Author Archives: Mark Shields

Ordinary to Extraordinary

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Mark Shields

The two dispensations introduced in 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 are the law given to Moses and the new covenant of the gospel established by Christ. Paul explains that the new covenant of the gospel improves upon and even surpasses the law … Continue reading →

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Big Plan

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Human plans in life Are just that … a plan But the plan of God Is bigger than. A plan set in stone, Solid as a rock, And a plan assuring Confidence in our walk.…

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Letter of Recommendation

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

There were many disappointments and changes in plans during the ministry of Paul. Reading in 2 Corinthians 2:12 through 3:6, many questioned his qualifications for being a minister of God’s word but there was proof that made him qualified. The … Continue reading →

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Document Lessons Learned

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5 As explained in the post “Lesson of Loving Your Neighbor and Forgiveness”, … Continue reading →

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Lesson of Loving Your Neighbor and Forgiveness

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

False teachers had invaded the Corinthian church and tried to turn the people against Paul by saying he was insincere, fickle, and indecisive. They accused Paul of not sticking to his plans to visit them but Paul refrained from going … Continue reading →

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