Tag Archives: Apostle Paul

Christ Came to Save Sinners

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Clark Bunch

Context is important. We have to be careful when witnessing – or for that matter with one another – that there are sinners and there are sinners saved by grace.

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The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians that he had become all things to all people. He was limited in the scope of his ability to really become all things. All of us fall short in being perfectly conformed to … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Lord

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Clark Bunch

We ended last week with “The Lord is not slack concerning his promises” and pick right up in this sermon with “The Day of the Lord shall come.” Heaven and earth will dissolve as the elements melt. With that in … Continue reading →

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Setting the Standard

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Clark Bunch

1st Timothy 3 tells us what to look for in a pastor (overseer) and deacons. The standards are set higher for church leaders, as they should be. Leaders need to walk in such a way that others can follow in … Continue reading →

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Bear One Another’s Burdens

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Clark Bunch

The argument Paul sets up in Galatians 5 is made in Galatians 6. If you sow in the flesh you will reap corruption of the flesh; if you sow in the Spirit you will reap eternal life.

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Hagar and Sarah: Law vs Promise

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Clark Bunch

At the end of Galatians 4 Paul uses the two sons of Abraham to illustrate the difference between born under the Law and born of promise. He asks those who desire to be under the Law if they have heard … Continue reading →

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Justified by Faith

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Clark Bunch

We are not justified by works of the Law but faith in Jesus Christ. Paul’s theology is spread on thick in the middle of Galatians and we can only work through a few verses at a time. Good stuff, just … Continue reading →

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Accepted by the Apostles

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Last week we examined Paul’s calling by God. As we begin Galatians 2 his call to share the gospel among Gentiles is accepted by the Apostles at Jerusalem. Why do these things matter to us now? Because we have received … Continue reading →

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Called by God

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Clark Bunch

Continuing in Galatians 1, Paul’s apostleship was not conferred by man nor did he receive the gospel from any man. Recall from Acts that Paul was called by God on the Damascus Road and had a personal encounter with Jesus … Continue reading →

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Why Preach the Gospel?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Clark Bunch

I wrote a series of posts at The Master’s Table answering the question “Why Preach the Gospel?” Here’s a link if you’d like. This sermon uses 2 Timothy 4:1-5 to illustrate the same three points.