Revelation – Because the Time is Near
In the book of Revelation, the vision John received opens with instructions for him to write to seven churches. He both commends them for their strengths and warns them about …
Daniel – God’s Plan for the Ages
While Ezekiel was ministering to the captives in Babylon, Daniel was drafted as a counselor to King Nebuchadnezzar. With God’s help, Daniel interpreted two of the king’s dreams, Daniel’s three …
Jude – Keep Strong in the Faith
Jude wrote to motivate Christians everywhere to action. He wanted them to recognize the dangers of false teaching, to protect themselves and other believers, and to win back those who …
Ezekiel – Punishment is Certain
While Jeremiah was prophesying in Jerusalem that the city would soon fall to the Babylonians, Ezekiel was giving the same message to the captives who were already in Babylon. Like …
Third John – To My Dear Friend Gaius
In Third John or the apostle John’s third letter which is addressed to, “my dear friend Gaius,” he centers the letter around three men – Gaius, the example of one …
Lamentations – Anguish & Hope
In Lamentations, Jeremiah grieves deeply because of the destruction of Jerusalem and the devastation of his nation. But in the middle of his book, in the depths of his grief, …
Second John – Beware False Teachers
The apostle John had seen Truth and Love firsthand – he had been with Jesus. So affected was this disciple that all of his writings, from the Gospel of John …
Jeremiah – Turn Back to God
Jeremiah confronts many people with their sins: kings, false prophets, those at the temples, and those at the gates. A lack of response made Jeremiah wonder if he was doing …
First John – So You Know You Have Eternal Life
First John was written to dispel doubts and to build assurance by presenting a clear picture of Jesus Christ. Entering history, Jesus was and is God in the flesh and …
Isaiah – Here Am I Send Me
The book of Isaiah is the first of the writings of the Prophets in the Bible; and Isaiah, the author, is generally considered to be the greatest prophet. He was …
Second Peter – Beware of False Teachers
Second Peter is a letter of warning – from an authority none other than the courageous, experienced, and faithful apostle. And it is the last communication from this great warrior …
Song of Solomon – Human Intimacy and the Kingdom
Song of Solomon is a wedding song honoring marriage. The most explicit statements on sex in the Bible can be found in this book. It has often been criticized through …
First Peter – Encouraging Christians
In the Epistle of First Peter, Peter wrote to Jewish Christians who were experiencing persecution for their faith. He wrote to comfort them with the hope of eternal life and …
Ecclesiastes – A Time for Everything
The book of Ecclesiastes gives every evidence of being a carefully composed literary essay that must be grasped as a totality before it can be understood in part. The content …
James – Submit Yourselves to God
James wrote to Jewish Christians who had been scattered throughout the Mediterranean world because of persecution. In their hostile surroundings, they were tempted to let intellectual agreement pass for the …