This is our pastor’s article for the February edition of our congregational newsletter. The longer I’m a pastor, the more I find that what we bring to the table shapes […]
2 Corinthians, Lesson 20: Conclusion
Having announced his planned visit to Corinth for a third visit, Paul decision to go there remains firm. Paul Remains Ready Read 2 Corinthians 13:1 “by the evidence”: Paul […]
2 Corinthians, Lesson 19: Paul’s Planned Third Visit
Having shown how he exalted in his weakness, so Christ may be exalted all the more, Paul now concludes his boasting in is weakness. Conclusion of Paul Boasting in His […]
2 Corinthians, Lesson 18: Weak that Christ May be Strong
Paul and Timothy are dealing with the disruption caused by false apostles in the Church at Corinth. As a review, we know little about these “false apostles.” Here is what […]
What Jesus’ Incarnation Means for Us
Being Brought into the Old Covenant Genesis 17:9-14: God also said to Abraham, “As for you, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations are to keep my covenant…. […]
2 Corinthians, Lesson 17: True Apostles versus False Apostles
Dealing with the false teachers who have inserted themselves at Corinth, with approval of some of the congregation, Paul and Timothy said that those teachers used their own standard of […]
2 Corinthians, Lesson 16: Do Everything According to “The Rule”
Paul and Timothy continue dealing with the false “super-apostles,” who have swayed some in the Corinthian congregation with their false teaching. Comparing and Contrasting Real Pastors with False Ones […]
2 Corinthians: Lesson 15: Tearing Down, if Needed, but only to Build Up
We now find the warm and friendly tone of 2 Corinthians 8-9 change. Having dealt with the misunderstandings between the Corinthians and he and Timothy (1:12-7:16), and having requested the […]
Genesis 3:1-15: The Promised Seed and Serpent-Crusher
Everyone has a family tree. And when you know who’s in your family tree, you get a better sense of your family, and how that shaped your mother and father. […]
2 Corinthians, Lesson 14: God the Source and God the Receiver
Christian giving flows from God’s grace changing us by the Gospel. Flowing from Christ’s gifts to us, the Christian gives as he is able. This flows from grace, not guilt. […]