Alva Baptist Church

Acts 21 Pinky promises (and other Vows) Part 1

Paul fulfils the law by walking in the grace of God,
and genuine faith trumps religion.

See how followers of Jesus hold to a more simple and higher standard of ethics.

Acts 21 Pinky promises (and other Vows) Part 2

Paul copes with the 'fake news' of the day.
Religious people are prone to lash-out at biblical truth, when it challenges the status quo.

How do ideas gain consideration in faith communities?
Does the 'theatre model' of church (speaker up front, audience in rows, listening silently)
facilitate discussion and consideration?

What other 'modes of church' might make discussion and deliberation about 'truth' easier?

Acts 21 Pinky promises (and other Vows) Part 3

Paul goes to the temple with 4 men under a vow, who need to cut their hair.
What might THAT be about?
Reflection on 'vows' in the Old Testaments.

Acts 21 Pinky promises (and other Vows) Part 4

What is the significance of a "vow", in light of Jesus' teaching in the NT?

Acts 21 Pinky promises (and other Vows) Part 5

We value speaking the truth. (Some other examples of vows in the Old testament)

Acts 21 Pinky Promises (and other vows) Part 6

Blessings and woe, hinging on truth and faithfulness

Acts 21 Pinky Promises (and other vows) Part 7

Paul demonstrates the commitment of the Christian to keeping their words And to trusting the righteous laws that govern our lives.

Acts 20 Receiving and Giving Part 1

'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
This quote of Jesus' teaching is found in no other place in the Bible!
Paul was a direct recipient of the teachings of Christ

Acts 20 Receiving and Giving Part 2

Paul hears from Jesus directly!

Acts 20 Receiving and Giving Part 3

Paul's words on receiving truth directly from God