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Paul gives guidance on qualifications of church leaders. My notes and translation of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Pastors and Deacons 1 This is a trustworthy saying, if anyone desires the oversight [of the church], he desires a good work. [Most pastors speak of their call—first by God, then by the church…
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Paul now instructs Timothy about the believers in the congregation. My notes and translation of 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Encourage Members 8 Therefore, I want men to pray wherever they are, lifting holy hands without anger and doubt. [The men of the church (believers) are being addressed. Starting in verse 9 the women are addressed.…
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Guidance for church worship regarding prayer. Also addressed is Jesus is the perfect mediator, the only mediator between humans and God. 1 Timothy Chapter 2 Encourage prayer for Others 1 Therefore, first of all, I strongly urge that entreaties, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [Paul lists four types of prayers.…
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We learn many things about Jesus, satan, and temptation in this passage. My translation and notes on Luke 4:1-13 Luke Chapter 4 Jesus is Tempted by the Devil (Matthew 4:1–11 and Mark 1:12-13) 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, [Matthew and…
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Paul continues in his instructions to pastor Timothy and to all pastors. These instructions are the standard. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is beneficial for doctrine, convincing, correction, and for instruction in righteousness, 17 So that God’s people may be complete, fully equipped for all good works. See also Luke 12:47-48, John…
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Paul, writing to his young assistance in Ephesus, urges pastor Timothy to oppose false teachers who teach false doctrine, worldview, and lifestyle. There is only one standard of Christianity, and it is the New Testament. It is not to be added to or taken from, redefined, twisted by interpretation, or rejected. God has settled…
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The Hebrews writer finishes his letter to his Jewish fellow believers with this blessing and a few brief notes. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:20-25 Blessing and Prayer 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood…
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The writer starts his conclusion with some rules which are in the Law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). He also has some requests. My translation and notes of Hebrews 13:1-19 Hebrews Chapter 13 Various Rules and Requests 1 Let brotherly love continue. [This love already existed; the writer reminded all readers to continue. The Greek…
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The Hebrews writer having reviewed the superiority of Jesus over everything gives a warning to those who refuse to believe. He gives some examples of those who refused God’s message. Jesus is greater than Moses, Aaron, angels, anything, or anyone (Hebrews 3:5-6). Judgment day is coming. We must remain steadfast in faith. My translation and notes…
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Contrasting the Mountain of Fear–Sinai with the Mountain of Joy–New Jerusalem The differences between them and the desirability of the heavenly My translation and notes on Hebrews 12:18-24 We Do Not Come to the Mountain of Fear 18 For youp have not come to a physical mountain with its burning fire, blackness, gloom, violent…