Bible Reading: DEC21: James 1-3
Chapter 11 is the great faith chapter. Faith is
described in verses 1-3. True Bible faith is not an
emotional “hope-so”; it is a real conviction based upon
the Word of God (Romans 10:17). The word …
Bible Reading: DEC20: Hebrews 11-13
No chapter in the Bible has disturbed people more
than chapter 6. It is unfortunate that even sincere
believers have “fallen out” over the doctrine of
“falling away.” There are several interpretations of
this passage: (1) That it …
Bible Reading: DEC19: Hebrews 4-10
It is important to study the Book of Hebrews in
the light of all Scripture, and not as an isolated book.
Even though the author is not directly named, it is
generally believed that …
Bible Reading: DEC18: Hebrews 1-3
Philemon was evidently a wealthy Christian of
Colosse who had been won to Christ through Paul’s
ministry, possibly at Ephesus. Onesimus was one of
Philemon’s slaves who had apparently stolen from his
master and fled to Rome. …
Bible Reading: DEC17: Titus, Philemon
Titus was a Greek believer (Galatians 2:3) who
was won to Christ through Paul’s ministry (Titus 1:4).
We know very little about his background. He is not once
mentioned in Acts. It is very …
Bible Reading: DEC16: II Timothy
As we read Paul’s two letters to Timothy we begin
to understand the problems of this young pastor. For one
thing, he hesitated to face matters squarely and settle
them according to God’s Word. There was “fear” …
Bible Reading: DEC15: I Timothy 4-6
The final chapters of I Timothy deal with the
church and its ministry to at least seven different
kinds of people.
Chapter 4 deals with the pastor personally–his
spiritual …
Bible Reading: DEC14: I Timothy 1-3
It is very likely that Paul was at Colosse
visiting Philemon when he wrote this first letter to
young Timothy. The letter is one of encouragement to
Timothy. He was facing many difficult problems in the
church. …
Bible Reading: DEC13: II Thessalonians
This letter was written just a short time after
I Thessalonians, to correct some false teachings that
had come to the church relative to the coming of Christ.
I Thessalonians deals with the Rapture–Christ’s return
in …
Bible Reading: DEC12: I Thessalonians
The modern city of Soloniki is located on
practically the same site as was the ancient city of
Thessalonica. Thessalonica had originally been named
Therma, for the hot springs in the area. But …