Having covered the fact there was only one gospel to preach from, and established he was of equal rank to Peter, in his letter tot eh Galatian church the apostle Paul now focuses on a popular topic, faith versus the law. First Paul refers to the Galatians as “foolish” because of their obvious lack of […]
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Galatians 2:11-21 Paul rebukes Peter
The apostles Paul and Peter certainly have quite a colorful relationship throughout the bible, in the second chapter of the book of Galatians Paul wrote about his rebuking Peter, a fellow disciple of equal standing in the eyes of God While Catholics believe Peter held a higher position than Paul among the Christian church, critics […]
Galatians 2:1-10 Paul’s recognition by other Apostles
Three years after he was born again Paul traveled to Jerusalem to meet with Peter. Then between A.D. 37 and A.D. 51 Paul preached the gospel to the Gentiles throughout Syria and Cilicia for fourteen years before he was accepted by the other apostles in Jerusalem. “1 Fourteen years later I went up again to […]
Galatians 1:11-24 Answering the Calling to Ministry
As we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the Galatian church we now learn how the apostle was driven to Christianity from Judaism. First Paul identifies the gospel he new preaches as authentic and not at all something created by man rather it was set forth by a divine being. He also felt necessary […]
Galatians 1:1-10 There’s Only one Gospel
Written around A.D. 52 Paul’s epistle to the Galatians is a passionate letter aimed at bringing believers back on track with the one and only gospel. A circular letter intended for the Christians in Galatia, an Asia Minor province in the highlands of central Anatolia in modern day Turkey, Galatians reiterates the fact salvation stems […]
Titus 3:1-15 Graces of the Heirs of Grace
In this message we wrap up Paul’s letter to Titus, the appointed leader of the Cretan church. In these verses the apostle Paul describes how Christians, the recipients of God’s grace should behave. First Paul reminds Titus about obedience and submission not only to God but to those appointed by God throughout the island of […]
Titus 2:1-15 Christian Qualities
Continuing with our study of Paul’s letter to Titus, a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and reliable leader of the Cretan church, we now find out about the fundamentals of any church claiming to be that of Christ. Calling on preachers to teach the word, the apostle mentions the doctrine, from the Greek […]
Titus 1:1-16 Church Leadership according to the word of God
Around 63 A.D. between his first and second imprisonment in Rome Paul, known as the apostle to the gentiles wrote a letter to Titus, of of his appointed leaders of the church in Crete, an island 100 miles southeast of Greece in the Mediterranean Sea. Converted to Christianity by Paul, through the numerous mentions of […]
Philemon 1:1-25 Forgiveness and Courtesy
While imprisoned in Rome Paul wrote a letter to a believer named Philemon. Said to have been written around 60 A.D. this epistle calls on Philemon and all Christians to forgive and be courteous to one another just as we would the Lord. “1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to […]
Philippians 4:10-23 Gratitude, Thankfulness and Praises to God
As our study of the book of Philippians comes to a conclusion, Paul reveals the reason for his letter the the Phillippian church. More than a letter of gratitude, the epistle to the Philippians is an exhortation to believers in Phillippi and beyond. One of the most passionate letters written by the apostle Paul, Philippians […]