I used to think that the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in visible form as tongues of fire while they were gathered in the upper room. This impression may have come from a Bible story book, a Sunday School lesson or some other illustration. It seems a common impression. I now have serious doubts … Continue reading Further thoughts on Pentecost
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Pentecost
This is Pentecost Sunday. What is it all about? The conception among non-Christians is that this day commemorates the day when the original disciples began making incoherent noises and blamed it on the Holy Spirit. Before we get into what really happened on that day, let’s look at the historic background. It begins with that … Continue reading Pentecost
Do the saved go to heaven when they die?
I used to think that when a Christian died he or she was ushered straight through the pearly gates into heaven. I guess I got that from the popular cultural perception of how Christians believed. Ten years ago, the picture that I had was challenged on Scriptural grounds, and my thinking has changed. Today I … Continue reading Do the saved go to heaven when they die?
How long is three days?
To begin this discussion, let me ask: How long is it from now until the same day next week at this time? Sounds like a dumb question doesn’t it? If you are English-speaking, the answer is seven days. To say anything else would be ludicrous. But. If you are French-speaking, the answer is equally obvious, … Continue reading How long is three days?
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Conclusion
Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952). A KINGDOM “NOT OF THIS WORLD” When the Lord Jesus Christ and His forerunner, John the Baptist, were publicly announcing in the hearing of many thousands of people that the Kingdom of heaven was “at hand,” that is, about to be introduced, what actually was at hand was this present … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Conclusion
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 5
Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952) THE TRUE WITNESS We come lastly to John’s account, where facts are mentioned which will help us comprehend the positive and uncompromising judgment of Pilate that the Lord was wholly innocent of any word or act contrary to the rule and authority of Caesar. One peculiarity about this strange judicial … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 5
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 4
Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952). CHRIST BEFORE PILATE Matthew does not record the beginning of the proceedings before Pilate, nor does Mark: but Luke supplies the important facts — “And the whole multitude of them arose and led Him unto Pilate. And they began to accuse Him, saying, we found this fellow PERVERTING THE NATION … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 4
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 3
Written by Philip Mauro (1859-1952). CHRIST BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN The Jewish law, divinely given in its marvellous completeness many centuries before the Roman Empire came into existence, was scrupulously careful in its safeguards against miscarriage of justice where human life was at stake. Particularly was their law rigorous in respect to the matter of evidence. … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 3
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 2
More about Philip Mauro (1859-1952), the author of this writing: It was Mauro who prepared the legal case that was argued by William Jennings Bryan in the Tennessee - Scopes trial in 1925. It is often forgotten that the proponents of evolution were defeated in this case. Mauro wrote a book, entitled Evolution at the … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 2
Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 1
This is the first installment of a booklet written by Philip Mauro and first published around 100 years ago. Mr Mauro was a prominent US lawyer, who embraced dispensationalism at the beginning of his Christian life but then saw the inconsistencies in that teaching. He wrote a number of books on the subject, which today … Continue reading Dispensationalism Justifies the Crucifixion – Part 1
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