Excellent commentary! Enjoyed reading it. Acts 1: 16-17 says that Judas fulfilled prophesy from David's mouth through the Holy Spirit. I found it interesting that God used someone unsaved to fulfill his plan. Also, interesting that there must be 12, not 11, as Acts 1 references Psalms, (v. 20) "Let another man take his office." The apostles have a few men draw lots, and Matthias becomes the replacement for Judas. In Revelations 21, the New Jerusalem has the names of the twelve tribes and names of the "twelve apostles of the Lamb" written on it (v. 14). There seems to be significance for 12 (Revelations refers to 12 gates, 12 angels, 12 tribes, and 12 apostles). Please keep up the good work.
Under the heading The Gospel of Salvation, you said, “There are no church attendance requirements, gifting minimums, or even required sacraments.” I had a conversation with a brother recently who was adamant that salvation requires baptism. He even believed the thief on the cross beside Jesus must have been baptized sometime before he was arrested for his thievery.
Excellent commentary! Enjoyed reading it. Acts 1: 16-17 says that Judas fulfilled prophesy from David's mouth through the Holy Spirit. I found it interesting that God used someone unsaved to fulfill his plan. Also, interesting that there must be 12, not 11, as Acts 1 references Psalms, (v. 20) "Let another man take his office." The apostles have a few men draw lots, and Matthias becomes the replacement for Judas. In Revelations 21, the New Jerusalem has the names of the twelve tribes and names of the "twelve apostles of the Lamb" written on it (v. 14). There seems to be significance for 12 (Revelations refers to 12 gates, 12 angels, 12 tribes, and 12 apostles). Please keep up the good work.
Thanks Mike, appreciate it. This week's should also be interesting. Let me know if there's any questions you would like to see addressed. Take care.
Sounds like a good question for the next post. Thank you!
Under the heading The Gospel of Salvation, you said, “There are no church attendance requirements, gifting minimums, or even required sacraments.” I had a conversation with a brother recently who was adamant that salvation requires baptism. He even believed the thief on the cross beside Jesus must have been baptized sometime before he was arrested for his thievery.
Well done. You are right, regret, remorse, and repentance are three very different things.