"But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts." 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV) The apostle Paul had been entrusted by God to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. He, by proclaiming it was putting it …
Category: Paul
Praying for You
"We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God." 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (KJV) …
A Good Testimony
"For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing." 1 Thessalonians 1:8 (KJV) With all the afflictions/persecutions the Church at Thessalonica was experiencing this word from the …
God is Faithful to Do It
"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (KJV) What is it that God is faithful to do? …
Sorrow and Hope
"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope." 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV) Paul is now addressing the question - "What about loved ones who have died before the catching away?" "I would not have you to be …
…Wrath to Come
"For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come." 1 …
Aristarchus, Mark and Company
"Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me." …
Time Redemption
"Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." Colossians 4:5-6 (KJV) After spending time in diligent,earnest prayer the walk of every Christian should be in wisdom. The wisdom which is of …
Sinners and Saints
"To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Colossians 1:1-2 (KJV) The letter from the apostle Paul, written to the Church of Colosse begins very similar as his other letters (Romans, Corinthian letters, Galations, Ephesians, Philippians, …
Study of Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-7 PURPOSE: To understand who we were before salvation; our position with God, then and now, and His greatness of grace that made us who we are in Him. INTRODUCTION: In this lesson we are going to look at death. In particular there are three deaths that are the "wages of sin" (Romans 6:23). …
Study of Ephesians 1:15-23
Ephesians 1:15-23 PURPOSE: That God may give us wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, in order to appropriate the power in which He has called us to live. INTRODUCTION: We have been richly blessed with "All spiritual blessings in Christ". From being "Chosen" by God to being "Predestinated" to the image of Chris, …
Study of Ephesians 1:6-14
Ephesians 1:6-14 Three times in verses 6 – 14 we find the phrase, “to the praise of his glory…” and dealing especially with His grace. First is it is written, “To the praise of the glory of his grace…” (v. 6), then we find; “…we should be to the praise of his glory…” (v. 12); …
A Study in Galations 1:10-12
The Gospel; Not After Man - Galations 1:10-12 The gospel of Jesus Christ is like no other message. The word "Gospel" itself maintains that it is a message of good news. It also tells us with great assurance, and the power of God that it is the only means by which we can be saved; …
To Shepherd the Church
"For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departure savage …
Romans 16:1-27 An Expression of Love
An Expression Of Love Romans 16:1-27 Love is a very powerful and important quality. It shows character, concern and caring. Love is one of the characteristics of God. It is a characteristic that is modeled in God’s people. Love is much more than simple emotion. It is an act, a decision, an expression. Paul demonstrated …
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