Some may ask, “Why should we study the missionary methods of Paul? Surely, in all this time, we have grown beyond his old ways and have found better ways of accomplishing ministry.”
To this I would say, look around at the condition of the church at large throughout the world today, and see if you can find a model of success that compares to Paul. Yes, we have our “mega-churches.” They have huge congregations and lots of money, but are they successful in the sight of God? Are they raising up a generation of mature, Bible-instructed believers? I think not. The ignorance of the average believer today is astounding. Many cannot even give a clear presentation of the Gospel message.
In a recent survey across the United States, only about 13% of regular church goers said that they believe in hell, and about the same number doubted the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible. The church as a whole is in a shambles, and the reason is that we have forsaken the God-given way—exemplified by Paul—to achieve the great commission of “making disciples of all nations” (Mat 28:19).

Gene Cunningham - April 19, 2023

When Jesus Claimed to be God

People say Jesus never claimed to be God. "Son of Man is a term for the second member of the Godhead from Daniel Chapter 7. What Jesus was trying to do every time He would use the title "The Son of Man," was to get someone to open their Bible and look back to Daniel Chapter 7 and find out who He is. But of course, none of the Pharisees were smart enough to do that. Daniel 7:13-14 says, "So one, like a son of man was coming and he came up to the ancient of Days and was presented before Him." We saw this in Revelation chapter six as He, Jesus Christ, took up the six seals and began to open the seals. "... to him was given dominion, glory and a kingdom that all the people, nations and men of every language might serve Him and His dominion is an everlasting dominion which will not pass away. His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed." "Son of Man" verses where Jesus claims to be God: Matthew 8:20 Matthew 9:6 Matthew 10:23 Matthew 11:19 Matthew 12:8 Matthew 12:32 Matthew 12:40 Matthew 13:37 Matthew 13:41 Matthew 16:13 Matthew 16:27 Matthew 16:28 Matthew 17:9 Matthew 17:12 Matthew 17:22 Matthew 18:11 Matthew 19:28 Matthew 20:18 Matthew 20:28 Matthew 24:27 Matthew 24:29 Matthew 24:30 Matthew 24:37 Matthew 24:39 Matthew 24:44 Matthew 25:13 Matthew 25:31 Matthew 26:2 Matthew 26:24 Matthew 26:45 Matthew 26:64 Mark 2:10 Mark 2:28 Mark 8:31 Mark 8:38 Mark 9:9 Mark 9:12 Mark 9:31 Mark 10:33 Mark 10:45 Mark 13:24 Mark 13:26 Mark 14:21 Mark 14:41 Mark 14:62 Luke 5:24 Luke 6:5 Luke 6:22 Luke 7:34 Luke 9:22 Luke 9:26 Luke 9:44 Luke 9:56 Luke 9:58 Luke 11:30 Luke 12:8 Luke 12:10 Luke 12:40 Luke 17:22 Luke 17:24 Luke 17:26 Luke 17:30 Luke 18:8 Luke 18:31 Luke 19:10 Luke 21:25 Luke 21:27 Luke 21:36 Luke 22:22 Luke 22:48 Luke 22:69 Luke 24:7 John 1:51 John 3:13 John 3:14 John 5:27 John 6:27 John 6:53 John 6:62 John 8:28 John 12:23 John 12:34 John 13:31

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