While only mentioned sparingly in Scripture, Apollos was a key figure in the early church. When first introduced in Acts 18, he was “an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures” (18:24). Not only that, “this man had been instructed in the way of the Lord” (18:25). Notice that he was “mighty” (dunatos: able, competent, powerful) in the Scriptures, and he had…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 240)
Those silly Egyptians! What were they thinking? Riding their chariots into the dry depth of the Red Sea. What would make them “attempt” such a feat? Well, the Israelites had crossed successfully, so “the Egyptians pursued and went after them into the midst of the sea” (14:23). The writer of Hebrews summarized the event in these words, “By faith they passed through…
At an auction for some very rare and precious collectibles, two bidders were “going at it.” The older bidder, unknown to everyone else in the room, had snatched one of the most valuable pieces in the auction, which really irked a young “opponent.” Determined to “stick it to” the old man, the young hot head ran up the bid on the final…
As the Lord lives, America is doomed! His Word, which cannot fail, warned that “the city…is overthrown by …the wicked” (Prov. 11:11) and “the house of the wicked will be overthrown” (Prov. 14:11). Because “sin is a reproach to any people” (Prov. 14:34), “the righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked, overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness” (Prov. 21:12). When…
The action in a local congregation of withdrawing fellowship from unfaithful Christians is not a popular practice, as it is often viewed as cruel, harsh, judgmental and not very “Christ-like.” Granted, the withdrawing of fellowship is a very difficult and heart-wrenching thing to do, but does that mean it should not be done? Does that mean we should (perhaps even with “God’s…
With very few exceptions, every one of us is surrounded on a daily basis by individuals whose souls are lost in sin and separated from God! Take a moment to look around you right now — the next person you see is lost! It’s not only true that he was lost and that he will be lost, but the truth is that…
The apostle Paul was forced to leave the infant church of Thessalonica before he was confident about the state of their faith. When he “could no longer endure it,” he sent Timothy “to know [their] faith” (1 Thess. 3:1, 5). When Timothy returned with “good news of [their] faith and love” (3:6), Paul was “comforted” (3:7) and said that he could now…
After someone is baptized, it is critical that they continue to be taught the things that they must “know” and “do” (as studied in two previous articles). The strength of a Christian’s faith and character will be determined in large part by how he trains his mind to think and to not think. Proverbs 23:7 states, “For as he thinks in his…