Playlist: Paul, Gentleness of (topic)
The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul demonstrated gentleness by pleading with the Corinthians through the meekness and gentleness of Christ rather than through displays of personal boldness. Though accused of writing weighty letters while appearing weak and contemptible in person, he affirmed his authority from the Lord for edification and expressed preference …
Gentle and Lowly in Heart
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul presents gentleness as the preferred expression of his apostolic authority, modeled directly on the meekness and gentleness of Christ. Accused by some Corinthians of being bold only in his letters while weak in person, he affirms that his conduct is governed neither by worldly standards nor by fleshly methods. Instead he …
Loyalty and Submission (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPaul instructed believers regarding the quality of gentleness required in relationships of subjection. In I Thessalonians 2:7 he stated that he and his fellow ministers had been gentle among the Thessalonians, even as a nurse cherishes her children. The term "cherish" matches the word used in Ephesians 5:29 for a husband's duty …
Acts (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe phrase 'first day of the week' is used 8 times in scripture, but none does away with the Sabbath nor establishes Sunday as the 'Lords Day.'