to testify the Gospel of the Grace of God
Acts 20:24
BIBLICAL PARADOXES OF LIFE EXPOUNDED
April to June 2022
JUN 26
Endless Hope or hopeless End? (Rom 5:1-11)
- The Believers' Position of Peace with God by Faith vs 1
- The Believers' Possession of Access and Assurance of Hope from God vs 2-5
- The Believers' Privilege of being Indwelt by the Holy Spirit and redeemed by Christ vs 6-11
JUN 19
Spirit of Truth vs Spirit of Error (1Jn 3:18-4:6)
- Practice the Love of the Brethren [3:18- 20]
- Pray Confidently and Keep the Commandments [3:21-24'
- Prove and Examine the Spirits of the World [4:1-6]
JUN 12
Of Perplexity and Peace (2Cor 4:8-18)
- Perplexed but not in despair nor destroyed vs 8-14
- Perishing outwardly but Renewed inwardly vs 15-16
- Painful for the moment but Peaceful forever vs 17-18
JUN 5
Of Holiness and Worldliness (1Jn 2:15-21)
- Distractions of the World vs 15-17
- Discernment of the Times vs 18
- Defection from the Faith vs 19-21
MAY 29
Of Light and Darkness 2Cor 4:1-7
- Conscience in the Sight of God vs 1-2
- Conflict against the Truth of the Gospel vs 3-4
- Command Light to shine in Darkness vs 5-7
MAY 22
Knowing the Love of Christ that Surpasses Knowledge ( Eph 3:1-19)
- Perceive the Revelation of Mystery vs 1- 8
- Participate in the Fellowship of the Mystery vs 9-16
- Ponder the Meaning of the Mystery vs 17-19
MAY 15
Strength in Weakness 2Cor 12:1-10
- Vision of heaven vs 1-6
- Vexation of the Flesh vs 7
- Victory despite Weakness vs 8-10
MAY 8
Temporal and Eternal (1Jn 5:1-13)
- Acquisition of Eternal Salvation vs 1-5
- Analogy of the Trinity In Salvation vs 6-8
- Assurance of Eternal Salvation vs 9-13
MAY 1
Poor & Yet Rich (Phil 4:10-19)
- Satisfying Power of Spiritual Contentment vs 10-12
- Strengthening Power of Divine Provision vs 13-14
- Sacrificial Power of Divine Sufficiency through Believers' Giving vs 15-19
APR 24
Sorrowful Yet Rejoicing (2Cor 6:1-10)
- Received the Grace of God vs 1-2
- Revived by Afflictions in Life vs 3-8
- Rejoicing in our Sorrows vs 9-10
APR 17
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
Of Dying and Yet Living [Matt 28:1-10]
- Ardent Ladies at the Empty Tomb (vs 1)
- Antidote to Fear by the Angels (vs 2-7)
- Action by the Disciples (vs 8-10)
APR 15
GOOD FRIDAY
Divine Satisfaction at the Cross [Matt 27:20-54]
- Conspiracy Against Christ (vs 20-31)
- Carrier and Contempt of the Cross (vs 32 -37)
- Centurion and Criminals at the Cross (vs 38-54)
APR 10
Chosen by God and Abiding [Jn 15:1-16]
- The Symbol of Fruit Bearing vs 1-8
- The Strategy to Fruit Bearing vs 2-4, 5-6
- The Substance of Fruit Bearing vs 9- 16
APR 3
Finding and Losing One's Life [Mt 10:31-39]
- Confessing Christ before Men (vs 31-34)
- Consecrating to Christ Above All (vs 35-37)
- Cross-bearing as a Disciple (vs 38-39)