1 Peter 2:11-12 Sojourners and Exiles
Peter encourages the faithful to live in such a way so they can be easily distinguished from the non-Christians in the community. This is good instruction for every believer is any age or community.
Colossians 1:5 What Is The Gospel? (Part 1)
We will take about three weeks to examine the construct and the content of “The Gospel” from a Biblical perspective. Paul mentions it in verse 5 so we should understand what he meant by the term.
2 Samuel 8:1-18 David Expands and Secures the Kingdom
God promised to give David rest from all his enemies (7:11). This chapter chronicles the beginning of that process.
Colossians 1:3-5 The Basis of Giving Thanks
Paul spells out a lot of reasons why he gives thanks for the church at Colossae. This is our examination today.
1 Peter 2:9-10 A Chosen Race, …
How are we a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for His own possession? And what does it mean? Let’s examine this.
2 Samuel 7:1-29 The House of David
David wants to build a house for God. But in a twist of fate, God is going to build a ‘house’ for David. There is much to learn in this interchange between David, Nathan the prophet, and God.
Colossians 1:2b From Disciples to Faithful Brothers
We trace the progress in terminology from “Disciples” to “Faithful Brothers” in the New Testament. Then How these are secured “in Christ.”
1 Peter 2:8b The Mechanism of Destiny
We go into some depth in understanding the process and mechanism of ‘destiny.’ Romans 9:15-18 is helpful in this discussion.
1 Peter 2:8 “… as they were destined to.”
The whole idea of ‘destiny’ is a somewhat combative idea both within and without the church. In this lesson we will begin to explore this issue.
Colossians 1:2a What Is A Saint?
What is the biblical definition of a saint? More importantly, Are you a saint? Am I a saint? Let’s explore this in the Scriptures.
