2 Peter 1:12-21
So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have.
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
God's purpose for his people is that they should come to share his own nature and character - nothing less. So to faith must be added other qualities. In this way knowledge of Christ is translated into action. Peter does not hesitate to refresh his readers' memory of truth already known, especially as he sees his own death approaching.
Why?
Peter likes to remind followers that what he established are in the truth and he is the witness of Jesus is the son of God.
There will be many prophecies of Scripture, but do not trust in them, for real prophets are came from the Lord and they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
How?
We believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God and obey the leading of the Holy Spirit and God's word.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Make every effort to confirm your calling and election.
2 Peter 1:1-11
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Why?
We are sharing the Grace of God and have his characters, so we should be live with faith to the Lord. Showing the behavior of God's people.
Confirm our calling and election in Jesus Christ.
Faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection. This is the procedure of our life experience to accept God's glory.信心、德性，知識，節制、忍耐、敬虔，愛弟兄的心，愛眾人的心。
To be a real Christian have to make effort, to get the fruit of Spirit.
How?
Same as I am working hard, I have to make an effort to be Christian.
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Why?
We are sharing the Grace of God and have his characters, so we should be live with faith to the Lord. Showing the behavior of God's people.
Confirm our calling and election in Jesus Christ.
Faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection. This is the procedure of our life experience to accept God's glory.信心、德性，知識，節制、忍耐、敬虔，愛弟兄的心，愛眾人的心。
To be a real Christian have to make effort, to get the fruit of Spirit.
How?
Same as I am working hard, I have to make an effort to be Christian.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you
1 Peter 5:7-14
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power forever and ever.
They also need stout hearts to face formidable and unrelenting(強大而不屈不撓的) opposition. But God never ceases to be concerned for his people. Suffering is only for a little time: God's strength and power are endless.
Why?
God cares for us to cast all our anxiety on him. God loves us.
Christian not only be genuinely humble but also stand firm in the faith of the Lord. For out enemy like a roaring lion, we have to suffer a little while, God will restore us and make us strong, for the suffering may raise our faith and stand firm, out inner life could be stronger.
So the suffering is good to every Christian.
How?
Don't be afraid and cast all my anxiety on God and stand firm in the faith.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power forever and ever.
They also need stout hearts to face formidable and unrelenting(強大而不屈不撓的) opposition. But God never ceases to be concerned for his people. Suffering is only for a little time: God's strength and power are endless.
Why?
God cares for us to cast all our anxiety on him. God loves us.
Christian not only be genuinely humble but also stand firm in the faith of the Lord. For out enemy like a roaring lion, we have to suffer a little while, God will restore us and make us strong, for the suffering may raise our faith and stand firm, out inner life could be stronger.
So the suffering is good to every Christian.
How?
Don't be afraid and cast all my anxiety on God and stand firm in the faith.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Be shepherds of God’s flock
1 Peter 5:1-6
To the elders among you, Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
As a leader himself - and a witness of the crucifixion - Peter appeals for a real 'shepherd spirit' in all church leaders. The younger people must respect their authority. Christians need to acquire a genuinely(真正的) humble spirit.
Why?
To be a leader in all church, should be shepherds of God's flock, humble, serve others, to be an example.
There is an authority from God's glory and mercy but not from the position of elder.
Be humble for God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble, same to people like the humble one. There is no pressure to each other but peace.
How?
Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for Jesus Christ is our example to follow.
To the elders among you, Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
As a leader himself - and a witness of the crucifixion - Peter appeals for a real 'shepherd spirit' in all church leaders. The younger people must respect their authority. Christians need to acquire a genuinely(真正的) humble spirit.
Why?
To be a leader in all church, should be shepherds of God's flock, humble, serve others, to be an example.
There is an authority from God's glory and mercy but not from the position of elder.
Be humble for God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble, same to people like the humble one. There is no pressure to each other but peace.
How?
Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for Jesus Christ is our example to follow.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ
1 Peter 4:12-19
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
It should come as no surprise to Christians to suffer for Christ's sake. It is a cause for joy, not discouragement! Christ's suffering led to glory - a glory Christ's faithful followers will share.
Why?
Sufferings for Christ should rejoice and share with the glory of Christ.
Judgment is started from God's household, and it begins with us, so worse to those who do not obey the gospel of God. Do not complain or distress in the environment.
Suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator. And continue to do good.
How?
Always rejoice when suffered for Christ's name. But not for the sins or other evil things.
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
It should come as no surprise to Christians to suffer for Christ's sake. It is a cause for joy, not discouragement! Christ's suffering led to glory - a glory Christ's faithful followers will share.
Why?
Sufferings for Christ should rejoice and share with the glory of Christ.
Judgment is started from God's household, and it begins with us, so worse to those who do not obey the gospel of God. Do not complain or distress in the environment.
Suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator. And continue to do good.
How?
Always rejoice when suffered for Christ's name. But not for the sins or other evil things.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ
1 Peter 4:7-11
The end of all things is near. 1)Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, 2)love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 3)Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to 4)serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
The life of the past is done with. Now each of Christ's followers is given grace for some special service.
Why?
Before Jesus comes and end of the world, be alert and of sober mind so that we may pray. If we are falling into the world, we lose our strength to fight with evil.
Love is the weapon to the sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling is based on the love of each other.
To speaks according to the words of God, serves so it with God's provides,
In all things, God may be praised through Jesus Christ is our target of serving the Lord.
How?
Do my best to honor the name of the Lord through Jesus Christ.
The end of all things is near. 1)Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, 2)love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 3)Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to 4)serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
The life of the past is done with. Now each of Christ's followers is given grace for some special service.
Why?
Before Jesus comes and end of the world, be alert and of sober mind so that we may pray. If we are falling into the world, we lose our strength to fight with evil.
Love is the weapon to the sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling is based on the love of each other.
To speaks according to the words of God, serves so it with God's provides,
In all things, God may be praised through Jesus Christ is our target of serving the Lord.
How?
Do my best to honor the name of the Lord through Jesus Christ.
Monday, June 24, 2019
A clear conscience toward God
1 Peter 3:18-4:6
Those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it, only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God.
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
Who are the spirits in prison? Are they unbelievers who have died; Old Testament believers who have died; fallen angels?
What did Christ preach? Was it a second chance for repentance; the completion of his redemptive work; final condemnation?
The flood-water which destroyed the world saved Noah and his family by floating the ark, so Peter sees the water of baptism as a symbol of rescue from death. It was the ark, not the water, which really saved Noah - as it is the risen Christ, bot baptism in itself, who saves those who trust him and are cleansed from sin.
Why?
Preach gospel has a little people obey it like the Noah day, only eight people were saved.
God will judge all dead and live people, but for those who follow Christ suffering will be saved.
Since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. So we may stand firm and live for the will of God.
No one has an excuse that I did not hear the gospel. If we preach gospel continues.
Basically, we should have a clear conscience toward God.
How?
Let me have a clear conscience toward God.
Those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it, only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God.
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
Who are the spirits in prison? Are they unbelievers who have died; Old Testament believers who have died; fallen angels?
What did Christ preach? Was it a second chance for repentance; the completion of his redemptive work; final condemnation?
The flood-water which destroyed the world saved Noah and his family by floating the ark, so Peter sees the water of baptism as a symbol of rescue from death. It was the ark, not the water, which really saved Noah - as it is the risen Christ, bot baptism in itself, who saves those who trust him and are cleansed from sin.
Why?
Preach gospel has a little people obey it like the Noah day, only eight people were saved.
God will judge all dead and live people, but for those who follow Christ suffering will be saved.
Since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. So we may stand firm and live for the will of God.
No one has an excuse that I did not hear the gospel. If we preach gospel continues.
Basically, we should have a clear conscience toward God.
How?
Let me have a clear conscience toward God.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
神蹟總發生在道路上 可16：14-20
神蹟總發生在道路上 可16：14-20
2019/6/23。 台南聖教會。 高敏智牧師
1.信而受洗的，必然得救
受洗就是死，老我死了，過去的辦法放下
原是叫我們成為新造的人。
2.不信的必被定罪
心懷二意的人，在一切所行的路上都沒有定見。什麼都沒有。
3.信的人必有神蹟奇事隨著他們
趕鬼，說方言，手能拿蛇，喝什麼毒物，也必不受害，手按病人，病人就好了。
福音主日：
戲劇：瞎子巴底買
人生不是僅依靠自己的努力，而是信靠耶穌！
得平安，喜樂，醫治！不是找神蹟，是找道路。
雖然道路有流淚谷，最後必到泉源之地出來埃及才有耶和華尼西-旌旗。
福必追隨你。臨到你身上，出也蒙福，入也蒙福。
我一生一世必有恩惠慈愛隨著我，我且要住在耶和華殿中直到永遠。
2019/6/23。 台南聖教會。 高敏智牧師
1.信而受洗的，必然得救
受洗就是死，老我死了，過去的辦法放下
原是叫我們成為新造的人。
2.不信的必被定罪
心懷二意的人，在一切所行的路上都沒有定見。什麼都沒有。
3.信的人必有神蹟奇事隨著他們
趕鬼，說方言，手能拿蛇，喝什麼毒物，也必不受害，手按病人，病人就好了。
福音主日：
戲劇：瞎子巴底買
人生不是僅依靠自己的努力，而是信靠耶穌！
得平安，喜樂，醫治！不是找神蹟，是找道路。
雖然道路有流淚谷，最後必到泉源之地出來埃及才有耶和華尼西-旌旗。
福必追隨你。臨到你身上，出也蒙福，入也蒙福。
我一生一世必有恩惠慈愛隨著我，我且要住在耶和華殿中直到永遠。
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil
1 Peter 3:13-17
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
The risen Jesus, now at God's right hand, enables us to stand before him in good conscience, washed clean of sin.
Why?
Keep a clear conscience, for Jesus Christ, is our sample, we are his followers. everything is started from our heart, so keep a clean conscience is important.
If it is God's will to suffer for doing good is better than for doing evil.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks us to give the reason for the hope that we have. We are the witness of Christ, study God's word and do it.
How?
To be a light and salt on the world to witness the love and power of Jesus Christ.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
The risen Jesus, now at God's right hand, enables us to stand before him in good conscience, washed clean of sin.
Why?
Keep a clear conscience, for Jesus Christ, is our sample, we are his followers. everything is started from our heart, so keep a clean conscience is important.
If it is God's will to suffer for doing good is better than for doing evil.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks us to give the reason for the hope that we have. We are the witness of Christ, study God's word and do it.
How?
To be a light and salt on the world to witness the love and power of Jesus Christ.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Keep tongue, turn from evil,pursue peace
1 Peter 3:8-12
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Must 1.keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. 2.turn from evil and do good; 3.seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
Concluding, address all believers. Be loving, be kind, be humble.Pay back good for evil. Do good: keep a clear conscience. There is no need to be anxious or afraid. It is better to suffer for doing good than fordoing wrong.
Why?
Repay evil with blessing is most difficult issue. But for we are caller so we may inherit a blessing.
Keep tongue from evil and do good which is our rule to be a Christian.
How?
Be loving, be kind, be humble... All of this is to be a good witness of Jesus Christ.
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Must 1.keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. 2.turn from evil and do good; 3.seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
Concluding, address all believers. Be loving, be kind, be humble.Pay back good for evil. Do good: keep a clear conscience. There is no need to be anxious or afraid. It is better to suffer for doing good than fordoing wrong.
Why?
Repay evil with blessing is most difficult issue. But for we are caller so we may inherit a blessing.
Keep tongue from evil and do good which is our rule to be a Christian.
How?
Be loving, be kind, be humble... All of this is to be a good witness of Jesus Christ.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Beauty of woman should be the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit
1 Peter 3:1-7
Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves.
Husbands, in the same way, be considerate as you live with your wives and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Wives, too are to submit to their husbands' authority and win over unbelieving husbands by their conduct. (This does not mean they are less important or inferior. Wayne Grudem makes the point that 'Jesus was subject to his parents and to God the Father.') They are to take as their examples, not fashion models but women of faith - women like the matriarch Sarah, who radiates inner beauty. They are not only to live good lives but to be free of fear and worry. Christian husbands, for their part, will show consideration to their wives. In terms of God's gift of new life, husbands and wives are equals. A good relationship is vital, not only for their happiness but for spiritual health too, for prayer withers in an atmosphere of friction.
Why?
Peter told us how to be a good wife and husband. Submit yourselves to your own husbands and your wives and treat them with respect.
Beauty should not come from outward adornments but should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit.
Beauty is not from outward adornments but from the inner heart and conduct. Outward adornments will fade away.
How?
Husband and wife should respect each other, submit themselves to each other as Jesus submit to the Father.
Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves.
Husbands, in the same way, be considerate as you live with your wives and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Wives, too are to submit to their husbands' authority and win over unbelieving husbands by their conduct. (This does not mean they are less important or inferior. Wayne Grudem makes the point that 'Jesus was subject to his parents and to God the Father.') They are to take as their examples, not fashion models but women of faith - women like the matriarch Sarah, who radiates inner beauty. They are not only to live good lives but to be free of fear and worry. Christian husbands, for their part, will show consideration to their wives. In terms of God's gift of new life, husbands and wives are equals. A good relationship is vital, not only for their happiness but for spiritual health too, for prayer withers in an atmosphere of friction.
Why?
Peter told us how to be a good wife and husband. Submit yourselves to your own husbands and your wives and treat them with respect.
Beauty should not come from outward adornments but should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit.
Beauty is not from outward adornments but from the inner heart and conduct. Outward adornments will fade away.
How?
Husband and wife should respect each other, submit themselves to each other as Jesus submit to the Father.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
In reverent fear of God, submit yourselves to your masters
1 Peter 2:18-25
Slaves, in reverent fear of God, submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate but also to those who are harsh.
To this, you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.
He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds, you have been healed.” “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Slaves, harshly treated, find their model in Christ, who endured undeserved suffering without threat or argument in his own defense. As God, 'the righteous Judge' brought blessing for all from the suffering of Jesus, so he will bless those who suffer because they want to do his will.
Why?
In reverent fear of God submit ourselves to our masters, even our masters are harsh. Christ suffered for us and gave us an example.
We might die to sins and live for righteousness, Jesus on the cross for our sins, but he committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. But we are sinners and sometimes deceit was found in our mouths.
Thanks to the Lord we have returned to the Jesus Christ, the Shepherd, and Overseer of our souls.
How?
Remember Jesus love and follow God's word, in reverent fear of God and submit ourselves to our masters.
Slaves, in reverent fear of God, submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate but also to those who are harsh.
To this, you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.
He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds, you have been healed.” “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Slaves, harshly treated, find their model in Christ, who endured undeserved suffering without threat or argument in his own defense. As God, 'the righteous Judge' brought blessing for all from the suffering of Jesus, so he will bless those who suffer because they want to do his will.
Why?
In reverent fear of God submit ourselves to our masters, even our masters are harsh. Christ suffered for us and gave us an example.
We might die to sins and live for righteousness, Jesus on the cross for our sins, but he committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. But we are sinners and sometimes deceit was found in our mouths.
Thanks to the Lord we have returned to the Jesus Christ, the Shepherd, and Overseer of our souls.
How?
Remember Jesus love and follow God's word, in reverent fear of God and submit ourselves to our masters.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
1 Peter 2:11-17
I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
Live exemplary lives. Make sure there are no grounds for any accusations brought against you. (Christians in Peter's day had to live down unsavory rumors that they practiced incest(亂倫), held sexual orgies - even that they were cannibals食人族). Obey the civil authorities (Peter writes this with Nero ruling the empire!)
Why?
To abstain from sinful desires is the heart with freedom of Holy. For it against our soul, so we have to alert to these.
Live such good lives among the pagans, when they see our good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. This is the witness of Jesus Christ.
Peter's teaching is submitted Christian for the Lord's sake to every human authority. We are not trouble makers.
1) Respect to everyone, 2) love the family of believers 3) fear God 4) honor the emperor.
How?
Obey God's word and apostle's teaching, for we are Christians and live to honor the name of the Lord.
Started from love my family.
I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
Live exemplary lives. Make sure there are no grounds for any accusations brought against you. (Christians in Peter's day had to live down unsavory rumors that they practiced incest(亂倫), held sexual orgies - even that they were cannibals食人族). Obey the civil authorities (Peter writes this with Nero ruling the empire!)
Why?
To abstain from sinful desires is the heart with freedom of Holy. For it against our soul, so we have to alert to these.
Live such good lives among the pagans, when they see our good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. This is the witness of Jesus Christ.
Peter's teaching is submitted Christian for the Lord's sake to every human authority. We are not trouble makers.
1) Respect to everyone, 2) love the family of believers 3) fear God 4) honor the emperor.
How?
Obey God's word and apostle's teaching, for we are Christians and live to honor the name of the Lord.
Started from love my family.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Like living stones are being built into a spiritual house
1 Peter 2:1-10
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Don't get stuck at the baby stage, Peter says to his readers. Grow up in faith! Remember who you are: God's own people, chosen to make known the wonderful things he has done; living stones being built into a spiritual Temple that rests on the foundation stone of Christ himself.
Why?
Be a Christian to declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness.
We are like living stones and being built into a spiritual house to be a holy. For God is holy, like Jesus is the cornerstone.
We have an identity 1)a chosen people, 2) a royal priesthood, 3) holy nation, 4) God's special possession.
How?
Encourage and be brave to be a living stone to honor the Lord and declare the praises of Him
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Don't get stuck at the baby stage, Peter says to his readers. Grow up in faith! Remember who you are: God's own people, chosen to make known the wonderful things he has done; living stones being built into a spiritual Temple that rests on the foundation stone of Christ himself.
Why?
Be a Christian to declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness.
We are like living stones and being built into a spiritual house to be a holy. For God is holy, like Jesus is the cornerstone.
We have an identity 1)a chosen people, 2) a royal priesthood, 3) holy nation, 4) God's special possession.
How?
Encourage and be brave to be a living stone to honor the Lord and declare the praises of Him
Monday, June 17, 2019
My faith and hope are in God
1 Peter 1:13-25
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy because I am holy.”
Through him, you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
But the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was preached to you.
These are the things 'you have now heard from the messengers who brought God's Good News - things that the angels themselves longed to catch a glimpse of. With such a ransom price paid, the new life must be different from the old. It demands 'holy loving', purity, love from the heart.
Why?
To be obedient children do not go with the evil desires or fall into the world. We are holy because God is Holy.
We are born again through Jesus's blood, so love for each is our appearance as a symbol.
God's word endure forever, our life like grass, soon perishable, my faith and hope are in God.
How?
Be holy because God is holy. My faith and hope are in God.
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy because I am holy.”
Through him, you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
But the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was preached to you.
These are the things 'you have now heard from the messengers who brought God's Good News - things that the angels themselves longed to catch a glimpse of. With such a ransom price paid, the new life must be different from the old. It demands 'holy loving', purity, love from the heart.
Why?
To be obedient children do not go with the evil desires or fall into the world. We are holy because God is Holy.
We are born again through Jesus's blood, so love for each is our appearance as a symbol.
God's word endure forever, our life like grass, soon perishable, my faith and hope are in God.
How?
Be holy because God is holy. My faith and hope are in God.
Sunday, June 16, 2019
拿起神武器，作個神隊友 路18：1-8
路18：1-8,弗6：18-19,西1：9-14
永和禮拜堂 黃彬長老。2019/6/16。 蘭雅禮拜堂
常常禱告，不可灰心
1.不禱告就沒有蒙應允的可能
不禱告的理由：沒有用，無力禱告
2.常禱告常有蒙應允的可能
禱告多久才有用？放棄吧！不放棄！
我們常常自己還有辦法解決問題，不如此死皮賴臉，一直不斷禱告
我們是神的子民，勝過寡婦，上帝不是惡官，是愛我們的神。
比較與因果
3.常常禱告就必常常蒙神應允
二，善用神武器
禱告時是神武器
1.靠著聖靈禱告， 2.隨時禱告，3.多方禱告
禱告要有同伴
禱告是武器，如大衛穿盔甲反而不會爭戰，不如用平日的方法爭戰。讓神武器成為平時武器。
三，成為神隊友
歌羅西教會不是保羅建立的，卻為他們禱告，雖然未見過面。
擴大我們的禱告，成為神隊友。
爭戰禱告-神隊友
Spiritually warfare 穿戴軍裝的禱告
永和禮拜堂 黃彬長老。2019/6/16。 蘭雅禮拜堂
常常禱告，不可灰心
1.不禱告就沒有蒙應允的可能
不禱告的理由：沒有用，無力禱告
2.常禱告常有蒙應允的可能
禱告多久才有用？放棄吧！不放棄！
我們常常自己還有辦法解決問題，不如此死皮賴臉，一直不斷禱告
我們是神的子民，勝過寡婦，上帝不是惡官，是愛我們的神。
比較與因果
3.常常禱告就必常常蒙神應允
二，善用神武器
禱告時是神武器
1.靠著聖靈禱告， 2.隨時禱告，3.多方禱告
禱告要有同伴
禱告是武器，如大衛穿盔甲反而不會爭戰，不如用平日的方法爭戰。讓神武器成為平時武器。
三，成為神隊友
歌羅西教會不是保羅建立的，卻為他們禱告，雖然未見過面。
擴大我們的禱告，成為神隊友。
爭戰禱告-神隊友
Spiritually warfare 穿戴軍裝的禱告
He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter
1 peter 1:1-12
To those who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood.
He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, through now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kings of trials. These have come so that your faith of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.
Even in times of suffering, there is so much to gladden the heart and to thank God for: his fight of new life; the resurrection of Jesus which give us ‘living hope’; a legacy we will one day possess, which is ‘kept safe’ for us by God himself. Trials have a purpose: The dark days are short in comparison with the joy to come.
The prophets spoke of this gift of salvation, predicting Christ’s suffering and glory.
Why?
Living hope: it is gift from the Lord through Jesus’s resurrection.
Rejoice through grief, trials, so that our faith of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire. Result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
The secret of living hope and gospel is revealed to us by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.
How?
Give praise to the Lord for the salvation and living hope and faith through Jesus Christ..
To those who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood.
He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, through now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kings of trials. These have come so that your faith of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.
Even in times of suffering, there is so much to gladden the heart and to thank God for: his fight of new life; the resurrection of Jesus which give us ‘living hope’; a legacy we will one day possess, which is ‘kept safe’ for us by God himself. Trials have a purpose: The dark days are short in comparison with the joy to come.
The prophets spoke of this gift of salvation, predicting Christ’s suffering and glory.
Why?
Living hope: it is gift from the Lord through Jesus’s resurrection.
Rejoice through grief, trials, so that our faith of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire. Result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
The secret of living hope and gospel is revealed to us by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven.
How?
Give praise to the Lord for the salvation and living hope and faith through Jesus Christ..
Saturday, June 15, 2019
He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Chris
Acts 28:26-31
Go to this people and say, "You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving."
For this people's heart has become calloused, they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them."
Therefore I want you to know that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!
For two whole years, Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance(阻力)!
What happened after this is not known. Most probably he was released, went to Spain as planned, and then back East before further imprisonment and execution in about AD64-65.
Why?
It is the real situation when we preach the gospel to people. Some people will accept Jesus Christ, but some of their hearts are closed.
Paul did what God has commanded him to preach the gospel to the Gentiles and Paul explained the truth with all boldness and without hindrance.
How?
Praise to the Lord, his love endures forever, let Paul preaches the gospel to the Gentiles, so I can be Christian.
Go to this people and say, "You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving."
For this people's heart has become calloused, they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them."
Therefore I want you to know that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!
For two whole years, Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance(阻力)!
What happened after this is not known. Most probably he was released, went to Spain as planned, and then back East before further imprisonment and execution in about AD64-65.
Why?
It is the real situation when we preach the gospel to people. Some people will accept Jesus Christ, but some of their hearts are closed.
Paul did what God has commanded him to preach the gospel to the Gentiles and Paul explained the truth with all boldness and without hindrance.
How?
Praise to the Lord, his love endures forever, let Paul preaches the gospel to the Gentiles, so I can be Christian.
Friday, June 14, 2019
He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God
Acts 28:1-25
The people expected Paul to swell up or suddenly fail dead, but after waiting a long time,and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.
It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.
They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus.
Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said through Isaiah the prophet.
Paul makes an impact on the people of the island, surviving a snakebite, and healing the father of the island chief. So winter passes and the third phase of the voyage takes them safely to Puteoli, where a Christian welcome awaits.
So Paul reaches Rome at last, though hardly in the way he imagined. He is allowed his own lodgings, with a single guard. And for two years he bears witness to Jesus at the hear of the Empire, as God had promised.
Why?
Finally Paul came to Rome and has witness to Jesus at the hear of the Empire and people there, as God had promised. God's word is trust worthy!
Healing is the Holy Spirit with Paul, but to Paul more important is preaching the gospel and witness people that Jesus is our savior. For our life is short, more longer is the eternal life.
How?
Witness to people and explaining about the kingdom of God. This is our mission either.
The people expected Paul to swell up or suddenly fail dead, but after waiting a long time,and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.
It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.
They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus.
Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said through Isaiah the prophet.
Paul makes an impact on the people of the island, surviving a snakebite, and healing the father of the island chief. So winter passes and the third phase of the voyage takes them safely to Puteoli, where a Christian welcome awaits.
So Paul reaches Rome at last, though hardly in the way he imagined. He is allowed his own lodgings, with a single guard. And for two years he bears witness to Jesus at the hear of the Empire, as God had promised.
Why?
Finally Paul came to Rome and has witness to Jesus at the hear of the Empire and people there, as God had promised. God's word is trust worthy!
Healing is the Holy Spirit with Paul, but to Paul more important is preaching the gospel and witness people that Jesus is our savior. For our life is short, more longer is the eternal life.
How?
Witness to people and explaining about the kingdom of God. This is our mission either.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
For I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me
Acts 27:21-44
After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: “Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss.But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.”
Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to survive. Not one of you will lose a single hair from his head. After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves. Altogether there were 276 of us on board.
The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping. But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.
For two week they they run before the storm, with no means of knowing where they are ; they fixed their position by sighting sun and stars.
Paul, the prisoner, commands extraordinary authority, giving hope and courage to all '276' souls aboard. God has promised them safety: Paul will appear before Caesar. When the ship runs aground, all make it safely to shore on an island they discover to be Malta.
Why?
God's word is worthy when we trust in his word and preach his word, it is not only can save our life but also may save other's life.
Paul encouraged everyone on the boat, and the centurion trust in him, so he spare Paul's life either.
Everything God told Paul is come truth, so Paul won the honor from this 276 men.
How?
I have faith in the Lord and I believer Jesus Christ shed for me and will come to save us one day. Trust in Him will be safe.
After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: “Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss.But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.”
Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to survive. Not one of you will lose a single hair from his head. After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves. Altogether there were 276 of us on board.
The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping. But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.
For two week they they run before the storm, with no means of knowing where they are ; they fixed their position by sighting sun and stars.
Paul, the prisoner, commands extraordinary authority, giving hope and courage to all '276' souls aboard. God has promised them safety: Paul will appear before Caesar. When the ship runs aground, all make it safely to shore on an island they discover to be Malta.
Why?
God's word is worthy when we trust in his word and preach his word, it is not only can save our life but also may save other's life.
Paul encouraged everyone on the boat, and the centurion trust in him, so he spare Paul's life either.
Everything God told Paul is come truth, so Paul won the honor from this 276 men.
How?
I have faith in the Lord and I believer Jesus Christ shed for me and will come to save us one day. Trust in Him will be safe.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Ship was caught by the storm and they finally gave up all hope of being saved
Acts 27:1-20
Centurion named Julius, in kindness to Paul
So Paul warned them, “Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss to ship and cargo, and to our own lives also.” But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship.
Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island.The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along.
On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved.
The voyage to Rome is made in three ships; a coaster from Caesarea to Myra, on the south coast of Turkey; a cargo vessel from Myra to Malta; and another from Malta to Puteoli in the Bay of Naples. Luke gives a superb account of the eventful passage.
They start late in the season and by the time they reach Crete 'the Fat' is over. As they seek a sage winter harbor, the favorable south wind changes to a dreaded 'north-easter'. For two weeks they run before the storm, with no means of knowing where they are.
Why?
Centurion named Julius, in kindness to Paul is love of the Lord to Paul.
On the vessel, Centurion listening to the advice of the pilot for Paul is not pilot, he didn't trust to Paul's word.
Under the storm they gave up all hope of being saved. There were no way of man, so they gave up any hope there. The only way is God can save them.
How?
Even under trouble God may let his people show the favor of God, and the way of God's love.
Centurion named Julius, in kindness to Paul
So Paul warned them, “Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss to ship and cargo, and to our own lives also.” But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship.
Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island.The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along.
On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved.
The voyage to Rome is made in three ships; a coaster from Caesarea to Myra, on the south coast of Turkey; a cargo vessel from Myra to Malta; and another from Malta to Puteoli in the Bay of Naples. Luke gives a superb account of the eventful passage.
They start late in the season and by the time they reach Crete 'the Fat' is over. As they seek a sage winter harbor, the favorable south wind changes to a dreaded 'north-easter'. For two weeks they run before the storm, with no means of knowing where they are.
Why?
Centurion named Julius, in kindness to Paul is love of the Lord to Paul.
On the vessel, Centurion listening to the advice of the pilot for Paul is not pilot, he didn't trust to Paul's word.
Under the storm they gave up all hope of being saved. There were no way of man, so they gave up any hope there. The only way is God can save them.
How?
Even under trouble God may let his people show the favor of God, and the way of God's love.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains
Acts 26:24-32
“I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”
After they left the room, they began saying to one another, “This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment.” Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
At this point he is interrupted. 'You are out of your mind.' shouts Festus. Agrippa laughs it off - he cannot afford to lost face with Festus or to offend the Jews by denying the prophets.
The governor and the king agree that 'this man could have been free if he has not appealed to Caesar'
(v12-23)The story here differs in emphasis from the account in chapter 22. The 'goads' are the pressures compelling Paul to a complete change of direction in life.
Why?
Paul was being confirmed that he could have been free if he has not appealed to Caesar.
By this way Paul may explain his word to governors and king Agrippa. Not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.
How great mind in Paul to preach gospel to everyone who listened to his talk.
We are not only talk but working with the Holy Spirit so it make heart of people open to Jesus Christ/
We are not insane, but very clear and know what I am doing and trust in.
How?
May I working with Holy Spirit, knowing the way of the Lord and working on what God's way is.
“I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”
After they left the room, they began saying to one another, “This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment.” Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
At this point he is interrupted. 'You are out of your mind.' shouts Festus. Agrippa laughs it off - he cannot afford to lost face with Festus or to offend the Jews by denying the prophets.
The governor and the king agree that 'this man could have been free if he has not appealed to Caesar'
(v12-23)The story here differs in emphasis from the account in chapter 22. The 'goads' are the pressures compelling Paul to a complete change of direction in life.
Why?
Paul was being confirmed that he could have been free if he has not appealed to Caesar.
By this way Paul may explain his word to governors and king Agrippa. Not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.
How great mind in Paul to preach gospel to everyone who listened to his talk.
We are not only talk but working with the Holy Spirit so it make heart of people open to Jesus Christ/
We are not insane, but very clear and know what I am doing and trust in.
How?
May I working with Holy Spirit, knowing the way of the Lord and working on what God's way is.
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