Today, we studied Acts 24:11-16, where Paul was falsely accused of heresy by the religious leaders in Jerusalem. Paul revealed that through progressive revelation delivered personally to him by our Lord, that Moses and the prophets revealed Christ and the hope of the resurrection. Heresy is the denial of revealed truth, which Paul was not … Read more
Yesterday, we tackled another question concerning how the kingdom gospel to the Jews was phased out, and the gospel of the grace of God, as delivered to Paul became the only way of salvation for this dispensation. The importance of rightly dividing the word of truth is critical in being able to see this transition. … Read more
Today, we were able to look at Paul’s admonition to Timothy and Titus, to steer clear of discussing fables, needless genealogies, foolish questions, which cause cause strife. 2 Timothy 2:23-26: But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, … Read more
We did our best to get through some of the questions and confusing scriptures today. The biggest one, based on biblical evidence, is the unpardonable sin cannot be committed in the dispensation of grace. The reason is found in Romans 5:20-21, 1 Timothy 1:12-13, and Colossians 2:13-17. All trespasses are forgivable during this mystery period. … Read more
We closed out our discussion of current events in Israel, as pertaining to Daniel’s 70th week, knowing that Jesus completely understood his mission in his first advent. He would close out the 69th week of Daniel’s prophecy by being God’s ultimate Passover Lamb, paying mankind’s sin debt, and rising from the dead 3 days later. … Read more
The 70 weeks of Daniel’s prophecy (one week of 7 years x 70 weeks = 490 years) gives us a designated amount of time with which to see God’s prophetic program come to fruition. Nehemiah 2:1-6 is critical to establishing when the 70 weeks began. Nehemiah received permission from Artaxerxes to go home to Jerusalem … Read more