by Gary T. Panell Chapter 10 (1-23) “Luke now records a very important final step in the extension of the Gospel to the Gentiles. Its importance is indicated by Luke’s twice recording Peter’s visit to Cornelius. This step raised some difficult problems as to the terms of social intercourse between the Jewish and the Gentile […]
Acts (Part 3-Chapters 5-7)
by Gary T. Panell Chapter 5 (1-11) This account of Ananias and Sapphira is a sad one for sure. We wish these things would not happen in the Church, but they do. The very fact that Christians still have a free will, even after they are saved, makes it possible for sin to be in […]
Acts (Part 2-Chapters 3-4)
by Gary T. Panell Chapter 3 (1) As we start this chapter we notice that the Christians were still praying in the temple. This particular day they went up to the temple to pray at about 3:00 P.M. in the afternoon. “The three stated times of prayer for later Judaism were midmorning (the third hour, […]
Acts (Part 4-Chapters 8-9)
by Gary T. Panell Chapter 8 So far in our study of Acts we have covered the first part: I. The Gospel Spreads in Jerusalem, Chapter 1-7. Now we are going to cover in this section: II. The Gospel Spreads in all Judea and Samaria, Chapters 8-12. (1-4) “Chapter 8:1-4 records the first general persecution […]
What does the Bible say about being Gay?
by Gary T. Panell Is it ok to be Gay According to the Bible? No doubt you have seen these signs that read, “IT’S OK TO BE GAY!” I’m sure these signs have encouraged some people to feel right about their gay lifestyle. Or others, who have been considering a gay lifestyle, may even decide […]
Psalm 23 from the Sheep’s Perspective
Psalm 23 from the Sheep’s Perspective Compiled by Gary T. Panell Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for […]
What Happened To Shorty?
“Did you hear about Shorty?” Like any barber, Jim was mighty pleased to get terrific barbershop talk. “About Shorty?” “Yep.” “You mean Shorty, the barber? No, I didn’t hear a thing about him. Why?” “Well, he’s–he’s got religious all of a sudden!” “Religious? Not Shorty! Are you sure you haven’t got your wires crossed? You mean […]