We read in 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. God sees everything, and…
Tag: 2018
His Great Mercy Has Caused Us to be Born Again
Peter had personal challenges to his faith and even denied Christ three times yet still became a pillar in the church. It is the grace of God that protects us and strengthens us and he has given us his Holy…
The Grace of God Has Appeared Bringing Salvation
Paul writes to his disciple and son in the Lord with instruction to establish order in the churches of the region. Titus is to go from town to town and “appoint elders in every town”. But not just anyone was…
Preach the Word
Paul comes to the close of his letter to Timothy and turns Timothy’s focus so that it is not on “pointless chatter” of those that oppose but instead, guide “the word of truth along a straight path”. And he will…
That They Also May Obtain Salvation Which is in Christ Jesus
Paul’s admonition to Timothy is very much applicable to our lives today. Paul tells Timothy, the circumstances of your life are not the most important thing. The strife and constant wrangling, the drama that some people seem to thrive on,…
Train Yourself for Godliness
Paul offers Timothy instruction in the administration of his gift as a teacher and leader in the body of Christ. And though there are many needs around us, we are most effective when we are diligent with our gift. All…
The Goal of Our Instruction is Love
Paul instructs one of his faithful disciples giving him positive encouragement in the prophetic word spoken over his life. Paul also offers guidance for overseers and deacons. And, Paul instructs Timothy to combat the false doctrines that some are “speaking…
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Paul reminds the people of the church in Philippi that “our commonwealth exists in heaven” so we should not walk as the world does, but hold on to what we have attained. But not everyone is getting along in this…
The One at Work in You is God
Paul recounts the fellowship that has developed with the church at Philippi as they not only accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ, but also became partners with him in the work of the ministry. Paul encourages them to continue, to…
But Now He Is Useful To You
Philemon is a unique letter because of its very personal nature. The life of Onesimus had been transformed as he accepted Christ, but in the eyes of the world, he was still a runaway slave. Onesimus could never fulfill his…
Speak the Mystery of Christ
As Paul closes this letter he turns attention from the false teachers to the true gospel and says in Colossians 3:1–2 “seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the…
The Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge
Paul is in prison, likely in Rome where it says in Acts 28:30 “So he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and welcomed all who came to him”. But he was not free to travel as he…
Understand What the Will of the Lord Is
Many people look at the world as it is and think this is the way God created it to be. What we see now is the fallen world. What we see now is the world influenced by good and evil.…
Strengthened with Power Through His Spirit
Paul has rehearsed the gospel message. He has reminded them that God, in Christ has broken down the wall of separation between Jew and Gentile and we are all in Christ, as he said in Ephesians 2:22 “built up together…