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PHall | November 3, 2011
“But now” suggests that possibly a practical application is that with young Christians you begin with the sins of the flesh and then work up to other sins. These are those other sins which is seen in Paul’s language, “But now you must also put away” (3:8). “Now you” is emphasized in the Greek to […]
PHall | November 3, 2011
Having clothed yourself with Christ, do you feel superior to unbelievers? Admitting Christians still sin, are you in a “better class” of sinners? In putting on Christ, we are to put away sins. It is a command. It is a command that is never quite being finished obeying because of our disobeying. Paul’s list here […]
PHall | September 11, 2011
There are two words I believe every mother has uttered – “be careful.” I think these words are more often spoken to first born children, than latter born. It goes from “be careful, or you’ll get hurt” to “Be careful that you don’t get any blood on the carpet.” Paul warns also “be careful.” And […]
PHall | September 11, 2011
After hearing me preach, several times people have asked, “So, where did you go to preacher’s school?” When I tell them, “I didn’t” they respond somewhat ambiguously, “Oh.” And I think, “Oh, I that explains it.” Or “Oh, “I’m not surprised.” I doubt Paul’s description of his ministry would be accepted in a school of […]
PHall | March 21, 2011
Exodus (1-18); Law (19-24); Tabernacle (25-40) Compassion (1-18); Covenant (19-24); Companionship (25-40) Come Out (1-18); Come To (19-24); Come Down (25-40)
PHall | March 21, 2011
1-16 – Holiness within Religion Holiness towards God 1-4 of 10 Commandments The Greatest Command Sacrifices in Loving God – Religion 17-27 – Holiness within Relationships Holiness towards Others 6-10 of 10 Commandments The Second Greatest Command Sacrifices in Loving One Another – Morality (including Justice)
PHall | March 15, 2011
A third connection between these two books is Deity coming to live among the people. In the book of Exodus, it can be easily outlined into three sections. The first is just an obvious way of naming the three sections, and the last two are mine: Exodus; Law; Tabernacle Compassion; Covenant; Companionship Come Out; Come […]
PHall | March 15, 2011
Even the very special way that God revealed Himself to the Israelites is repeated throughout John. When Moses came to investigate the burning bush, God told him to remove his sandals and revealed to him Who He was: Exodus 3:14 HCSB God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are […]
PHall | March 15, 2011
“In the beginning” marks the distinct introduction of two different books, connecting them at the beginning to capture the reader’s attention. Old Creation and New Creation, Genesis and the Gospel of John, are not only connected by three words, but by the content – creation by God for man. Genesis is about the creation of […]
PHall | December 15, 2010
Acts 8:1 HCSB Saul agreed with putting him to death. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria. Recently I was asked the question as to why the apostles stayed behind, why they were not forced […]