Acts – Selection of Deacons

Acts

The selection of Deacons

After being released from the council rather than being put to death, due to Gamaliel persuading the council to not be hasty in their action, grumbling rises up among the disciples over the distribution of daily needs. Rather than leaving the Word of God, the Apostles have the disciples select seven men who are placed in the position to oversee the need. These men had to have a good witness, be filled by the Holy Spirit, and be wise.

Paul later gives specific instruction on the requirements for a Deacon in 1 Timothy.

Acts 5:26 – 6:6

^5.26 Then departing, the captain with his officers lead them, not with force for they feared the people in order that they should be stoned. ^5.27 And after leading them to stand in the council, also the high priest questioned them ^5.28 saying, “Did we not instruct with instructing you to not teach upon the basis of this name? And behold you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine and you determine to bring upon us the blood of this man.” ^5.29 And Peter and the apostles answered saying, “It is necessary to obey God rather than men” ^5.30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, Whom you took in hand. hung upon a cross. ^5.31 The God lifted up this Prince and Savior to His right hand to give a change of mind to Israel and forgiveness of sins. ^5.32 And we are His witnesses concerning these utterances. And also the Holy Spirit, Whom the God gave to the ones obeying Him. ^5.33 And the ones hearing were cut to the quick and took […]

Acts – Selection of DeaconsLuther Walker2018-11-20T04:47:15-08:00

Every Thought Into Captivity of The Christ

2 Corinthians 10:4, 5

For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but inherent ability by the God facing destruction of strongholds, while pulling down reasonings and every high thing lifted up against the knowledge of the God, and while taking captive every thought into the obedience of the Christ,

Every Thought Into Captivity of The ChristLuther Walker2018-06-24T19:36:13-07:00

The Gospel of John June 24

John 15:7-15

If, perhaps, you remain in Me, and My utterances remain in you, that which if perhaps you desire you will ask and it will come to be for you. By this My father will be glorified in order that you should bear more fruit and you will be My disciples. Just as the Father loves Me, I also love you. Abide in My love. If, perhaps, you guard My commandments you will abide in My love just as I guarded My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have said to you in order that My joy should remain among you and your joy should be filled up. This is My commandment, in order that you should love one another just as I have loved you. Greater love no one has in order that he should lay down his soul concerning his friends. You are My friends, if, perhaps, you do as much as I command you.I do not any longer say you slaves, because the slave does not know what his lord does, but I have said you friends because all which I heard from My Father I made known to you.

The Gospel of John June 24Luther Walker2018-06-24T19:24:12-07:00