When I Come
“But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ” (Romans 15:29). Send article as PDF
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Paul and the Great Collection–Part Two
After making an analysis of Paul and the Great Collection, one writer concluded—There is no nobler example of disinterested benevolence in history. Except for the false accusations, constant character assassination, and a bogus arrest in Jerusalem, Paul profited nothing from it. We, however, can profit…
Paul and the Great Collection–Part One
The litmus test of a person, his character, and his life is measured by carefully and thoughtfully examining what he does (Matthew 7:21-27; Luke 6:46-49). Few things are more illustrative of this truth than a thorough examination of a project the apostle Paul worked on…
The Great Collection
“For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty…
Paul’s Travel Plans
“For this reason, I also have been much hindered from coming to you. But now no longer having a place in these parts and having a great desire these many years to come to you, whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you….
A Description of Paul’s Ministry
Priestly. Powerful. Pioneering. Send article as PDF
The Promised Gospel
“And so, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation, but as it is written: ‘To whom He was not announced, they shall see; and those who have not heard…
Paul’s Aim
“And so, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation, but as it is written: ‘To whom He was not announced, they shall see; and those who have not heard…
The Twofold Purpose of Miracles
“For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient—in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and…
From Jerusalem to Illyricum
“For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient—in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and…