David explains why he is certain that Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians prior to the Jerusalem Counsel recorded in Acts 15, as he points out the undeniable biblical and historical context.
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:5-11
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When we consider what the debate in Jerusalem was not about, it helps us to understand what it was about, and it also helps us to realize how modern commentators often distort the true issue.
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:5-11
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It is difficult to fathom how the church’s first doctrinal controversy could revolve around the topic of the genitals of Gentiles, but it did!
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:1
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Three times in today’s reading we find proof positive that the word “disciple” does not describe an elite class of more-devoted believers.
Todays Scripture: Acts 14:20-22
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The crowds in Lystra wanted to worship Paul and then murder him. Paul’s character shines through it all.
Todays Scripture: Acts 14:19-22
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Paul did his best to convince the amazed crowds in Lystra that they should not offer sacrifice to himself and Barnabas, offering encouragement to all modern preachers whose sermons are sometimes misunderstood!
Todays Scripture: Acts 14:13-18
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Not being able to reach a consensus in Antioch concerning Gentile circumcision, a contingency that included Paul traveled to Jerusalem to settle the issue.
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:1-5
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There is a reason why God sometimes leads through more spectacular guidance than what is commonly referred to as the “inward witness.”
Todays Scripture: Acts 13:2-7
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Sergius Paulus, we are told by Luke, was an intelligent man. Today, David discusses what makes a person truly intelligent.
Todays Scripture: Acts 13:4-9
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To help you properly discern between true and false prophecy, David shows how Agabus’ prophecy in Acts 11 differs from many modern prophecies.
Todays Scripture: Acts 11:27
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