Dr Randall thank you so so so much ur videos are such jems....u r helping me understand the bible more clearly and I can't thank you enough for all ur effort to help us God bless you snd ur family Amen!!!!!!!!
I really wish my oneself could give you 1 millions like. I love this I have a whole understanding of Ephesians your teaching is amazing, and I will study until I can almost remember every word you spoke into my spirit. I love your ministry
Thank you so much! This teaching has given me so much more understanding while studying Ephesians. "your identity has everything to do with how you behave." Thank You!
I'm so in love with our ABBA FATHER, with my mind renewed/learned of/by Christ I'm learning to walk worthy before my Lord and master Christ our Head SHEPERD etc, keep up the great work God has called you to connect our understanding NEW CREATION FUNCTION BY HOLY SPIRIT WALK IN LOVE OF GOD
Thank you so much for this awesome study on the Book of Ephesians. Your gift from the Lord to teach and help many to understand God’s Word. I just discovered you and I hope you have done studies on other Books. God bless you ✝️.
Don’t just talk it...Walk it... This is the importance of obedience to ACTS 2:38... It’s the indwelling of the Spirit, that teaches you how to walk... Being lead by the Spirit......
Randall, thank you for persevering and obeying God’s call on your life. Your work has aided in developing my intimacy and identity with God. I thank you and pray the Lord gifts you with your hearts desires that are within his will❤️
You gave a great insight to that Paul was quite knowledgeable in the tactics of Roman warfare and likened that to the way we should defend yourself against every day evil. There was a time when I thought it best to just punch them in the teeth. I like Gods way better!
Ephesians is such a powerful chapter when it comes to the ministry gifts and spiritual gifts Jesus Christ left us. I am surprised there is no mention of the gifts that exist today and many have been deceived by cessationism.
Shalom Dr. Randal, your references to the Gaul who became a Roman Praetorian guard makes a big difference in how one approaches the understanding of the text and it seems to fit in a way that I have not heard it explained before. Are there any resources you could share so that I could look into that more? I am not coming up with much in my searches and I really want to have some information that I can back up what you are teaching so I can refer to it as I am teaching the men in our kehila. Thank you!
yeah right I wonder about them too. Its like if you dont have anything good to say dont say anything or save the arthritis on the thumbs down.my battery is 44 percent and I stated this comment at 644 its always a pleasure to share this number thing with you cause it just keeps on comming sometime smiles for us. I dont have the option on my cell so I have to say (smiles).
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Wow, just amazing. I wish to use the historic information but how can I find references to it to back up what's been said. Is there a good resource I can use. Thanks. Keep up the great work.
No but this generatalmens insight , his knowledge of history in those times + way he describes characters & what was going on is very much appreciated from myself as im not even a baby in Christ yet
I know God is sovereign but at the same time I wondered if PAUL had really just stepped in it when he appealed to Ceasar. But now it seems evident that it was all God‘s plan, of course!
It is not detached and burdensome brother, in verse 4 of chapter 1 in Ephesians we can see that God chose/elected us that we should be holy and blameless before Him. Of course we are to walk holy and blameless not to attain salvation which Christ has already done but because we are already saved and we are called to do it. Sanctification is a long long process until we are made perfect either when Christ returns in our time or we leave from our physical body. The finished work of Christ is to purchase our salvation which no one could do, the continuous work of the Holy Spirit is the sanctification of those that Christ had purchased until we come to perfection. God bless you brother.
If you’re going to preach about Paul and the Bible, and believe it, then there is no use to say CE and BCE! These are terms developed later to appease unbelievers! Believers can say with confidence BC and AD!
Thanks for taking the time to put in a comment. I really appreciate every viewer, and I am humbled at the way God has used these classroom teachings over the years. Because I have seen your comment before, I want to offer some perspective. In the US, believers commonly use the names of the "days of the week and months of the year," though their names were derived from pagan celebration and cultic memory. If we can casually say we worship Jesus on "Sunday," we are referring to a word rooted deeply in the worship of the sun. Should we name it something else to blot out the pagan influence? Will people know what we are saying? Terminology like BCE is not an attempt to appease anyone. Often I am speaking in an international setting with rooms filled with people not from a Christian background, and many use a different dating system. This is to make what I am saying clear, and signal that I understand I don't live in the world alone. Just as we would tell people to meet us on "Sunday" because it is common speech in that setting, I use nomenclature that shows broader understanding. Using the term "Sunday" doesn't mean I worship the sun, but I understand the context of the room in which I am speaking. I am sure you are trying to defend the Word and the Lord, and I applaud both sentiments. In a room full of non-Christian listeners, let's say, half a world from where you live, it may be more clear for me to use the "Before Common Era" dating to be precise and understood by them. I have no problem holding Jesus at the highest place in all things, dating included. This is only an attempt to be clear, nothing more.
@@CHRISTChrysalisInManhaim anno domini, as in the "year of our Lord" appropriately referencing Jesus' approximate birth date (though the date is historically inaccurate).
@@ctspvideos thanks so much for taking time to answer...this furthers the point I often make...these ppl of High position Know Christ is God, yet the world is still in denial.....even Time belongs to Him!
@@CHRISTChrysalisInManhaim It's a temporary situation. One day every knee will bow. May we honor Him in every moment we can with every bit of ourselves! Blessings.
This Dr. Randall Smith is a great teacher.. ! God bless him and listeners...
You sir, are an awesome teacher. God bless you.
Amen! Never heard it related this way, but soooo helpful. Incredible insights. Thank You. I am purchasing some of your books.
Thank you for giving me so much historical context! Without it I understood so little.
This is absolutely one of the best videos on the internet/CZcams regarding the book of Ephesians.
Excellent teaching, thank you
Dr Randall thank you so so so much ur videos are such jems....u r helping me understand the bible more clearly and I can't thank you enough for all ur effort to help us God bless you snd ur family Amen!!!!!!!!
I love the history! Context is King and he is all over it. Good job my brother.❤
I love the teaching
He paints great pictures with his words.
I really wish my oneself could give you 1 millions like. I love this I have a whole understanding of Ephesians your teaching is amazing, and I will study until I can almost remember every word you spoke into my spirit. I love your ministry
I do too!
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Thank you so much for the background information and the gifted teaching
Thank you so much! This teaching has given me so much more understanding while studying Ephesians. "your identity has everything to do with how you behave." Thank You!
Thank you. The background history helps bring the Gospel understanding into a clearer view.
One of my favorite books. Thank you for the extra backdrop I knew not about.
I learned so much from this, thanking the Lord for Professor Smith 🙏 ❤
I'm so in love with our ABBA FATHER, with my mind renewed/learned of/by Christ I'm learning to walk worthy before my Lord and master Christ our Head SHEPERD etc, keep up the great work God has called you to connect our understanding NEW CREATION FUNCTION BY HOLY SPIRIT WALK IN LOVE OF GOD
This is one of the best msgs on the armour of God.
GOD Bless Aman
PRAY
Believe
& Fast.
I absolutely love this!! Thank you so much for posting!! Seriously! ❤
coming of Jesus is very near, all signs are here, only he can end all the wars around the world.
Thank you so much for this historical discourse and how you connect it to the spiritual understanding of the book. Excellent Teacher!
Thank you for posting this lesson! I am studying Ephesians this week so this is very helpful.
Thank you brother! I am truly blessed by this study. This gives solid context in my study on Ephesians. Blessings be.
Thank you so much.
Paul.. Gaul.. and the Call!
Great background...thank you!
Blessed to teach by Ruach HaKodesh
Thank you so much for this awesome study on the Book of Ephesians. Your gift from the Lord to teach and help many to understand God’s Word. I just discovered you and I hope you have done studies on other Books. God bless you ✝️.
Isaac pries5
Don’t just talk it...Walk it... This is the importance of obedience to ACTS 2:38... It’s the indwelling of the Spirit, that teaches you how to walk... Being lead by the Spirit......
This is fantastic!!!
Very good insight and understanding into the word of God.
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These videos are so so helpful. Please continue to minister in this way. It's been very quiet from you guys lately
Beautiful brother.
Randall, thank you for persevering and obeying God’s call on your life. Your work has aided in developing my intimacy and identity with God. I thank you and pray the Lord gifts you with your hearts desires that are within his will❤️
Hi brother very explained and you have got brilliant way of teaching. I am a visual learner.
Well done to you you.
Thank you!!
God bless you Dr Randal
Excellent. Thank you my brother!!!!
I’ve been studying this and this class has confirmed something’s and expanded my understanding
You gave a great insight to that Paul was quite knowledgeable in the tactics of Roman warfare and likened that to the way we should defend yourself against every day evil. There was a time when I thought it best to just punch them in the teeth. I like Gods way better!
Thank you for this.
Smashing bit of teaching.
Ephesians is such a powerful chapter when it comes to the ministry gifts and spiritual gifts Jesus Christ left us. I am surprised there is no mention of the gifts that exist today and many have been deceived by cessationism.
This is soo dope!
Very good, I wonder if somebody can recommend a Book for the histórical context of e.g. Ephesians 🙏
Shalom Dr. Randal, your references to the Gaul who became a Roman Praetorian guard makes a big difference in how one approaches the understanding of the text and it seems to fit in a way that I have not heard it explained before. Are there any resources you could share so that I could look into that more? I am not coming up with much in my searches and I really want to have some information that I can back up what you are teaching so I can refer to it as I am teaching the men in our kehila. Thank you!
yeah right I wonder about them too. Its like if you dont have anything good to say dont say anything or save the arthritis on the thumbs down.my battery is 44 percent and I stated this comment at 644 its always a pleasure to share this number thing with you cause it just keeps on comming sometime smiles for us. I dont have the option on my cell so I have to say (smiles).
Why are there no more recent videos from this channel that are newer than 3 years?
This is excellent!!!!
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Wow
Wow, just amazing. I wish to use the historic information but how can I find references to it to back up what's been said. Is there a good resource I can use. Thanks. Keep up the great work.
Good
Dang, no new videos since 3 years ago 😟
It takes 20 minutes to listen to the actual book which is not confusing at all
No but this generatalmens insight , his knowledge of history in those times + way he describes characters & what was going on is very much appreciated from myself as im not even a baby in Christ yet
I know God is sovereign but at the same time I wondered if PAUL had really just stepped in it when he appealed to Ceasar. But now it seems evident that it was all God‘s plan, of course!
Why say common era instead of A.D.?
37:00 minute point 😂
You're saying that grafted in/adopted means 'christians' are viewed as being above the original chosen people....that is, the 12 tribes of Israel?!
Calm brother
Where can I further read into this pov?
There is more advertisement than God's message..what is this Pastor going on???
Detached from the finished work of Christ...this teaching can be very burdensome.
It is not detached and burdensome brother, in verse 4 of chapter 1 in Ephesians we can see that God chose/elected us that we should be holy and blameless before Him. Of course we are to walk holy and blameless not to attain salvation which Christ has already done but because we are already saved and we are called to do it. Sanctification is a long long process until we are made perfect either when Christ returns in our time or we leave from our physical body. The finished work of Christ is to purchase our salvation which no one could do, the continuous work of the Holy Spirit is the sanctification of those that Christ had purchased until we come to perfection. God bless you brother.
You t pretty good teaching but Jesus did not have to learn the word of God Jesus is the word of God in the flesh
Good lesson… however that description of Paul with the “big nose”… not necessary.
If you’re going to preach about Paul and the Bible, and believe it, then there is no use to say CE and BCE! These are terms developed later to appease unbelievers! Believers can say with confidence BC and AD!
Thanks for taking the time to put in a comment. I really appreciate every viewer, and I am humbled at the way God has used these classroom teachings over the years. Because I have seen your comment before, I want to offer some perspective. In the US, believers commonly use the names of the "days of the week and months of the year," though their names were derived from pagan celebration and cultic memory. If we can casually say we worship Jesus on "Sunday," we are referring to a word rooted deeply in the worship of the sun. Should we name it something else to blot out the pagan influence? Will people know what we are saying? Terminology like BCE is not an attempt to appease anyone. Often I am speaking in an international setting with rooms filled with people not from a Christian background, and many use a different dating system. This is to make what I am saying clear, and signal that I understand I don't live in the world alone. Just as we would tell people to meet us on "Sunday" because it is common speech in that setting, I use nomenclature that shows broader understanding. Using the term "Sunday" doesn't mean I worship the sun, but I understand the context of the room in which I am speaking. I am sure you are trying to defend the Word and the Lord, and I applaud both sentiments. In a room full of non-Christian listeners, let's say, half a world from where you live, it may be more clear for me to use the "Before Common Era" dating to be precise and understood by them. I have no problem holding Jesus at the highest place in all things, dating included. This is only an attempt to be clear, nothing more.
Uhm what does the AD stand for?
@@CHRISTChrysalisInManhaim anno domini, as in the "year of our Lord" appropriately referencing Jesus' approximate birth date (though the date is historically inaccurate).
@@ctspvideos thanks so much for taking time to answer...this furthers the point I often make...these ppl of High position Know Christ is God, yet the world is still in denial.....even Time belongs to Him!
@@CHRISTChrysalisInManhaim It's a temporary situation. One day every knee will bow. May we honor Him in every moment we can with every bit of ourselves! Blessings.
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