But actually, what he's saying is this. As the new governor, he invited the Jews who had issue with Paul to present their case and called in Paul to hear what they had to say. King Saul in the book of Acts, contrary to the predominant view (Augustine; S. Chapman; R. Pervo), does not prefigure the rejection of Jesus but serves as a crucial illustration of the limits of rejuvenation in the time before Christ. 1. fol. Macurdy was and remains the foremost historian on Helenistic and Roman royal And he draws attention to his past, his Pharisaical past, his zeal to persecute. King Agrippa II (King Herod Agrippa II) and his sister, Bernice [Veronique is what the Latin's called hersorry if you're called Veronique!] Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee &: Perea (r. 4 B.C.E.39 C.E. 4 0 obj Berenice was a member of the Herodian Dynasty, who ruled the Roman province of Judaea between 39 BC and 92 AD. (Acts 12. Nero and his officials would not take kindly to a governor who showed incompetence in judging trivial matters. He first of all appeals to the witness of others about his character. They were escorted by many high-ranking military officers and prominent men from Caesarea who had come to hear Paul as well. He's making now, with his sister, this journey to Caesarea, no doubt to pay his respects to Governor Festus. Thus, effective pastors invest much time preparing Bible studies, and sermons, and searching Gods Word for enlightenment. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Sometime later Berenice left Polemo and returned to her kingdom. Agrippa said, "Speak for yourself," and Paul started telling his testimony including his conversion, preaching to the . You'd motion with your hand. Berenice had two sons by HerodHyrcanus and Berenicianusof whom we know nothing. And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus (Acts 25:13). (Acts 25:11) - he had held, not unlike "Google" is used interchangeably today with the expression "to She was widowed for a second time in 48 C.E., when only twenty (Ant. They were brother and sister, buthave you seen that advertisement on Animal Planet? ACTS 25:13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. were politically motivated, since they belonged to one party which had supported It's recorded now a third time here. certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive" This is the most complete attempt to write a biography for Berenice. After Herods death, the Romans bestowed the kingdom of Chalcis on Berenices older brother, Agrippa II. Paul remained in Roman custody for some time following his appearance before Governor Festus (Acts 25:1-12). There were two main groups that comprised the Sanhedrin Council: one group was called the Pharisees, and the other group was the Sadducees. - Now when certain days were passed for and after certain days, A.V. The Herodian family tree and key events in the New Testament related to members of the Herodian family. vm5LgUkM-{8R0B.s@LI"FySyO;Iwd1(2Ju6W7,\\2)1?VJTUiad#Nwfd1a|yx "I wish not only you, but all who hear me would become as I am" a Christian in love with Jesus "except for these chains.". Copyright 2011-2023 Got Questions Ministries - All Rights Reserved. Author of. All rights reserved. She was the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I, and was married at an early age to her uncle the king of Chalets. Recall the will of the Lord for Apostle Paul. King Agrippa and his wife, Queen Bernice, visited Governor Festus at an opportune time in the life of Apostle Paul. Festus? 72 (19812): 241268. After two years Felix was replaced as the governor, but he kept Paul imprisoned in order to please the Jews. But she was also a pious woman who took a Nazirite vow, was attached to her God and her people, and even risked her life to save her fellow Jews from Roman soldiers. And they were the nieces of Herod Antipas who killed John the Baptist. What is ironic about that? 20Being at a loss how to investigate these questions, I asked whether he wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding them. London: 1974. New Testament Political Figures Confirmed, the political figures in the New Testament, Roman Crucifixion Methods Reveal the History of Crucifixion, 3 Pilgrimage Paths from Galilee to Jerusalem. Are you making wise choices in your life right now? AD? You can take away all the other channels, just keep Animal Planet.] Then, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. Read the first chapter of my first book for free! Your personal encounter with Jesus will change you so much that people will start to note the change. He has been studying and teaching the Bible for more than forty years. We've moved 37 times in the last 18 months. JQR Jesus didn't rise from the dead because dead men don't rise from the dead, because miracles are impossible. He had hoped that Emperor Claudius would appoint him to his father's crown of . They missed out on a new life because they were too caught up in their sinful lives. In todays episode of All Gods Women we continue in that thread and discover that the disciples were right. Instead, their concern was over a dead man named Jesus whom Paul affirmed to be alive. He begins with his own experience and ends with the testimony of Scripture. stream I mean, if you know anything about the Roman Empire and you know anything about Rome at all at this period, you know that they just loved ritual and pageantry and [and I say this as a Brit, now! After his death, Chalcis was awarded to her brother, with whom she ruled for a time until she married King Polemo of Cicilia, Anatolia. We're only saying what the prophets said. According to Josephus, Drusilla and her only child died in Pompeii twenty years later when they tried to escape the volcanic explosion. Gospel of John is devoted to the 24 hours 28 Berenice, (born ad 28), lover of the Roman emperor Titus and a participant in the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem. Herod Philip, uncle and first husband of Herodias, was not a ruler. Leroy A. Daley is an author, blogger, YouTuber, and Bible teacher. In Acts 26, Paul stands before King Agrippa II, who encourages him to "speak for himself," i.e., in his own defense. Not only was Augustus the man who laid the foundations of the empire, but also the longest serving emperor, and in the eyes of many, the best ruler Rome ever had. Before we read the passage together, let's look to God in prayer. So did her joint venture with her brother, who had meanwhile arrived in Jerusalem, to still the Jewish insurrection, which came in the wake of Floruss outrages (BJ 2.402405). Berenice was the daughter of King Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great and client king of Judea. :/R#8"]I"]eXP"PLd/;'?s.L6%j+ULs_B!}LQL-28CIThlX8:T7:m(|h# P;QOVJi! ^uW qbH.TTePei7 Amen. Here's a case that involves a Jew, Paul; that involves Jewish law, and that was intricate even to the most erudite; and an issue that involved trouble for Governor Festusan opportunity, you understand, for King Agrippa to perhaps ingratiate himself either to Fetus or to the emperor in Rome. And that would have been that. Dr. R .C. And then Paul is brought in. and T.R. Click to enlarge. By Mary Jane Chaignot. We're only saying what the apostles said. 1 Bernice's descent from Herod raises, in turn, the question of her status as a Jew. Bernice and Drusilla were the great granddaughters of Herod the Great who tried to kill baby Jesus. He displayed great acumen in conciliating the Romans and Jews. Festus wasnt a Christian. 10. "We teach no new thing. ; and saluted for to salute, A.V. Pastors do a lot of teachings but they need to be taught the Word of God too. We can learn about the society where the ancient Israelites, and later Jesus and the Apostles, lived through the modern discoveries that provide us clues. Tacitus is also our first source on Berenices love affair with Titus (Histories 2.2.1), the Roman general who eventually burnt Jerusalem and then succeeded his father to the throne of Rome. He said: "There is a man here whom Felix left as a prisoner. 8. The Roman Empire was founded by Julius Caesar's heir, Caesar Augustus. The two apparently became lovers in 68 C.E. You know, I was thinking about the dear Korean missionaries. Dig into the illuminating world of the Bible with a BAS All-Access membership. The Romans feared she would be another Cleopatra, and none-too-gently persuaded Titus to send her home when he became Emperor in 79AD. Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Augustus's co-emperor. Ultimately, he sided with Rome, and he was expelled by his Jewish subjects. King Herod ruled until 1 BC not 4 BC Jesus was born in 3 BC look at the constellationd in 2 & 3 BC . They were there when he presented the gospel. King Agrippa. There is a wonderful advertisement on Animal Planet. Retail: $19.99. Luke is ensuring that the record of Paul's life is given in all of its detail when he comes to trial in Rome. He was only seventeen at his father's . As today's text reveals, it was during this time that King Herod Agrippa II and his sister Bernice visited Festus. Below, see a visualization of the Herodian family tree and key events in the New Testament related to members of the Herodian family.Ed. 26. However, Tacitus is not the only source that discloses this information. Paul was brought before them in chains and the leaders were in full pomp and circumstance with many other important people. He is passionate about the Lord and spends quality time with the Word of God every day. Titus had fallen in love with Berenice during his command in Judaea (6770), which culminated in the capture of Jerusalem. You need far more wisdom.' Grace abounding to the chief of sinners. to Festus in his new office. Felix was the Roman governor charged with ruling what to do with Paul. "It is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today," he told Agrippa (26:6). Now you will commence to talk about him. Bernice was the thrice-married, twice-widowed and once-divorced sister of King The Romans the powers that be thought that was far too young to be given much power, so he was given the tetrarch keys of Philip and others, just north of the Sea of Galilee. Josephus. JSJ Help us elevate the voices of Jewish women. That Jesus Christ was dead. Agrippa is the son of the King Herod who had James killed and Peter imprisoned (Acts 12), so this family history is part of the background to Paul's appearance before Agrippa. As father and son, Agrippa I and II were men of similar characters. 19.277, 20.104). The family tree above includes only the Herodian family members in the New Testament plus most of the Roman governors it mentions. In her chapter on Julia Did Luke record every word spoken at Paul's trial before In an enchanting book of documentary fiction Jordan As required by the vow, her hair was shorn and she walked barefoot. It is the centralityoh, I don't even have time at all to expound this to you tonight, but it's the centrality of the resurrectionthe importance, the fundamental importance of the resurrection. Herod Philip, uncle and first husband of Herodias, was not a ruler. was used interchangeably with the position - "Caesar" Had Paul presented the Gospel during his trial before Festus? it was not politics that led to Berenices dismissal but commonsense on the La Riene Brnice. You'll remember last time, on a Sunday evening about ten days ago, we were looking at Paul's defense before Governor Felix. Its most committing incest are treated as royalty. And Paul's life is in the balance here. Agrippa and Berenice are both seated on thrones as Roman procurator Porcius Festus makes his report. Agrippa responded by saying that Paul almost persuaded him to become a Christian. interests influence his description of the Queen. They were present by the immutable will of God. His Books are available for purchase wherever books are sold. Berenice was probably born in Rome to Agrippa and Cyprus, before her father became king in 36 C.E. Paul, so he begins laying out the case before Agrippa. Secular history records rumors that their relationship was . Philip the Tetrarch of northern territories (r. 4 B.C.E.34 C.E.) It was the resurrection. She would become the mistress of Emperor Titus. The Jews laid down a long list of unsubstantiated complaints with Paul refuting, saying that he had done nothing against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple nor against the Roman government. As a young teen Drusilla married King Aziz. Intimidation. Subsequently, when Agrippa heard Festus declaration of Paul he desired to hear him for himself. Indeed, one-third of the Queens and Some Contemporary Women in the Roman Empire, Assimilation in the United States: Twentieth Century, The Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women, Copyright 19982023, Jewish Women's Archive. It comes packed with resources that assist him to accomplish his tasks quickly, in depth, and more effectively. And he announced the Jews accusations, that he should die. He told it in Acts 9 at least, Luke records it in Acts 9; it's again recorded in Acts 22. And he appeals to the testimony of Scripture. Herodias left Herod Philip to marry his half-brother Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee & Perea. Verse 26 lets us know that Felix was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, but when he didnt, Felix kept him in prison until he could figure out what to do with him. ]kWv5H!Jsr)2RC%h8Xb`9w (;P?. Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense. Continue with Recommended Cookies. You understand between the lines, he would look a complete fool before the emperor if he sent him to Rome with no charges!] King Agrippa and Bernice come to Caesarea to give their respects. calls him Agrippa the Second, the son of Agrippa the First, the fifth king of the family of Herod: John Gill Even so, they made choices that went against everything the Jews believed in. Festus explained the conflict between Paul and the Jews in Jerusalem as a religious dispute. And then he turns to Paul and sayswell, he doesn't say quite what the King James Version says, which is a wonderful thing: "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Jordan, Ruth. Regardless of your past, He can give you a bright future. Paul denied his accusation, pointing out that King Agrippa knew that what he was saying was the truth. Let us know. This is the reaction of a dog that's in a corner that's beginning to growl, because Agrippa has been put in a corner, because he knows more than he's willing to confesswhich is true of every natural man. she had an incestuous relationship with her brother Agrippa II - public and very scandalous she had an affair with, and probably hoped to marry, the Roman emperor Titus (see Masada ). King Agrippa 2nd. 93 C.E.) Appearing Before King Agrippa, High Officials and Men of the City: (Acts 25:13-26:32) While Festus was still contemplating this turn of events, the Roman-appointed king of the Jews, King Agrippa, and his wife, Bernice, came to Caesarea Maritima to pay their respects to the new governor. And I want us to see three things this evening as we look at this exciting narrative of Paul's defense before Agrippa. 9. Jewish Women into Second Temple History, Wolfson Festus told Agrippa about Paul and the accusations against him concerning the Jew's religion and Jesus, who Festus said was dead, but Paul claimed was alive. It wasn't a terribly important dominion over which he governed. Amen. Apparently, Festus was in no hurry to send Paul to Rome in order for the apostle to appear before Caesar. Open our eyes to the things we do that draw us away from You. Help JWA continue to lift up Jewish womens stories, this month and every month, by. Well, we'll pick up the reading at verse 13 of chapter 25. What is it that changed the Apostle Paul? And when he came he preached Jesus Christ to them. For Jesus' sake we ask it. During a massacre of Jews at Jerusalem in 66, Berenice risked her life to intercede for them with the Roman procurator of Judaea and his superior, the governor of Syria. ), was a Jewish client queen of the Roman Empire during the second half of the 1st century. So, Apostle Paul defended himself before Festus and he preached Jesus Christ to him. Well, Bernice wasn't far from this. pp. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Macurdy, Grace H. Vassal Agrippa II (b. Then she married her uncle Herod. Herod Agrippa, the second. Crook, John A. Later she married her great-uncle Philip the Tetrarch. The resurrection was the promise all Israel was "hoping to see . Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth (Acts 25:17). After his death, Chalcis was awarded to her brother, with whom she ruled for a time until she married King Polemo of Cicilia, Anatolia. Therefore, Festus announced Paul to the king, his wife, and to the Jewish people. Open 8AM-4.30PM icknield way, letchworth; matching family dinosaur swimsuits; roblox furry accessories; can i use my venus credit card at lascana; who is the most humble player in the world; YOU WILL BE WATCHING THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST PRAISE GOD. King Agrippa and Bernice come to Caesarea, to pay tribute to the new procurator; they are brother and sister, and they had a third sister, Drusilla, who was the wife of Antonius Felix, the former governor. Where does this boldness come from? Isn't that what the sophists of today are saying? He spent his childhood and youth at the imperial court in Ancient Rome where he befriended the imperial princes Claudius and Drusus, the son of Tiberius. God caused all things to work out for the good (Romans 8:28). April 20, 2022. Not daring to marry her because of her foreign originalthough she was a Roman citizen by birthhe eventually sent her away, probably on his accession in 79. And (didn't it grip you as we read it?) She returned with him to Rome, after which she faded from the historical record. Governor Festus has been appointed in his place. Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women. It's about Meer cats. 4. He's putting them in a difficult position, but he turns to Agrippa, and he knows that Agrippa has Jewish background, and he says to him, "Do you believe the prophets? Copyright 2010 2023. In reaction to suspicions that their relationship was incestuous, she married Polemon, a priest-king of Cilicia, but she soon left him and returned to her brother. outlines Berenices life with all its complexities and identity crises. First, he saw Jesus; he spoke with him; then he preached in his name. order to urge Berenice to do to Titus what Judith had done to Holophernes. Christian Truth. "Berenice." There were those who didn't share his faith fellow Jews who could well attest and corroborate and confirm what he's now going to say about his former life: that he was raised in the strictest sect of the Pharisees. Acts 12 relates that he was eaten by worms, (possibly Fournier's gangrene, the same disease that may have killed his grandfather Herod the Great) after God struck him for accepting the praise of sycophants, comparing him to a god. Festus Consults King Agrippa. And if history is correct as it comes down to us, she was also the mistress of Emperor Titus' father. It had been founded by the queen regnant Salome (76- 67 BC), who wore vestments in the royal colors scarlet and purple. He's fascinated by the case of Paul. "about a Tbingen: 1999. He's invoked this law which had been in existence now for perhaps a hundred years or sohe'd invoked the right of a Roman citizen to appeal to Caesar, to have his case heard before the emperor himself. Josephus informs us that they appeared in public together, for example when Agrippa gave his peace address to the people of Jerusalem just before the outbreak of revolt against Rome (Josephus, BJ 2.333; 402405). Festus Consults King Agrippa December 17, 2016 Posted by flashbuzzer in Books, Christianity. Though, as a Jew, Agrippa was sensitive to Jewish concerns, he was unswervingly loyal to Rome In the Bible, she is a sister of King Agrippa. Festus announced that he had found no charges to accuse Paul of. Have you been guilty of the same? Antipas had John executed ( Mark 6) and later declined to pass judgment on . He just thinks that he is. ACTS 25:14-19 14 When they had been there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying: "There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix, 15 about whom the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me when I was in Jerusalem, asking for . Here is your ticket to join us as we discover more and more about the biblical world and its people. Mireaux, Emile. Agrippa II had quite a lot of power in Jewish religious affairs, for he had been given custodianship of the temple and the authority to appoint the high priest. The other is Josephus, who claims that rumors of the siblings inappropriate relationship led Berenice to seek a third match (Ant. Do you think by this little speech of yours you can.?' Thats why He is God! And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus commandment Paul was brought forth (Acts 25:23). derive from a pious Jewish source and do not reflect Josephus own opinions. This blog looks at the seedy relationship between Agrippa and Bernice. Journal of Philology 72 (1951): 162175. Your email address will not be published. They were Jews, but they were loyal to the empire. You have Herod the Great at the time of the birth of Jesus; you have Herod Antipas (the Herod that Jesus called a fox); you have Herod Agrippa I (who had put James to death and had died that violent death in Acts 12); and now you've got the great-grandson of Herod the Great, Herod Agrippa II. Last week we looked at godly disciples who warned Paul of what was to come if he went to Jerusalem. Learn how your comment data is processed. He was also known as an expert in Jewish customs (Acts 26:1-3) and he was familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures. Luke draws a contrast between Agrippa and Paul. Festus continues to provide King Agrippa with the back story of Apostle Pauls arrest. You're out of your mind, Paul. Boldface in the narrative statements below signifies the person is referred to in the New Testament. I mean, this man of pomp and ceremony and pageantry, he's been offended now. However, public pressure made the emperors son relinquish his ties with the queen and she was sent away. became the second judge, and Paul appealed to Caesar. Features thousands of biographic and thematic essays on Jewish women around the world. We dont have to remain in the tangled web weve woven. And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Pauls cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix (Acts 25:14). Late in his career, Herod Agrippa II saw that tensions were rising between Rome and the Jews, and he tried unsuccessfully to prevent war. Herod the Great, founder of the dynasty, tried to kill the infant Jesus by the slaughter of the innocents at Bethlehem. How did Paul enter the auditorium? One source is the Roman satirist Juvenal, who mentions their relationship in passing as a well-known fact (Juvenal, Saturae 6.155158). Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, Go away for now: when I have a convenient time I will call for you.. 59 C.E. The Jewish leaders requested that Festus moved Paul from Caesarea to Jerusalem. Obviously, these girls were not raised in a godly home. Subscribe to the CompellingTruth.org Newsletter: There are two King Agrippas in the Bible, both part of the Herod family. intrigues Agrippa, so he wishes to hear the apostle for himself. In this article Schwartz explores the sources on Agrippa II used by Josephus, Very interesting and informative. Who were Bernice and Drusillas relatives? He had offered, you remember, a solution: that Paul go to trial in Jerusalem before the Jews. King Agrippa and Bernice entered the meeting room with great fanfare. Berenice, twice widowed, left her third husband to be with brother Agrippa II (rumored lover) and was with him at Festuss trial of Paul. Augustus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 14 AD and brought This match led Polemo to undertake circumcision and a Jewish lifestyle. And the Romans, well, they just loved ceremony. 25:23; 26:29 Agrippa entered with great pomp, Paul was in chains. The church of the very near future to Luke and Paul is on trial here, and it may well be that in recording this detail Luke is saying to his readers to you and me as much as to his original readers there are lessons to be learned here. Others are life changing. You understand this is part of the Herod dynasty. Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. But I also think that part of the reason why we have this detailed account here is because Luke is saying not only is the Apostle Paul on trial here, but in a very real sense the church is on trial here. of Justus of Tiberias, Josephus enemy. I wasnt really reading for typos but noticed a couple: *They waited to late*I think it should be TOO late Also, Phebe should be PHOEBE. Our free eBook Ten Top Biblical Archaeology Discoveries brings together the exciting worlds of archaeology and the Bible! The gospel has come, and you can almost hear his conscience. Yes, that's what Paul is saying. From Lawrence Mykytiuk's BAR article identifying real New Testament political figures. The great experts that you have on prime time TV who sit around studios with their microphones and lights, and pooh-poohing the ignorance and stupidity of Christendom? I know that you believe the prophets." Crispina, mentioned in the Babatha archive, Ilan suggests that the woman was Thus, a study Bible is indispensable to a pastor. He was to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others including kings and governors. Bernice (or Julia Berenice) was a great-granddaughter of Herod the Great and one of five children of King Herod Agrippa I of Judaea by his wife Cypros. You understand the Herods were playing two cards. She later returned to Rome, but they did not renew their relationship. I saw Him. Berenice. Agrippa also had appointive powers for the office of high priest. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Inscriptions indicate that she was a Roman citizen and bore the Roman name Julia. Agrippa the king. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Agrippa II was the great-grandson of Herod the Great (Matthew 2) and son of Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12). Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. It's not quite as positive as that. %PDF-1.3 Recall the will of the Lord for Apostle Paul. Berenices granddaughter. As todays text reveals, it was during this time that King Herod Agrippa II and his sister Bernice visited Festus. King Herod Agrippa II was the trial judge to whom Paul appealed when he stated that "as a Roman citizen I want to be tried in front of Caesar." King Agrippa II was the son of Herod Agrippa I who was the son of Aristobulus, the son of Herod the Great. Acts 25:13. What does history tell us about Pontius Pilate? Finally, Festus was hopeful when King Agrippa visited him. 18When the accusers stood up, they brought no charge in his case of such evils as I supposed. Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich Cite King Herod Agrippa II (r. 50c. He's told this story before. Combine a one-year tablet and print subscription to BAR with membership in the BAS Library to start your journey into the ancient past today! An apostle of Jesus Christ is treated as a criminal while criminals Herodias left Herod Philip to marry his half-brother Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee & Perea. Who was He had given a defense before Felix Governor Felix. '], [Now so far we knew that Paul had persecuted Christians in Damascus. The Jews, as they themselves once said, had no king but Csar. Marcus Julius Agrippa II (A.D. 27-100) was the son of Agrippa I (12:23), and the great-grandson of Herod the Great. Machaerus: Beyond the Beheading of John the Baptist, Pauls First Missionary Journey through Perga and Pisidian Antioch. To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have [license] to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him (Acts 25:16). Festus had expected the Jews to accuse him of actual crimes. That this man is prepared to speak and to declare the whole counsel of God, to unveil his whole life before these men and women, and stand up for Jesus no matter what the cost." We make choices every day of our lives. (positive) and Ant. 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