Tagged with paul

Philemon 1:7

Philemon 1:7

Philemon 1:7 – Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. In this study, we will examine how Paul’s great encouragement to Philemon took the form of a few words in a letter. Continue reading

2 Corinthians 11:28

2 Corinthians 11:28

2 Corinthians 11:28 – Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. In this study, we will take a curious look at this pressure and compare it to the pressure we would normally face in our daily lives today. Continue reading

Galatians 6:7

Galatians 6:7

Galatians 6:7 – Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. In this study we will examine the notion of mocking God – and what it really means in the context used by Paul towards the Galatians. Continue reading

Romans 9:18

Romans 9:18

Romans 9:18 – Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. In this study, we will examine what it means for God to harden the hearts of people, bearing in mind its strong relation to mercy. Continue reading

Romans 7:15

Romans 7:15

Romans 7:15 – I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. In this study we will examine this verse part by part in order to simplify it and make it less confusing, while addressing briefly the issue of universal sin. Continue reading

2 Timothy 2:23

2 Timothy 2:23

2 Timothy 2:23 – Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. In this study we will examine what are stupid arguments and why we should avoid quarrels. Continue reading

2 Thessalonians 3:13

2 Thessalonians 3:13

2 Thessalonians 3:13 – And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. In this study we will examine what it means to never tire of doing what is right; and the possible challenges that hinder us, and the ways to go about doing it. Continue reading

Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9 – Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. In this study we will focus on examining the concept of the term ‘cling on to’, and how we can cling on to God’s words. Continue reading

Titus 2:12

Titus 2:12

Titus 2:12 – It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. In this study we will examine what we say no to. Continue reading