We’re back in 1 John, and this time it’s a warning about what can get in the way of our usefulness and our intimacy
God wants those who belong to him to experience intimacy with him. That’s why he calls believers to pursue holiness (1:5–2:2), obedience (2:3–6), and
In the second half of Colossians 2, Paul takes the time to remind his readers of the dangers of worldly ideologies being used as
While many have heard of claustrophobia (a fear of enclosed spaces), acrophobia (a fear of heights), and arachnophobia (a fear of spiders), fewer are
Some assignments are so big they can be overwhelming. Maybe it’s a comprehensive final exam or a massive term paper, a necessary home renovation
“Handle with care.” We’ve all heard, read, said, and maybe prayed those three words of request. Whether when passing a newborn to an excited
It’s almost understandable that First and Second John often get overlooked. If you’re moving through the Bible in order (as we have been), you’ve
This epistle may be titled ‘The Believer’s Conflict in the Latter Days.’ The apostle opened and closed 2 Peter with the theme of victory.
In his 2007 book, “Opening Up Titus,” David Campbell helpfully introduces this third pastoral epistle. Frank Houghton’s well-known hymn Facing a task unfinished challenges
Paul’s second letter to Timothy is warm and personal in its tone, containing the advice and encouragement of the aged apostle to Timothy, the
In this stop on our journey through the biblical books we arrive at the first of what are commonly referred to as the pastoral
One author has summarized the book of Colossians with the following sentence: “When Christians know the supremacy of Christ in his person and work,
