Romans 9-10 Andrew R. Rappaport Introduction There is a need to discuss the sovereignty of God in missions today because it is so ignored in many of our churches. The doctrine of God’s sovereignty is avoided because many desire to avoid topics like sin, God’s wrath,...
Introduction There is a need to discuss the sovereignty of God in missions today because it is so ignored in many of our churches. The doctrine of God’s sovereignty is avoided because many desire to avoid topics like sin, God’s wrath, the sovereignty of God,...
There has been much discussion on what the word “perfect” means in 1 Corinthians 13:10. A proper interpretation of this passage will answer the question: “are tongues for today?”. The word teleion (teleion) is translated in several English Bibles as “perfect”. It...
By Andrew R. Rappaport What should a Christian’s role and responsibility be in politics? That has been a question asked throughout the centuries. In our current political climate, many Christians are more familiar with the Republican Party’s message than they are...
1 Corinthians 12-14 Andrew R. Rappaport Introduction There is much confusion in some Christian circles about a particular gift of the Holy Spirit: speaking in tongues. The gift of speaking in tongues is the miraculous ability to speak a known human language that the...
1. All people are sinners (Romans 3:10, 23) You must see yourself as a sinner (Romans 3:10; 23) before a holy God (Isaiah 6:3). 2. The penalty of your sin is death (Romans 6:23; Genesis 2:17) spiritual death (Ephesians 2:15) – separation from the physical birth from...
1 & 2 Timothy Andrew R. Rappaport Introduction Let us look at twelve characteristics of a godly elder. An elder can be the best or worst thing for a church. A sinful or selfish elder is the church’s destruction. However, a godly elder is the church’s...
When We Say “Yes”, and God Says “No” 2 Samuel 12:15-23 Andrew R. Rappaport Opening Quotes: “You are God’s child; he wants you to have everything. All you have to do is name it and claim it.” “God redeemed mankind! Now authority has been restored to us through...