John’s Messages to the Seven Churches of Revelation

John’s Messages to the Seven Churches of Revelation

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In the Book of Revelation, John forewarns of the looming destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD. And he punctuates this warning with the following emphatic exhortation to the genuine people of God, “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues” (Rev 18:4). But we are mistaken if we assume this exhortation was directed only to Christian residents in Jerusalem itself, upon which city this…

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The Israel of God

The Israel of God

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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 of this book, chapter 6. In this chapter the Apostle Paul wraps up his argument against the Judaizers who had corrupted the once pure faith of the Gentile Galatians Christians….

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Paul’s Self-Assessment Tool

Paul’s Self-Assessment Tool

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Paul Trask today continues his study of Galatians by moving into chapter 5, verses 13-26. The Apostle Paul here is providing his Galatian converts some practical ways of evaluating their spiritual life since having been corrupted by the Judaizers from Jerusalem  “So how’s that workin’ out for ya?” – NOT GOOD AT ALL! Instead of “Loving their neighbor as themselves,” they are “biting and devouring each other,” and are at risk of completely destroying each other – NOT GOOD! The…

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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

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Today, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians by moving into chapter 5, verses 1-12. The Christians in Galatia have come to a fork in the road Faith Legalism These are mutually exclusive of each other – cannot go down both roads at the same time God extends His righteousness to His children based solely upon their faith All our human righteousness amounts to no more than ‘filthy rags” Even the faith we express in God is a gift of His grace towards us…

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Born Free!

Born Free!

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Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians today, by moving into the final portion of chapter 4, verses 21-31, dealing with Sarah and Hagar. The Apostle Paul’s spiritual insights here are amazing! Paul surveys in some detail, the original story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael and Isaac, starting in Genesis 12, ending in Genesis 21. This story demonstrates both Divine promises and provision, as well as the failings of human impatience and related actions – which have consequences He then reviews…

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The Deadness of Legalism, whether Jewish, pagan – or Christian

The Deadness of Legalism, whether Jewish, pagan – or Christian

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Today Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians, making his way through chapter 4:8-20. By warning his Gentile converts away from the “basic principles of the world,” Paul is actually equating Judaism with their former paganism! As Mormons have a fascination with American Indians, many American Christians are likewise fascinated with Jews and all things Jewish Jewish cultural customs do not move anyone forward in the Christian life Some Christians have become so intoxicated by all this that they leave…

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All Grown Up Now

All Grown Up Now

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Paul Trask continues making his way through Galatians by looking at a section of the text from 3:26 to 4:7, spanning a chapter break. Before looking at the content of this section, Paul spends some time looking at modern editorial features of our current Bibles, providing a historical context Chapter divisions Versification Red Letters Variety of modern features, i.e. capitalization, periods, commas, semi-colons, exclamation marks, hyphens, parentheses, paragraphing, section titling, etc. Be a demanding reader of the Bible, and feel…

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Divine Clemency

Divine Clemency

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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 claims for the modern state of Israel No provision of the Mosaic Law imparted any spiritual power to actually keep the Law – only penalties for violation The Law was…

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The Promise and the Seed of Abraham

The Promise and the Seed of Abraham

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In today’s program, Paul Trask continues moving through his study of Galatians chapter 3 verses 15 through 18, and then verses 19 through 20. Through scripture, logic, legal principles and experience, the Apostle Paul now proceeds to debunk 2 Jewish presuppositions (thanks to scholar Richard Longenecker for the following phraseology). 1. “that the Mosaic law was meant by God to be a fuller expression of and a supplement to the Abrahamic covenant” Once duly established, legal contracts cannot be altered,…

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The Curse of the Mosaic Law

The Curse of the Mosaic Law

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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 verse 29 is the climax of not only chapter 3, but of the whole book Here in Galatians, Paul demonstrates and explains the striking dichotomy between “flesh” and “Spirit,” equating…

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