Debated Mosaic this custom archaic

Universal Utterings for October 13, 2016 Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be Saved.” Because there arose no little dissension and debate by Paul and Barnabas with them, it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others…

Sharing the moments of Church explained

Universal Utterings for October 12, 2016 After proclaiming the Word at Perga they went down to Attalia. From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now accomplished. And when they arrived, they called the church together and reported what God had done…

Presbyters appointed remain

Universal Utterings for October 11, 2016 After they had proclaimed the Good News to that city and made a considerable number of disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch. They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to…

Seeking to win what they foolishly felt fun

Universal Utterings for October 10, 2016 “In past generations (God) allowed all Gentiles to go their own ways; yet, in bestowing His goodness, He did not leave himself without witness, for He gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filled you with nourishment and gladness for your hearts.” Even with these words, they…

Chief Hermes Paul son of Zeus

Universal Utterings for October 9, 2016 They called Barnabas “Zeus” and Paul “Hermes,” because he was the chief speaker. And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, for he together with the people intended to offer sacrifice. The apostles Barnabas and Paul…