Reasoning Through the Bible

This session talks about the disagreement between Paul and John Mark, making sacrifices for the good of ministry, circumcision and baptism as signs of the covenants, Covenant Theology and Israel, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.  We also learn where Luke joins the ministry team. 

• Why would Paul circumcise Timothy when the church council just said it was not necessary?
• Why would the Holy Spirit forbid them to go to certain places?
• Is it OK to start a ministry and not know exactly what God would want us to do?
• If I forgive someone, do I have to put them in a position to hurt me again? 

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This informal discussion is about Steve and Glenn's thoughts on the author Michael Heiser and his book "The Unseen Realm."  Note that this discussion is only over critical portions of Heiser's work, but provide thoughts on the strengths, weaknesses, and questions about his work.  Note that this informal discussion merely provides our initial thoughts and concerns and does not pretend to be a detailed analysis of Heiser's work.  

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In this informal discussion, Steve and Glenn discover the author Michael Heiser and his book "The Unseen Realm." This first part is a discussion upon first learning of Heiser and his views about the Divine Council and the possible assignment of gods to be over earthly realms. This first part is an introduction prior to examining Heiser's work.  Part two includes a more detailed reaction to Heiser's position.  

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To resolve the question of what is required of the Gentiles, the church leaders gather with all the church members in Jerusalem. We see the leaders speak and listen respectfully to each other.  We learn how the early Christians decided doctrinal questions, which was by discussion among the leaders, not from one leader.  We learn the importance of the church not requiring the law in order to be saved. We also see a wise compromise based on the needs of different groups within the church. 

• How is the doctrinal decision made in the early church?
• What would modern churches have to do to reconcile differences like was done in Acts 15?

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Because the church had both Jews and Gentiles, there was a great dispute that arose.  Some Jews maintained that the Gentiles must be circumcised. As always happens with legalism, the rules keep growing and expanding. When the controversy involves what is required to be saved, it becomes a serious doctrinal question. So the church sends Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem to decide the issue. 

• What is required for salvation?
• Why would Paul circumcise Timothy?
• Why is circumcision so important to the Jews? 
• On which issues should we compromise vs. not compromise? 

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Here is our update on the status of our ministry. We summarize what we have accomplished so far and talk about what is coming in near future. We talk about our plans and schedules, what you can pray about, and how you can support the program. 

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This session discusses two questions:   

• Did Jonah die in the belly of the fish? 
• Is the prosperity gospel true or false? 

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We again see people who fight against Paul as he speaks the good news of Jesus. The people of Lystra use the execution method of the day to stone Paul and leave him for dead outside the city. Yet Paul does a wonderous thing that shows his dedication to reaching people.  

• When we run into hardship, what are we to do? 
• What if we get killed for the Lord’s work? 
• Where did Paul and Barnabas get the strength to go back to the people who tried to kill them? 

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God heals a lame man through Paul. This healing led the local pagan priests to try to worship Paul and Barnabas, but they refused the efforts to worship them. Paul does not hesitate to call them wrong, saying their religion is worthless and empty. Paul then gives another sermon, this time starting with things the Gentiles would understand, but again ending with the death and resurrection of Jesus.  

• Are all religions equal or basically the same? 
• Do non-religious people worship things?
• What about people who never hear about Jesus? 

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