Hebrews 13:15-25 Summing Things Up & Closing Remarks
In these closing remarks the Apostle encourages the church to show proper respect for their leaders and ends with a benediction and final greetings.
Revelation 2:8-11 To The Church in Smyrna
The letter to the church in Smyrna has no rebuke, or saying against them. This letter is full of words of encouragement to persevere. The Apostle implies that God is in control, even when they are suffering.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Helping the Disorderly
What to do about the disorderly and irresponsible people in the church? Paul said they are busybodies, disrupting the lives of those who are productive in civil and church life. This is how they are to be dealt with.
Hebrews 13:9-14 Diverse and Strange Teachings
“Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, …” Imagine that within 30 or 40 years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ there are already “diverse and strange teachings” in the Church. We still have many of the same ones in the Church today, plus a few more. How do we recognize them? […]
Revelation 2:1-7 The Church In Ephesus
The first church of seven to receive the letters in the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. This is an introduction to the format used for all seven letters along with the details of the letter to the Church in Ephesus.
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 The Steadfast Love Of The Lord
Paul has one last issue he needs to address with this church. These verses are a transition from the earlier discussion into the remaining topic, and are an encouragement to the church in their perseverance against evil.
Pentecost 2023 What Are We Celebrating?
Pentecost cannot be separated from the Festivals of Israel. Today we examine the Festivals of Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, and finally, Pentecost.
Revelation 1:17-20 The Angels of the Seven Churches
Who or what are the seven angels of the churches? Scholars list several possibilities, which we will discuss. Then in context of this book we draw a conclusion and have a chat about the responsibility they have to the churches.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 The Doctrine of Salvation Summed Up
In his commentary, “The Epistles To The Thessalonians”, James Denney said these verses contain “a system of theology in miniature”, because it “covers the whole work of salvation from the eternal choice of God to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ in the world to come.”
Revelation 1:9-16
This portion of Scripture essentially finishes the foundational portion of this letter. We have to understand the foundation in order to get a better interpretation of the rest of the book.
