1 Timothy 1-6 Let a widow be enrolled if…
From 1 Timothy 1-6 Most of today’s passage is about widows. Paul cares for ‘true’ widows who are alone with no one to help them, but depend on God. He has little to no respect [ Read More … ]
1 Thessalonians 1-5 You became imitators of us and of the Lord
From 1 Thessalonians 1-5 Some churches today are known for their bible teaching, some their music, others tongues and healing. The Thessalonians were known for their faith. What would you like your church to be [ Read More … ]
Book Review – S Hahn, A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God’s Covenant Love in Scripture
Until recently, I’ve never heard a Roman Catholic preach before. Scott Hahn, the author of this book, is quite an (link) engaging speaker. He used to be a Presbyterian minister, now he is Roman Catholic. [ Read More … ]
Philippians 1-4 Because of your partnership in the gospel
From Philippians 1-4 Paul’s statements reveal he cares a lot for the people in Philippi and values their work. It’s wonderful when Christian ministers complement faithful audiences in this way. I can feel the love [ Read More … ]
Ephesians 1-3 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh
From Ephesians 1-3 In today’s passage we learn a little more about the significance of salvation by faith, not by works and two accomplishments of Jesus on the cross. On the cross Jesus joined together [ Read More … ]
Galatians 1-3 A person is not justified by works of law but through faith in Jesus Christ
From Galatians 1-3 Do Gentile Christians have to observe God’s commands in the law of Moses? Is it a sin for them not too? Are these commands the way you can tell who God’s people [ Read More … ]
2 Corinthians 5-9 We make it our aim to please him for we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ
From 2 Corinthians 5-9 Paul looks forward to his resurrection, but he knows he will be judged by Christ. Paul says he seeks to please God because he knows Christ will judge him according to [ Read More … ]
1 Corinthians 15-16 If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins
From 1 Corinthians 15-16 Some Corinthians denied people would be raised from the dead. Paul advances several arguments correcting this serious rejection. He connects Christ’s resurrection with the general resurrection and the end of all [ Read More … ]
1 Corinthians 9-11 I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them
From 1 Corinthians 9-11 Paul was under no man’s authority. Yet he accommodated himself to the needs of others and became a servant of all. He did this in order to win people for Christ. What [ Read More … ]
1 Corinthians 1-4 I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified
From 1 Corinthians 1-4 Paul draws the divided believers in the Corinthian church together by standing on the higher ground of Jesus Christ and him crucified. If only the again realised the immense gift it [ Read More … ]