Category Archives: New Testament Epistles

Simply put, the New Testament Epistles are letters written either to the Church at large, specific local churches, or individuals. In them we glean more about church life, following its history in the book of Acts. We also learn doctrinal truths upon which church life and a Christian’s everyday living should be based. Hence, these books are considered more instructional than historical accounts of Early Church, although they do provide some history. Understanding the . . . Continue reading New Testament Epistles→

Romans, one of the Pauline Epistles, is packed full of doctrine about salvation with the Gospel being “the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16). We’re reminded of God’s righteousness and how we humans fall short of it (Rom. 3:23), making it impossible for us to save ourselves by trying to keep God’s law. We read of God solution . . . Continue reading Romans – Truths About the Gospel and Salvation→

In these letters, the Apostle Paul wrote to a divided church, engaged in immorality and disorderly worship conduct. In the first letter, Paul focused on problems in the church and the need for unity. He reminded them of the Gospel and victory through our risen Lord. In the second epistle, he turned the focus to reconciliation, grace, and generosity, along with justifying his apostleship. Studying these book can be helpful for today’s church which struggles with many of the same issues. God’s solution remains the same. . . . Continue reading A Message for the Church Today from 1 & 2 Corinthians→

Galatians addressed a church that seemed to have forgotten that they were “justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law” (Gal. 2:16). He reminded them that “if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing” (Gal. 2:21). He asked, “Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?” (Gal. 3:3). He challenged them, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Gal. 5:1) He continued with how to live out that freedom — by . . . Continue reading Warnings about Legalism in the Book of Galatians→

In Ephesians Paul reminds us that though saved by grace, not works, we are saved for good works (Eph. 2:8-10). Chapters 1-3 point to the “riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us” (Eph. 1:7-8), laying the foundation for our identity in Christ. Then, chapters 4-6 point to how to live it out practically in the Body of Christ as well as in the home. We do it through the strength He provides, putting on . . . Continue reading Reminders of Our Identity in Christ in Ephesians→

With so many prized verses and practical themes in the Book of Philippians, teaching from this epistle has great benefit. Lead people to a Christ-centered life as they grab hold of verses like the following . . . Continue reading Practical Lessons from the Book of Philippians→