Author Archives: Colman Gilliland

1. QUALIFICATIONS:    A. He must be physically fit. Public speaking inflicts a tremendous strain on one’s nervous energy. In fact, one hour of preaching is equivalent of 8 hours of physical labor in terms of nervous energy supply.    B. The idea as far as preaching is concerned, is to have a healthy soulContinue reading ” THE PREACHER AND HIS PREACHING”

Our lesson today deals with “Our Ambassadorship.” 1. The Privilege; 2. The Responsibility; 3. The Fight; & 4. The Glory. As “ambassadors for Christ,” first, we need the right motivation (incentive, drive). Paul says: After we have become justified unto eternal life, “dead to sin & alive unto God” (Romans 6:11). “The love of God constrainsContinue reading ““GOOD WORKS” – #2”

What is an ambassador?  (1) An ambassador is “an authorized representative, he/she is an agent, delegate, or messenger.  (2) An ambassador is a person sent on a mission to represent the authority of another. *(1) Apostle Paul is our pattern, & he was an ambassador. **Cf. Ephesians 6:19-20.  Paul says “I am an ambassador inContinue reading “2-19-23    The Privilege & Responsibility of Our Ambassadorship   (# 1)                      2 Cor. 5:14-21   “

2 Cor. 5:18-21; This Is the Commission (official duty) to the church, the body of Christ. “We are ambassadors (authorized representatives, ministers) for Christ.” And we have a two-fold ambassadorship (ministry).                                                Continue reading “The Mystery of Christ is The Masterstroke of God’s Genius 2/5/23.”

God’s program with the nation of Israel Is not being fulfilled today, in this Dispensation of Gentile Grace. Israel’s program will not be fulfilled “until the fullness (completion) of the Gentiles be come in” (Rom. 11:25). This will take place at the “catching away” (rapture) of the church (1 Thess. 4:13-18). And then, and onlyContinue reading “What Is Yet To Come In Israel’s Prg?”

Apostle Paul teaches in Rom, 1:18-20; “for the wrath (outrage, anger) of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. (But why?). Because men hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest (made known). God put it in man, at creation); (in his conscience mind).”  DavidContinue reading “TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION”

                                                (Romans 3:23-25)                                                                                                     ALL PEOPLE ARE SINNERS: and SIN SEPERATES US FROM GOD, making man wrath-worthy, or deserving of God’s anger, in the lake of fire. That is why Romans 3:23 says: “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God (righteous standard).”  *TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION:                                                                         WILLContinue reading ”        FOR ALL HAVE SINNED AND COME SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD                                       “

As I was studying this lesson and thinking about our ambassadorship this week, the lyrics of this song came winging to my soul.  “When Jesus was on the cross, I was on His mind.” “We have nothing to boast about (You & I). We are nothing on our own. We have made mistakes, we oftenContinue reading “Israel’s Great Commission and Ours – # 10 2/5/2023”

In this passage (2 Cor. 5:14-21), Paul is defending his apostleship and ambassadorship against some unjust charges. Some were challenging Paul’s apostleship and message. They were even attacking Paul personally, as well as his ministry. Paul is defending his apostleship & ambassadorship, in connection with the dispensational change that God had brought in. Paul’s preachingContinue reading “Israel’s Great Commission and Ours – # 9 1-29-23.”

   If I were to ask you the question, how do you know you are saved today? I would most likely hear responses like: “I have accepted Jesus into my heart.” Or “I have made Jesus Lord of my life.” “I’ve been to the water & been baptized.” “I said a prayer.” Sounds good andContinue reading “THE GOSPEL: PLAIN AND SIMPLE    (1 Cor. 15:1-4)”