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Ephesians Paul wrote it from Rome around 64AD 8 years (56AD) from Acts 19 John wrote Revelation 2 around 96AD Much like Galatians it was written for more than one church but our Bibles today say “at Ephesus” All scripture is “God breathed” but the book of Ephesian “is special”. Most modern of all of Paul’s writings Unlike Galatians who’s audience was in the most part saved Jews. Ephesians was writ...

In this lesson Art Morris covers the last 12 verses in Galatians 6.  The highlight is when Paul says in verses 14-15: " 14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation." Circumcision simply doesn't make any differen...

This 4g lesson on Galatians 5:1-16 opens with emphais on the first verse “For freedom Christ has set us free”. But, Paul takes it further and says we have freedom FOR a purpose. Commentator Scott McKnight offers this useful observation on this passage as well:  For the apostle, freedom involves “slavery to God and his will,” while for moderns freedom means doing whatever one wants; for Paul, freed...

   16       Jesus said, “Are you still lacking in understanding also?    17       “Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is eliminated?    18       “But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man.    19       “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false wi...

Galatians 4: 1-20 One of those tenets of our faith and we are dogmatic about and hold with a very firm hand, it that of our Lord’s virgin birth. For without the virgin birth, God’s only son and Jesus living a sinless life would be in jeopardy. Paul’s announcement that Jesus was “born of a woman” puts this argument to rest. As Abraham was justified by faith and made righteous, so we who believe by...

In Galatians 3, a rich chapter, Paul explains that we are saved and are connected with the promise given to Abraham because of faith. He argues the point using examples from their personal experience, from scripture and from an example from daily life (as suggested by Scott McKnight in his NIV Application commentary). Art Morris notes that it is tempting to follow the method of the Galatians and a...

Galatians 2 Paul continuous to lay out his case for his preaching to the gentiles and was moved by God in a “revelation” to go to Jerusalem. He needed to receive confirmation from the elders in Jerusalem that as far as the preaching of the gospel that everyone was on the same page. Man is never justified by the works of the Law but through faith this Christ Jesus alone. Paul’s testimony and ours s...

Art Morris teaches on Galatians, chapter 1. Topics mentioned included: The nature of authority That there was active opposition to the gospel in that day and we face active opposition now The story of Paul's life was different after conversion. How is your story different One of the themes of the book might be the question: "Is the gospel enough?". For the churches that Paul was addressing, there...

In this episode Bill Morris reviews background material, primarily from the book of Acts, regarding Paul and the context of his work with the churches in the region of Galatia. (the recording missed the first few moments of the lesson)

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The first section of the apportioning of the land is covered. Bill Morris begins the lesson with a brief review of Islam in the context of the current Middle East situation

Commentator James Montgomery Boice has a great summary of this section of Joshua. During this lesson from Art Morris, this passage from Boice is highlighted.  Also, the concept of  typology  is discussed. Qualities of Leadership The presence of Joshua is felt throughout the rest of the book that bears his name. In fact, the book ends with his great sermons to the leaders and people, in which he ch...

Acutely aware of the successes of Joshua, the Gibeonites, made a deal with Joshua to be spared from destruction.