Apollos, the Evangelist

Apollos, the Evangelist Why do I say an Evangelist, just means a preacher of the Gospel.  That is what Apollos was. May I ask, Do you have to have the Holy Spirit to preach the Gospel and do things in Jesus name.  Think of a Scripture to proof, either way. Luke 9:49-50 Now John answered and said, "Master, we saw someone…

Women as Prophetess and Teachers   

Women as Prophetess and Teachers Some women have the gift of teaching and being a prophetess as is Anna,  Philip’s daughters are another example of prophetesses in the NT.  I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. First, however, let’s examine what a prophet is, biblically. Often when people think of prophets, they think…

Philip, the Deacon and Evangelist

Philip, the Deacon and Evangelist Philip, the Deacon and Evangelist                                            June 13, 2020Let’s look at the character, life and person of Philip, the Deacon.Philip was first mention, about A.D. 35-36, and in 3 sections of Book of Acts.  Very little is known about Philip. Acts 6:1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying,…

Jesus will return to the Earth

Jesus will return to the Earth Jesus will return to the Earth                        May 16, 2020      1st Thessalonians 4:13-18   The Coming of the Lord, JesusPaul clearly explains that Jesus will return to the earth, set up His Kingdom on the Earth with the changed resurrected Saints to be Kings and Priests during the Millennial Kingdom for 1000 years rule.…

Colossians 4:1-18

Colossians 4:1-18 Colossians 4:1-18                                                  April 25, 2020The Epistle to the Colossians was written in Rome during Paul’s first imprisonment.  Colosse, about 100 miles from Ephesus.  Colossians is a 3 city group of Colosse, Laodicean and Herapolis.  The city had never been visited by the apostle.  People had come to Colosse who taught a dangerous teachings known as Gnostic Understanding.  Gnostics…

Philippians 3:1-21

Philippians 3:1-21                                      June 22, 2019 The third chapter of this prison epistle of Philippians is probably the most encouraging and beloved chapter of Paul’s letter.  It lays out some of the most important doctrines of the Christian life. It also unveils, in stirring language, Paul’s own key personal goal: to know and serve the Lord Jesus. His key challenge is…

Philippians 4:1-23

Philippians 4:1-23 July 20, 2019 Paul’s  Closing Chapter, final encouragement and prayer Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Paul uses the word, Crown, as given to an athlete who had won the race, because they stand fast in the Lord, were encouraging to Him. Paul uses the…