From Kretzmann’s Popular Commentary published in 1921-1922 THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO PHILEMON. INTRODUCTION This letter is a remarkable example of a tender and tactful intercessory appeal. It is addressed to Philemon, probably a convert of Paul, a wealthy citizen of Colossae in Phrygia, and a prominent member of the Christian congregation in … [Read more…]
Paul told Timothy to tell the rich in this present world “to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.” With great disdain, the worldly call such a person a do-gooder. That’s because the worldly have no clue they are missing out on the “good pleasure of goodness … [Read more…]
In Messiah, all of us are God’s children. God has sent out the Spirit of His Son to enter our hearts and cry “Abba! our Father!” We Continue Growing up until Messiah is is fully formed in us. The Jerusalem which is above is free, and she is our mother. We are children born in … [Read more…]
Paul revealed our Father’s family connections to the Ephesians and us. “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the … [Read more…]
Your Ministry – Love Your Ministry – Walk Your Ministry – Calling Called Your Ministry – Call Your Ministry – Working Together 1 Your Ministry – Working Together 2 Your Ministry – In Community 3 Your Ministry – To the Sheep Jesus Leads 1 Your Ministry – To the Sheep Jesus Leads 2 Your Ministry … [Read more…]
Kretzmann Commentary Matthew 16:15-19 The confession: V. 15. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? V. 16. And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. V. 17. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and blood … [Read more…]
Jesus told 7 parables of the Kingdom, showing the development of the Kingdom from His time on earth into eternity. The series of Kingdom parables is presented in Matthew 13. The parables reveal the secrets of the Kingdom of the Heavens. They are in this order: The Parable of the Farmer, The Parable of the … [Read more…]
By DAVID FRENCH January 31, 2019 3:18 PM NATIONAL REVIEW The first thing you have to understand about the battle for free speech, religious freedom, and freedom of association in this nation is that it is primarily cultural, not legal. From a First Amendment perspective, legal protection against government censorship and government repression is at or … [Read more…]
Your ministry in perspective of eternity is the long term view that motivates us to hang in there, come hell or high water. Paul summarizes that view in his letters to the Thessalonians and Philippians and us. Peter proclaims it “the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Diaspora in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, … [Read more…]
Your ministry in perspective of eternity is the long term view that motivates us to hang in there, come hell or high water. Paul summarizes that view in his letters to the Thessalonians and Philippians and us. Peter proclaims it “the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Diaspora in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, … [Read more…]