Hebrews 9 (NIV) The apostle Paul , having declared the Old-Testament dispensation antiquated and gone away, proceeds to show the Hebrew people the correspondence between the Old Testament and the New; and that whatever was excellent in the Old was representative of the New, which therefore must as far exceed the Old; as the substance… Read More »
Hebrews 8
Hebrews 8 (NIV) The High Priest of a New Covenant 1 Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set… Read More »
Hebrews 7
Hebrews 7 (NIV) Melchizedek the Priest In this chapter, Paul expands upon the subject of Jesus as High Priest from Hebrews 2. The Hebrews were interested in Jesus as High Priest but had significant objections because Jesus did not come from the priestly tribe of Levi, or the priestly family of Aaron, in that tribe.… Read More »
Hebrews 2
Hebrews 2 (NIV) In this chapter Paul is laying out the doctrine of the previous chapter concerning the excellency of the person of Christ. He expands further on the pre-eminence of Christ above the angels and proceeds to remove the scandal of the cross. Paul asserts the incarnation of Christ taking on the nature of… Read More »
Hebrews 1
Hebrews 1 (NIV) In this chapter Paul is writing to the Hebrews. He compares the ways of the law with the freedom inherited through Christ for the benefit of the Jews, and also proves the divinity of Christ using the prophesies from the scripture. Remember that Paul had once been one of the most devout… Read More »
Philemon
1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— 2 also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace and peace to you[a] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul is… Read More »
Titus 3
Titus 3 (NIV) Saved in Order to Do Good 3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. Here Paul wants Titus to remind God’s people that… Read More »
Titus 2
In this chapter, Paul is directing Titus how to minister in the office he has been appointed to. In addition, he tells him how to instruct others to minister, and how to teach them to live lives that are godly and holy. Doing Good for the Sake of the Gospel 1 You, however, must teach… Read More »
Titus 1
Titus 1 (NIV) The author of this letter is Paul. The letter is addressed to Titus, one of Paul’s converts, who was a considerable help to him in his ministry. When Paul left Antioch to discuss the gospel with the Jerusalem leaders, he took Titus with him (Gal 2:1–3); acceptance of Titus (a Gentile) as… Read More »
2 Timothy 4
2 Timothy 4 (NIV) In chapter 4, Paul continues to warn Timothy of yet another example of what the last days will bring forth – in the body of Christ. He urges Timothy to remain strong , faithful , and true to his calling! 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will… Read More »
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