A Matter of Equality Paul was in the midst of one of the most challenging and daunting tasks of the preacher: encouraging Christians to give financially for the support of others. Paul had determined he would soon go back to … Continued
New Testament Textual Criticism: Why It Matters Around two thousand years ago, Jesus of Nazareth went about the land of Israel doing good, healing the sick, casting out demons, accomplishing other signs and wonders, and teaching the Israelites regarding the … Continued
The Word of YHWH to Micah This is YHWH’s message that came to Micah of Moresheth during the time of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem (Micah 1:1). Amos of Tekoa had … Continued
Contentment, Joy, and the Gift I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.) I am … Continued
Receiving Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help (Hebrews 4:16). In Acts 20:35, the Apostle Paul preserved the words of the Lord Jesus: it is more blessed to … Continued
The Letter of the Church of God in Rome to the Church of God in Corinth (Clement to the Corinthians; 1 Clement) Dissension had arisen among the Christians in Corinth again. Paul and Peter were gone; the time of the … Continued
Judgmentalism “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise…Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful. And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall … Continued
Elijah’s Flight For all intents and purposes, Elijah should have been greatly pleased. After all, the Israelites had just recognized that YHWH, and YHWH alone, was their true God, after He gave Elijah the victory over the priests of Baal … Continued
Rejoice in Peace Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice! Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests … Continued
Giving By all these things, I have shown you that by working in this way we must help the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to … Continued