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Was Paul a False Apostle?

'Ready Answer' by David C. Grabbe

Paul's trial before Felix provides clear evidence of his genuine convictions regarding God's law. The apostle openly confessed that according to the Way which his accusers called a sect, he worshiped the God of his fathers while believing all things written in the Law and in the Prophets. Far from seizing the occasion to placate Felix with empty assurances of licentious grace, Paul instead reasoned with him about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, producing fear in the governor. Such conduct stands in direct contrast to the behavior of a seducer who would tailor his words to escape difficulty or advance a hidden agenda. His actions under trial therefore confirm that he remained committed to the requirement of obedience rather than seeking to undermine the law. This episode forms part of the broader demonstration that Paul consistently practiced and upheld God's law in both word and deed, countering accusations that his writings were merely seductive devices intended to nullify obedience.

Facing Times of Stress: When God Is Silent (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

What appeared to be a series of judicial set-backs for Paul was actually the outworking of God to place him before even higher levels of secular leadership.

Facing Times of Stress: When God Is Silent (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Paradoxically, when God seems to be silent, He is feverishly at work micro-managing what otherwise appears as insignificant details.

Facing Times of Stress: When God Is Silent (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Acts 27 teaches that we must distinguish among several types of suffering. Regardless of the type of suffering, we must remember that God will deliver us.

Philippians (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul both appealed for unity among the Philippians and offered encouragement, reminding them that their relationship with one another was through Christ.

Principled Living (Part Seven): Enduring to the End

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Like a marathoner or a soldier fighting a battle, we are admonished to endure to the end, standing firm, holding our ground, and resisting assaults.

Elements of Motivation (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Fearing God leads to a determination not to bring shame on God's name or offending and hurting the relationship between God and us.