Acts 18:19-23, several areas part 1 of 2
Author: R New
I'm a 1959 Baby Boomer which has allowed me to see drastic changes in the Christian landscape. I grew up going to Church every Sunday, in those days the Bible still had strong roots in America. In my 20's, I participated with the Church in public meetings. There were about eight of us who would go out to a street corner or public park to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There were horns, a bass drum, singing, and a short Salvation message from the Bible. Suddenly, that all changed. The city passed ordinances to prohibit that type of public "solicitation." Today, it seems almost illegal to mention the Gospel to the younger generation.
I retired at the age of 62. As a person living for the testimony of Jesus Christ, I always felt like a salmon swimming against the current. Work was always a struggle between trying to be a decent individual while dealing with "progressive" and "left wing" changes at the workplace.
It's clear that there is a force in the world that is quietly eliminating the Gospel of Jesus Christ while making Christians look like enemies of humanity. At the same time, there is a force in the world that has power over physiology and is able to form thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is definitely against Jesus Christ.
John 3:16 is something I always want to cling to, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." I know the suffering of spiritual assault that hinders a constructive lifestyle & when frustration & anger seems to be the sole option - I know we can survive through the Cross of Christ. We have a home in the Kingdom of Heaven waiting for us.
Living a quiet, peaceable, and Godly life is what the Lord wants of us.
1 Timothy 2:1-8
Jewish people bring a legal complaint against Paul.
Acts 18:12-18, in Corinth part 5 of 5
Enduring in the Gospel of Christ within an atheistic world.
2 Timothy 3:10-16
The Lord encouraged Paul to continue his ministry in Corinth.
Acts 18:9-11, in Corinth part 4 of 5
Through Jesus Christ, the grace and mercy of God forgives our ignorance against Him
1 Timothy 1:12-20
A Jewish ruler came to Christ and many of the Corinthians believed and were baptized.
Acts 18:7-8, in Corinth part 3 of 5
Living in the Gospel of Christ untainted by debates and useless philosophies.
1 Timothy 1:1-11
Paul preaches to the Jewish people, who reject Christ, so Paul goes to the Gentiles.
Acts 18:5-6, in Corinth part 2 of 5
Membership cards [loyalty cards] and digital currency.
Must sign up for a membership card or not allow to buy in the store?