1. At the heart of this letter is the theme of reconciliation. Onesimus is reconciled to God, and […]

1. The gospel by its nature produces godliness in the lives of believers. There is no legitimate separation […]

God and Christ as “Our Savior” in Titus “the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the […]

1. Suffering is a standard part of Christian experience. 1:8, 12; 2:3, 9; 3:11–12; 4:5, 14–18 2. The […]

1. The gospel produces holiness in the lives of believers, and there is no legitimate separation between belief […]

1 Timothy 3:8 dignified 1 Timothy 3:8 not double-tongued 1 Timothy 3:8 not addicted to much wine 1 […]

1 Timothy Titus 3:2 above reproach 1:6, 7 above reproach 3:2 husband of one wife 1:6 husband of […]

2:2 “a quiet and peaceful life, godly and dignified in every way” 2:9–10 dress in a way that […]

1:3 teaching a different doctrine 1:6 swerving from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith 1:6 wandering […]

1. God’s righteous judgment will be fully manifest when Jesus returns. At that time unbelievers will be condemned […]

In 2 Thess. 2:2 Paul warns against letters that claim to come from him but do not. Thus in 11 […]

1. The wrath of God comes on those who reject the gospel. 2:16; 5:3 2. Jesus’ death and […]

1:3 “hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” 1:10 “to wait for his Son from heaven” 2:19 “before our […]

1. Jesus Christ is preeminent over all creation, Lord over all human rulers and cosmic powers. 1:15–20; 2:9–10; […]

1:14 in whom we have redemption 1:16 in him all things were created 1:19 in him all the fullness of God […]

1. Christians need to keep making progress in their lives. 1:12, 25; 3:12–16 2. A proper spiritual outlook […]

1:5 “partnership in the gospel” 1:7 “partakers with me of grace” 1:14–19 “through your prayers” 1:27 “striving side […]

Reference Paul … 1:4 prays with joy 1:18 rejoices that Christ is proclaimed 1:25 will remain living on earth, […]

1. All people are by nature spiritually dead, transgressors of God’s law, and under the rule of Satan. […]

Principles of Marriage Scripture Reference Marriage is part of the “mystery” of God’s will Eph. 1:9; 3:3; 5:32 […]

The relationship between Christ and the church is described by Paul as a profound mystery (5:32)—a hidden plan […]