Posted by davegroberts on September 15, 2009
New Testament
Book of James
Key Verses
James 1:21-22 - Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.
James 2:14 & 17 - What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.
Summary
James writes to scattered and leaderless Jewish believers who still meet at a synagogue and were enduring hardship. James urges them to develop a faith that is actively working. James encourages the reader to do wise acts of faith, thereby putting their faith into action. In doing so, James encourages them to live a morally and ethically correct life, which when combined with an active faith, leads to practical holiness.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 14, 2009
New Testament
Book of Hebrews
Key Verses
Hebrews 4:16 - 4:16 Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.
Hebrews 12:1-2 - Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith
Summary
Hebrews shows that God the Father has spoken through the Son; that He honours the Son, and therefore Jesus Christ is the new covenant's high priest or mediator. The writer explicitly states Jesus' superiority over angels, Moses & Joshua and that He provides a far better sanctuary, covenant, priesthood and sacrifice. The writer concludes with the superiority of the Christian believers walk of faith.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 13, 2009
New Testament
Book of Philemon
Key Verses
Philemon 15-18 - For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. But if he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, put that to my account.
Summary
This is a personal letter from the aged Paul to Philemon who is both a believer and a slave owner. Paul asks that Philemon receive his slave, Onesimus, who had escaped but is now returning. Onesimus is now a believer and helper of Paul. Paul asks that Philemon graciously love and forgive Onesimus and receive him as a Christian brother.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 12, 2009
New Testament
Book of Titus
Key Verses
Titus 3:4-8 - But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Summary
Titus is instructed to authoritatively teach and organize the believers on Crete. He is to emphasize three areas - local church organization and function, doctrinal instruction, and the use of doctrine. For ensuring relationships within the church are godly , Paul commands that their behaviour be exemplary due to the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 11, 2009
New Testament
Book of 2 Timothy
Key Verses
2 Timothy 2:3 - You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 - Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Summary
Paul writes this last letter to warn, encourage, and instruct Timothy so that Timothy will continue his ministry in the face of bitter opposition, suffering and troubles. Timothy is also to remind others they are all to be diligent workers for the Lord. Paul exhorts Timothy regarding the sure foundation of the Word of God as a means to gain wisdom and equipping for service. Finally, Paul also uses this letter to express his own confidence at the end of his life.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 10, 2009
New Testament
Book of 1 Timothy
Key Verses
1 Timothy 3:16 - Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
1 Timothy 6:11-12 - But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
Summary
Paul delegates authority to his personal representative in Ephesus, Timothy. Timothy is instructed about life and ministry as an apostolic representative and about the organization, function, and edification of the church. Timothy is encouraged to counter with sound doctrine any false teaching particularly in regards to the Mosaic Law, to develop Church leaders and encourage godly Christian.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 9, 2009
Bible Study Questions
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2 John (New International Version)
1The elder,
To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth - 2because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever:
3Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love.
4It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. 5And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another. 6And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.
7Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist. 8Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. 9Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him. 11Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work.
12I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
13The children of your chosen sister send their greetings.
Posted by davegroberts on September 9, 2009
New Testament
Book of 2 Thessalonians
Key Verses
2 Thessalonians 2:3 - Let no one deceive you in any way. For it will not be, unless the departure comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of destruction,
2 Thessalonians 3:6 - Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.
Summary
The Thessalonian church is still enduring persecution. Central to this letter is Paul's concern for them regarding the coming again of the Lord, where some believed it had already occurred. Paul replies that certain events, which had not happened, must occur before that day comes. Elsewhere Paul exhorts them to continue growing spiritually and to correct both doctrinal and practical problems arising in the church.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 8, 2009
New Testament
Book of 1 Thessalonians
Key Verses
1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 - and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you, to the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 & 18 - For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Summary
Paul is unable to revisit this new group of believers in Thessalonica who are under attack. He commences with some personal reflections and continues on to teach, stabilize, console and to encourage. Because of their remaining faithful to Jesus during affliction and persecution, Paul exhorts them to excel even more. Paul also discusses the coming again of the Lord exhaustively.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 7, 2009
New Testament
Book of Colossians
Key Verses
Colossians 2:9-10 - For in him all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily, and in him you are made full, who is the head of all principality and power
Colossians 3:1-3 - If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Summary
Paul writes to believers that are growing in spiritual maturity. His major thrust is toward their continued growth, even in the face of opposition. Paul stresses the Christian's relationship to the pre-eminent Jesus and his own divinely given function in Gods purpose. Paul warns them about false teachers and discusses the Christian's life with Jesus, and daily life in various settings.
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