Hebrews 2b Commentary Hebrews is a book of impossible contrasts. Impossible because the human mind won’t adjust to accommodate “these things”. On one end is an ever taller Jesus – the exact representation of the Creator God. On the other end, the same Jesus becomes human. But he doesn’t become human like us! He isContinueContinue reading “Hebrews 2b Commentary”
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Hebrews 2 Commentary
Hebrews 2 Commentary Jesus’ supremacy, how do we respond? Pay attention? No. More than that; pay “most careful attention”! Verse 1 has the word, ‘therefore’. It’s literature technology that begs action based on a stated fact. This book is full of this technology! It connects the required action to a statement of fact. Look atContinueContinue reading “Hebrews 2 Commentary”
Hebrews 1 Commentary
Hebrews 1 Commentary According to God, Abraham is a prophet. Gen. 20 verse 7. Moses is also a prophet. Deut. 34 verse 10. The Book of Acts refers to David as a prophet. Acts 2 verse 30. We could add more personalities to the body of known prophets through whom God spoke to humanity. VerseContinueContinue reading “Hebrews 1 Commentary”
Philemon 1 Commentary
Philemon 1 Commentary Philemon is a convert to Christianity probably through Paul’s ministry. He is a wealthy man going by the fact that he owned slaves or a slave. Onesimus is yet another convert to Christianity through Paul’s ministry. Going by Paul’s description, verse 1, Philemon is a leader in the church that meets atContinueContinue reading “Philemon 1 Commentary”
Titus 2 Commentary
Titus 2 Commentary Generosity is supposed to be everyone’s virtue, but we hear some individuals have it as a gift. While every Spirit-filled saint flows in the area, some individuals flood the household of faith with their generosity. We can apply the same thought here. Older men should overflow with temperance, wisdom, faith, and self-control.ContinueContinue reading “Titus 2 Commentary”
Titus 1 Commentary
Titus 1 Commentary Paul introduces himself as a slave of God. He also underlines his apostleship. It is a descriptive title. The LORD Jesus commissioned Paul to “further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth”. The term apostle means “the sent one” or messenger. The Christian walk draws its strength fromContinueContinue reading “Titus 1 Commentary”
2 Timothy 4 Commentary
2 Timothy 4 Commentary The second letter to Timothy is a detailed picture of the last days. Not only do we have wicked teachers, who teach falsely, but we also have students who itch for wrong teachings. The combination results in increased wickedness, reaching unimaginable levels! But never mind, Christ Jesus will judge the livingContinueContinue reading “2 Timothy 4 Commentary”
2 Timothy 2 Commentary
2 Timothy 2 Commentary Predestination or election concepts are well founded in scripture, and so is “free will”. They may not be two extreme ends as we often think of them. Verse 19 gives us some clues.“The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn awayContinueContinue reading “2 Timothy 2 Commentary”
2 Timothy 2 Commentary
2 Timothy 2 Commentary A leader’s job is to train other leaders. “Entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” A pastor trains trainers of trainers. There is little pride in teaching endlessly the same people. Pews must change occupants as learners vacant them to become trainers themselves.They must be reliable!ContinueContinue reading “2 Timothy 2 Commentary”
1 Timothy 4 Commentary
1 Timothy 4 Commentary Old Testament prophecies would often start this way: “Thus saith the LORD, …” Paul hasn’t used this technique. Instead, we have the following: “The Spirit clearly says…” Verse 1.The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. VerseContinueContinue reading “1 Timothy 4 Commentary”
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