But now is made manifest and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith – Romans 16:26.
Jerusalem was the center of Jewish life, Rome was the world’s political, religious, social and economic center. The major governmental decisions were made, and from there the Gospel spread to the ends of the earth. The church in Rome was a cosmopolitan mixture of Jews, Gentiles, slaves, free people, men, women, Roman citizens, and world travelers. Just as Rome was of a cosmopolitan mixture of different nationalities, we too live in a cosmopolitan setting with the entire world open to us. We as Christians should be focused on winning souls. Read More
Last Updated: August 21, 2018 by Evangelist Carolyn Luke Leave a Comment
The Cross
Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me – Matthew 16:24.
Jesus instructed His disciples in order to follow Him, they would have to deny themselves, they would have to crucify themselves by yielding to the lordship of Jesus over them. Following Jesus is true commitment, the risk of death and no turning back. The disciples were aware of what the cross meant, they knew crucifixion was a common Roman method of execution, and condemned criminals had to carry their crosses through the streets to the execution site. Jesus was treated as a criminal and He was innocent, He came to set the captive free. Read More
Last Updated: August 18, 2020 by Evangelist Carolyn Luke Leave a Comment
God’s Shield
Every word of God is pure (tried): He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him (Proverbs 30:5).
A shield was a defensive weapon in warfare before the introduction of gunpowder. They varied in size, covering much as the entire body of the soldier, or covering the face and upper torso. This Scripture was the words of Agur as he exalted the majestic of God; comparing God’s protection to a shield. Read More
Last Updated: August 17, 2018 by Evangelist Carolyn Luke Leave a Comment
Faith In Him
But now is made manifest and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith – Romans 16:26.
Jerusalem was the center of Jewish life, Rome was the world’s political, religious, social and economic center. The major governmental decisions were made, and from there the Gospel spread to the ends of the earth. The church in Rome was a cosmopolitan mixture of Jews, Gentiles, slaves, free people, men, women, Roman citizens, and world travelers. Just as Rome was of a cosmopolitan mixture of different nationalities, we too live in a cosmopolitan setting with the entire world open to us. We as Christians should be focused on winning souls. Read More
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