‘A Glimpse Into The Area Church.’
Galatians 1:1-2.
The Province of Galatia was a huge area of land that was inhabited by various cities and towns. When Apostle Paul wrote his Epistle to them he wrote not to a local Church but to the area Church, all the different assemblies that the Galatian Church was composed of.
a) Apostle Paul was the Author of this Epistle and he begins with a short testimony of what the Lord had done for him.
b) He wrote this letter on behalf of all the Believers who were with him at that time also.
c) He wrote to the Churches in Galatia.
(Through this QT I have A Glimpse Into The Area Church, a concept often neglected in modern day Christianity. Today only the local and universal Churches are usually taught about)
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‘Apostle Paul’s Jewish Background – His Physical Qualifications.’
Philippians 3:4-6.
a) Philippians 3:4. He had much to claim.
b) Philippians 3:5. He was a pure-blooded Hebrew Pharisee.
c) Philippians 3:6. He was a persecutor of the Church.
d) Philippians 3:6. He was perfect in keeping Jewish Laws, trying to win God’s approval.
(Through this Second one I can understand more about the Miracle of Apostle Paul’s Conversion)
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Chris.
There is much written and talked about the subject of Unity of True Believers. It is sometimes seemingly so difficult to achieve. This difficulty probably comes firstly because of the independent mindset of the modern Western Church which has some influence worldwide. Secondly, it comes because of the often deliberate mistake of neglecting to teach about the area Church in both seminary and local Church settings.
