Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen sojourners of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Truth to Learn If you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins then this...
1 Peter – Introduction (part 2)
When Was this Letter Written? This letter was apparently written just before or shortly after the beginning of the systematic persecution of Christians in the later years of Nero (around AD 64). The acquaintance that Peter had with Paul’s letters, even those written during Paul’s imprisonment at Rome (ending in...
1 Peter – Indroduction (part 1)
We are now beginning the book of 1 Peter. Today and tomorrow we will cover the introductory information. Who Wrote this Letter? Because of his unique prominence, there was no shortage in the early church of documents falsely claiming to be written by Peter. However, there is considerable evidence, both...
2 Thessalonians 3:18 – Our Master’s Grace
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see...
2 Thessalonians 3:17 – Read Your Bible
The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every letter; so I write. Truth to Learn We must read the Bible to learn God’s message to us. Behind the Words Aspasmos is the Greek word translated as “salutation.” It is based on aspodzomai, which...
2 Thessalonians 3:16 – No Worries, Mate
And may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. Truth to Learn There is no cause for worry when the Lord of peace is our God. Behind the Words “Lord” is from the Greek noun kurios, which is...
2 Thessalonians 3:15 – Loving Restoration, Not Punishment
Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Truth to Learn Church discipline should be done as an act of love, with the objective being restoration and growth, not punishment. Behind the Words The word “count” is translated from the Greek verb hēgeomai,...
2 Thessalonians 3:14 – Breaking Fellowship
And if anyone does not obey our word in this letter, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. Truth to Learn We are not to fellowship with other Christians who are rebellious and disobedient. Behind the Words “Obey” is translated from...
2 Thessalonians 3:13 – Don’t Get Discouraged
And you, brothers, do not get discouraged in doing good. Truth to Learn Work hard for God and don’t get discouraged. Behind the Words Adelphos is the word translated “brothers.” It literally refers to someone from the same womb, hence, “a brother or sister.” It is used throughout the...
2 Thessalonians 3:12 – Share the Load
Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. Truth to Learn Everyone in the church needs to carry his or her own weight. Behind the Words The words “who are such” come from...