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GNOSTICISM. THE ERROR OF GNOSTICISM. Usually, my Mini Bible studies are more practical and devotional coupled with evangelism and encouragement. However, in this letter of Paul to the church at Colossi, the first three chapters are Theological, addressing the erroneous doctrine of Gnosticism. So today, we will examine this view, which permeated the Colossian ChurchContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS.”

JOY!!! “THE JOY OF THE LORD IS  YOUR STRENGTH.” Joy is a profound, enduring sense of happiness and contentment rooted in spiritual realities and faith in God rather than fleeting happiness based on circumstances. Yes, it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit often associated with God’s presence and His loving favour upon you andContinue reading “5. THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS.”

CHRIST OUR GOD. In Christ we have “New Life. (Please read chapter 2). And His mind becomes our true mind. This is why we can experience the outworking of our salvation. He shares His Divine Love and future bliss. So in this chapter Christ should be the greatest goal of all of our faith, loveContinue reading “4. THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS.”

STRENGTH, WEAKNESS. Causes of loss of strength. 1. ABUSE. Physical and Mental abuse over a long period will take a toll on your God-given health and strength.   Continuous corrections and critical comments will make you feel that everything you do is wrong. It will drain you of resilience and strength, making it difficult to believe inContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS.”

“WHEN I’M WEAK, HE IS STRONG.”  “HEAL ME, LORD, AND I SHALL BE HEALED.” Jeremiah 17:14. “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH.” Phil 4:13. “All the promises in God in Him(Jesus) are YES! and AMEN (So be it) to the glory of God the Father.” “When I am weak,    HE ISContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS.”

THE HAPPY EPISTLE! There are recurrent themes in this book of Philippians. Christian Joy and rejoicing. 4:18. The gain of knowing Christ. The examples of godly men, such as Timothy and Epaphras.                       And the example of Paul. What Christ means to the Believer. Chapter One. In this first chapter the key thought is, “For me toContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS.”

YOUR WEALTH AND WALK IN JESUS CHRIST. Although Ephesians is not the longest book of Paul’s Epistles, it is the most profound of them. There is a grandeur conception about it, a majesty and dignity, a richness and fullness that will bless your life. TWO MAIN PARTS. Its six chapters fall into two equal parts.Continue reading “1. THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS.”

A TREASURE-TROVE IN  GALATIONS. The Epistle, besides being a red flag against legalism, is a treasure trove of up-building truths. Let’s discover some of them. Paul’s Theme in this EPISTLE was, The True Liberty of the Gospel. The Liberty of a “Love Service” in place of, “Law Bondage” The Liberty of “The Spirit” in placeContinue reading “2. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS.”

THE LAW VERSUS GRACE. Fake JUDAISERS had infiltrated Paul’s reasonably new Church in Galatia to persuade them that they must keep the Law to be saved. Many people were being swayed away from the Gospel of Grace and were embracing once more the bondage of legalism in order to be saved. If you have timeContinue reading “1. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS.”

PAUL’S THORN! First, let’s read the passage from 2nd Corinthians Chapter 12:1-10. Paul pleaded with God to remove a very troublesome thorn from his life. What was this thorn? There are many and various opinions concerning this thorn. Was it a physical thorn that was causing Paul so much distress?  He does mention that itContinue reading “2. THE SECOND BOOK OF CORINTHIANS.”