Beware of False Prophets
2 Peter 2 This chapter can’t be read separated from the first chapter in which Peter has clearly stated that the testimony and prophecies of the apostles can be trusted …
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Christian Growth; Apostles’ Eyewitness Testimony
2 Peter 1 Three times in this short chapter, Peter uses the word diligent1 (2) or diligence2 (1), so it would be wise to consider both the meaning of the …
Christian Growth; Apostles’ Eyewitness Testimony Read MoreInstructions to Leaders; Trust in God
1 Peter 5 In this chapter of 1 Peter, the leadership of the church is addressed and then some final remarks are given regarding remaining faithful and trusting in God. …
Instructions to Leaders; Trust in God Read MoreJesus, A High Priest Who Offers Rest to Believers
Hebrews 3-4 Outline 3:1-6 | The Rest Available to the Believer 3:7-11 | God tested by the Jews in the wilderness 3:12-16 | Our Compassionate High Priest 4:1-13 | Don’t …
Jesus, A High Priest Who Offers Rest to Believers Read MoreJesus Was Humbled For A Purpose
Hebrews 2 Outline 1-4 | Give Heed to the Gospel 5-8 | Earth Subject to Man and the Son of Man 9 | Jesus humbled for a purpose 10-13 | …
Jesus Was Humbled For A Purpose Read MoreJesus Is Greater!
Hebrews 1 Outline 1-4 | Jesus, God’s Son Greater Than Prophets 5-14 | Jesus Is Greater Than Angels Reflections The writer of Hebrews is unknown to us or even to …
Jesus Is Greater! 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 …
Paul’s Appeal on Behalf of Onesimus Read MoreWhat is Godly Living?
Titus 3 Outline 1-11 | Paul describes what godly living is and isn’t 12-14 | Paul’s personal concerns and instructions 15 | Final greetings and benediction Reflections Paul continues his …
What is Godly Living? Read MoreResponsibilities of One Generation to the Next
Titus 2 Outline 1-2 | Older men 3-5 | Older women → younger women 6-8 | Young men 9-10 | Bondslaves → masters 11-14 | All believers to live “sensibly, …
Responsibilities of One Generation to the Next 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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