We have 3 records of the Christmas story Luke, Matthew and John. They are complementary. Many months of activity are compressed into a few pages. Many of the details of…
The last verses of the letter show us what is on Paul's heart. We are engaged in spiritual warfare and need the Holy Spirit. Paul longed for the Ephesians to…
This psalm has been used lturgically for centuries. The worshippers call on God to fulfill the promise to Abraham to bless all nations through him. It is a prayer that…
This is part 3 of Paul's teaching on relationships. It has much wider application than just slaves and masters. It helps those in paid employment and all of us who…
Rights are a big part of life today but Christian discipleship is not about rights but about submission. Here Paul talks about submission in home life and work. Christ loved…
Paul gives Timothy a charge. Flee and pursue endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight. Take hold of eternal life. Three things will motivate him. Looking back to Jesus's example…
Who are the leaders Paul is talking about? Overseers (episkopos) - Responsible leadership Elder (presbuteros) - Pastoral care - Preaching and teaching Deacon (diakonos) - Practical support How were they…
God has overcome the barriers of our sins and our Gentile status. We were brought near by Jesus. He did it by keeping the law perfectly. The law is no…
Our world is in darkness and Jesus came to bring light. We have been rescued from the Kingdom of darkness but the establishment of the kingdom of light is a…
What difference does being a Christian make in everyday life? We have the example of Jesus. Equality with God was his right but he became a servant. This is the…