You can view an in-depth discussion of “The Apostle Paul in Rome” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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Wednesday: The “Saints” in Rome
Here is Paul’s salutation to the church in Rome: “To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” ( Rom. 1:7 ). What principles of truth, of theology, and of faith can we take away from these words? Image © Standard Publishing from GoodSalt.com Beloved of God. While it is true that God loves the world, in a special sense God loves those who have chosen Him, those who have responded to His love.
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1: The Apostle Paul in Rome – Discussion Starters
1. The Apostle Paul’s letter. What tragedy occurred in Galatia that urged Paul to hurry to Rome? What issues threatened the unity of Christian believers in Rome as it had in Galatia? Do you ever get the feeling that more than anything else, early Christians in the region we call the Holy Land needed strong leadership to keep the church from splintering
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Tuesday: Paul in Rome
“ Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him” ( Acts 28:16 , NKJV ) . What does this text tell us about how Paul finally got to Rome? What lesson can we draw from this about the unexpected and unwanted things that so often come our way? Image © Providence Collection Goodsalt.com Yes, Paul eventually got to Rome, even if it was as a prisoner
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Lesson Notes & 13th Sabbath Offering Box for 4th Quarter 2017
At the beginning of a new quarter, it’s time to plan for our 13th Sabbath offering which will go to the Euro Asia Division. In this post you will find some patterns for making 13th-Sabbath offering boxes for your family or for your whole church. “The Adventist Church is built on mission. Our commission comes from Christ, who told us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” Mark 16:15, NIV. Sharing God’s love around the world is like a vehicle.
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