Romans – Justified Through Faith
In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul clearly sets forth the foundations of Christian faith. All people are sinful; Christ died to forgive sin; we are made right with …
Hebrews – Supremacy of God’s Son
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. Where can one find …
Philemon – Dearly Beloved, Fellow Laborer
One of three personal letters in the Bible, the letter to Philemon is Paul’s personal plea for a slave. Onesimus “belonged” to Philemon, a member of the Colossian church and …
Titus – Leadership in the Church
Titus was a Greek believer. Taught and nurtured by Paul, he stood before the leaders of the church in Jerusalem as a living example of what Christ was doing among …
The Eternal Decision – What Shall I Do With Jesus?
Today’s scripture is one of the most serious texts in the Bible. It speaks of the eternal decision that faces each one of us. It is not eternal because I …
Second Timothy – Paul’s Last Latter
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 come. It is easy for …
First Timothy – Leadership Manual
The Apostle Paul wrote First Timothy in about A.D. 64, probably just prior to his final Roman imprisonment. Because he had appealed to Caesar, Paul was sent as a prisoner …
Second Thessalonians – Understanding the Day of the Lord
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 about the Lord’s return promoted …
First Thessalonians – Holiness in Light of Christ’s Return
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 had remained …
Colossians – The Preeminence of Christ
The resounding theme in Colossians is the preeminence and sufficiency of Christ in all things. The believer is complete in Him alone and lacks nothing because “in Him dwells all …