The BIG Picture (Shorts)

Part 4 of 4 • ⏱️ 2-Min Read Passage: Rom.15:22-33 Scripture Focus: "For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you." (Rom.15:22) Today's Lesson The apostle Paul outlines his prospective travel itinerary, explaining why his arrival in Rome had been previously delayed. His primary labour had been focused on preaching the gospel where Christ was not named, laying foundations in new regions rather than building upon another man's work. Having fully preached the gospel from Jerusalem round about unto Illyricum, and finding no more place in those parts, he now looked toward new horizons with the intent to journey into Spain while stopping by Rome along the way. Before embarking on this western journey, however, Paul's immediate task was a journey to Jerusalem to deliver financial relief contributed by the Gentile assemblies of Macedonia and Achaia for the poor saints residing there. This practical expression of fellowship highlighted a profound spi...

No. Fellowship is not restored when we confess our sins. What will restore an immediate and secure fellowship with God is to believe in Jesus Christ; to believe that He died for your sins and that He was raised for your justification. The instant that you choose to trust in Jesus Christ for your salvation is the instant your sins are forgiven, and you are immersed into the Body of Christ, and sealed unto the day of salvation. Thus, it is not a matter of confessing your sins. There is no power in that. Paul says, Rom.1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. The power to restore fellowship with God immediately, lies with your faith in the gospel of Christ. Fellowship is not dependent on confession of sin, nor doing good works, nor joining a church, etc. Nothing else but the grace gospel restores fellowship. ______________ Join my WhatsApp channel to receive these qui...

The ‘body’ you refer to  (in the post title)  is NOT the Body of Christ, but rather the fellowship of believing Jews. Cornelius would have proselyted and adopted the Jewish customs after his conversion because he knew nothing of Paul's unique ministry. Remember, the ministry of Paul had not yet started. Paul was still in Arabia and had not yet preached the new mystery doctrine of the Body of Christ. So, there is no way that Cornelius was added to the Body of Christ. Members of the Body of Christ are identified through believing in the grace gospel which Peter did not preach. What Peter preached was the Kingdom gospel that had nothing to do with the cross of Christ but rather with the identity of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and with repentance and baptisms. One must be careful not to blend these two ministries into one. They are to be kept apart as they are designed for different people groups and for different purposes, 2Tim.2:15. God bless. ______________ Join my Wh...