Many people at the start of a new year will pick one word that they focus on for that year. I am not accustomed to doing that myself every year, however, this year there are two words that I am focusing on and praying for in my life. Those words are: holiness and wisdom. …
1 Peter 4:10 says, “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” Every person that is born is given by the sovereignty of God certain talents and passions. Every born-again believer is given certain spiritual gifts to be used…
In chapter one of Philippians we learned of the joy of growing together and the joy of the Gospel. This joy increases and develops as we strive to be right with God and right with each other. Right relationships are the key to joyful Christian living. As such relationships are developed there is great joy…
When the angels appeared to the shepherds announcing the birth of Jesus it was said, “Behold I bring you tidings of great joy.” The Gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ. It encompasses the entirety of God’s Word. It is a joyous Gospel. There is no greater joy found than in knowing Jesus. Paul…
1 Corinthians 4:2 says, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” A steward is one who cares for that which belongs to someone else. It must be understood that everything we have is a gift from God. We own nothing. It all belongs to Him. Therefore, we are stewards of…
The book of Philippians was written around A.D. 61 or 62 by the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Philippians is a letter written to the church in Philippi during the time Paul was imprisoned in Rome. Paul had visited Philippi on his second missionary journey. While there, many trusted in Christ…
As we conclude our study in the book of First Timothy, we see Paul giving Timothy some final words of encouragement. He encourages Timothy to stay faithful in the ministry that God has called him to and to fight a good fight. Paul gives Timothy five basic demands that Timothy must adhere to until Jesus…
Previously we looked at 1 Timoty 5:17-25 and saw some basic principles for the church. As we turn our attention toward 1 Timothy 6, we learn some basic principles for life. The way we live and conduct ourselves in the world is vital to the impact we may have on the world for the cause…
The book of First Timothy is a letter that Paul wrote to Timothy as a young pastor at the church of Ephesus. Throughout the letter Paul gives Timothy instructions on the organization of the church and the need to address the issue of false teaching and disorderly conduct in the church. In chapter five we…
The last two chapters of First Timothy provide practical instructions for our conduct and relationships to one another in the church. J. Vernon McGee says, “Both chapters 5 and 6 deal with this very practical matter of the duties of officers in the church. This gets right down to the nitty-gritty of church life today.…
