I. Ordering Paul's Epistles 1 - Hope of the Glory

(f) Saul at Jerusalem – At 9:26-30
(i) Barnabas enters the picture
(ii) Other attempts to kill him
d) It is important to note that the word was never preached to any Gentiles UNTIL the
conversion of Cornelius.
(1) The records of the Great Commission 9 (given between resurrection and
ascension) and various authorities (well known Bible teachers of a bygone era):
(a) Matt 28:16-20 (favored by Ironside; Opposed by Darby, James
Gray, I.M.Haldeman, Gabelein, Pettingill)
(b) Mark 16:15-20 (textual questions aside) (favored by I.M.Haldeman
for the baptism)
(c) Luke 24:45-49 (favored by Gabelein who viewed Luke as the
Gentile Gospel)
(d) John 20:21-23 (favored by the largest Cult – the Roman Catholics;
Opposed by most Bible teachers. Some try to reinterpret its wording.)
(i) Rom 3:27-4:15 show that works have no place in our
conversion.
(ii) Unfortunately, this means that Catholics who preach faith
and works for salvation are lost and on their way to hell.
(a) The invention of purgatory shows that they do not
understand redemption
(b) Purgatory is not found anywhere in the
scriptures. 10
(iii) Rom 4:11 in no way says that baptism or circumcision are
needed today. Only that the Jew had a living reminder that he
was of the chosen people.
(iv) See also Col 2:9-12, 13-23
(v) Some object to calling the Roman Catholic Church and
others who have their doctrines a ‘cult.’
(a) 1Tim 4:1-8 shows that this was a serious
departure from truth.
(b) This departure included, “Doctrines of demons.”
(c) Those who so warn people of this are
commended.
(d) Rome enslaves – Look at the very popular Pope
John Paul II who trusted in Mary and spent his final
days praying repeatedly to Mary – Compare with
Jesus’ and Mary’s response to those who wanted her
to intercede in a matter as minor as the need for wine
– Jn 2:1-10
(e) Their Mariolatry is even made worse by their
excuse that Mary, being a woman, has more
compassion. HE DIED FOR US! There is no greater
compassion.
(e) Acts 1:1-8 (favored by Pettingill for its wording, “baptism in the
name of the Lord Jesus.” Haldeman was so opposed to Pettingill for
this wording that he would rebaptize those who had not heard the
‘right’ formula.)
(2) In this commission, the message went only to Jews until we get to the fourth
stage listed in Acts 1:8
(3) This was adhered to even by those who had been scattered until we get to
Acts 11:19
(4) Peter went to Cornelius in Acts 10 (Paul was saved in Acts 9)
(a) Supernatural vision-Acts 10: 9-16
(b) They go to Cornelius – Acts 10:17-33
(c) Peter preaches – Acts 10:34-43
9 This summary is gleaned from C. R. Stam, Our Great Commission, 1974, Worzalla Publishing Co., Stevens Port, WI
10 See the internet for a brief ‘neutral’ presentation of the doctrine of purgatory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purgatory
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