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Alan Smith

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

  1. 5d ago

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 134 - Chapter 20 - John's Farewell Address

    What does the apostle John's final message teach us about faith, love, and sharing the gospel? This lesson follows John's story in Ephesus and asks how the church can pass the truth of Jesus on to the next generation. As we continue our study of Acts 20 and Paul's ministry in Ephesus, Alan Smith looks at the later years of the apostle John. Church tradition says that, as John grew too weak to preach at length, believers carried him into the assembly, where he repeated one message: "Little children, love one another." We consider the meaning of that message and its connection to John's letters, the command of Jesus, and the witness John passed on to Polycarp. The teaching also introduces John Eliot, the Puritan missionary known as the "Apostle to the Indians." Eliot learned the Massachusetts language, created a written form of it, translated the Bible, and established schools and praying towns. His work offers a historical example of carrying the gospel across language and cultural barriers. Alan connects these accounts to the church's calling today: guard the truth, remember what God has done in our lives, and share those testimonies with others. Christian growth includes planting the word of God beyond the walls of the church and equipping others to serve. Watch this lesson for a closer look at John, early Christian tradition, the final message attributed to the apostle, and the responsibility believers share to pass on the faith. #BookOfActs #ApostleJohn #ChristianTeaching #ChurchHistory #GospelMessage

  2. Oct 7

    A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 133 - Chapter 20 - John's Final Days

    What did the last living apostle teach the church in his final years? This lesson follows John from Ephesus to Patmos and back, tracing the testimony, church tradition, and scriptural message that shaped his final days. Alan Smith examines the Apostle John's long life as an eyewitness to Jesus, the deaths of the other apostles, and the responsibility John carried to pass on what he had seen and heard. The teaching also discusses early church traditions about John's attempted execution in Rome, his exile on Patmos, and his return to Ephesus. Scripture and tradition are distinguished throughout, with Revelation 1:9 and passages from 1 John at the center of the study. A key theme is John's call to love one another. In 1 John, he connects love for fellow believers with a life of faith, obedience, and assurance in Christ. The lesson also considers oral testimony: how Christians share what Jesus has done in their lives and pass the faith to the next generation. The teaching opens with a pledge of allegiance to the Bible and recalls missionary Lottie Moon's years of service in China and her lasting influence on missions. Watch for a Bible-focused study of John's final days, the setting behind his letters, and a practical challenge to live out the love of Christ. This video is part of "A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings," Lesson 133, Chapter 20, on The Smith and Rowland Show. #ApostleJohn #BookOfRevelation #FirstJohn #BibleStudy #ChristianTeaching

  3. Sep 30

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Sep 3

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

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  8. 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

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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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    2017 - 2026
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