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PHall | September 29, 2018
Two realities make it difficult to see a text with fresh eyes: 1) Familiarity with the Details; 2) Explanation of the Familiar Details. Such is our challenge with any inspired narrative, such as Adam, Eve, and the Serpent. To do this we must separate the revealed NT information from the Genesis record. Who was the […]
PHall | September 29, 2018
These are 3 main focus points of early Christians that shaped their survival: 1. Discipleship – Being like our Rabbi in knowledge and lifestyle is more some desire. “To whom else can we go?” (John 6:68-69) Discipleship is following His way through the Holy Spirit. 2. Commitment – “By this people will know you are […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
It was 3rd grade. I walked up to the teacher’s desk like all the others. We picked a folded sheet of paper. Written on it was my first assigned paper. My topic was… First, I was confused because it wasn’t called what I had always thought. You see I had misheard all those young years. […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
“You’re the preacher from down the street, right?” “Yes I am.” “Well I just wanted to explain to you why earlier I ran away from you.” That is a conversation I had in my neighborhood Monday while walking the dogs. Quite the strange way to begin a conversation with someone you don’t know, don’t you […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
It should not come as a surprise that different people react differently to the same event. Oftentimes there is no right or wrong response. Sometimes we should look at others, see their reactions, and conclude we need an attitude adjustment. Here are different reactions to the cross. 1. Stumbling Block (1 Cor.1:23) – Many Jews […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
Because Jesus took on the role of our incarnated savior, he was in subjection to his heavenly Father. Consequently the Father sent the Son (1 John 4:14). According to the theology of Jehovah Witnesses, any one sent by another, is in subjection, inferior, and unequal in worth. As the JW”s were saying this, I quietly […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
God keeps telling the same stories, using various methods and different characters. What started this study was someone’s observation stating the curses in Genesis 3 were unrelated to Adam and Eve’s sins. When someone says something unexpected, it can lead to further unexpected discoveries. Although the major characters are the same, plus one new one, […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
What must we do to be saved? (Acts 2:37) HEAR (v.37) – “when they HEARD”: Truth comes from God, not us. THINK (v.37) – “heard THIS” – Read the 1st sermon preached post resurrection (Acts 2:14-36). It has three points: 1) God proved Jesus was the Christ/Messiah; 2) Sinners (Romans/Gentiles and Jews) falsely executed Jesus; […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
Follow closely the similarities in Ephesians 2 between how people are brought to God; and how God brings people together. Then I’ll make an important point. 2: 1-10 – HOW GOD BRINGS PEOPLE TO HIM 2:1-3 – What We Were 2:4-9 – What God Did 2:10 – What We Are 2:11-22 – HOW GOD BRINGS […]
PHall | September 15, 2018
There is not a total one to one correlation, but the similarities are there between the baptism of Jesus and creation. 1. The Spirit hovered over the water (Gen1:2). Hovering is a word associated with birds. In the baptism of Jesus the Holy Spirit descended as a dove (Mt.3:16). 2. “Then God said” (Gen.1:3ff). In […]