Galatians 1:1–10 (NKJV) 1 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me,To the churches of Galatia:3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 … Continue reading Only One Gospel
Farewell
2 Corinthians 13:7–14 (NKJV) 7 Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honorable, though we may seem disqualified. 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 9 For we are glad when we are weak and you … Continue reading Farewell
Examine Yourselves
2 Corinthians 13:1–6 (NKJV) 1 This will be the third time I am coming to you. “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.” 2 I have told you before, and foretell as if I were present the second time, and now being absent I write to those who have sinned … Continue reading Examine Yourselves
Still the Noise …Slow the Pace
Jesus' Model of Solitary Prayer 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.Mark 1:35–36 (NKJV) In this passage, Jesus is in Capernaum at the home of Simon Peter. … Continue reading Still the Noise …Slow the Pace
You Are My Investment
2 Corinthians 12:11–21 (NKJV) 11 I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders … Continue reading You Are My Investment
Elevation & Humility (The Thorn in the Flesh)
2 Corinthians 12:1–10 (NKJV) 1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one … Continue reading Elevation & Humility (The Thorn in the Flesh)
Paul’s Testimony
2 Corinthians 11:22–33 (NKJV) 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I. 23 Are they ministers of Christ?—I speak as a fool—I am more: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often. 24 From the Jews five … Continue reading Paul’s Testimony
Don’t Be Fooled
2 Corinthians 11:16–21 (NKJV) 16 I say again, let no one think me a fool. If otherwise, at least receive me as a fool, that I also may boast a little. 17 What I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as it were, foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. 18 Seeing that many boast according … Continue reading Don’t Be Fooled
My Record Speaks for Itself
2 Corinthians 11:1–15 (NKJV) 1 Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. 2 For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3 But I fear, lest somehow, … Continue reading My Record Speaks for Itself
Deliverance
Return, O Lord, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies’ sake!Psalm 6:4 (NKJV) Needs of Deliverance in the Bible Family Strife, Genesis 32:11 - Jacob prays for deliverance from his brother, EsauSlavery, Exodus 3:8 - God came down to deliver Israel from EgyptOppressive Enemies, 1 Samuel 17:37 - God delivered David from GoliathFatal Disease, … Continue reading Deliverance