Category Archives: Apostle Paul

Becoming Useful for God

Posted on October 2, 2015 by eig

We live in a broken world. Since sin entered our world, brokenness has been part of it. The effects of broken relationships with God and others are apparent in the world we live in. You probably know some of them or perhaps it is you. But we are not hopeless. The Gospel of Christ offers […]

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Living with Urgency for the Kingdom of God

Posted on August 10, 2015 by eig

Paul lived his life with an urgency for the Kingdom of God. From his calling in Acts 9 he lived a life of urgency in what God called him to do. He did have a time of preparation which are often called the “lost” years in the desert after his conversion. But even there, it […]

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Rome at Last – Acts 28

Posted on July 26, 2015 by eig

After two years, our class has finally finished the book of Acts. It has been a life-changing experience for me. I am grateful for the opportunity to have such a great group of people who love the Lord. All of the audio is found here, you can go to my Itunes podcast and download or just […]

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Voyage Rome – Acts 27

Posted on July 6, 2015 by eig

Here is the audio recording for Acts 27 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. The last two chapters of Acts deal with Paul going to Rome. In Acts 19:21 Paul expressed his desire to go to Rome and in this chapter this journey begins. The Lord has promised he would witness for Him in […]

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Defense Before Rulers and Kings Acts 25

Posted on June 1, 2015 by eig

Here is the audio recording for Acts 25 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. This chapter sets the stage for Paul’s witness to King Agrippa. Here he is accused before the new governor Festus and then presented before Agrippa. Paul appeals to Caesar and his journey Rome will follow (chapter 27-28). “The narrator’s characterization […]

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Standing Firm on the Way – Acts 24

Posted on May 24, 2015 by eig

Paul has been brought to Caesarea where he awaits trial for the alleged accusations. In this section we see how Paul defends his faith in God “according to the Way” before the governor Felix and his accusers. He focuses on the resurrection of the dead and the judgment of God upon the righteous and unrighteous. […]

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Testifying For Christ (to Religious Leaders) Acts 22:24-23:10

Posted on March 29, 2015 by eig

Here is the audio recording for Acts 22:24-23:11 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. Testifying For Christ (to Religious Leaders) Acts 22:24-23:10 In this section, Paul will attempt to testify to the religious leaders in two ways, a personal way and using the doctrine of the resurrection. It falls short but God […]

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Defending the Gospel – Acts 21:36-22:23

Posted on March 9, 2015 by eig

Here is the audio recording for Acts 21:36-22:23 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. Defending the Gospel – Acts 21:36-22:23 Paul’s trials which cover a period of two years, Acts 22-26, deal with his defense on the accusations that he is advocating an overthrow of the Jewish religion. He will argue that […]

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Ready to Die For the Lord – Acts 21:1-14

Posted on February 8, 2015 by eig

Here is the audio recording for Acts 21:1-14 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. Paul left Ephesus and now heads to Jerusalem.Commentators see a parallel between our Lord Jesus and Paul. Both do a final journey to Jerusalem (see Luke 9:22,44; 18::31-34 and compare with Acts 20:22-24; 21:4; 21:10-11) where suffering is […]

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Encouraging Leaders of the Church to Lead Well (Elders/Pastors/Bishops) Acts 20:17-38

Posted on January 25, 2015 by eig

Here is the audio recording for Acts 20:17-38 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. In this section Paul addresses the elders (bishops, overseers, bishops) of Ephesus. The elders (“presbyteroi” v. 17- see Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5) are the leaders of the church who lead with maturity. They are also the bishops or overseers […]

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