Get With The Pauline Epistles

We continue with Peter---

 

As  also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some

things hard to be understood  (even for Peter twenty-five years later), which they

that are unlearned  and unstable twist, as they do also the other scriptures, unto

their own destruction (2 Peter 3:16).

 

What does this say? Peter, along with the others, asked the Lord a question in  

Acts 1:7. The Lord knew it was futile to  answer then because the disciples did

not have sufficient doctrine to comprehend the answer. Years later the dying

words of a spiritually mature Peter were: "Get with the Pauline epistles. There

are some hard things there, but that is the answer!"

 

" The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth
such as be of  a contrite spirit."
Psalm 34:18

Father, thank you for Your presence.
In Christ name I pray

 

 

 

 

 



The Lord is Salvation

Peter had been one of those who asked Jesus  about the

"times and the seasons" in Acts 1:7. Peter later learned 

from Paul, as did  everyone else, and in 2 Peter, Chapter

3, he wrote  a very interesting commentary:

 

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things,

be diligent  that ye  may be  found of him in peace,

without spot, and blameless (2 Pet. 3:14).

 

And account that the longsuffering of  our Lord is salvation;

even as our beloved brother  Paul  also according to the wisdom

given unto him hath written unto you (2 Pet 3:15).

 

"He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of
them that diligently seek Him."
Hebrews 11:6

Dear Lord, I bow before You in stillness and feel You very near. Here are my
problems. Help me to find Your way for me.
In Christ name I pray



A God Appointed Apostle

Did you know that a false apostle (Matthias) was elected to take

the place of Judas (Acts 1:21-26)-- false  in the sense that he was

not God's choice. Second, Saul of Tarsus, who  became Paul,

was appointed the twelfth apostle by Jesus Christ. Third, Paul

went to Thessalonica and taught. Even though the disciples originally

 had little ability to understand the dispensational aspect of the restoration

of the kingdom to Israel, Paul  had amassed such a fantastic amount of

doctrine that he was able to answer the question as he began his teaching

ministry.

 

From study of Dispensations By R.B. Thieme, Jr

 

" In the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion:
in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me."
Psalm 27:5

Our Father, when familiar surroundings fade, strengthen my wings of faith.
Help me to accept the need to grow and mature.
In Christ name I pray

 

 



He Is Coming

Paul (Not even converted  at the time of the question), would

provide  this information, not only for the disciples, but to the

entire Church down through the years. Paul answered this question

as he taught the  Thessalonians already understood:

 

But of the times and the seasons, brethren (Thessalonian

believers), ye  have no need that I write unto you. For

yourselves  know perfectly  that  the day of the Lord so

cometh as a thief in the night ( 1 Thess. 5:1,2)

 

" For with God nothing shall be impossible."
Luke 1:37

Lord, help us to speak to others in a way that help them see you.
In Christ name I pray



God's Power

The first chapter of the Book of Acts introduces the subject of Dispensations

through the use of two specific words.

 

Times and Seasons

 

When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord

wilt thou at this time restore again the  kingdom of Israel?

 

Acts 1:6

 

And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times and seasons,

which the Father hath put in his own power.

Acts 1:7

 

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:5

Lord, keep me meek, so that the love of Christ will shine
through me to others.



God's Time

Time as we know it is but a segment of eternity, taken out of eternity and

set aside for man's use. God has divided time into segments and His Word calls them Dispensations. An understanding of these divisions of time is the key which unlocks Biblical truth. Without this

reference system it is impossible for any Christian to understand how various portions of the Bible

apply to his life.

 

By R.B. Thieme, Jr

"The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed. A refuge in time of trouble."
Psalm 9:9

Thank you, God, for your protecting love. Make us able to face those times
when we must suffer.
(In Christ name I pray)

 

 

 

 



The Day Of The Lord

"Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace.

All the arrogant  and every evildoer will be stubble,

and that day that is coming will set them on fire,''

says the Lord Almighty. '' Not a root or a branch

will be left to them.

 

Malachi 4:1

 

"But unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings.''
Malachi 4: 2

Lord, help me to overcome my fears by filling my mine with
positive thoughts and my life with positive actions.
In Christ name I pray