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 finishes his teaching to Timothy—and us—by emphasizing for us to live the Christian life consistently, to have proper attitudes towards finances and material goods, and to warn about false logic—not based on reality. My translation and notes on 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Live the Christian Life Consistently 11 But yous, O man of God,…
Paul continues to teach Timothy the importance of godliness, the fact the Jesus is the only Messiah (especially so for those who believe), spiritual maturity is more important than chronological maturity, and the importance and how to remain steadfast in the faith. My translation and notes of 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Remind Brethren 6 If…
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.…
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.…
The Christian life is thought by many to be easy and happy. Reality teaches us that it is difficult. The devil and his hoard hate us because of Jesus. Our worldview and lifestyle is one of holiness instead of unholiness. There are several comparisons in Scriptures with Galatians 5:19-23. The purpose of those who…
Among the instructions and encouragements, the writer now turns to teaching about God’s discipline. God is a teacher. He wishes for His people to mature, have self-control, learn failure, deal with difficulties, learn to ask for wisdom and grace, to help each other in afflictions, and the goals of a godly life. My translation…
The writer now precedes to write some final instructions. This section encourages us to persevere to the end of our life. Many have gone before us and remained faithful. We keep our eyes on the goal who is Jesus. Jesus also persevered to the end. We need to encourage each other as well. My…
This post is long, but I thought I would publish the rest of Hebrews chapter 11, which again gives examples of people of faith, and how God blessed them. Even in death, they received blessings of a better resurrection. Today, we live under the Law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). There are rules of things…
More heroes of the faith listed, and why they are people honored in this passage. We too, by God’s help, can also believe God for salvation and day-by-day living. My translation and notes on Hebrews 11:20-22 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. [Isaac believed what God had said…