‘Apostle Paul’s Past Misdemeanours.’
Galatians 1:13-14.
Like many of us, before we knew the Lord we lived in sin. Apostle Paul’s sin was public and his repentance was public too.
a) He was:-
1- In the Jewish religion.
2- He attacked the Church of God and was cruel without measure.
3- He did great damage to the Church and tried to destroy it.
b) He became an advanced leader in the Jewish religion.
c) He tried harder than anyone else to follow the teachings passed down by his ancestors.
(Through this QT: Apostle Paul’s Past Misdemeanours, I can fully understand his desire for the Jewish people to be saved)
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‘Simple Principles For The Early Church.’
Acts 15:28-29.
a) This was given by the Holy Spirit and confirmed by the Church leadership.
b) These things were necessary:-
1- Stay away from food that is offered in idol worship, (that is special ceremonies in which the food is offered).
2- Stay away from eating animals that have been strangled.
3- Stay away from eating blood.
4- Stay away from sexual sin.
c) If they stayed away from these things they would do well and be happy.
(Through this Second one I understand the value of the Simple Principles For The Early Church and I wish the Church was as simple today)
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Chris.
There are many religions which use food and drink in various ceremonies within them. As True Believers we are not to partake in those ceremonies. We should keep ourselves pure from all forms of heathen worship. As far as ordinary restaurant food is concerned, we simply give thanks for the food, sanctify it and eat it.
