Bible Studies
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Gospel Confidence (Romans 1:16–17)
Verses 1–17 introduce the purpose and theme of the book of Romans. The introduction is long for a few reasons. First, Paul had never been to Rome and so he needed to let the church know where he stood in relation to the gospel message. Apparently, some were...
Willing to Die for Christ (Revelation 2:12–17)
Stories of those who die for others or who give themselves for a great cause are among the most moving narratives we encounter. There is something compelling and beautiful about the willingness of a person to sacrifice their own life for another, for something...
A Hopeful Partnership (Romans 1:8–15)
If vv. 1–7 highlight Paul’s happy stewardship of the gospel, then vv. 8–15 highlight Paul’s hopeful partnership for the gospel (and vv. 16–17 highlight Paul’s hearty confidence in the gospel). The theme of hope looms large in the book of Romans, the word appearing...
Faithful Unto Death (Revelation 2:8–11)
The apostle Paul wrote that all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2 Timothy 3:12). The Lord Jesus often made it clear to his would-be disciples, particularly in Matthew 10, that to follow him would not necessarily mean peace, but a...
Introducing the Gospel (Romans 1:1–7)
God has used the book of Romans to convert multitudes of individuals. He used it in the conversion of Augustine, Martin Luther, and John Wesley. An early Catholic, a Reformed Protestant, and an Arminian Methodist could at least agree on the most essential aspect of...
Repent of Loveless Knowledge (Revelation 2:1–7)
Having commended the congregation for its works and its willingness to suffer, Jesus rebukes the church in Ephesus for having forsaken its first love, and calls it to repentance. We consider two things from the text:1. A Critique of the Church (v. 4) 2. A Call to the...