Background: There is a spiritual battle raging all around us as Satan works to destroy the God-given institutions of marriage and family. We see it played out in the physical world, but we must not forget that it is spiritual.…Continue Reading →
Background: The traditional view of being made in God’s image is that God’s image is displayed in us when we employ certain moral, intellectual, and ethical abilities. However, based on Hebrew grammar and historical ancient Near East context, the phrase…Continue Reading →
Diamonds in the Rough Our study of women in the Bible begins. There can be misperceptions about women in the Bible; often they experienced mistreatment or were misunderstood. Together, we will strive to see how God views women, and see…Continue Reading →
Background: While still a prisoner, Paul wrote this letter to his friend Philemon. Philemon was a church leader in Colossae, and his slave Onesimus had run away and was now in the same prison as Paul. Paul had the joy…Continue Reading →
Background: While still a prisoner, Paul wrote this letter to his friend Philemon. Philemon was a church leader in Colossae, and his slave Onesimus had run away and was now in the same prison as Paul. Paul had the joy…Continue Reading →
Background: The early Christians were often viewed by outsiders with suspicion, distrust, and disdain. They were even considered atheists because they would not worship the gods of Rome or Greece. Many labeled them unpatriotic because they would not participate in…Continue Reading →
Background: In Colossians 3, Paul provides his readers with practical ways in which, by God’s grace, they can demonstrate the doctrine he has been preaching. Paul emphasizes that if believers have accepted the message of the Gospel, they will put…Continue Reading →
Background: Last week, we saw how Paul highlighted Christ’s power in both creation and redemption. In this section, Paul addresses the manmade rules and regulations that had begun to infiltrate the church at Colossae. He reminds these believers of the…Continue Reading →
Background: In Colossians 1:1–20, we learned that Paul is writing to believers in the city of Colossae. Paul tells of Christ’s supremacy, of His existence before creation, that through Him God created everything, and that Christ is the visible image…Continue Reading →
Background: Paul presents Jesus as the Creator of the universe, Sustainer of the earth and all its ecological systems, and Ruler over the competing power networks of the world. Paul praises the lordship of Christ in relation to both creation…Continue Reading →
Background: Paul writes this letter toward the end of his life. He is imprisoned (most likely in Rome) and composes this letter and two others, Ephesians and Philemon. The church in Colossae most likely started during Paul’s three-year ministry in…Continue Reading →
Big Enough: A Study in Colossians Mary Dean presents an introduction to our Bible study and inductive Bible study methods. Study Guide Available For the corresponding study guide, please contact Melissa Renner at melissar@stonebriar.org.Continue Reading →
As we come to the end of this book, we once again see Paul’s heart. He wants to be in Rome to fellowship with the church there. As we find out in Acts, Paul will eventually make it to Rome… Continue Reading →
Paul begins to close his letter to the church in Rome in these verses. He discusses his past, present, and future missions. Study Guide Available For the corresponding study guide, please contact Melissa Renner at melissar@stonebriar.org. P.M. Session with Marilyn… Continue Reading →
The church in Rome included both Jewish and Gentile believers. Sadly, this diversity caused disagreements in the church. Paul addressed the problem by giving the believers two warnings and an exhortation: (1) a warning against judging one another, (2) a… Continue Reading →
Paul tells us of our responsibilities to serve God and those around us. Here he continues to outline the responsibilities we have toward others by focusing on governing authorities all the way down to our neighbors. Our attitude toward others… Continue Reading →
In this last section of our study, we will focus on how to respond to our faith in Christ. How does our faith become visible to a watching world? Study Guide Available For the corresponding study guide, please contact Melissa… Continue Reading →
In Romans 9:30–10:21, Paul explained Israel’s culpability in their rejection of Jesus as Messiah. Last week, we heard the bad news that Israel had rejected their Messiah. This week, we get the good news: their hardening is partial (11:1–10), purposeful… Continue Reading →
Last week we looked at Paul’s argument that Israel’s present rejection of Jesus as their Messiah does not negate God’s sovereignty or the promises to Israel revealed in His word. Paul uses the analogy of the potter and the clay… Continue Reading →
Romans 8 presents one of the most beautiful and endearing passages in Scripture. God assures us of our security in Him (Romans 8:1) and of His sovereignty in calling us to salvation (Roman 8:28–29). And who can forget the amazing… Continue Reading →
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