I Thessalonians 5:1-11 “But of the times and the seasons . . .” (v. 1). The times and seasons are those of the last days.[Read More…]

I Peter 2:11-12, 3:13-17, 4:7-11, 5:8-10 “Dearly beloved . . .” The beloved whom Peter addresses were believers dwelling in the northern portion of Asia[Read More…]

Proverbs 3:1-12 “My son, forget not my law . . .” The opening words of Proverbs 3 are those of a father to his son.[Read More…]

Colossians 4:1-6 After addressing the church at Colossae concerning doctrinal errors, Paul shifts to the subject of proper Christian conduct and then to prayer and[Read More…]

I Timothy 2:1-8 Paul’s epistles to Timothy are different from those addressed to the churches in that Paul is advising a single individual. That said,[Read More…]

James 1:19-27 James describes himself as servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. To be a servant of God the Father and God the[Read More…]

James 4:1-10, 13-17 “From whence come wars and fightings among you?” (v. 1). This epistle is addressed to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad[Read More…]

Colossians 3:1-17 The actions of believers do not always match that which we profess to believe. Paul addresses the disconnect between belief and action in[Read More…]

Philippians 2:1-13 Paul lifts up a challenge to the Philippians with the words, “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, …any comfort of love,[Read More…]

I John 4:7-21 “Beloved, let us love one another . . .” (v. 7). These are words written by the apostle John. Scholars believe that[Read More…]