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Paul's First 17 Years of Ministry Part 2

January 13, 2020

The New Testament book of Galatians  addresses the issue of coming under authority and being, “all in.” In chapter one we’re told of Paul’s first seventeen years of ministry. Last time we began to consider Luke’s account of Paul’s ministry and how it served as a legal brief in Paul’s defense before Caesar – whom Paul was subject to. 

References: Galatians 1:16-19

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In our study of the book of Galatians we come to a section that is biographical of the apostle Paul. As we consider the first seventeen years of his ministry we’ll discover it’s not what’s typically considered as requirements by those interested in Christian service.  
January 10, 2020
Responding to the grace of God is our focus today on Study The Word with Thom Keller. As we open chapter one of Galatians, we again underscore the theme of grace. Some are quick to dismiss grace by saying “it sounds too good to be true.” But it is true, the bible assures us of this great truth.
January 9, 2020
As we turn to Galatians chapter one we can’t help but notice an emphasis on the gospel. Not only will we discover it’s meaning and origin, but we’ll learn that no trickery is needed or to be tolerated in sharing the gospel.  
January 8, 2020
God has given us a strategy to discern the counterfeit when it comes to the gospel. And we’ll learn about it on today’s Study The Word with pastor Thom Keller. The book of Galatians, chapter one, warns us of false teaching and the method and manner of the false teacher. Also, what’s missed out on by embracing false teaching, and how to guard against it.
January 7, 2020
Today’s Study The Word will help us sharpen our discernment skills.  In Galatians chapter one starting in verse six we are told of false teachers that led some in the Church astray. So the apostle Paul writes to them so they will be able to detect false teaching and false teachers.
January 6, 2020
Pride gets in the way of grace but humility opens the way to grace.  Grace, that’s our subject today on Study The Word with Thom Keller as we continue in Galatians chapter one. It’s there, we’ll discover more about what gets in the way of grace and what opens the way to the grace God. 
January 3, 2020
We sing of God’s amazing grace, we proclaim the gospel of grace, and we affirm grace changes everything. And yet grace means so much more than what is often thought of and thus experienced. So to understand it’s fuller meaning is critical. Today on Study the Word we’ll delve deep into this great concept of grace as we open Galatians chapter one.
January 2, 2020
On our last broadcast, we heard about Paul’s call to the ministry. Today we pick up in Galatians chapter one!  We’ll be encouraged to learn that despite the many obstacles to fulfilling our primary call, our hesitancy, and the influence of others, God is very patient. We’ll hear a true story illustrating that great truth. 
January 1, 2020
How to discern God’s call is our theme on Study The Word with pastor Thom Keller. On today’s broadcast, we’ll be turning to the New Testament book of Galatians. It’s there in chapter one we’ll hear about Paul’s call to the ministry. 
December 31, 2019
We will spend some time in today's broadcast looking at some names. Who are the famous names down the line of Boaz and Ruth? Let's join pastor Thom Keller to find out as we close out our series in Ruth.
December 30, 2019
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A Study in the Book of Ruth
The book of Ruth is more than just a God ordained love story, although it is certainly that as well.  It reveals the extent of God’s kindness and grace. He accepted Ruth, once an outcast, into his chosen people, and went on to  honor her by  allowing King David and Jesus to be born of her lineage.  Pastor Thom explores the life of Ruth in his 13 message series entitled, Experience Hope in the Life of Ruth.  Request your copy today, on USB flash drive or CD, for a gift  of $25 or more.

About Study the Word

Study the Word is a radio ministry of Calvary Chapel Lebanon, Pennsylvania. It features the teaching ministry of pastor Thom Keller.  As we go verse by verse through the Scriptures, our hearts desire is to encourage you to not only Study the Word, but seek to follow God and obey His Word.

About Pastor Thom Keller

Thom began teaching an inner-city Bible study in 1995. That love of teaching God’s word eventually led to the formation of Calvary Chapel Lebanon in October, 2001, with about 50 people meeting in an old hardware store. Our church ministry and philosophy centers on teaching God’s word chapter by chapter, verse by verse.

Prior to pastoring, Thom was president and general manager of Keller Brothers Ford, a third-generation family business that began in 1921.  After 8 years of bi-vocational ministry, in 2009, Thom sold the business and became a full-time pastor.

Thom and his wife, Sue, live near Schaefferstown. Thom and Sue enjoy snow skiing, mountain biking and motorcycle rides.  Thom has often said that he loves performing weddings because he loves being married!

Ted, pictured above is Sue’s brother who has lived with Thom and Sue since 2001.

“It has been an absolute joy to see the changes God is bringing about in the lives of individuals, marriages and families at Calvary Chapel. God’s word does not return void!”

Currently we have worship services Sunday morning at 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at our church located at 740 Willow St.  Please introduce yourself when you stop by!

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