Servant—Stewards of Christ
1 Corinthians 4 In the previous chapter, Paul made clear that we are not to look to men as more than servant of the Lord, each having a ministry given …
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Having the Right Foundation is Vital
1 Corinthians 3 Paul now addresses the misplaced loyalty that some of the Corinthians have been promoting, which he mentioned in the first chapter.
Read MorePaul Remembers The Corinthians; Denounces Divisions; Extols God’s Wisdom
1 Corinthians 1 I want to start with a few definitions of some terms that seem appropriate to this chapter. The first two are very common terms in religious communities …
Read MoreGreeting to Fellow Christians; Paul’s Future Ministry Plans
Romans 16 As you read through the letters of Paul, the section toward the end of his letters that are usually interesting are the greetings that are recorded. Its like …
Read MoreSelf-Denial for the Good of Others; Future Ministry Plans
Romans 15 This first half of this chapter contains many similar elements that are found in Philippians 2 regarding having the same mindset as Christ, being humble in giving preference …
Read MoreA Controversy Arises Concerning the Mosaic Law and Gentile Believers
Acts 15 Outline 1-5 | Paul and Barnabas sent to a council in Jerusalem regarding the keeping of the Law 6-11 | Peter defends the liberty received in Christ 12 …
Read MoreThe First Missionary Journey To The Gentiles
Acts 13; 14 Outline 13:1-3 | Prophets in Antioch; Saul and Barnabas set apart by the Holy Spirit 13:4-12 | S & B travel to Salamis and begin preaching; Saul …
Read MoreExpansion of the Church Continues
Acts 8; 9; 10; 11 Outlines Witnesses in Judea and Samaria — Chapters 8-9 8:1-3 | Persecution of the church begins and it disperses; Saul is a principle persecutor 8:4-8 …
Read MorePaul’s Appeal on Behalf of Onesimus
Philemon Outline 1a | Authors: Paul & Timothy 1b-3 | Addressees: Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, house church 4-7 | Paul’s love for Philemon 8-9 | Paul’s request (command) to Philemon introduced …
Read MoreBe Sound in the Faith
Titus 1 Outline 1-3 | Paul’s Salutation 4 | Greetings to Titus 5-9 | Paul’s instructions to Titus: finish the work and appoint qualified elders 10-16 | Urge all men …
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