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Nov 26, 2019 – Hypocrisy! Mere Playacting!

Nov 26, 2019 – Hypocrisy! Mere Playacting!

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In today’s program, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians by looking closely at the Apostle Paul’s confrontation of Peter at Antioch in chapter 2:11-14. Why was Peter even in Gentile Antioch since they had already agreed that Peter would focus on Jews? (Galatians 2:6-9) Review of Peter’s experience with Cornelius, being called to account in Jerusalem, and then being imprisoned by Herod. (Acts 10-12) Peter’s miraculous escape from prison at the hands of an angel sent of God Peter’s…

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Nov 19, 2019 – Christianity in Crisis

Nov 19, 2019 – Christianity in Crisis

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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 is neither objected to, nor augmented/supplemented by the Jerusalem church during either visit On the contrary, Jerusalem’s apparent leaders warmly support Paul’s Gentile mission Next week will continue starting with…

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Nov 12, 2019 – Ties that Blind

Nov 12, 2019 – Ties that Blind

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In today’s program, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians by moving into chapter 1, verses 11-17. The Apostle Paul describes his own profound encounter with Jesus This encounter triggered radical changes in Paul, which took some time to process Paul summarizes his standing in Pharisaic Judaism, his genetic pedigree, high level of achievement, and faultless observance of the Mosaic Law – all of which he considers as ‘rubbish’ compared with knowing Christ Three major epochs in God’s witness to,…

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Nov 5, 2019 – The Judaizing Heresy

Nov 5, 2019 – The Judaizing Heresy

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Today, Paul Trask continues last week’s New Testament background and then begins discussing Galatians 1:1-10. Galatians is one of 4 of the Apostle Paul’s “Capital” letters, the other 3 including Romans, and 1st and 2nd Corinthians. Galatians was so important, that some early compilations of the New Testament placed this epistle 1st among Paul’s letters. Important to the Reformation as well; Luther wrote a full length commentary on Galatians. Verse 1 = Paul’s “Declaration of Independence” from the Jerusalem Church…

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Oct 29, 2019 – Collision of Cultures

Oct 29, 2019 – Collision of Cultures

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In today’s program, Paul Trask provides some necessary introductory background in order to start a study on the book of Galatians. He traces the rise and growth of Christianity through the book of Acts, and the tension between the law-keeping Jerusalem church on one hand, and Paul and his new Gentile congregations on the other.  Was the Mosaic Law still operable? Or was it abolished, and replaced by the New Covenant of Jeremiah 31:31? (Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 10:19–22, 8:13; Jeremiah…

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Nov 20, 2018 – Philippians

Nov 20, 2018 – Philippians

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Nov. 20, 2018 Today Matt conducts a recounting of the book of Philippians and of some of the main topics Paul’s writes to the Christians of Philippi. Be Thankful Rejoice Christ’s Humanity Righteousness by Faith Unity Gods provisions. Be a part of the True Covenant! (Philippians)

Nov 6, 2018 – Righteousness through Faith in Christ

Nov 6, 2018 – Righteousness through Faith in Christ

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Continuing in Philippians Paul instructs the Christians of Philippi how true righteousness is obtained. Using his own notoriety as an example Paul counts it as naught. To gain Christ is all that matters. (Philippians 3:1-14, 1:10, 21; Galatians 2:21, Jeremiah 9:23-24)

Jul 17, 2018 – Acts 13: The Gospel Spreads

Jul 17, 2018 – Acts 13: The Gospel Spreads

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Today’s program is centered in Acts 13. It is here that Saul (Paul) and Barnabas set out to  Cyprus and then to Antioch. They preach the Gospel in the synagogues and the whole area They were received so well in Antioch that some Jews were jealous and began contradicting them. Due to the reaction of these Jews, Paul states in verse 46 that they are turning to the Gentiles. (Acts 13:1-46)

Nov 3, 2015 – Christ and the True Church

Nov 3, 2015 – Christ and the True Church

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Today, Pastor Matt continue his exploration of the marvelous book of Acts, with a focus on Christ and his True Church. How we should relate to Christ’s actions and the Holy Spirit Our actions as part of the Church (Body of Christ) All people, All races, All kinds Matt also responds to a call in question, about Mormons who read the Bible and their probable conversion by reading it. Matt responds and mentions that other dominations who have corrupted the…

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