Two men go to see the doctor. The first is suffering from advanced cancer and needs immediate treatment. The second is completely healthy and is going for a routine check-up. The doctor is a perfect physician who prescribes the appropriate … [Read more]
The Dangers of Taking Bible Verses out of Context
Two men go to see the doctor. The first is suffering from advanced cancer and needs immediate treatment. The second is completely healthy and is going for a routine check-up. The doctor is a perfect physician who prescribes the appropriate … [Read more]
945. A Covenant of Law and a Covenant of Grace: Recognizing the Differences
The Apostle Paul said: "But now we have been delivered from the law." We often apply a phrase such as this to us who are believers in Christ today who typically are not from a Jewish background. We'll offer a perspective on who Paul was specifically … [Read more]
Why Read the Seven Letters to the Churches?
Did you know that Jesus sent letters from heaven? I suspect 90% of people do not know, and many of those who do know dismiss them as irrelevant. “The seven letters to the Revelation churches are not for me.” That’s not true. The letters from … [Read more]
944. You Are Not Under Law but Under Grace (No “Balance” Required)
The Christian religion has notoriously attempted to mix the grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ with a hodgepodge of works-based rules and requirements that will vary with great extreme from one denominational brand to the next. Leapfrogging through … [Read more]
943. Paul Arrested – But Still Proclaimed Salvation for Gentiles (Series Conclusion)
We're concluding our series on salvation coming to the Gentiles (this is the 10th program). After the endeavor by James and the church leadership in Jerusalem of trying to convince Paul to deny what he was teaching and to participate in an Old … [Read more]
Guarantee of a Better Future
I like guarantees! Whenever I purchase a new car, appliance or electronics, I find out what kind of warranty or guarantee comes with it. Most guarantees are limited and come with stipulations and conditions, restricting it to basic conditions and … [Read more]
942. “Hey Paul, Issue a Retraction About Your Teaching” (Signed, the Jerusalem Church)
We're nearing the conclusion of our series on the challenging time of transition after the resurrection related to Gentile controversies from the book of Acts. Taking a look at Acts 21, where Paul went to Jerusalem to address some issues head-on ... … [Read more]
Two Lists
I want to show you a list of 7 names. Count how many you recognize: Leonardo da Vinci Johann Sebastian Bach Ludwig van Beethoven Johannes Brahms Rembrandt George Gershwin Jackson Pollock I’m guessing you may be familiar with … [Read more]
941. Gentiles – And Eating Strangled Meat Sacrificed to Idols
Continuing in our series about the controversies in the early years of the church regarding salvation for Gentiles and whether Jewish religious law should apply to them, we compare what James said in Acts 15 to some things Paul said about the … [Read more]
King Herod and the Christmas Giveaway
Looking for something fun and Biblical and Christmassy to do with your friends and family? As a special treat for E2R readers, I’m giving away free copies of my script “Herod and the Gift.” What is it? “Herod and the Gift” is the story of … [Read more]
940. The Judgment: Gentiles Remain Free From Moses (Except for the Fine Print)
The scene takes place about a decade or so after it came to light that Gentiles could be saved. In Acts 15, a contentious debate occurred between apostles and other Jewish elders and leaders in the early church at Jerusalem. Should non-Jewish … [Read more]
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