1 Timothy 6 is once again about combating false teachings. This was a big issue in the early church, and something Paul wrote about extensively. At this time people were trying to meld Christianity with Judaism, and other religions. They wanted...
1 Timothy 5 is about keeping a proper balance in church relationships. It gives insight to women and elders on how they should behave. But it also states how they should be treated and provided for. A lot of this is...
1 Timothy 4 is a warning against false teachers. It gives us a basic outline of things we need to be aware of and what we need to avoid. False teachings can come from anywhere. I’ve faced false teachings in ministry...
1 Timothy 3 is a short chapter but it gets straight to the point. In the past, I’ve quoted this chapter and James 3:1-12 a lot too many would be leaders in the church. Truth be told, leadership in the church...
1 Timothy 2 continues on where the 1st chapter ended. Sometimes I wonder how they decided where the chapter and verse breaks are. The verses don’t have a good stopping point. Anyway, in Chapter 2, Paul goes into the proper way...
1 Timothy 1 is the first chapter in a book written by Paul and addressed to Timothy. The book contains affirmations and instructions to Timothy so he can fight false teachings that people in the church were starting to teach. Paul...
The book of Jude is short and doesn’t get a lot of attention. Books with more familiar names like 1 John, or even 1 Peter are slightly longer but get more attention. I think it’s mostly named recognition. Because I finished...
3 John is a short book in the bible. In fact, it only contains one chapter. Much like 2 John, which I’ve written about previously. it focuses on loving the people around us. It also contains a warning, that when leaders...
2 John doesn’t have multiple chapters. In fact, it has no divisions whatsoever. The main point of this letter is to give an introduction because John himself is coming to speak with this group of Christians. During this time frame, many...
Text 1 John 5: Faith in the Son of God, And How To Be Saved 5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ[a] has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. 2 We know we love...
1 John 4 starts with a stark warning about False Prophets. In my lifetime I’ve seen quite a few of these, and even interacted with a couple of them. One time, I was working my job as a produce manager, and...
1 John 3 is a short but powerful chapter in the bible. Here John breaks down and explains what Jesus meant when he said Love one another. He also phrases love as the main way we can identify who is a...
1 John 2 is exclusively about followers of Jesus. It gives a great description of what a follower should look like. It also explains what our actions should be. Whenever I go through this chapter I get really convicted because I...
1 John 1 (kinda a tongue twister) begins with the Apostle John talking about the truth, he’s proclaiming that what he is saying is true. He also says the terms we, our, and us in here a lot. I believe that...
2 Peter 3 is specifically about the Day of the Lord. This day goes by many names: The Apocalypse Judgment Day The End of the World. Every year Hollywood releases blockbusters about the end of the world. In fact, the apocalypse...
2 Peter 2 teaches about false teachers and their teachings. The bible is very specific about sin and how to find Jesus but these people twist the truth and have deceived many people throughout the centuries. A good standard for every...
2 Peter 1 Is An Epistle Written By Peter And Apostle Of The Early Church. The Document Covers Increasing The Faith Of Christians And Obedience To Scripture. There’s a difference between the writing styles of 1 Peter and this epistle, and...
1 Peter 5 is the final chapter in this epistle. Here Peter encourages the church, encourages them, and tells them to be on guard from Satans attacks. ...
1 Peter 4, Talks about the right way to live for God, and what to expect when you follow him. Life is difficult, but when you have Christ you have an advocate to walk with you. Peter begins the chapter by...
In 1 Peter 3, we have a continuation of Peter speaking to the church about holy living. When discussing holy living you have to dig into the actions and reactions of people. Look into that and add some cultural context and...
In 1 Peter 2, we read him continuing from Chapter 1. This chapter continues a call to Holy Living and describes to us what that lifestyle looks like. In Chapter 1 I spoke a lot about repentance. Repentance is asking for...
1 Peter is a letter to multiple churches. The early church didn’t have a bible they could reference, so instead, they listened to the people who traveled and lived with Jesus. They also had the Holy Spirit to guide them, but...
In John 21 we have a final heartfelt moment between Jesus and his disciples (soon-to-be apostles). The disciples are probably emotionally, spiritually, and mentally drained. So they get on a boat and go fishing. If you read my post on John...
In John 19 we saw the death of Jesus. But In John 20 we see him triumph over death. When the devil thought he’d won, victory was snatched from his claws. The death of Jesus was needed to reunite us with...
John 19 Covers the trial, death, and Burial of Jesus. (***Spoiler Alert***) His Ressurection comes in the next chapter, so of course, this one ends sadly. Everything Jesus was warning his disciples about was coming true, even in their worst nightmares...
John 18 is a turning point that has been building for the last few chapters. Now the story receives some action to its narration, and the action is the arrest of Jesus. Jesus knew what was about to happen, so he...
In John 17 we see Jesus having a conversation. It’s a one-way conversation but that’s only because a response isn’t recorded. Personally, I think it might be another one of his prayers where it’s meant for those around him, but I...
In John 16 we have Jesus giving some final commands and information to his disciples. It’s a very powerful but overlooked chapter in John. It doesn’t have a lot happening except dialogue, but it states what will happen to them in...
In John 15 we have Jesus explaining that he’s the vine, and weirdly enough our hope. A connection with Jesus is how we connect to God. The Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth, and into the presence of God....
In John 14 We see a candid moment between Jesus and his disciples. It’s the night before the crucifixion and Jesus is trying to instill strength in his followers. Hindsight is always 20/20 but I think Jesus knew what was about...
In the New Testament, we have the book of John. While it’s similar to the other gospels (Matthew, Mark, & Luke). John takes on a meaning of its own. In John 13 Jesus teaches servant leadership and predicts who will eventually...
I took a few liberties on the title of this post. Yes, Jesus dies soon after this chapter but rises again freeing us all from slavery. In John 12, we see the final pieces move into place. The stage is finally...
John 11 opens with an introduction. We meet Lazarus and we learn that he’s sick. Many of us in life are in a similar circumstance to him. We are sick and waiting for Jesus to come, and heal us. However, our...
In John 10 Jesus begins with a parable. A parable is a story with a moral lesson, and Jesus used parables a lot during his teachings here on earth. Jesus used parables to explain the world as it was, our place...
If John 9 had a theme it would be blindness, and how to heal from it. It starts out with Jesus walking along the road, and Jesus sees a man who’s been born blind. He obviously heals the man, and then...
John 8 is a chapter in the bible (from the book of John). And it begins with religious leaders trying to trap Jesus in his own words. In the text, they bring a woman caught in adultery to him and ask...
John 7 shows a division in the people. It shows that some believed that Jesus was the messiah, and others doubted him. The former viewed him as a Godsend, he was the person who’d lead them to victory against Rome. The...
John 6 Is About Provision. At The Start Of The Chapter Jesus Feeds 5000 People And At The End, He Declares Himself The Bread Of Life. Why did Jesus yell out that he was the bread of life? How did he...
In John 5 we see Jesus fighting the religious leaders of the Jewish faith. In fact, he is disobedient to THEIR LAWS and Customs. Jesus came to fulfill the law, but the Pharisees had added to it. Anytime you see Jesus...
The Great Meaning Behind John 4, is that Jesus can connect with people no matter where he is. We start out the chapter in Samaria and Jesus meets a woman that was despised by her own people. Then we move on...
John 3 Is A Synopsis Of The Christian Faith. God Sent His Son Jesus To Save Us. So We Can See The Kingdom Of God And Live With Him. In Addition To That, By Stating That God Loved The World So...
Jesus was 30 years old when he performed his first miracle while attending a wedding in Cana. John 2 describes the wine running out, and Mary the mother of Jesus turned to him. Shortly afterward, he turned water into wine. I...
The Opening Verses Of John 1 Is Creating A Description Of Jesus. The Word In VS. 1 Uses The Word Logos To Describe Him. Logos Means Word, Thought, Principle, Or Speech In Greek. There’s also an active element to the word...
In John 10:10 Jesus compares the thief to himself. The Meaning of Abundant life is that Jesus brings comes freely to us, while the thief came to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus gives a multitude of blessings, life, and the ability...
The Bible says a lot about faithfulness and endurance. Luke 16:10 is a prime example of being faithful with little, to be trusted with much. Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest...
I've read through 1 Corinthians 13 countless times, and every time I'm struck by how selfless love is. Perhaps we need to take 1 Corinthians 13 to heart, and love one another. ...
Psalm 121 is a chapter in the Bible that’s dear to my heart. I can’t tell you how many nights I’ve been in tears quoting the verse to myself. In my life, I’ve lived through a heavy depression, fear, and loneliness....
In the Bible, Jesus said, “I am the Way, The Truth, And The Life.” It comes from a portion of scripture with an address of John 14:6. Sometimes Jesus said some confusing things, but when you dig a little deeper, you’ll...
In my life, I’ve walked a fine line. It’s a thin line between cockiness and confidence. This is a huge driving force in my life. However, I’ve always been prideful because of it, and pride comes before the fall. Pride goes before...
For the last few months, I’ve been stuck Reading Luke Chapter 11. No matter how many times I try to move on, I always get yanked back. The whole chapter is pretty nuts, but I’m going to stick with the first...
In Luke Chapter 8, we see Jesus giving a great foundation for Christianity. With parables like the parable of the sower and a discussion about the kingdom of heaven, you’ll see a lot about what Jesus is preaching. In addition to...
