Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?

WHY DID PAUL CIRCUMCISE TIMOTHY BUT NOT TITUS? by Shawn Brasseaux Timothy and Titus were treated differently because their circumstances were entirely dissimilar. TIMOTHY The Bible says in Acts 16:1-3: “[1] Then came he [the Apostle Paul] to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain … Continue reading Why did Paul circumcise Timothy but not Titus?

Why did God command Abraham to physically circumcise Ishmael?

WHY DID GOD COMMAND ABRAHAM TO PHYSICALLY CIRCUMCISE ISHMAEL? by Shawn Brasseaux Physical circumcision is, without a doubt, the sign of the Abrahamic Covenant. It indicates death to the flesh, a testament to man’s inability to accomplish God’s will in his own strength. Hence, God ordered Abraham to physically circumcise his son Isaac—the father of … Continue reading Why did God command Abraham to physically circumcise Ishmael?

Dispensational Bible Study

DISPENSATIONAL BIBLE STUDY “The mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” and Paul’s “mysteries”—same or different? Are Matthew 3:11 and 1 Corinthians 12:13 speaking of the same Spirit baptism? Are our mystery program and its promises better than Israel’s prophetic program and its promises? Are the Jews supposed to still get circumcised in the Dispensation of … Continue reading Dispensational Bible Study

Are the Jews supposed to still get circumcised in the Dispensation of Grace?

ARE THE JEWS SUPPOSED TO STILL GET CIRCUMCISED IN THE DISPENSATION OF GRACE? by Shawn Brasseaux Are the Jews supposed to still get circumcised in the Dispensation of Grace? What about Galatians 5:3-4? “[3] For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. [4] … Continue reading Are the Jews supposed to still get circumcised in the Dispensation of Grace?

What about the Jewish Roots Movement?

WHAT ABOUT THE “JEWISH ROOTS MOVEMENT?” by Shawn Brasseaux “What can you tell me about the ‘Jewish Roots’ Movement? I have several friends who are being greatly influenced by their teachings.” Friend, thank you for that question. Prior to this, I was unaware of such a movement. Having now researched it, I will outline this … Continue reading What about the Jewish Roots Movement?

Can you please explain Paul’s “Acts” ministry?

CAN YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN PAUL’S MINISTRY DURING THE BOOK OF ACTS? by Shawn Brasseaux Certainly! During the book of Acts, why did the Apostle Paul heal the sick, raise the dead, cast out devils, water baptize, offer sacrifices in Jerusalem’s Temple, physically circumcise Timothy, and place his hands on people to impart the Holy Ghost … Continue reading Can you please explain Paul’s “Acts” ministry?

Does not Acts 15:11 disprove dispensational Bible study?

DOES ACTS 15:11 REFUTE DISPENSATIONAL BIBLE STUDY? IF NOT, WHAT IS THIS VERSE TEACHING? by Shawn Brasseaux What does Acts 15:11 mean? Does this verse disprove dispensational Bible study, as some claim? Does it teach there is only one gospel in the Bible, as some claim? Does it mean that every saved person in history … Continue reading Does not Acts 15:11 disprove dispensational Bible study?