He is High and Lifted Up!
Our focus is man centered instead of God centered. As such we focus on what we do and what we can do, instead of on what God has done for us.
Sovereignty
Escapism vs. Enduring Persecution for Faithfulness
Dispensationalism is a doctrine of man imposed upon the scripture; a doctrine is that causes fatalism and for people to give up and wait for rescue. There is no hope for God’s victory on the Earth
Trusting God in the Shaking, A Conflict of Powers
We are in a battle against Spiritual Wickedness using worldly powers: Government, Financial Systems, Politics, Communications, Religion. God is judging the world’s systems but has set apart a place of refuge for the people of God.
God’s Sovereign Call
Paul was called, Paul was chosen by the will of God. He was chosen against his will. He did not seek, ask, or desire. He was chosen by the Grace of God.
In fact, he was radically opposed to God and hated God. He fought God with all his might!