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Lesson 17: Special Responsibilities for Exceptional Drivers (Romans 12 -15)

Lesson 17: Special Responsibilities for Exceptional Drivers (Romans 12 -15)

The last paragraph of Bob’s comment sets the stage for Romans 12. “Christ lived on earth, died, and was resurrected. Through the Holy Spirit He is among us now. The post-resurrection life is not simply something in the indeterminate future; it is a reality in which we can participate now. Our participation in this life […]

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Lesson 13  Keep Control of the Wheel   (I Corinthians 11- 14)

Lesson 13 Keep Control of the Wheel (I Corinthians 11- 14)

After discussing moral issues Paul turns to worship. Again we see the freedom of the Spirit. Although he speaks of tradition (I Corinthians 11: 2) this does not appear to include a formal liturgy. Five years earlier he said, “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances, do not quench the Spirit (I Thessalonians […]

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Lesson 12:  Don’t Drink and Drive (I Corinthians 5-10)

Lesson 12: Don’t Drink and Drive (I Corinthians 5-10)

I have always had a hard time making sense of chapters 5-14. Paul seems all over the place, going hither and yon in his reasoning and counseling. After a lot of struggle, I decided to take Paul at his word. There are no laws. Jesus grants us his Spirit which gives us freedom. The only […]

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Lesson 6:  Letters Home

Lesson 6: Letters Home

Get ready! Luke-Acts acted like a good public relations person who domesticated Paul. He portrayed him as a courageous missionary who suffered constantly in order to move the Church from a small Jewish sect to a large catholic church. We are now going to move back 30 years to see the real Paul as he […]

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