Author Archives: John Harris
Paul and the Law (Acts 21)
21 they have been told about you that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or walk according to our customs. 22 What then is to be … Continue reading
Wrap It Up Preacher (Acts 20)
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper … Continue reading
Not Alone (Rom 16)
Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you; so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen. Notice how the Apostle Paul doesn’t leave out those who are with him. It is a group effort. He is seeking to sing their praises … Continue reading
Not What I Want (Rom 15)
We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself … Continue reading
I Didn’t Vote For Them (Rom 13)
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist … Continue reading

