Although many believe that there is nothing we can do to change God’s attitude towards us, Paul believed that there are things we can do to please and displease God.
Todays Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
Do Paul’s introductory words in his first epistle to the Thessalonians, in which he mentioned that God had chosen the Thessalonians, prove that God has chosen only certain predestined individuals?
Todays Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
As Paul admonishes his readers to pursue sanctification, sexual purity is at the top of his list. David explains why.
Todays Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:4-7
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
The Jerusalem Council determined that it was not necessary for Gentiles to keep the Law of Moses, yet they asked Gentile believers to keep a few of the Mosaic dietary laws. Why?
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:19-29
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
Why does it seem that what is often referred to today as “follow-up of new converts” is often lacking in the narrative found in Acts?
Todays Scripture: Acts 16:39-17:4
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
We read today that “It seemed good” to Silas to remain in Antioch. From that, we can learn something about how God guides us.
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:29-35
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
After fleeing for their lives from Thessalonica, Paul and Silas find a “more noble” audience in Berea. But Thessalonian agitators soon arrive there, and Paul finds himself running again.
Todays Scripture: Acts 17:4-13
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
Good friends Paul and Barnabas couldn’t not agree on taking John Mark with them on a second missionary journey, and they consequently went their separate ways. Was it the bitter separation that is often portrayed by some commentators?
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:36-40
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
Seeing so many idols in Athens, Paul’s spirit was provoked, and he seized an opportunity to share Jesus and His resurrection with various Greek philosophers.
Todays Scripture: Acts 17:14-22
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
Although Paul clearly believed that Gentiles did not need to be circumcised to be saved, he arranged for his new travel companion, Timothy, to be circumcised. What’s up?
Todays Scripture: Acts 15:40-16:3
To subscribe to David Servant's periodic e-teachings, click here.
