http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:21:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "But as for you, continue in what you have learned... knowing from whom you have learned it" (2 Timothy 3:14) The letters of Paul to Timothy (1 and 2 Timothy) contain the rationale for why churches and individuals today should discover, re-discover, and/or maintain the Christian faith. 1. ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/09/05/the-restoration-movement-as-noted-in-1-and-2-timothy/ "Blessed are you, O LORD, the God of Israel" (1 Chronicles 29:10) Christians should bear in mind that they are recipients of the gospel plan of salvation which came through Abraham (Gal. 3:14,29; Rom. 11:18). Gentiles (non-Jews), therefore, share in the rich history and scriptural foundations of Israel (Rom. 15:4,27). ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/08/22/learning-the-hebrew-blessings-1/ "...with bells of gold between them, a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bells and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe...and its sound shall be heard when he goes into the Holy Place..." (Exodus 28:34,35) "...and in the midst of the lampstands one like ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/08/17/the-ringing-of-those-golden-bells/ "What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in?" (1 Corinthians 11:22) From time to time, the subject of eating in the church building arises. Invariably, to study 1 Corinthians is to encounter the passage. Some have read Paul, here, to mean simply that one should ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/08/03/why-some-misunderstand-1-corinthians-1122-and-1134/ "...your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams..." (Acts 2:17) Students of the Bible must be careful to distinguish between first century miraculous abilities and 21st century belief in and application of the miraculously confirmed biblical word (see Hebrews 2:3-4). Modern-day charismatics are unquestionably involved ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/07/27/acts-217/ "...For she [Gomer] said, I will go after my lovers..." (Hosea 2:5) The Old Testament Minor Prophet book of Hosea contains many  messages for God's people.  However, there is one message which is so obvious that it may be neglected overall.  That message is contained in the very name of the prophet ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/07/20/the-prophet-hosea-and-the-rejection-of-salvation/ "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you" (Ephesians 5:14) It is plain from the quotation of Ephesians 5:14 that Paul is drawing from the Old Testament theme of personal awakening, among the Lord's people.  This theme is especially represented in Isaiah.  Isaiah 51:9 reads-"Awake, awake, put ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/07/06/awakenings-2/ "For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." (Romans 15:5, ESV) Before we provide some major thinking about why one would (and should) desire to learn Genesis, we wish to point out something ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/06/29/reasons-for-learning-genesis/ Models in Pilgrimage for the People of God "For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come" (Hebrews 13:14) Years ago, we learned that the Psalms were classified into categories.  Among these categories are the so-called, "Songs of Ascent" (Ps. 120-134); a total of 15.  ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/06/22/the-%e2%80%9csongs-of-ascent%e2%80%9d-psalms-120-134/ I. The Greek Classical View of Heaven (Acts 14:8-18) A. "The word always has a double reference" (Kittel, 497). 1. Cosmological sense (starry heavens) 2. Theological view (habitation of the gods/myth) =>"The gods have come down ... http://bulletin.capechurchofchrist.org/2008/06/15/the-biblical-background-of-heaven-shamayim-and-ouranos/