Colossians 2:18-23 (NKJV) Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by…
Ephesians 4:1-3 Verses 1-6 are 3 sentences. We will deal with the first 3 verses. First, Paul declares himself to be a prisoner on account of being a Christian (of the Lord). He pleads for the believers to walk worthy (up to God’s standards) of the calling (invitation from the Holy Spirit) with which…
Definitions: Some facts: Worship For the Jews For the Christian 2. The Old Testament place and actions are done away. They have been replaced. Applications:
Paul continues to give practical advice to Timothy. He emphasizes holiness and dealing with various types of people. My translation and notes on 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Be God’s Servant 20 Now in a mansion there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earth, some for honorable uses and…
Paul reminds Timothy about false teachers–don’t argue about words. Interpret the Bible correctly (the plain, normal sense). Avoid stupid conversations with trolls, narcissists, argumentative people, liars, slanders, etc. Having a conversation with such people is destroying, not faith building. We must tell the truth and correct them but not much else. The Resurrection of…
Paul continues with his teaching to Timothy and by application pastors, church workers, and teachers. He encourages Timothy to persevere, reminding him of his dedication to the ministry. New leaders must be chosen and taught. They must be trustworthy, which sometimes may be difficult to assess in today’s evil, narcissistic culture. The Christian life…
Paul continues his instructions to Timothy yet applicable to all church workers—especially pastors—and to all believers. We learn from these true-life examples what pleases our Lord Jesus, and what doesn’t. We learn to remain loyal to fellow believers. We learn to pray for those who desert us or remain loyal. Our friendships must be…
Paul again writes to Timothy with more instructions and encouragements. It is a personal letter rather than a formal letter. Paul discusses his situation and discouragements. He is grateful for the personal teaching of Timothy when he was young from his grandmother and mother. He encourages Timothy to not be timid, and how God’s…
Paul’s gives us instructions concerning employers and employees, false teachers, and material wealth. 1 Timothy Chapter 6 Employers and Employees 1 Let all servants, who are under a yoke, consider their own masters worthy of full honor, so that the name of God and his doctrine be not spoken evil of. [Slavery is never…
Paul now instructs Timothy about ordaining elders. He mentions some things to use wisdom as the candidates life and reputation. All can give us applications for our Christian life. Ordain Carefully 22 Do not lay hands on anyone too hastily or be a partaker of other men’s sins. Keep yourselfs pure. [Be careful whom…