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Month: December 2019

The True Children of Abraham

The True Children of Abraham

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In today’s program, Paul Trask returns to his study of Galatians, having focused on Christmas themes during the past two programs, (1) Handel’s Messiah and (2) The Word Made Flesh. Ancient literature, including the New Testament and Galatians in particular, utilized a chiastic structure, wherein the climax is in the center of the work Galatians 3:26-29, and especially verse 29 is the climax of not only chapter 3, but of the whole book Here in Galatians, Paul demonstrates and explains…

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The Word Was Made Flesh

The Word Was Made Flesh

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This program focuses deeply on God’s ultimate gift to mankind, “The Word Made Flesh” (John 1:14) in the person of Jesus Christ. The program starts off with a story by Paul’s wife, Leslie, which relates directly to today’s message. The story features a farmer endeavoring to save his precious birds during a blizzard. Though he seeks to do his birds good, alas, they are afraid of him, to their own detriment, and the farmer’s dismay. He wishes he could become…

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Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus!

Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus!

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Today’s program is a special Christmas Edition of Well Placed Faith!  And especially featured today is Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, from his larger Messiah musical masterpiece. Paul Trask gives the background of Handel and his Messiah composition, and explains its relevance for today’s Christians. Many surprises here! Originally composed for Lent, but came to be more closely associated with Christmas Hallelujah Chorus actually composed to celebrate the Destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD, at the hand of Roman troops Why did King George II of England stand for the Hallelujah Chorus? The Hallelujah Chorus,…

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Just What Part of This are You NOT Getting?

Just What Part of This are You NOT Getting?

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In today’s program, Paul Trask moves into chapter 3 of Galatians. Chapter 2:11-21 was an in-house Jewish discussion, and Gentile Christians were invited to listen in Chapter 3:1-5 is Paul’s Gentile discussion, and Jews are invited to listen in Flesh v. Spirit is a major theme of Paul’s, especially in Galatians The gift of the Holy Spirit, which commenced on Pentecost, ushered in a brand new age, and changed everything – forever! By demanding a literal understanding of their own…

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Out With the Old – In With the New!

Out With the Old – In With the New!

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Paul Trask continues a deep dive into the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Last week, in chapter 2, Paul lambasted the Jews for their despicable behavior at Antioch, confronting Peter publically, for his “hypocrisy,” which convicted Peter of merely “play-acting” in order to appease the very kind of troublemakers who were now making themselves a nuisance in Galatia. Not merely theological, but very powerful behavioral & ethical lessons Character Integrity Influence Peer pressure Group think This is an “in-house”…

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