“a slave of Christ Jesus”
Doulos = “slave”
Point 1. Introduction: Whose slave are you?
A person is either a slave to sin or a slave to Christ!
Our Lord...
Pastor-Teacher
John Farley
Wednesday,
December 9, 2009
How the Bible uses metaphor to teach truth.
“a slave of Christ Jesus”
Doulos = “slave”
doulos = a slave, bondman, man of servile condition. Metaphorically, one who gives himself up wholly to another’s will or...
The second packed phrase here is
“a slave of Christ Jesus”
Doulos = “slave.”
doulos = a slave, bondman, man of servile condition. Metaphorically, one who...
Pastor-Teacher
John Farley
Wednesday,
December 2, 2009
Whose slave are you? Part 2
The second packed phrase here is “a slave of Christ Jesus.”
PauloV douloV Cristou Ihsou
Paul the slave, the slave of Christ Jesus
Doulos =...
Pastor/Teacher
John Farley
Sunday,
November 29, 2009
Whose slave are you?
Paul’s new name was a sign of his personal sense of destiny.
Being given a new name in Bible times meant a change in nature or relationship.
The Divine wrestler asked Jacob his name because He wanted to emphasize the meaning...
Pastor/Teacher
John Farley
Friday,
November 27, 2009
Real change comes only by God's power.
Paul’s new name was a sign of his personal sense of destiny.
With his physical strength disabled, Jacob now shifts his tenacity to become bold in faith.
Once you come to the end of your rope, hang on...
Pastor-Teacher
John Farley
Wednesday,
November 25, 2009
God blessed Jacob in the very place He disabled him
Paul’s new name was a sign of his personal sense of destiny.
It is not until Jacob is left alone with the Lord that his name is changed to Israel, a “prince with God.”
However,...