Acts 17:13-34 - Corps Notes - November 11, 1976
Acts 17:13-34 November 11, 1976 Tonight we are in Acts 17. In my mind this is perhaps the greatest presentation in the Book of Acts by a man of God. And that perhaps is my reason that I feel so totally unqualified to handle it. I stand in utter amazement at the greatness of the revelation and the usage of that revelation by Paul and yet it’s there in the Book of Acts where we‘re working the Word to see about rise and the expansion of the Christian Church. A church was in need of a pastor and solicited applications. One of the deacons, interested in knowing just what kind of a minister they desired, wrote a letter as if he had received it from an applicant and then read it before the pulpit committee. And this is the letter: “Understanding that your pulpit is vacant I should like to apply for the position. I have many qualifications I think you would appreciate. My religious and theological training was received from the best theologians. Academically I’ve made my mark. I preach with power and have had some success as a writer. Some say that I’m a good organizer. I’ve been a leader in most places where I’ve gone. I’m nearly 50 years of age, but I’ve never preached in one place more than three years. In some places I have been driven out of town after my work caused riots and disturbances. I have to admit that I’ve been in jail three or four times but not because of any real wrong doing. The churches I have preached in have for the most part been small, though located in several large cities. I have not gotten along too well with the religious leaders in town where I’ve preached. In fact, some have threatened me and even attacked me physically. I am not too good at keeping records. I’ve even been known to forget whom I baptized. However, if you can use me I shall do my best for you even if I have to work to help with my support.” After reading the letter, the deacon asked the committee if they were interested in the applicant. They replied emphatically that he would n
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Tweet Format: pdf, mp3 Publication Date: 11-11-1976 Victor Paul Wierwille was a Bible scholar and teacher for over four decades. By means of Dr. Wierwille's dynamic teaching of the accuracy and integrity of God's Word, foundational class and advanced class graduates of Power for Abundant Living have learned that the one great requirement for every student of the Bible is to rightly divide the Word of Truth. Thus, his presentation of the Word of God was designed for students who desire the in-depth-accuracy of God’s Word. In his many years of research, Dr. Wierwille studied with such men as Karl Barth, E. Stanley Jones, Glenn Clark, Bishop K.C. Pillai, and George M. Lamsa. His formal training included Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Theology degrees from Mission House (Lakeland) College and Seminary. He studied at the University of Chicago and at Princeton Theological Seminary from which