In Philippians 3:10, the Apostle Paul expresses his heartfelt desire, “that I may know Him (Christ).” Paul had known Christ for many years as his Savior and Lord, so what did he mean? Paul desired to know Jesus Christ more deeply through experiencing a close, personal relationship with Him on a daily basis. In this series of Bible messages, we explore how we, as believers in Christ, can experience this same thing in our own lives.
These Bible messages entitled “Knowing Christ” were preached by Pastor Gregg Bing in 2021 during the morning worship services at Grace Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX.
Gregg Bing - January 11, 2015
Ministry of the Twelve Diminishes
The final significant change we see as a result of the stoning of Stephen is found in Acts 12. The Apostle James is killed by Herod the king. Seeing that this pleased the Jews, he had Peter arrested, intending to do the same to him. But God miraculously freed him. These events seem to point to the fact that the ministry of the twelve apostles is diminishing, while that of Saul (Apostle Paul) is about to take the forefront. The chapter closes with Saul (Paul) and Barnabas returning from Jerusalem to Antioch, from which they will soon be sent out to preach Christ. (Acts 12:1-25).
Scripture References: Acts 12:1-25
From Series: "The Book of Acts"
These lessons provide a verse by verse study through one of the most challenging books of the Bible from a dispensational viewpoint, showing the transition from God's focus on Israel to the start of the Church, the Body of Christ.
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September 5, 2021
We Serve a Living Savior
Gregg Bing
2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Acts 23:11, Galatians 1:10-24, Acts 9:1-22
October 24, 2021
Why Was Paul Baptized in Water?
Gregg Bing
Acts 22:12-16, Acts 9:1-22, 1 Corinthians 1:12-17
