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
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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Posted by davegroberts on September 6, 2009
New Testament
Book of Philippians
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Key Verses
Philippians 1:21 - For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 4:12-13 - I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
Summary
This is a very personal letter to loyal friends in ministry who are growing in spiritual maturity and ministering. Paul writes to them about his ministry, growth, stability, and happiness during times of suffering. He has been truly blessed and encourages the Philippians to experience these same blessings. He also talks about Jesus' humility and their responsibility to maintain unity, having the mind and knowledge of Jesus.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 5, 2009
New Testament
Book of Ephesians
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Key Verses
Ephesians. 2:8-9 - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
Ephesians. 4:1-3 - I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Summary
In Ephesians, Paul discusses the position of Christians, comparing them with how they were originally born being separated from God and their new position in Christ now that they believe, and how it occurred. He talks about themes such as adoption, redemption, inheritance and citizenship. He then moves to the Christian, being equipped for service, to live a righteous life and the engagement in spiritual warfare.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 4, 2009
New Testament
Book of Galatians
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Key Verses
Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
Galatians 5:1 - Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don't be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Summary
Galatians centres on the conflict between grace and works in attaining salvation. In doing so, Paul writes about the Christian having faith in Jesus' work on the cross as the only means of salvation, rather than being held as a slave to the Law. He defends the gospel of grace, explains it and then applies it to the Christian walk by saying it is the believer's responsibility to serve one another.
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Posted by davegroberts on September 3, 2009
New Testament
Book of 2 Corinthians
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Key Verses
2 Corinthians 4:5-6 - For we don't preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake; seeing it is God who said, "Light will shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
Summary
Second Corinthians deals with the alienation between Paul and the Corinthians, its effect upon both parties and the reconciliation. Paul presents his authority, message, suffering, disappointments, responsibilities, blessings, and hope. He weaves the threads of the letter together so that the Corinthians are encouraged to grow in Christ..
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