Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-Three) Acts 22 – 23:10 Paul’s Incredible Skill at Extricating Himself from Trouble #BS-AC23 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 28-Feb-89; 82 minutes Go to the Acts (Bible study series) description: (hide) At the beginning of Acts 22, Paul, after clearing himself of a spurious charge, establishes his identity and credentials as a Jew … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-Three)”
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-Two)
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-Two) Acts 21 Parallels Between Paul’s and Christ’s Last Journey to Jerusalem #BS-AC22 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 21-Feb-89; 84 minutes Go to the Acts (Bible study series) description: (hide) The Sabbath Command (as well as all of the Ten Commandments) was made for both Jews and Gentiles (all of mankind). Throughout the … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-Two)”
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-One)
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-One) Acts 20 Paul’s Final Admonitory Instructions to the Ephesian Elders #BS-AC21 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 14-Feb-89; 83 minutes Go to the Acts (Bible study series) description: (hide) Though there are several contexts in which the "first day of the week" (the word "Sunday" never appears) is used in scripture, none of … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty-One)”
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty)
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty) Acts 19: Diana (Artemis) Worship; Riot at Ephesus #BS-AC20 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 07-Feb-89; 62 minutes Go to the Acts (Bible study series) description: (hide) While in Ephesus during his third evangelist campaign, Paul entered the stronghold of worship of the mythological, multi-breasted goddess of fertility – Diana or Artemis – … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Acts (Part Twenty)”
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Nineteen)
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Nineteen) Acts 18: Priscilla and Aquila, Gallio’s Decision, Arrival of Apollos #BS-AC19 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 31-Jan-89; 55 minutes Go to the Acts (Bible study series) description: (hide) At the beginning of chapter 18, Paul arrives in Corinth, befriended by Roman expatriates Priscilla and Aquila, devout individuals very important in Paul’s ministry, … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Acts (Part Nineteen)”
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Nine)
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Nine) The Sabbath, Part Five #BS-TC09 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 21-Jan-89; 78 minutes Go to the The Commandments (Bible study series) description: (hide) Benign neglect of the Sabbath covenant can incrementally lead us into idolatry, as it apparently led Solomon into idolatry. We are admonished to respect or treat this holy … Continue reading “Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Nine)”
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Seventeen)
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Seventeen) Acts 15-16 The Imprisonment and Release of Paul and Silas #BS-AC17 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 17-Jan-89; 58 minutes Go to the Acts (Bible study series) description: (hide) The Scriptures are far ahead of scientific inquiry in terms of the connection between feelings or emotions (specifically controlling temper) and health. Also, the … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Acts (Part Seventeen)”
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Eight)
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Eight) The Sabbath, Part Four #BS-TC08 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 14-Jan-89; 74 minutes Go to the The Commandments (Bible study series) description: (hide) In our hectic culture, we commit far too little time to God, depriving ourselves of the Holy Spirit and attenuating the faith required to draw close to God. … Continue reading “Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Eight)”
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Sixteen)
Biblestudy: Acts (Part Sixteen) Acts 15:19-29 Sensitivity to Conscience and Scruples #BS-AC16 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 10-Jan-89; 80 minutes Go to the Acts (Bible study series) description: (hide) Through Acts 1-15, God (primarily through the work of Peter, Paul and James) has removed His work out of the Judaistic mold, creating the Israel of God … Continue reading “Biblestudy: Acts (Part Sixteen)”
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Seven)
Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Seven) The Sabbath, Part Three #BS-TC07 John W. Ritenbaugh Given 31-Dec-88; 66 minutes Go to the The Commandments (Bible study series) description: (hide) The seemingly provocative healings that Jesus performed on the Sabbath stood in stark contrast to the oppressive bondage of the Pharisees’ elaborate regulations. The ministry of Christ was … Continue reading “Biblestudy: The Commandments (Part Seven)”