“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” (I Corinthians 11:1) In Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth, he seeks to confront them and address their issues, as any successful head coach would. Scripture was originally written without chapter divisions, and thus, this verse is best understood to conclude Paul's thoughts in chapter ten. So, in 10:33, Paul described his desire to please everyone in everything he does. Paul did not mean that pleasing other people was his...

“For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou, must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.” (Acts 27:23, 24) Paul was put into a ship, - into a ship among thieves and other criminals, - into a ship among sailors and soldiers, who were not known as the best of men in those days, but he was put there for their good. This we can lay down as a general theory, that there are many...

“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” (Romans 8:16) The Holy Spirit, in His character as a witness, not only bears witness for Christ, but He also witnesses to the children of God. This He has made clear in His Word: “He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself...” (I John 5:10) “Hereby know we that dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.” (I John 4:13) “Who hath also sealed us, and given the...