Tag Archives: Leadership

Questions for Reflection for Study of Acts 16-18

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks were spent in the Book of Acts 13-15. The church was growing fast and they faced opposition. As Paul set out on his first missionary journey to share the Good News, disagreements occurred as to how … Continue reading →

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Simplifying and Unifying

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

The early church grew fast but there were some growing pains. They struggled with whom should be accepted. Was a person accepted by God through good works or by grace? They were trapped by the meaningless rituals, legalisms, and ceremonies … Continue reading →

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The Law or Grace

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 15:1-21, the issue that occasions this conference is the custom taught by Moses; that to be saved, all gentiles must be circumcised. There was disagreement in who God intended the church to be for and what came … Continue reading →

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Seek More Patience and Make Christ More Than an Acquaintance

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

Many may think following God’s way is boring and there is no liberty or the ability for amazing success but in reality, there is freedom and great success in obeying God’s way because God cares for us more than we … Continue reading →

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Directions Given

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

Through the leadership of Moses, God had carried the Israelites from Egypt to where they were in Exodus 19. We are told that God had great plans for His people so explained to Moses are directions for what they should … Continue reading →

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