Jesus Christ Great Commission/s vis a vis The Lord Jesus Christ’s Commission to the Apostle Paul:
Volume 5, Number 84Our last study reviewed the so-called Great Commissions of Jesus Christ to His disciples during the 40 days between His resurrection and ascension into heaven as recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts. Each varies somewhat so they should be incorporated to get the full picture of what Christ’s instructions (commissions) were. One commonality was Christ’s promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to come upon them with His power. This gift of the Holy Spirit to Israel has caused division among believers since then because many have tried to claim them for their own when they, in... Continue reading →
Jesus Christ’s So-Called Great Commission/s:
Volume 5, Number 83In Galatians, as in Romans, grace and faith are juxtaposed (set side by side in comparison) to the Law. In Romans the Apostle Paul clearly teaches the doctrine of salvation by God’s Grace through faith and that the Law was set aside for a season, Romans 11:1 - 32. It was necessary for Paul to write to the Galatians because many in the church there were being led away from Paul’s Grace message by false teachers who said it was still necessary to follow the law. (Note that in the early days after the Gospel of Grace was revealed to... Continue reading →
Galatians: The Epistle of Faith:
Volume 5, Number 82To begin, special note should be taken of Galatians 1:15 - 17: “But when it pleased God, Who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by His (God’s) grace, To reveal His Son (Jesus Christ) in me, that I might preach Him (Jesus Christ) among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.” Three important truths are stated in these 3 verses: 1) God called Paul from eternity past, long before he was... Continue reading →
Galatians: The Faith of Jesus Christ Saves:
Volume 5, Number 81Consider the two elements (two sides) of faith. Some describe them as objective and subjective. The objective side is the word that is to be believed. In our human experience, this is like you telling me you will meet me on a given day, location and time, which becomes the basis of me meeting you there, that is, based upon your word. The subjective element side is the fact I believe you, that is, I have faith in your word and act on it by going to the place on the date and time you specified to meet you.... Continue reading →
Galatians: Justification/Righteousness by Faith Alone; Damnation Upon Those Who Add To The Gospel Preached By The Apostle Paul:
Volume 5, Number 80“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:16 - 17. The Holy Spirit defines and declares the two great foundational doctrines of the Gospel of Grace in Romans; justification (rendered just or innocent, free, righteous) and sanctification (made holy, purified). An attack on either destroys the Gospel. In Corinthians, Paul reproves believers for practically denying the doctrine of sanctification, and in Galatians, he corrects believers for corrupting the doctrine of... Continue reading →
God Gives, Mankind is to Believe:
Volume 5, Number 79We have been studying the first time the Greek word “didomi” (G1325), which is most frequently translated with our English word “give,” is found in the Apostle Paul’s epistles. This provides insight into the doctrine (meaning teaching) of the Gospel of God’s Grace revealed to Paul, Acts 20:24. Our last two studies examined the first time “didomi” is found in Romans, 1st & 2nd Corinthians, Galatians and Ephesians. Today’s study examines the first time it occurs in Colossians, 1st & 2nd Thessalonians, 1st & 2nd Timothy and Titus followed by a recap of its teaching in all eleven Pauline epistles... Continue reading →
Paul’s Prayer For Believers, Which Should Be The Prayer of All Believers today:
Volume 5, Number 78The Greek word “didmi” (G1325), translated most frequently “give,” occurs in every Pauline epistle except Philippians and Philemon. Our last study examined the first time “didmi” occurs in his first four letters, i.e., Romans 4:20; 1 Corinthians 1:4; 2nd Corinthians 1:21 - 22 and Galatians 1:4 - 5. Today we examine the first time it occurs in Ephesians, where it is translated “may give” in Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians: “Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention... Continue reading →
God’s Gift To Mankind - The Lord Jesus Christ Who Gave Himself For Sin And By Faith Sealed with the Holy Spirit:
Volume 5, Number 77In Galatians 1:3 the Apostle Paul pronounces Grace and Peace to the saints at Galatia from God The Father and our Lord Jesus Christ and continues: “Who (The Lord Jesus Christ) gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: To Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Galatians 1:4 - 5. Unfortunately, most of mankind either remains ignorant of these verses, or if they do read them, they ignore the amazing truth they proclaim. The words “Who gave” are translated from the Greek “didmi” (G1325)... Continue reading →
Galatians - Introduction:
Volume 5, Number 76Herewith is the 290th Faith Study since the first one published on January 1, 2004, and thus we completed 21 years of publication. Grace and Peace to all in the year of our Lord 2025.Information on the Internet indicates: “the Galatians were a Celtic tribe that invaded Asia Minor in the 3rd century BC. They settled in the central region of Asia Minor and established their own state, known as Galatia (in modern day Turkey). The Galatians preserved their language and religion, and also embraced Hellenic customs. Eventually, they were known as the ‘Gallo-Greeks.’ Paul the Apostle's missionary activities in the 1st century... Continue reading →
1st & 2nd Corinthians - Summary:
Volume 5, Number 75A study of Paul’s epistles to the Corinthians began with Vol 5 No 39 on March 30, 2022, and ran through Vol 5 No 74 published October 26, 2024 on the Faith-Studies.com website. An overview of both epistles was presented at West Valley Grace Fellowship church in Sun City West, AZ on Sunday December 8, 2024. The video presentation can be viewed below:... Continue reading →