Aug 9
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arrowj added a text contribution Protecting The Integrity Of The Church...A common explanation of this passage is that Paul wanted to leave no doubt in the minds of the citizens that the Church and its leaders operated with integrity, and had done nothing wrong. "It was then that Paul made use of his Roman citizenship and boldly challenged the officials on the legality of their treatment. This was not personal revenge but a desire to give protection and respect for the church." -- Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary (Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Boo… Read more »
Aug 7
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arrowj added a text contribution The Great Commission...Note the circular nature of this command. As each generation fulfills the commission it creates another generation that will do the same. This is not a command only for those that are "gifted" with evangelism etc. That will not do. Certainly there are spiritual gifts, but these gifts allow us all to fulfill The Great Commission. This command is for everyone who claims to be a follower of Christ...no exceptions. Read more »
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arrowj added a text contribution The Stumbling Brother 001...Note the continuation in Acts 16 of the theme from chapter 15 where the theology of the weaker brother starts to take shape. We know from chapter 15 that Timothy does NOT have to be circumcised, yet he willingly does so. Read more »
Aug 6
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arrowj added a text contribution Paul And Barnabas United Or Not...While preparing to preach from this chapter last week I noticed for the first time (I know, it should have been obvious) the juxtaposition of Paul and Barnabas' work in bringing about unity at the beginning of the chapter with their disunity at the end of the chapter. Moral of the story? Read more »
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arrowj added a link contribution The Stumbling Brother 005...More questions about the weaker vs stronger brother. Read more »
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arrowj added a link contribution A Stumbling Brother 004...Can you be a "good" Christian if you use alcohol and tobacco products? Read more »
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arrowj added a link contribution The Stumbling Brother 003...What does I Corinthians 8 say about alcohol and tobacco use? Read more »
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arrowj added a text contribution The Stumbling Brother 002...What does it look like to make a brother stumble? Who is the weaker brother and who is the stronger brother? Are we required to adjust our behavior to avoid 'offending' our brother? Read more »
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Name: Aaron Jackson
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Location: Lincoln, IL
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