A Motley Crew for Ministry

Jeff Miller, “A Follower’s Calling” found at Bible.org: Jesus chooses a motley crew of followers: Four blue collar fishermen, one hated tax-collector, one radical member of a violent political party, one doubter, and one betrayer (known to Jesus). We know virtually nothing about six of these men, whose names never appear again in Mark’s Gospel. … More A Motley Crew for Ministry

Paul’s Miracle at Malta-Archeological Evidence

  Over the past year and a half, BASE Institute has been involved in painstaking research into Luke’s amazingly detailed account of Paul’s voyage and shipwreck off the coast of Malta, as recorded in Acts 27-28 From the very beginning, I have felt that with enough research, Biblical investigation, and on-site observation, we would stand a good … More Paul’s Miracle at Malta-Archeological Evidence

Be of Good Cheer!

“For there stood by me this night the angel of God.” C.H. Spurgeon, from Morning and Evening: TEMPEST and long darkness, coupled with imminent risk of shipwreck, had brought the crew of the vessel into a sad case; one man alone among them remained perfectly calm, and by his word the rest were reassured. Paul … More Be of Good Cheer!

Almost persuaded….

  What stopped Agrippa short?  Why did he only almost become a Christian?  David Guzik of Calvary Bible Chapel in Siegen, Germany has a few thoughts: 1-. Why was Agrippa only almost persuaded?  One answer is the person sitting next to him – Bernice.  She was a sinful, immoral companion, and he may have rightly realized that becoming a Christian would mean … More Almost persuaded….