Double-Minded? Interpreting the Law of God (59) Paul was not double-minded, but far-sighted, where slavery was concerned. Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Colossians 3:22 Paul might seem to have been double-minded about the institution ...
Slavery in the New Testament Interpreting the Law of God (58) In Christ and the Kingdom, the institution of slavery was doomed. For as many of you as were baptized in Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free…. Galatians 3:27, 28 The Apostle Paul understood that ...
Slavery Interpreting the Law of God (57) In ancient Israel, slavery was a means of grace. “As for your male and female slaves whom you may have: you may buy male and female slaves from among the nations that are around you.” Leviticus 25:44 Our understanding of and hatred for the institution of slavery ...
What God Has Authorized Interpreting the Law of God (56) Other principles yet remain from the religious laws of Israel. Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, which he had not ...
Churches in Order Interpreting the Law of God (55) Other Old Covenant laws guide the orderly work of churches today. This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you…. Titus 1:5 In ancient Israel no town ...
Support of Pastors Interpreting the Law of God (54) God’s people are called to support their pastors. Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the same way, the ...
…but not of the Pastorate Interpreting the Law of God (53) Two principles continue from the ancient laws regarding priests. Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the ...
A Desire to Be Wise September 15, 2013 Lesson: Genesis 3:1–13 Key Verses: Genesis 3:6 sdfgsdg Introduction Whosoever commits sin transgresses law; for sin is the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4). Scripture teaches us that “He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning” (1 John ...
A Living Soul September 8, 2013 Genesis 2:7–25 Key Verse: Genesis 2:7 dfh Introduction Before “the Fall,” heaven and earth was a true Paradise. Therefore our Creator—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—blessed the seventh day; for He had finished His work. There was nothing more to do except see and enjoy His finished creation. God ...
God Remembers His Covenant September 22, 2013 Lesson: Genesis 6:1-8, 7:1-6, 9:12-17 Key Verse: Genesis 9:15 safds Introduction The two seeds of Adam multiplied on the earth. In the line of Seth, we have Enoch, the first prophet mentioned in the Bible. It is written that “Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah ...