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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.”

ABOUT THE JUDAISERS. The influence of this sect of JUDAISERS was momentous in apostolic history. Barnabas and Peter were swayed by their legalistic doctrines, and  Paul singularly stood against such teachings and brought them back to  God’s principles of right living.  This erroneous teaching was spreading amongst the Pauline churches, undermining Paul’s authority, and poisoningContinue reading “1. THE SECOND BOOK OF CORINTHIANS.”

GENUINE LOVE! What is true love? True love goes beyond the grand gestures and poetic words found in literature. It’s not  only about the sparks of sexual pleasure that defines genuine love. Love rightly expressed toward a person can bring health benefits that can impact their mental and emotional capacity which brings about physical wellContinue reading “5. THE FIRST BOOK OF CORINTHIANS.”

PAUL AN EXAMPLE OF TRUE CHRISTIANITY. It is a wonderful thing as a Christian Counsellor to be able to encourage people by saying, “Copy me as I copy Christ.” Paul said, “Do as I say” and “Do as I do.” Let this be the ideal of every Christian, Pastor, Evangelist, and Teacher. We need toContinue reading “4.  FIRST CORINTHIANS.”

THE GLORIOUS  GOSPEL AND ITS MINISTRY. We have examined Paul’s thoughts on the dreadful schisms in the church and concluded that they should not be tolerated. Now, we view the message and the ministry of the Gospel. The Gospel is delivered by the preacher who has been given the power to present it. It isContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF 1st CORINTHIANS.”

A “LIVELY ORACLE” against… “DEADLY ENEMIES “ Every part of it pulsates with energy, sympathy, concern and relevance for us today. The first six chapters are a rebuke of schisms, but in “substance” they are a stirring explanation of the true Gospel . The Gospel is: 1. FOOLISHNESS TO THOSE OF THE WORLD. 🌎  2.Continue reading “2. THE FIRST BOOK OF CORINTHIANS.              “