Working Out God’s Work So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence, for the one bringing forth … Continued
The Gospel in the General Letters The Hebrews author, James, Peter, John, and Jude all wrote to various groups of Christians at various points in the first century. They may have addressed different issues and challenges, but they all grounded … Continued
Psalm 4 Psalm 4:1-8, ASV translation, as prose: For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: … Continued
Settling in Transjordan They had conquered the land on which they stood. It seemed to be a good land. They would settle here. But would it go well for them? The Book of Numbers was aptly named bemidbar in Hebrew, … Continued
A Challenging Declaration So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin (James 4:17). When human beings think about sin, they normally think about “sins of commission”: doing wicked things. We recognize … Continued
The Gospel in the Letters of Paul Saul of Tarsus saw the Risen Lord Jesus on the road to Damascus and then devoted his life to the proclamation of His Gospel. He would have much to say and teach regarding … Continued
Psalm 3 Psalm 3:1-8, ASV translation, as prose: A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. YHWH, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me. Many there are that say of my … Continued
The Ideal Military Campaign YHWH had not forgotten the matter of Baal of Peor. He had judged the Israelites who had compromised themselves there. Now would come vengeance against those who induced the Israelites into doing so. The Book of … Continued
Humiliation and Exaltation You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had, who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself by … Continued
The Gospel in the Book of Acts Jesus had lived, suffered, died, and had been raised from the dead. The Book of the Acts of the Apostles would set forth how Jesus ascended to the Father, was made both Lord … Continued