Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
Summary: Paul’s claim of being a herald, apostle, and teacher requires that we decide whether or not to believe him.
How do we know what Paul is saying is true? He says he is telling the truth! He even tells us, “I am not lying…” Are you convinced?
Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:7 – Wild Claims”
… not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.
Summary: Looking at Paul’s letter from a human perspective reveals a Paul who is, like us, an imperfect vessel.
As you no doubt remember from our last meditation, Paul is talking about the people who preach Christ for unchristian reasons. So far, Paul has mentioned that they are motivated by “envy and rivalry” (Verse 15) and “selfish ambition” (Verse 17a). In this passage, he adds that they hope to “stir up trouble” for him while he is in prison.
Who would do such a thing, and why?
Continue reading “Philippians 1:17b – The Human Herald”