example Archives - Bible Advocate Advocating the Bible, representing the Church, and glorifying the God of grace and truth Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:31:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://baonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/05/cropped-file-32x32.jpg example Archives - Bible Advocate 32 32 ‘Crowing’ the Apostles’ Doctrine https://baonline.org/crowing-the-apostles-doctrine/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:00:14 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=28723
© Badboo | Dreamstime.com

A single blue flame glows against a dark background, casting a soft light and reflection.

© Badboo | Dreamstime.com

It was beyond chaotic. Crowds had gathered at night around the central courthouse and watched as the government condemned the Man. Such a trial was against the law of the land, but circumstances were so threatening to the government, the leaders believed they needed to try this Man. Without any counsel presented for the defense, […]

The post ‘Crowing’ the Apostles’ Doctrine appeared first on Bible Advocate.

]]> The Joshua Model https://baonline.org/the-joshua-model/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:00:28 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=27483

Desert landscape with a prominent Joshua tree, rocky mountains, and clear blue sky in the background.

If I could time travel and meet any Old Testament character, Joshua would be a contender on my list. The contrast between Joshua and his generation is clearly seen in one of the Bible’s most significant chapters. In Numbers 13, twelve spies were selected to scout out the Promised Land. Joshua was one of them. […]

The post The Joshua Model appeared first on Bible Advocate.

]]> Paul said to follow him as he followed Christ. Why not just follow Jesus directly? https://baonline.org/paul-said-to-follow-him-as-he-followed-christ-why-not-just-follow-jesus-directly/ Sat, 01 Sep 2018 14:43:28 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=23952

Sunlit forest path with autumn leaves and tall trees, creating a serene and picturesque nature scene.

Paul told the Corinthians to follow (“imitate,” NKJV) him as he followed Christ (1 Corinthians 4:16; 11:1). Why not just follow Jesus directly, instead? Why follow Paul?    You may be assured that Christians do not follow Paul in the same sense that we follow Christ. In the ultimate sense, we have only one Teacher-Rabbi-Leader […]

The post Paul said to follow him as he followed Christ. Why not just follow Jesus directly? appeared first on Bible Advocate.

]]>