There are 5 descriptions of the early church that can be distilled from the early chapters of Acts. God’s new ekklesia (church), besides being the community of the forgiven, is also: the community of the outpoured Spirit, the blessed citizens of the eschatological City of God, the Heavenly Zion, living Read more…
In addition to reading this article online, you can now also purchase a booklet version which is available in our bookstore. This text version is great for both group and personal study. It is also a great way to introduce others to this vital and timely subject. You might also Read more…
In addition to reading this article online, you can now also purchase a booklet version which is available in our bookstore. This text version is great for both group and personal study. It is also a great way to introduce others to this vital and timely subject. You might also Read more…
In addition to the recording of this program, you can also view and download a pdf of a related article, “Shall All Israel be Saved?”, suitable for further study and sharing. Click here —–> Today Paul Trask concludes his study of the book of Galatians by reviewing the final chapter Read more…
Paul Trask continues his study of the book of Galatians with an examination of chapter 3:21-25. Paul reviews the criteria Jesus and the Apostle Paul use to determine whether or not someone can rightfully be considered a “child of Abraham” These criteria present HUGE issues for today’s American Church, and Read more…
Today, Paul Trask reviews some background from prior weeks, and then continues his study of Galatians, moving into chapter 3, verses 10-14. 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Today, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians. Detailed look at Paul’s autobiographical section, Galatians 1:11-2:10 Two visits to Jerusalem, separated by 14 years Titus, an uncircumcised Gentile, stands in by proxy for the Gentile Christians in Galatia as a “test case” for the second meeting Paul’s “law free” gospel Read more…
In today’s program, Paul Trask continues his study of Luke 4. Jesus compares His present ministry to that of Israel’s national heroes, Elijah & Elisha, implying the same deplorable conditions in Judah as had existed in Northern Israel, before its overthrow by Assyria (Luke 4:25–30; I Kings 17:7–24; II Kings Read more…