by tschroder100@gmail.com | May 27, 2023 | Church, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Witness, Worship
Jesus told the disciples, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. and you will be my witnesses….to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). At Pentecost it happened! “They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | May 10, 2023 | Aging, Bible, Church, Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Witness, Worship
The Ascension of Jesus is celebrated on the 40th day after Easter Sunday (Acts 1:4). This year it falls on May 18. Because it is always a Thursday it tends to be overlooked and neglected. Yet the Ascension of Jesus is the culmination of his earthly life. It confirms...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Mar 10, 2023 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Healing, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Prayer, Suffering, The World, Witness, Worship
LESSON 10 ROMANS 14:1-15:13 Our relationship to the weak: welcoming and not despising, judging or offending them 14:1-15:13 The positive principle (1). The negative consequences (14:2-15:13). It is particularly impressive to see how the apostle buttresses his ethical...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Feb 23, 2023 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus
LESSON 8 ROMANS 9-11 What is the relationship between Jews and Christians? Romans 9 Paul speaks personally about his own grief (9:1-3). He lists their privileges (4,5): He asks himself four questions. Question 1: Has God’s promise failed? (6-13). There are two...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Feb 10, 2023 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Science, Suffering, The World, Witness
LESSON 6 PEACE WITH GOD ROMANS 5:1-6:23 He sums up his argument of the first four chapters: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith:” Six assertions. The results of justification (5:1-11) We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (1)....
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jan 26, 2023 | Bible, Church, Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Witness
LESSON 4 MISPLACED CONFIDENCE ROMANS 2:17-3:8 2:17-24 Religion cannot save you. You cannot rely on your church background and religious teaching. What Paul applies to Jews can also apply to church members, or those raised in a Christian culture. As the law and...
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