Paul explains the preaching of the cross as it was given to him by Christ: “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; […]
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Did Jesus Preach the Cross for Salvation?
May 19th, 2006 · Comments Off on Did Jesus Preach the Cross for Salvation?
God’s Two-Fold Plan and Purpose
May 19th, 2006 · Comments Off on God’s Two-Fold Plan and Purpose
The foundation of dispensational Bible study lies in the doctrine of God’s two-fold plan revealed in Scripture. The understanding of God’s two-fold plan contains the key to understanding God’s purpose in all of Scripture. While all of Scripture is unified in its ultimate purpose in Christ, there is a need to rightly divide the word […]
Why Did the Pentecostal Believers Sell Their Possessions?
May 12th, 2006 · Comments Off on Why Did the Pentecostal Believers Sell Their Possessions?
Many explain away the largest rummage sale in church history as being a leadership mistake made by the uneducated fishermen who were chosen for the task. ‘If only they knew what we know today about church organization’, some scoff. However, it seems that there is a more plausible reason why they sold all their possessions. […]
Was Paul Arrogant?
May 4th, 2006 · Comments Off on Was Paul Arrogant?
There are multiple times in his epistles where Paul writes about ‘my gospel’ or ‘our gospel’ or ‘the gospel I preached unto you’ (Rom 16:25, 2 Cor 4:3, 1 Cor 15:1). As a result, many describe Paul as being either overly ambitious or arrogant. Paul even goes as far as to magnify his office: “For […]
What Happened at Pentecost? (Acts 2)
May 1st, 2006 · Comments Off on What Happened at Pentecost? (Acts 2)
Acts chapter 2 can be a breeding ground of confusion for Bible students who do not rightly divide. When we rightly divide, the supernatural events at Pentecost become a clear fulfillment of God’s prophetic purpose to Israel. The prophetic foretelling and purpose of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit indicates that what was happening in […]
