Mark 1:8-11 The Baptism of Jesus the Christ
This account of the baptism of Christ, combined with the account in the gospel of Matthew, tells us of the conflict with the leading political and religious leaders. We also have clear indications of the Triune God, and the reason Jesus was baptized.
Ephesians 4:17-24 Don’t Live Like Them
Paul has established the essential doctrine of “The Faith”; he has discussed the unity of the church and that there is one God. Now he proceeds to teach us the difference between who we were and who we should be in our behavior.
2 Peter 3:10-13 Life In The Apocalypse
The End Is Near! If the apocalypse is near, How Should We Then Live? (An excellent book by Francis A Schaeffer). This is an appropriate question whether we are in the apocalypse or not.
2 Peter 3:8-10 The Time, Timing, and Purpose of God
This is great passage of Scripture to challenge one’s opinion of just “Who is God?”. As we dig into the text we see that a contextual study might just challenge some prevailing views about the Purpose and Person of God.
Ephesians 4:4-7 All For One, And One For All
The makeup of the Church, the Body of Christ is such that we all are one. There is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father, who is over all.
2 Peter 3:4-8 Things Are Not As They Seem
God works in His own time, and He owns time. We have very limited knowledge of His options and purpose, thus we should not presume to doubt His statements.
Ephesians 4:1-3 Worthy of The Calling
Now that Paul has established a doctrinal foundation for the Church, he begins the practical exhortation. “Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” This turns out to be the hard part — living to please God.
Colossians 4:7-18 Paul’s Associates
Paul closes this letter with greetings from, and instructions for a few of his closest friends. Today we investigate who these people are.
2 Peter 3:1-3 Sifting Doctrine For Impurity From Scoffers
After a lengthy warning against false teachers and false prophets in chapter two, Peter now begins to instruct the saints to watch for impure doctrines. Test everything against the writings of the Prophets and the Apostles.
Ephesians 3:14-21 The Love of Christ , The Fullness ofGod
Paul resumes his argument from verse 1, “For this reason …”. He details his prayer for the saints in Ephesus and closes with a doxology. This is a prayer we would do well to pray for each other.
