Renewing Your Mind Thy Will Be Done
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Sep 14, 2025 The Apostle Paul's unwavering faith is explored as he chooses to follow Christ despite forewarnings of suffering. An engaging maritime journey from Tyre to Caesarea showcases the strengthening bonds among fellow believers. The legacies of early Christian figures, like Philip and Polycarp, highlight essential prophetic traditions. Tension between fear and faith is examined through a dramatic warning to Paul. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the theological significance of committing to God's will, even in the face of daunting challenges.
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Prophecy Through Dramatic Object Lesson
- Agabus dramatized Paul's future by binding Paul's belt to his own hands and feet as a prophetic object lesson.
- Luke and the others pleaded with Paul to avoid Jerusalem after witnessing the ominous sign.
Luke's Honest Self-Report
- Luke intentionally records his own emotional reaction and the companions' pleading, showing candid apostolic vulnerability.
- This inclusion reveals early Christians wrestled openly with prophetic warnings and hard decisions.
Living Links To Apostolic Memory
- R.C. Sproul recounts early church links like Polycarp learning from the Apostle John as a boy.
- He credits Philip's four prophetic daughters as valuable eyewitness sources for church history.
