I recommend the Kretzmann Commentary of the Bible because his respect for the Word of God shows. When I am trying to understand the meaning of a particular passage, I frequently use The Popular Commentary of the Bible by Paul E. Kretzmann, Ph. D., D. D.; he completed it nearly 100 years ago in 1924. … [Read more…]
The Opening Salutation. Col 1:1-2. V.1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus, our brother, v.2. to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul here, as usual, defines his … [Read more…]
A Warning against Error. Col 2:1-8. The danger of being beguiled: V.l. For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, v.2. that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, … [Read more…]
The Affections of the Christians Set on Things Above. Col 3:1-4. V.1. If ye, then, be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. V.2. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. V.3. For ye are dead, and your life … [Read more…]
Concluding Admonitions. Col 4:2-6. V.2. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving, v.3. withal praying also for us that God would open unto us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; v.4. that I may make it manifest, as I ought to … [Read more…]
At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time of celebration with family and friends. It is a time of special joy in the Lord. Prior to Jesus’ birth, God sent His angel Gabriel to Zechariah, whose wife Elizabeth gave birth to John the baptist. 13Your wife, Elisheva [Elizabeth], will bear you … [Read more…]
We are lively stones for God, active, quick, sprightly. Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5 KJV We are built up a spiritual house. Peter is contrasting the Old Testament temple made with hands with … [Read more…]
Pagans panic on climate change because they do not believe in the God of the Bible. So, they are full of fear and easily driven by the fear of death the devil uses on them. Climate change proponents drive their followers with fear tactics full of lies designed destroy reason and stir anger and rage. … [Read more…]
As shown in the first 6 verses of the book, Proverbs build character: wisdom, discernment, wise dealing, prudence, knowledge, discretion, learning, sound counsel, understanding. 1 The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel: 2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, … [Read more…]
In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul tells us We Have A Building From God. That building is the resurrection body we receive from God at the regeneration. “For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.” … [Read more…]