by David Keesling | Jan 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
1 Timothy 4:4 “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude.” Observation: Paul wrote his letter to Timothy more as a coach than an evangelist. Still, in this passage we see his devotion to consistent themes...
by David Keesling | Jan 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Colossians 2:11-12 “And in Him you were circumcised by a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of flesh by the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working...
by David Keesling | Jan 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Philippians 2:20 “For I have no one else of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare.” Observation: Paul was an exhorter. Most of his letter to the Philippians was to stir them to greater zeal, encouraging them in their walk, affirming them in...
by David Keesling | Jan 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 6:13 “Having done everything, . . . stand firm.” Observation: Beginning with Ephesians 6:10, Paul focused on how to achieve full protection from attacks of the enemy: by putting on the full armor of God against Satan’s schemes. Then Paul said this: “Take up...
by David Keesling | Jan 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:13 “For whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Observation: These middle chapters of Romans find Paul using a rich variety of metaphors to describe those who are God’s versus those who are not; those who cleave to Him, and those who do...
by David Keesling | Jan 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Romans 14:5 “Let each man be fully convinced in his own mind.” Observation: In Romans 14, Paul focused on the importance of not judging one another in areas of permissible freedom, but to encourage one another in the faith. He said that heaven is far greater than a...
