Read Philippians 1:12–17 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. Philippians 1:14 Sometimes God has to put “chains” on His people to get them to accomplish a pioneer advance that could never happen...
Read Philippians 2:9–11 Therefore God exalted him … that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow … and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9–11 When the people buried the body of Jesus, that was the last thing...
Read Romans 3:21–31 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23–24 Salvation is free, but it is not cheap. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan was trying to explain free salvation to...
Read Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 In the Greek games judges would reject contestants who were not qualified and would disqualify those who broke the rules. The peace...
Read 1 Corinthians 1:1–17 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10 A Christian...
Read 2 Corinthians 13:1–10 He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you. 2 Corinthians 13:3 “Let Paul prove he is a true apostle!” said his opponents. Paul’s reply was, “Like Jesus Christ, I am strong when it appears I am weak.” On the cross, Jesus...
Read 1 Peter 5:1–3 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be. 1 Peter 5:2 Pastors must walk with God and grow in their spiritual lives. Paul admonished young Timothy: “Be...
Read Romans 6:1–23 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4 The mode of baptism in the early church was immersion. It...
Read Romans 9:1–13 I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel. Romans 9:3–4 Paul was considered a traitor to the Jewish nation. He ministered to Gentiles, and he taught freedom...
Read 1 Timothy 5:16–25 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 1 Timothy 5:17 There were two kinds of elders in the church: ruling elders who supervised the work of the congregation, and teaching...