In Acts 16, Paul's closed doors were not obstacles to God's plan. They were instruments of it.
Tag: Paul
Saved by Faith Alone, But Not by a Faith That Is Alone
Justification is by faith alone, but genuine faith is never alone. Scripture teaches that Paul and James are complementary, not contradictory.
Lesson 16: Freedom in Christ — What It Means and Why It Matters
What does Christian freedom really mean? Explore Galatians 5:1-15 to understand the liberty Christ has won for believers and how to stand firm without falling into license.
Lesson 15: Law and Gospel in Galatians
What is the relationship between the law and the gospel? Explore Galatians 3:15-29 to understand the purpose of the law, the law as tutor, and freedom in Christ.
Lesson 14: The Faith of Abraham and the Promise
Explore Galatians 3:1-14 and discover how Abraham's faith, not works of the law, is the model for justification. The blessing of Abraham extends to all who believe.
Lesson 13: Called unto Holiness — 1 Thessalonians 4:5-8
Paul warns believers: God called you to holiness, not uncleanness. Explore 1 Thessalonians 4:5-8 on defrauding, God as avenger, and the Holy Spirit's role.
What Happened to Jewish Christianity?
The first Christians were overwhelmingly Jewish, yet within two centuries Jewish Christianity had virtually disappeared. Explore how the Jewish revolts of AD 70, 115, and 132-135 shattered Jewish-Christian leadership and shifted the church to Gentile dominance.
Lesson 12: God's Will for Your Life: Sanctification — 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4
What is God's will for your life? Paul answers plainly in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4: it is your sanctification. Discover the call to daily holiness.