Paul is writing to a very young church of people from different ethnic groups in a city that is intensely hostile to them. Paul wants to encourage them to persevere in the faith and clarify some issues that confuse them.
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Jesus: Understanding the way he teaches
When I was a new believer, the words of Jesus were baffling. Thankfully, I’ve grown to understand him. I have reached two conclusions about the teaching of Jesus.
helper, paraklétos
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for helper, paraklétos.
force, biazo
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek verb for compel or force
Maps: Old Testament
Here are my favorite maps related to the Old Testament and where to find them.
Should Christians fast today?
My study of fasting in Scripture taught me two things. 1) If you want to fast as a religious ritual, do it from a heart that is expressing a genuine faith and sincere desire to know and love God; and 2) Don’t use fasting as a test to reject your fellow believers and/or impress other people.
Maps: New Testament
Here are my favorite maps related to the New Testament and where to find them.
deliver, paradidomi
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek verb for deliver, paradidomi
wise, sophos
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for wise, sophos.
What is All Saint’s Day?
What is All Saint’s Day? All Saints’ Day is a time to celebrate heroes of the faith from scripture, as well as prominent figures in the early church.
