Bible Study

Philippians 3:14-16 Only Ever Forward This epistle is not primarily a doctrinal epistle. It has doctrine in, important doctrine; but that was not Pauls purpose for writing this letter. This letter is more personal and practical. Paul was in prison. He did not know how things would go for him in prison, so he wrote … Continue reading “Philippians 3:14-16 – Only Ever Forward – Bible study”

Philippians 3:7-16 Starved or Stuffed In \#7\, Paul mentions the loses he had experienced in following Jesus Christ. They would have been many and by mans measurements, they would have been great. Paul had lost his earthly heritage, his prominence, thrown away his desires and his self-righteousness. Yet, Paul says that he counted those loses … Continue reading “Philippians 3:7-16 – Starved or Stuffed 2011 – Bible study”

Philippians 3:7-16 Starved or Stuffed Beginning In \#7\, Paul mentioned the loses he had experienced in following Jesus Christ. They would have been many and by mans measurements, they would have been great (position, power, privilege, pedigree, pride). righteousness. Yet, Paul said he counted those loses but dung in \#8\. Dung is manure. I will … Continue reading “Philippians 3:7-13 – Starved or Stuffed 2020 – Bible study”

Philippians 3:13-14 How Do We Live with Ourselves? \#13\ Forgetting those things which are behind me and reaching forth." From time to time, I am reminded of the difficulty that some have in living with their past. All of us have a past and most likely, everyone has something to feel guilty over. Sometimes, that … Continue reading “Philippians 3:13-14 – How to Live with Ourselves – Bible study”

Colossians 1:9-11 Pauls Prayer The book of Colossians is a short book, only 4 chapters long. The theme or purpose of the book is teach the Exaltation of Christ. Paul turned to that topic right after the verses we are looking at tonight. Our text verses are part of Pauls introduction and record his prayer … Continue reading “Colossians 1:9-11 – Paul’s Prayer – Bible study”

Col 1:12-20 Learning Him The quest of every Christian is to learn more about God. There are many ways that we can learn about God. One is through His titles. Throughout the Old Testament, God gave Himself different names. Each of these names teaches us something about Him. EL – Translated GOD and meaning MIGHTY, … Continue reading “Colossians 1:12-20 – Learning Him – Bible study”

Colossians 1:12-19 It Pleased the Father \#19\ Paul tells us that certain things are so simply because it pleases the Father to that it should be that way. Truthfully, that is pretty much the reason all things are the way they are. One of the things that pleased the Father is to exalt His Son. … Continue reading “Colossians 1:12-19 – It Pleased the Father – Bible study”

Colossians 1:1-8 A Godly Reputation Is reputation important? Pro 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. People do not seem to think much of their reputation any more. We have more ways to keep up with people than ever beforeand sadly, they … Continue reading “Colossians 1:1-8 – A Godly Reputation – Bible study”

Colossians 2:10 Complete In Christ Tonight, I want to look at a section of Scripture that, to be honest, is beyond my comprehension. I think the statement is just too deep for me to comprehend, but at the same time, the statement is too powerful to ignore any longer. I suppose what I want to … Continue reading “Colossians 2:10 – Complete In Him – Bible study”

Colossians 2:10 Complete In Christ Tonight, I want to look at a section of Scripture that, to be honest, is beyond my comprehension. I think the statement is just too deep for me to comprehend, but at the same time, the statement is too powerful to ignore any longer. I suppose what I want to … Continue reading “Colossians 2:10 – Complete In Him (edited) – Bible study”