First Peter – Encouraging Christians
The Book of First Peter 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 …
Mary Magdalene – Example of Thankful Living
The absence of women among the 12 disciples has bothered a few people. But it is clear that there were many women among Jesus’ followers. It is also clear that …
James – Submit Yourselves to God
The Book of James 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 …
Hebrews – Supremacy of God’s Son
The Book of Hebrews In Hebrews, the superiority of Christ over everyone and everything is clearly demonstrated by the author. Christianity supersedes all other religions and can never be surpassed. …
Understanding the Antichrist: A Biblical and Historical Study
Antichrist an Introduction The concept of the Antichrist has intrigued and perplexed Christians for centuries. As a figure representing the ultimate opposition to Christ, the Antichrist features prominently in eschatological …
Psalms – Praise Ye the Lord
The Book of Psalms Book I – Psalms 1:1 – 41:13 While the psalms are not organized by topic, it is helpful to compare the dominant themes in each section …
Second Timothy – Paul’s Last Latter
The book of Second Timothy In Second Timothy, Paul gives helpful advice to Timothy to remain solidly grounded in Christian service and to endure suffering during the difficult days to …
Lessons From A Rich Young Man
Introduction to the Rich Young Man A study of the nameless persons in the New Testament is interesting. In John 6, we read about the boy who gave his lunch …
John the Baptist – Prepares the Way for the Messiah
There’s no getting around it – John the Baptist was unique. He wore odd clothes and ate strange food and preached an unusual message to the Judeans who went out …
Second Thessalonians – Understanding the Day of the Lord
The book of Second Thessalonians In Second Thessalonians, Paul wrote to encourage those who were facing persecution and to correct a misunderstanding about the timing of Christ’s return. The teaching …
First Thessalonians – Holiness in Light of Christ’s Return
First Thessalonians Paul and his companions were faithful to bring the gospel to the Thessalonians in the midst of persecution. The Thessalonians had only recently become Christians, and yet they …
Do You Want to Get Well?
Look at the setting of this miracle. It took place just inside the Sheep Gate at the pool called Bethesda. His attention was drawn to a man who had been …
How to Make Time for Jesus
Making Time for Jesus at Home Have you ever wondered how to make time for Jesus in the midst of our hectic, modern lives? It’s a question that many of …
Elizabeth – Mother of John the Baptist
In societies like Israel, in which a woman’s value was largely measured by her ability to bear children, to be aging and without children often led to personal hardship and …
Philippians – To Live is Christ
In Philippians, although the apostle Paul was writing from prison, joy is a dominant theme in this letter. The secret of his joy is grounded in his relationship with Jesus …