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Category: Pauline Epistles

Pauline Epistles expound the gospel, teaching justification by faith, sanctification, and the unity of the Church in Christ. They address theological truths and practical Christian living, emphasizing grace, love, and hope. They point to Christ as the cornerstone of salvation, the head of the Church, and the source of eternal life.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary Verses 4-7

    We’ll be continuing in our study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. And so, I’d like to ask you to turn to 1 Thessalonians 1. And we’ll be studying verses 4-7. …In our first message in this book, we saw that the church in Thessalonica was still standing firm despite afflictions – and we learned…

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    1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary Verses 4-7

  • 1 Thessalonians 1 Summary Verses 1-4

    In the last two messages, we’ve explored the founding of the church in the ancient Greek city of Thessalonica. And now finally, the moment we’ve all been waiting for! We’re actually starting into the book of 1 Thessalonians itself. And I anticipate picking up the pace in the remaining messages. But for this message we’re…

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  • Titus 1 1 Commentary “Acknowledging”

    Titus 1 1 Commentary: So, we’ve heard Paul tell us that he’s a servant of God and apostle of Jesus. He serves God as one sent with the message of the Gospel. And he does this according to the faith of God’s elect – so that those who are chosen by God would hear and…

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  • Titus 1 1 Commentary

    Titus 1 1 Commentary: I’d like us to meditate on the first 18 words of the New Testament letter to Titus. So, let’s turn our focus to Titus, chapter 1. Titus is a letter written with a great emphasis on healthy Christian living. It turns out that a number of people in Crete were in…

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  • Philemon Pronunciation

    When you think of the word Philemon pronunciation is maybe the first thing that comes to mind. But the pronunciation of Philemon is pretty simple. Who Was Philemon? Philemon is the name of a man who received a letter from the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. What Language? Now, Paul wrote in Greek to this man.…

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  • How Paul Prayed for Philemon

    After revealing the author and recipients of this letter and then giving his typical greeting, Paul in Philemon 1:4 begins his main message to Philemon. And interestingly enough – he begins by revealing how he prays for this man. I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Paul Thanks God for Philemon…

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    How Paul Prayed for Philemon

  • Grace to You and Peace in Philemon

    After revealing the authors of Philemon as well as the recipients, Paul goes on to utter his oft-repeated greeting in Philemon 1:3. Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This is a familiar greeting from the apostle Paul. In fact, in each of the thirteen New Testament letters…

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