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PHall | April 29, 2019
There’s a “preacher story” of a burglar who was apprehended by the police because the old woman of the house started yelling at him, “Ax, two 38’s”; only to find out the old lady didn’t have any weapons but was yelling “Acts 2:38”. Well, in Acts, there are 2 38’s about baptism:• Acts 8:38 – […]
PHall | April 29, 2019
When instituting the Lord’s supper during the Passover, did Jesus give any emphasis or meaning to using one container? Admittedly, there is no doubt Jesus used a physical cup, just Jesus used a table (Matthew 26:20). Both a table and cup are used in 1 Corinthians, where Paul uses them metaphorically (i.e. employing metonymy), meaning […]
PHall | April 25, 2019
“The Day of Pentecost is the New Exodus” is both a dramatic title and yet, upon further recollection, not an unexpected comparison. This is because both the Exodus and the Day of Pentecost are known as new beginnings. But there is more to the similarities than that. Jewish tradition states the Day of Pentecost in […]
PHall | April 24, 2019
“In the name of the Lord Jesus” (Col.3:17) is misunderstood and misapplied by too many. There they state that “in the name of the Lord Jesus” means “giving Him the glory”. First, focus on the title “Lord”. That implies Jesus is our authority because he is our Master. And second, while it is true that […]
PHall | April 20, 2019
Is baptism necessary for salvation? Another way of asking this is, “When does God save us and add us to His people?” Notice the beginning and end of Acts 2:40-47:A – vv.40-41 – (40) And with many other words he testified and strongly urged them, saying, “Be saved from this corrupt generation!” (41) So those […]
PHall | April 5, 2019
A friend of mine and brother in Christ believes the “cup” mentioned in the Lord’s supper is the container. First I will present his brief argument, and then present my longer rebuttal: “I hear people say that the text never tells us how many cups they used at the institution of the Lord’s Supper… “Then […]
PHall | April 5, 2019
What story is this? It is a beginning and an end. Emphasis on 3rd day. Appearance of God on 3rd day. Appearance on the morning of the 3rd day. The scene is closely guarded. No touching allowed. The Lord descended. Earth quake Lightening God speaks If you said God’s appearance on Mt. Sinai, you would […]
PHall | April 2, 2019
“Here I am”. This phrase of availability, opportunity, and vulnerability, when said to God, is not very common; but when it is watch out! “Here I am” said Abraham twice. The first time leading to the “binding of Isaac” and certain death. The second time probably said in hope combined with fear as God’s angel […]
PHall | March 29, 2019
Have you ever asked someone for their advice, and they put you down? That’s one reason we are hesitant. May we all become more like God. Notice his response: “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing…” (James 1:5). And may we always be […]
PHall | March 22, 2019
“So the word of God spread, the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly in number, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith” (CSB Acts 6:7). This is a neglected but powerful verse. Let’s notice 5 points for us imitate: 1. This comes after the church solves an internal problem (6:1-6). Strife, stress, […]