http://hallel.info This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, in the north San Francisco Bay area of California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a \"messianic\" fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:32:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a messianic fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah. Hallel Fellowship no Hallel Fellowship multimedia@hallel.info multimedia@hallel.info (Hallel Fellowship) 2006-2009 A congregation in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, Calif., who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. messianic, yeshua, torah http://hallel.info/Information/wp-content/uploads/image/podcast-menorah-small.jpg http://hallel.info/category/discussions/apostolic-writings/ http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv6-9-what-is-the-different-gospel-in-this-letter-a-look-at-colossians-2-4-romans-5-7/ http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv6-9-what-is-the-different-gospel-in-this-letter-a-look-at-colossians-2-4-romans-5-7/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:00:46 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1486 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv6-9-what-is-the-different-gospel-in-this-letter-a-look-at-colossians-2-4-romans-5-7/feed/ 0 Colossians,different gospel,Galatians,new covenant,new man,Romans Who makes us holy? Paul calls his hearers to remember that it is Yeshua who makes us holy. Yeshua makes us holy when He creates in us a new heart. We discover the definition of sin and the remedy for sin in the same text. Who makes us holy? Paul calls his hearers to remember that it is Yeshua who makes us holy. Yeshua makes us holy when He creates in us a new heart. We discover the definition of sin and the remedy for sin in the same text. Paul is not giving the Galatians a new Torah, a new teaching. He is sending them back to the old ways that were there all along yet hidden and ignored. We explore the "new covenant" transformation from "old self" to "new self" in Colossians 2–4 and Romans 5-7. Hallel Fellowship no 54:36 http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv6-9-what-is-the-different-gospel-addressed-in-this-letter-a-look-at-ephesians-2-4/ http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv6-9-what-is-the-different-gospel-addressed-in-this-letter-a-look-at-ephesians-2-4/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:00:01 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1460 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv6-9-what-is-the-different-gospel-addressed-in-this-letter-a-look-at-ephesians-2-4/feed/ 0 commonwealth of Israel,different gospel,Ephesians,fig,freedom,Galatians,ministry of condemnation,ministry of the Spirit,new covenant,new man,old man,spirit of disobedience We continue to explore the "gospel" that Paul delivered to the Galatians by reading what is recorded of his messages to those congregations and his parallel explanations in letter to other congregations. Today, We continue to explore the "gospel" that Paul delivered to the Galatians by reading what is recorded of his messages to those congregations and his parallel explanations in letter to other congregations. Today, we explore Ephesians 2-4 and its discussion of the "new man" and "old man." Hallel Fellowship no 1:05:09 http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv1-9-acts-1314-52-%e2%80%94-the-gospel-to-galatia/ http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv1-9-acts-1314-52-%e2%80%94-the-gospel-to-galatia/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:00:37 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1440 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/galatians-1vv1-9-acts-1314-52-%e2%80%94-the-gospel-to-galatia/feed/ 0 different gospel,Galatia,Galatians,gospel,Habakkuk,just shall live by faith,justification,new covenant,Pisidia,Pisidian Antioch We are continuing our New Testament study on the New Covenant as revealed in the writings of the Apostle Paul. Before figuring out "different gospel" Paul is speaking against in the letter to the Galatians, We are continuing our New Testament study on the New Covenant as revealed in the writings of the Apostle Paul. Before figuring out "different gospel" Paul is speaking against in the letter to the Galatians, we should look at what "gospel" he presented to the Galatian congregations, as recorded in Acts 13:14-52. Hallel Fellowship no 47:14 http://hallel.info/galatians-introduction-part-2-2nd-corinthians-3-on-new-covenant-old-covenant-and-ministries-of-condemnation-and-righteousness/ http://hallel.info/galatians-introduction-part-2-2nd-corinthians-3-on-new-covenant-old-covenant-and-ministries-of-condemnation-and-righteousness/#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:00:23 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1344 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/galatians-introduction-part-2-2nd-corinthians-3-on-new-covenant-old-covenant-and-ministries-of-condemnation-and-righteousness/feed/ 0 2nd Corinthians,Galatians,ministry of condemnation,ministry of righteousness,ministry of the Spirit,new covenant,new testament,old covenant,old testament,veil The kind of presuppositions we bring to the New Testament can color our view of the Bible as a whole. This is a discussion series on the more difficult passages of the New Testament that anti-nomians often use to try to take us away from Torah and lead... The kind of presuppositions we bring to the New Testament can color our view of the Bible as a whole. This is a discussion series on the more difficult passages of the New Testament that anti-nomians often use to try to take us away from Torah and lead us to “freedom.” Today, we look at 2nd Corinthians 3, which includes an involved discussion on the "new covenant," "old covenant" and a "veil" over it, "ministry of the spirit," "ministry of condemnation/death" and "ministry of righteousness." As this passage is commonly interpreted, Paul taught that Christ abolished the "old covenant," doing away with the "ceremonial law," which was anything connected to the tabernacle/temple ministry. That would include Shabbat (Sabbath) and the other "appointed times to the LORD" as well as "clean" and "unclean" foods. This discussion will explore how Paul explained himself in this letter and in other writings on the same topic. Hallel Fellowship no 55:42 http://hallel.info/galatians-introduction-part-1-new-covenant-according-to-the-bible/ http://hallel.info/galatians-introduction-part-1-new-covenant-according-to-the-bible/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:00:12 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1324 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/galatians-introduction-part-1-new-covenant-according-to-the-bible/feed/ 0 Ezekiel,Galatians,Jeremiah,new covenant The kind of presuppositions we bring to the New Testament can color our view of the Bible as a whole. This is a discussion series on the more difficult passages of the New Testament that anti-nomians often use to try to take us away from Torah and lead... The kind of presuppositions we bring to the New Testament can color our view of the Bible as a whole. This is a discussion series on the more difficult passages of the New Testament that anti-nomians often use to try to take us away from Torah and lead us to “freedom.” Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/matthew-24-appointed-times-provide-a-roadmap-for-the-end-of-time/ http://hallel.info/matthew-24-appointed-times-provide-a-roadmap-for-the-end-of-time/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:45:12 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=1295 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/matthew-24-appointed-times-provide-a-roadmap-for-the-end-of-time/feed/ 0 12 stars,12 tribes,abomination of desolation,appointed times,dragon,end times,eschatology,Matthew,Matthew 24,moon,prophecy,Revelation Sometimes we have an idea that the only purpose of prophesy is to predict the future. God is telling us, through a human agent, what He is doing. The true prophet is not guessing or extrapolating from context, he is simply stating a fact. Matthew 24, Sometimes we have an idea that the only purpose of prophesy is to predict the future. God is telling us, through a human agent, what He is doing. The true prophet is not guessing or extrapolating from context, he is simply stating a fact. Matthew 24, Revelation 6 and Revelation 12 show us how the "appointed times" are a roadmap for the end of time. Hallel Fellowship no 1:00:02 http://hallel.info/acts-of-the-apostles-thematic-recap/ http://hallel.info/acts-of-the-apostles-thematic-recap/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1289 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-of-the-apostles-thematic-recap/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Hebraisms,Kingdom of God,new covenant,restoration of Israel This is a recap of the themes weaved throughout the book of the Acts of the Apostles. Major themes in Acts that recur in the apostolic letters - The actions of the believers in Yeshua as Messiah are part of the history of Israel. This is a recap of the themes weaved throughout the book of the Acts of the Apostles. Major themes in Acts that recur in the apostolic letters The actions of the believers in Yeshua as Messiah are part of the history of Israel. The spread of the words of God to the world via exiles and P’rushim (Pharisee) evangelism prepared the world for the arrival of the living Word of God, the Salvation of God. As with ancient Israel, some believed the testimony of God but many didn’t. A “new covenant” would come via a widespread act of the Spirit of God to change hearts. The offerings proscribed in the Torah pointed forward to the ultimate offering of Yeshua. The restoration of Israel involves the coming of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God always was intended to reconcile the whole world to God, thus including all nations. Acts 01-28 recap Speaker: Jeff Quackenbush Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-27-28-pauls-harrowing-trip-of-faith-to-rome/ http://hallel.info/acts-27-28-pauls-harrowing-trip-of-faith-to-rome/#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:00:01 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1283 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-27-28-pauls-harrowing-trip-of-faith-to-rome/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Hebraisms,Malta,Paul,Paul's journey to Rome,shipwreck,the fast This gripping account of the voyage of Paul, Luke and companions to Rome underscores that we can trust God’s promises to Israel about the Messiah past, present and future and to us. This gripping account of the voyage of Paul, Luke and companions to Rome underscores that we can trust God’s promises to Israel about the Messiah past, present and future and to us. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-25-26-paul-defended-himself-before-festus-agrippa-how-much-agrippa-should-have-known-about-the-messiah/ http://hallel.info/acts-25-26-paul-defended-himself-before-festus-agrippa-how-much-agrippa-should-have-known-about-the-messiah/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 23:00:58 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1240 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-25-26-paul-defended-himself-before-festus-agrippa-how-much-agrippa-should-have-known-about-the-messiah/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Bernice,gospel,messianic prophecy,Paul,Porcius Festus Paul appears before Festus, Felix’s successor as well as the Jewish King Agrippa and Queen Bernice. He made a very favorable impression on them yet he was already bound for Rome so his captivity continued. Paul appears before Festus, Felix’s successor as well as the Jewish King Agrippa and Queen Bernice. He made a very favorable impression on them yet he was already bound for Rome so his captivity continued. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/question-what-is-the-gospel/ http://hallel.info/question-what-is-the-gospel/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 22:30:17 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=1237 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/question-what-is-the-gospel/feed/ 0 gospel,Questions Richard Agee answers a submitted question — "What is the Gospel?" Unfortunately, the answer is not often clearly communicated. Richard Agee answers a submitted question — "What is the Gospel?" Unfortunately, the answer is not often clearly communicated. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-24-paul-presents-the-fourfold-good-news-to-felix-and-drusilla/ http://hallel.info/acts-24-paul-presents-the-fourfold-good-news-to-felix-and-drusilla/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:00:09 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1218 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-24-paul-presents-the-fourfold-good-news-to-felix-and-drusilla/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Claudius Felix,Drusilla,Epicureanism,everything is permissable,fear,fear that leads to death,fear that leads to repentance,Law of liberty,Nazarenes,Paul,persecution Paul didn’t know it at the time but he spent two years of his life in jail thanks to the false accusations of the Sanhedrin, yet as he is called to defend himself, his demeanor remains calm and sanctified. Paul remains in jail as the Romans exchange Fe... Paul didn’t know it at the time but he spent two years of his life in jail thanks to the false accusations of the Sanhedrin, yet as he is called to defend himself, his demeanor remains calm and sanctified. Paul remains in jail as the Romans exchange Felix for Festus. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-23-paul-proclaims-resurrection-in-the-sanhedrin/ http://hallel.info/acts-23-paul-proclaims-resurrection-in-the-sanhedrin/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:00:01 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1202 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-23-paul-proclaims-resurrection-in-the-sanhedrin/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Annias,Caesarea,Felix,Paul,Pharisees/P'rushim,resurrection,Sadducees/Tz'dukim,sanhedrin After Paul appeared before the Roman authorities in Jerusalem and found not guilty of violating Roman law, the Roman commander allows the Sanhedrin to convene and subject Paul to inquisition. Paul gets to the heart of the hatred against him, Peter, After Paul appeared before the Roman authorities in Jerusalem and found not guilty of violating Roman law, the Roman commander allows the Sanhedrin to convene and subject Paul to inquisition. Paul gets to the heart of the hatred against him, Peter, Stephen and Messiah Yeshua Himself. Without resurrection of the dead --- only possible by God's power --- all our efforts at being pious are "pitiful." The differences between Pharisees and Sadducees are reviewed. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-last-day-of-feast-of-unleavened-bread-crossing-the-red-sea/ http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-last-day-of-feast-of-unleavened-bread-crossing-the-red-sea/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:45:44 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=1197 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-last-day-of-feast-of-unleavened-bread-crossing-the-red-sea/feed/ 0 Baal-Zephon,baptism,counting the omer,Exodus,Feast of Unleavened Bread,Firstfruits,Journey to the 10,Yam Suf/Red Sea The people of Israel arrive at the edge of the Red Sea. They have walked day and night for 7 days to reach this point. As they set their eyes on the Red Sea in front of them, they see the Egyptians coming behind. The people of Israel arrive at the edge of the Red Sea. They have walked day and night for 7 days to reach this point. As they set their eyes on the Red Sea in front of them, they see the Egyptians coming behind. God has one last “elohim” of Egypt to judge before he takes the Israelites away from Egypt for good. After a temporary lack of faith, God guides them through the water and they walk in “martial array” to the other side. The Egyptians, blindly follow them in and God creates havoc and it is the Egyptians who start to panic just before the sea swallows them whole. They are never a threat to Israel again. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-the-wavesheaf-offering-firstfruits-or-raysheet-katzeer/ http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-the-wavesheaf-offering-firstfruits-or-raysheet-katzeer/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:45:21 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=1194 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-the-wavesheaf-offering-firstfruits-or-raysheet-katzeer/feed/ 0 Exodus,Firstfruits,Journey to the 10,Reshit Ketseer,Wavesheaf Offering As Israel leaves Egypt for good, they are not fleeing in confusion and fear but walking in order and with purpose in what the NASB translation calls a “martial array.” They left with honor, glory, wealth and they were armed. However, As Israel leaves Egypt for good, they are not fleeing in confusion and fear but walking in order and with purpose in what the NASB translation calls a “martial array.” They left with honor, glory, wealth and they were armed. However, they were not ready for war at this time. God gave both the old men and the young women with children the strength to walk by day and by night without fatigue. Even at this time, God was providing for their every need at the right time. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-first-day-of-feast-of-unleavened-bread-and-the-meaning-of-leaven/ http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-first-day-of-feast-of-unleavened-bread-and-the-meaning-of-leaven/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:45:33 +0000 Richard http://hallel.info/?p=1192 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/journey-to-the-10-first-day-of-feast-of-unleavened-bread-and-the-meaning-of-leaven/feed/ 0 Exodus,Feast of Unleavened Bread,Journey to the 10,leaven,malice,matzah,sincerity and truth,unleavened Today is the 15th day of the first month of God’s year (Exodus 12). We are continuing our “Journey To the 10” which is the retelling of the journey from Egypt to Sinai. This discussion explores the meaning of leaven that God wants believers to remove f... Today is the 15th day of the first month of God’s year (Exodus 12). We are continuing our “Journey To the 10” which is the retelling of the journey from Egypt to Sinai. This discussion explores the meaning of leaven that God wants believers to remove from their lives. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-21v27-22v29-pauls-defense-literallly-causes-a-riot/ http://hallel.info/acts-21v27-22v29-pauls-defense-literallly-causes-a-riot/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:00:56 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1189 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-21v27-22v29-pauls-defense-literallly-causes-a-riot/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Gentiles,Nazirite vow,Paul,riot,Stephen Paul had been attacked by those in the temple who thought he had brought uncircumcised believers from the nations inside while he was bringing four Nazarite vow-takers into the temple at the end of their time. Paul had been attacked by those in the temple who thought he had brought uncircumcised believers from the nations inside while he was bringing four Nazarite vow-takers into the temple at the end of their time. The Roman commander in Yerushalayim pulled Paul out of the melee, and Paul received permission to address the crowd. The gathering quietly listened to his talk until he mention that the "Righteous One," i.e. Messiah, had sent Paul to give the good news of God to the nations. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-21vv17-26-yerushalayim-council-directed-paul-to-sponsor-nazarites-to-deflect-accusations-introduction-to-works-of-the-law/ http://hallel.info/acts-21vv17-26-yerushalayim-council-directed-paul-to-sponsor-nazarites-to-deflect-accusations-introduction-to-works-of-the-law/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:00:23 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1140 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-21vv17-26-yerushalayim-council-directed-paul-to-sponsor-nazarites-to-deflect-accusations-introduction-to-works-of-the-law/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Dead Sea Scrolls,Jerusalem Council,manuscript 4QMMT,Mishna,New Perspective of Paul,Paul,works of law/ergon nomou Paul returned to Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) to celebrate one of the appointed times of the LORD. While there, the leadership of the body of believers there note the great work God's Spirit is doing among the nations but point out opposition from some bel... Paul returned to Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) to celebrate one of the appointed times of the LORD. While there, the leadership of the body of believers there note the great work God's Spirit is doing among the nations but point out opposition from some believers who claim that Paul is teaching believing Jews to disregard Torah — the first five books of the Bible — and tradition. This was a revisiting of the ruling by the Yerushalayim Council, recorded in Acts 15, on what standard the new believers from the nations were called to follow. Some claim this passage shows Paul's "being all things to all people," by going along with the supposedly obsolete Torah. A new body of New Testament scholars are warming to what's called the New Perspective of Paul, which views the traditional interpretation of "works of law" in the letters to the Galatians and Romans as referring to the Torah itself to be misleading. Today's discussion of this passage is a beginning point for looking at "works of law" before the study of Galatians begins after Acts. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-211%e2%80%9316-%e2%80%94-paul-travels-from-the-isles-of-asia-toward-yerushalayim/ http://hallel.info/acts-211%e2%80%9316-%e2%80%94-paul-travels-from-the-isles-of-asia-toward-yerushalayim/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:00:33 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1052 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-211%e2%80%9316-%e2%80%94-paul-travels-from-the-isles-of-asia-toward-yerushalayim/feed/ 0 http://hallel.info/acts-20-paul-third-journey-continues-a-death-plot-takes-him-to-asia-for-a-resurrection-tearful-farewell-to-ephesus/ http://hallel.info/acts-20-paul-third-journey-continues-a-death-plot-takes-him-to-asia-for-a-resurrection-tearful-farewell-to-ephesus/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:00:38 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1024 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-20-paul-third-journey-continues-a-death-plot-takes-him-to-asia-for-a-resurrection-tearful-farewell-to-ephesus/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Ephesus,Eutychus,Feast of Unleavened Bread,first day of the week,Greece,Macedonia,Pentecost/Shavuot,Philippi,Troas,unity Paul’s third journey through Asia (modern Turkey), Macedonia and Greece continued. After being run out of Ephesus, Paul traveled to Greece through Macedonia. He planned to sail from Greece to Syria, but the discovery of plot on his life prompted a retu... Paul’s third journey through Asia (modern Turkey), Macedonia and Greece continued. After being run out of Ephesus, Paul traveled to Greece through Macedonia. He planned to sail from Greece to Syria, but the discovery of plot on his life prompted a return tour through Macedonia and western Asia (modern Turkey). During the journey, Paul’s prolific preaching made Eutychus “fall asleep in the LORD” literally and euphemistically, but Paul resurrected him. In another city, Paul confided to the elders of Ephesus that he was “innocent of the blood of all men” by fearlessly proclaiming the good news about God’s mercy for Jew and non-Jew through Messiah Yeshua, yet the Spirit was telling him continually that part of completing his task involved “facing the music” in Yerushalayim. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-18-19-teaching-apollos-in-ephesus-baptism-of-yokhanan-vs-baptism-of-the-spirit/ http://hallel.info/acts-18-19-teaching-apollos-in-ephesus-baptism-of-yokhanan-vs-baptism-of-the-spirit/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:00:35 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=990 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-18-19-teaching-apollos-in-ephesus-baptism-of-yokhanan-vs-baptism-of-the-spirit/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Apollos,Aquilla,baptism,baptism of the Spirit,baptism of Yokhanan,Corinth,Ephesus,Priscilla Paul went from Corinth in Greece to Ephesus in modern-day Turkey. In Ephesus, Priscilla, Aquilla and he met Apollos of Alexander, a biblically strong speaker and debater. Apollos becomes a power preacher about the Messiah, Paul went from Corinth in Greece to Ephesus in modern-day Turkey. In Ephesus, Priscilla, Aquilla and he met Apollos of Alexander, a biblically strong speaker and debater. Apollos becomes a power preacher about the Messiah, and with the "baptism of the Holy Spirit" he and 11 other believers there become complete. In this story we explore the meanings of "baptism of Yokhanan" and "baptism of the Spirit." Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-18vv1%e2%80%9322-did-paul-kiss-off-the-jews/ http://hallel.info/acts-18vv1%e2%80%9322-did-paul-kiss-off-the-jews/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:00:44 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=946 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-18vv1%e2%80%9322-did-paul-kiss-off-the-jews/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Corinth,Nazirite vow Many take Acts 18:6 to mean God gave up on the Jews. Is that what it says in context? If so, why did he take a Nazarite vow after his year and a half in Corinth? Many take Acts 18:6 to mean God gave up on the Jews. Is that what it says in context? If so, why did he take a Nazarite vow after his year and a half in Corinth? Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-17v22-18v4-paul-continues-his-journey-through-greece-to-athens-and-corinth/ http://hallel.info/acts-17v22-18v4-paul-continues-his-journey-through-greece-to-athens-and-corinth/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:00:08 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=1123 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-17v22-18v4-paul-continues-his-journey-through-greece-to-athens-and-corinth/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Alexandrian philosophy,Areopagus - Mars Hill,Athens,Corinth,Greek philosophy,Paul,syncretism Paul has to “start from scratch” when preaching to the gentiles in Athens and Corinth and has to reach a long way back to find common ground with the Greek philosophers in Athens as well as the commerce-driven, pleasure loving Corinthians. Paul has to “start from scratch” when preaching to the gentiles in Athens and Corinth and has to reach a long way back to find common ground with the Greek philosophers in Athens as well as the commerce-driven, pleasure loving Corinthians. Paul did not have a large community to support him in his evangelist efforts so he had to work with his own two hands to feed himself and his entourage. This may have given him opportunity to be “salt and light” in the marketplaces of the Roman world he was trying to reach to with the Gospel. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-17-part-1-paul-unified-message-to-jews-in-thessalonica-and-berea-and-to-philosophers-in-athens/ http://hallel.info/acts-17-part-1-paul-unified-message-to-jews-in-thessalonica-and-berea-and-to-philosophers-in-athens/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:00:07 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=926 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-17-part-1-paul-unified-message-to-jews-in-thessalonica-and-berea-and-to-philosophers-in-athens/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Areopagus - Mars Hill,Athens,Berea,custom of Paul - ethos,Epicureanism,evangelism,Shabbat,spermalogos - babbler,Stoicism,Thessalonica Many think Paul "blew it" but getting philosophical among philosophers at the Areapogas (Mars Hill), rather than "just preaching the Cross," as he did in the synagogues. In reality, Paul did preach the crucified and risen Messiah on Mars Hill, Many think Paul "blew it" but getting philosophical among philosophers at the Areapogas (Mars Hill), rather than "just preaching the Cross," as he did in the synagogues. In reality, Paul did preach the crucified and risen Messiah on Mars Hill, just with a different starting point. Hallel Fellowship no http://hallel.info/acts-16-circumcision-of-timothy-a-truth-speaking-demon-unnecessary-obstacles-to-gods-good-news/ http://hallel.info/acts-16-circumcision-of-timothy-a-truth-speaking-demon-unnecessary-obstacles-to-gods-good-news/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:45:31 +0000 Jeff http://hallel.info/?p=901 read more]]]> http://hallel.info/acts-16-circumcision-of-timothy-a-truth-speaking-demon-unnecessary-obstacles-to-gods-good-news/feed/ 0 Acts of the Apostles,Asia,circumcision,demons,Paul,Philippi,Silas,Timothy After Paul and Bar-Nabbas part ways for a journey to visit the congregations they reached the first time, Paul seemed to contradict his teachings on circumcision by circumcising Timothy. In Philippi, Paul shut up a demon that had possessed a girl and w... After Paul and Bar-Nabbas part ways for a journey to visit the congregations they reached the first time, Paul seemed to contradict his teachings on circumcision by circumcising Timothy. In Philippi, Paul shut up a demon that had possessed a girl and was haranguing him with truth. Paul and Silas were shut up in prison, then led the jailer to salvation by their rejoicing during their incarceration. Hallel Fellowship no