Ephesians 4-6 What message would Paul say about today? He said the days were evil then, and today we see evil amongst us. How do we encourage another who is facing those evil traits of the enemy? Our battle is not against flesh and blood; those are just the outward pieces of evidence of a […]
Ephesians 1-3 Paul wrote to encourage the Ephesians to stand fast. About 25 yrs. later under the inspiration of Christ, John wrote to encourage these precious believers to return to their first love. Paul told them they were saints, set apart for God, faithful in Christ. John said you were faithful and enduring. What had […]
Gal 4-6 Again, I ask… Paul again comes back to his original argument: why do you seek to be under the constraints of the Law? Do you not realize to be under the Law means you must obey that outward confirmation? It means that you are acting as a son of the flesh rather than […]
Gal 1 to 3 “Let Me Ask You” Paul traveled and founded the fledgling church in Galatia, teaching them the principle of justification by faith. With some dismay, he was astonished to learn that they had started deserting the faith and returning to the works of the Law in his absence. He asks why they […]
1Cor 13 The Sounds of Love Ever been to a band concert? Which instrument captures our attention; is it the loudest and less comforting to the ear? If you said gong or cymbal, you would be right. The cymbal has two pieces that, when struck together, vibrate quickly. Cymbals sounds are harsh; the pitch cannot […]
1Cor 9 You may not know this fact, but all of the materials on Bible.org are free to anyone. Only three out of eight employees are salary based; all others, including this author, are full-time…get that… full-time volunteers. You might wonder why? The answer comes from the words of Paul to the Corinthians: “What then […]
1 Cor 5 If you have ever made bread, you know it doesn’t take much yeast to make it rise. Two teaspoons mixed in about six cups of flour will make two large loaves of bread because the yeast permeates the entire dough. In scripture, yeast represents sin, and just like in bread dough, that […]
1Cor 1-4 More on Sharing Christ Paul is teaching in 1Cor 2: God has “Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him.” [1Cor 2:9] The work of the Holy Spirit reveals the truths about God and His Word to the unbelieving. To continue our thoughts from yesterday’s post from Romans, if […]
Rom. 11 to 13 Do you want others to come to know Jesus? Then live and share the gospel practically, beginning with being humble. You have a gift that the unbeliever needs and your attitude reveals the truth of what you say you are. Paul says to present your bodies a living sacrifice because that […]
Romans 9-11 The Heart of Paul As the minister sent to preach the gospel, Paul’s heart is torn because his own people have rejected the Messiah of whom he preached. They saw the evidence of His miracles, listened as He taught, preached, and healed, but they instead cried, Crucify Him! Put his blood on our […]
