The second warning in Hebrews begins, at least, in this chapter. Some interpreters think it is fully contained in this chapter while others include the first several verses of chapter four. We can say that the warning is about disbelief, much worse than just drifting away, and that it prevented a generation from entering into … Continue reading Hebrews 3.
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Hebrews 2.
The author of Hebrews issues five warnings in this letter. The first one is issued in chapter two, verses one through four. Pay attention! We don't want to drift away from the truth of salvation announced by Jesus and confirmed by the disciples and apostles who heard him announce it. God confirmed this truth through … Continue reading Hebrews 2.
Week 9 Comments.
Do you have any final thoughts on the book of Acts after finishing the readings? And how about Hebrews. My thought is that it really invites us to dig in. You can review the suggestions in the reading plan for ways to dig deeper in your reading in Hebrews. Their suggestion #4 would be a … Continue reading Week 9 Comments.
Hebrews 1.
Jesus is better. That will be the big theme of this letter. In this chapter the writer says he is better than the prophets and better than angels. To support his contention that Jesus is better, the writer uses quotes from Psalms, 2 Samuel, Deuteronomy, and Isaiah. He turns the texts that refer to or … Continue reading Hebrews 1.
Acts 28.
To the very end, Paul maintained his approach to evangelism, going first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles. We leave Paul still under house arrest, and without learning whether he spoke before the Caesar, died in prison, was beheaded, or was released so that he could eventually travel to Spain, to later return … Continue reading Acts 28.
Acts 27.
Paul will get to Rome. It just wasn't going to be easy. I wonder how Luke felt, along for the ride.
Acts 26.
There are a couple of lines in this passage that are ironically famous: 28 Agrippa replied to Paul, “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.” (Acts 26:28 NASB) 32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” (Acts 26:32 NASB) I also want to highlight this statement of … Continue reading Acts 26.
Acts 25.
The trials of Paul continue in this chapter. They won't be concluded in Palestine until chapter 26. This started in chapter 21. This is significant part of the book of Acts. In contrast, Paul's ministry in Corinth was about a year and a half and is two paragraphs in Acts. I have some ideas about … Continue reading Acts 25.
Week 8 Comments.
We've finished eight weeks of reading. Good for you. Good for us. We are most of the way through the book of Acts. I'm wondering if this reading has given you any new perspectives on the spread of the gospel.
Acts 24.
Well, Paul isn't killed, but he does end up in prison for two or more years. At the heart of the injustice Paul receives are fear and greed. 24 Some days later, when Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.25 While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the … Continue reading Acts 24.