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Alan Smith is an inspirational speaker, leader, and teacher. He is passionate about teaching individuals to think beyond visible circumstances.

  1. 3d ago

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 132 - Chapter 20 - Apostle John

    What can the Apostle John teach us about sharing our faith when we may be the last person someone hears testify about Jesus? In Lesson 132 of this study of Acts 20 and Paul's writings, Alan Smith traces John's later years in Ephesus and considers the lasting influence of his witness. The lesson connects John's relationship with the Ephesian church to the importance of both Scripture and the testimony believers share about what God has done in their lives. Along the way, Alan discusses early church oral tradition, John's connection to Polycarp, and the account of John's exile to Patmos. He also examines Jesus' words to Peter about John in John 21, and the early church tradition that John survived an attempt to kill him in boiling oil. The biblical account of John's exile appears in Revelation 1:9. The central challenge is personal: your testimony may be the first, or last, witness to Jesus that someone encounters. Hear why Alan urges believers to remain grounded in God's written Word while speaking honestly about the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. This teaching is part of the Apostle John and Ephesus series from The Smith and Rowland Show. Continue with next week's lesson on John's time on Patmos. #BookOfActs #ApostleJohn #BibleStudy #ChristianTestimony #Revelation

  2. Sep 24

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 131 - Chapter 20 - Inheritance

    What did Paul charge the elders in Ephesus to protect, and how did the church respond years later? This lesson follows Acts 20 through Paul's farewell, the grace of God, and the lasting witness of the early church. In Lesson 131 of A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, the teaching examines Paul's warning about false teachers and his charge to care for the church with integrity. Acts 20:17-38 points to God's grace as the source of strength and inheritance for believers, while Romans 16 and Ephesians help explain Paul's message about the gospel and the revealed mystery of Christ's atoning work. The lesson also considers the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2. Jesus commends its discernment toward false apostles yet warns that the believers had left their first love. The message calls Christians to guard against false teaching without losing the love of Christ or turning correction into public condemnation. Along the way, the study introduces Mary Slessor, a Scottish missionary who served in Calabar, Nigeria, and traces the later history of John in Ephesus and his exile to Patmos. It also considers how oral testimony and early church tradition preserve accounts that aren't stated directly in Scripture. The closing challenge is personal: if you've received the gospel, will you pass it on? Watch this Bible study on Acts 20, Paul's farewell address, Christian inheritance, and the responsibility to share the testimony of Jesus. #BookOfActs #BibleStudy #Acts20 #ApostlePaul #ChristianFaith

  3. Sep 15

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 130 - Chapter 20 - Noahide Laws - Part 2

    What does it mean to be called into ministry, and how can believers recognize false teaching? In Lesson 130 of this study through Acts 20, Alan Smith examines Paul's warning to the Ephesian elders and applies it to the church today. This teaching begins with the calling of every believer to serve in ministry. The church is encouraged to recognize, pray for, and support the different ministries within the body of Christ, including practical ministries of help and service. Alan also introduces the Christian Fellowship of Ministries at New Life Church, a directory and fellowship for people serving the gospel. The lesson then turns to Paul's warning about "grievous wolves" and the danger of false teaching from outside and within the church. Topics include:  * Paul's charge to guard the flock in Acts 20  * How motive and personal ambition can expose false teaching  * Gnosticism and the pursuit of secret spiritual knowledge  * The Noahide Laws and their origins in Jewish tradition  * The relationship between the Noahide Laws, Islam, and modern religious movements  * The importance of testing every teaching against Scripture  * The grace of God, the blood atonement of Christ, and the message of the New Testament  * Brother Andrew, the "God's Smuggler," and his work delivering Bibles to persecuted Christians  * The pledge of allegiance to the Bible The central message is clear: every Christian has a place in the work of ministry, and every teaching must be measured against the Word of God. This study also examines why the gospel of grace and the cross of Christ remain essential to Christian faith. Watch the full lesson, study the Scriptures for yourself, and consider how God may be calling you to serve. #Acts20 #BibleStudy #NoahideLaws #ChristianMinistry #TheSmithAndRowlandShow

  4. Sep 10

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 129 - Chapter 20 - Noahide Laws

    What did the Apostle Paul mean when he warned the church about "grievous wolves" and false teachers? In Lesson 129, Alan Smith examines Acts 20 and connects Paul's warning to the dangers of teachings that place believers under spiritual bondage. The study begins with Jesus' words in John 8:31-32: "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." From there, the message contrasts biblical freedom through Christ with religious systems that add requirements to the gospel. The teaching also explains why believers must test every message against Scripture, including claims based on private revelation or secret spiritual knowledge. This lesson covers:  * Paul's warning about false teachers within the church  * The difference between freedom in Christ and spiritual bondage  * Gnosticism and its emphasis on secret knowledge  * The central importance of Jesus' blood atonement  * The story of Mary Jones and her 26-mile journey to obtain a Welsh Bible  * The origins and claims of the Noahide laws  * The relationship between the Noahide laws, the Talmud, and Jewish tradition  * Why biblical definitions matter when evaluating religious teaching  * The need to examine every teaching like the Bereans in Acts 17:11 The discussion also addresses the serious consequences that can arise when extra-biblical traditions are treated as equal to Scripture. Viewers are encouraged to study these subjects carefully, search the Scriptures, and hold every teaching up to the truth of God's Word. Watch this Bible study from The Smith and Rowland Show, then continue the study of Acts and Paul's writings in the next lesson. #BookOfActs #BibleStudy #NoahideLaws #FalseTeaching #ChristianTeaching

  5. Sep 3

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 128 - Chapter 20 - Warning

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  6. Aug 26

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 127 - Chapter 20 - Ephesian Elders-Part 2

    What makes biblical truth come alive in everyday life? In Lesson 127, Alan Smith continues the study of Acts 20 and Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders, focusing on the difference between knowing God's Word intellectually and receiving its truth through spiritual impartation. This message examines how faith becomes visible through obedience and action. Alan explains why believers must allow Scripture to move from the mind into the heart, then respond when the Holy Spirit prompts them to pray, serve, encourage, or minister to someone in need. The teaching also covers:  * The connection between faith and works  * Why praying for the sick requires action  * How humility often accompanies genuine ministry  * Paul's commitment to finish his course and proclaim the grace of God  * The meaning and purpose of the Bible pledge  * Robert Aitken and the first English-language Bible printed in America  * The history of opposition to the Word of God  * Paul's warning about false teachers and "raging wolves"  * The relationship between Jews, Greeks, and the church  * Why God's plan centers on redemption rather than replacement The congregation recites the pledge of allegiance to the Bible, affirming God's Word as a lamp for their feet and a light for their path. The lesson closes with a reminder that serving others creates opportunities for faith to become visible in real life. Watch this message and continue studying the Book of Acts with Paul's writings, Lesson 127, Chapter 20, "Ephesian Elders, Part 2." #BookOfActs #BibleStudy #PaulTheApostle #ChristianFaith #GodsWord

  7. Aug 18

    Acts with Paul's Writings-Lesson 126-Chapter 20-Ephesian Elders: I Pledge Allegiance To The Bible

    What does it mean to pledge allegiance to God's Word, and how can Christians recognize false teaching? In Acts 20, Paul gives the Ephesian elders a serious farewell message about faithfulness, spiritual deception, persecution, and the responsibility to guard the church. In this lesson, Alan Smith examines the Pledge to the Bible, built from Psalm 119:11 and Psalm 119:105: "I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God's holy word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God." The teaching also covers Paul's ministry in Ephesus, his public and house-to-house preaching, the gospel of the grace of God, and the difference between biblical faith and false spiritual claims. Special attention is given to Gnosticism, the danger of pursuing secret knowledge or exaggerated spirituality, and the need to measure every teaching against Scripture. Alan also explains Paul's message to both Jews and Greeks, the relationship between repentance and faith, and Paul's warning in Romans 11 concerning Israel and the Gentile church. The central challenge is clear: Christians must know God's Word well enough to distinguish truth from error, remain loyal to Scripture, and grow in the likeness of Jesus rather than seeking spiritual status. Watch Lesson 126 of "Acts with Paul's Writings" from The Smith and Rowland Show and follow Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:17-38. Learn more about New Life Church: https://www.newlifenc.com #Acts20 #BibleStudy #GodsWord #PaulTheApostle #ChristianTeaching

  8. Aug 11

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 125 - Chapter 20 - I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag

    What does it mean to pledge allegiance, and how should that commitment shape a Christian's life? In Lesson 125 of the study of Acts and Paul's writings, Alan Smith examines the history of the Pledge of Allegiance and its connection to Baptist pastor Francis Bellamy, the author of the pledge and an early leader in the development of Vacation Bible School. The lesson follows the pledge through its major revisions, including the change from "my flag" to "the flag of the United States" and the addition of the words "under God" in 1954 during the Cold War. These historical details lead to a larger biblical challenge: Christians must consider where their loyalty belongs and whether allegiance to God, Christ, the Bible, the local church, and the responsibilities of faith still shapes their daily decisions. Alan also connects this discussion to Paul's warnings in Acts and Colossians about false teaching. The danger isn't always an open rejection of Jesus Christ. Sometimes other beliefs and priorities are added until Christ and the authority of God's Word no longer hold first place. This teaching addresses:  * The history of the Pledge of Allegiance  * Francis Bellamy and the origins of Vacation Bible School  * The meaning of "under God"  * Biblical loyalty, faithfulness, and covenant commitment  * The connection between allegiance and Christian discipleship  * Paul's warnings about false teaching in Colossians  * The importance of belonging to and serving a local church  * The difference between allegiance to God and allegiance to self  * The meaning of Hebrew concepts related to covenant loyalty and steadfast love This message prepares the way for a future lesson on pledging allegiance to the Word of God. Watch, examine the Scriptures, and consider whether your loyalty to Christ is visible in the way you live. #BibleStudy #BookOfActs #ChristianDiscipleship #PledgeOfAllegiance #NewLifeChurch

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Alan Smith is an inspirational speaker, leader, and teacher. He is passionate about teaching individuals to think beyond visible circumstances.

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    Alan Smith
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    2017 - 2026
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