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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You can view an in-depth discussion of “The Apostle Paul in Rome” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
Read more at the source: HopeSS: The Apostle Paul in Rome
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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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“ 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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The introduction to this quarters lessons commences with Martin Luther (page 4), therefore, how could we not start with the amazing hymn written by him in 1529, Hymn 506, “A Mighty Fortress” . Our first Memory Text of the final quarter for 2017, brings to mind: Hymn 559, “Now Thank We All Our God” . Paul states “So have I strived to preach the gospel” (Romans 15:20 , 21) stirring our souls to sing Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel” . With all the many journeys of Paul, one can envisage Hymn 441, “I Saw One Weary” being sung as well as Hymn 568, “Make Me a Captive, Lord” . Wednesday’s lesson on Saints will share a number of hymns with us: Hymn 165, “Look You Saints! The Sight Is Glorious”, Hymn 409, “Jesus Invites His Saints”, Hymn 421, “For All the Saints”, Hymn 598, “Watch, Ye Saints” or Hymn 622, “Come, Come, Ye Saints” .
Read more at the source: Singing with Inspiration – Lesson 1: The Apostle Paul in Rome
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Art by Lars Justinen Five hundred years ago this month, Martin Luther, a 33-year-old theology professor, posted his 95 Theses. And although he was seeking, at first, merely to refute a papal charlatan who was milking Luther’s flock by selling indulgences, Luther’s act of defiance became the spark that ignited the Protestant Reformation-and the world has never been the same since. Of course, much has changed since that day in 1517. But what has not changed is the Word of God and the truths in the Word that gave Luther the theological foundation to challenge Rome and to deliver to millions the great message of salvation by faith alone.
Read more at the source: Sabbath: Here We Stand: Luther on Romans