Inter-testamental Reflections on Prophecy and Canon

Recently, I had the chance to teach Old Testament (Biblical) Theology  at a local Bible College here in the Philippines. I usually teach Missions, and Pastoral Care on occasion, so it was rather exciting. As I was preparing, and as I was teaching, several interesting things struck me. I won't go into everything here, but …

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Medical Ministry in the Early Church

The early church continued the role of Jesus as a healer. The twelve along with Paul and some others did miraculous healing. This was done commonly as a demonstration of their message, although certainly compassion must be part of it as well. As Paul said, the Greeks seek wisdom, while the Jews desire a sign. …

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Medical Ministry Before the Church

The Old Testament shows medical ministry in some diverse ways. A short list of references of medical ministry in the Old Testament include: Ezekiel 34 Numbers 21:8-9 Leviticus 13 & 14 I Kings 17 Ezekiel 34 is the parable of the bad shepherd. If you are not familiar with it, don't be afraid that it …

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Evangelism 315

I have talked about problems that I have with a lot of the Evangelism methods out there... the Romans Road, Bridge Illustration, Four Spiritual Laws, and such. My big problem with them is that they primarily don't seek the reach unbelievers. They are designed to reach people that: Already believe in the Bible, and take …

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