Pastor Lester Bentley

Tag: Relationship

  • The Problem of a Slave

    The Problem of a Slave

    Without an understanding of the slave problem as it existed in the Roman empire of Paul’s day the Epistle to Philemon cannot be fully appreciated. Slaves were a recognized part of the social structure and were considered members of their master’s household. Between the years 146 BCE and 235 CE the proportion of slaves to…

  • Galatians: Gospels in Conflict; Promise Preceded the Law

    Galatians: Gospels in Conflict; Promise Preceded the Law

    Christ the “Seed” of Promise Galatians 3:15-20 It is the promise to Abraham – the covenant with him – that is absolutely central to Paul in Chapter 3. He first raised the topic in verse 8: “In you shall all the nations be blessed,” citing Genesis 12:2,3. Then in Galatians 3:16 he referred to the…

  • Friday Sundown Worship: Why do the Nations Rage?

    Friday Sundown Worship: Why do the Nations Rage?

    David, Kind of Israel asked of God, “Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 3 Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from…