary A Biblical Definition of Love SUBMITTED TO DR. PAUL HARTOG IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPLETION OF NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY, BY ALEJANDRO CHAVEZ ANKENY, IA AUGUST 27, 20142 Introduction It was for love that Romeo drank the poison that would soon take his life. He couldn’t bear the thought of living without the love of his life. Romeo and Juliet’s love for each other was powerful, and so much so that it led them to the point of suicide. Love