Daily Thoughts From God's Word

In reading Paul’s second epistle to Timothy, we might be especially struck by his note regarding Onesiphorus.  Of course, there are other...

Paul writes about masters and servants, whether the master is a believer or not; encourages good teaching and sound words; and gives...

Paul is concerned about relationships and ministry within the church.  He instructs young men on how to address older men; with respect...

Paul writes a really interesting section in chapter 4 in which he warns about those, in the latter days, who will tell tales and promote...

Pastors and deacons.  God has always provided for his people what we need.  Adam and Eve needed coverings for their nakedness; God...

“First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanks be offered on behalf of all people, even for kings and all...

Paul's is an amazing testimony:  “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing...

The Thessalonians have suffered, but Jesus will return and judge their persecutors, and when he returns, he will also “be glorified in...

Paul writes, “Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us...

Paul was very encouraged with the church in Thessalonica.  The gospel had come to them in power, and they had acknowledged it as the word...

Masters, servants, preachers of the gospel, the lost, those outside the church and the gospel, dear brothers, fellow prisoners, converts,...

“Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  Keep...

Paul strongly encourages the Colossians as to how they are to live:  “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,...

Paul writes here his great piece on the person of Christ:  “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.  For by...

Paul began his epistle to the Philippians with words of grace, peace, thanksgiving, and joy.  Here, in chapter 3, he writes, “Finally, my...