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Aug 9, 2013 · How can we determine which doctrines in the Bible are essential to the faith and which are not as important? What are some examples of offensive things that Christians can do that keep unbelievers from believing the gospel?
- To Maintain Unity, Try to Identify The Real Nature of The difficulty.
- Conclusion
- Application Questions
I say, “try” because it isn’t always easy to sort things out. Try to disengage your emotions and think objectively about five questions: (1) Is the conflict due to a theological difference, a personal wrong, spiritual immaturity, different personalities, or different methodologies? We need to be careful here, because it sounds more “spiritual” to s...
The British admiral, Lord Nelson, once came on deck and found two of his officers quarreling. He whirled them around, pointed to the enemy ships nearby, and exclaimed, “Gentlemen, thereare your enemies!” When we face personality and methodology differences in the church, we need to remember that the enemy is out there! We’re on the same team, membe...
How does liking someone interface with loving him (or her)? Is it wrong not to like everyone?Does the Bible support particular methods, or is one method as good as the next, as long as it works?What does Paul mean when he says, “Be of the same mind” (Phil. 2:2; 4:2; Rom. 12:16; 15:5)? Is it wrong biblically to form separate denominations based on minor doctrinal differences?What in the church do you tend to be critical of? Could this reveal your gift? What should you do about it?Aug 13, 2004 · It is to this danger that Peter spoke in his second epistle, warning men against “private interpretations” (2 Peter 1:20-21). The ultimate issue is not, “What does the Bible mean to me, but what does the Bible mean?” The Bible is written because our minds (as also our emotions and our will) have been adversely affected by sin.
What Does Acts 11:26 Mean? and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
What does Acts 11:24 mean? When the Jewish Jesus-followers fled Jerusalem in the face of extreme persecution, they spread the news about Jesus to Jews all over the eastern Mediterranean (Acts 8:1–4). Some from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Syrian Antioch and spoke to pagan Gentiles, as well.
What does Acts chapter 11 mean? Acts 11 continues the story of how the good news about Jesus came to the Gentiles and how the work of the apostle Paul begins. It's a difficult transition.
The phrase "full of the Holy Spirit" indicates that Barnabas was completely under the influence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word "πλήρης" (plērēs) means "full" or "complete," suggesting that Barnabas's life and ministry were characterized by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
