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2 John This is a private personal letter from the aged Apostle John, addressed to an unknown Christian woman, and her pious family. This is the only Epistle in the New Testament addressed exclusively to a lady. There is a tradition that the lady addressed was Martha of Bethany. "The Greek Hyria (Lady, 1Jn_1:1), answers … Continue reading “0078. 2 JOHN”

2 Peter This Epistle the Apostle Peter wrote for an altogether different purpose to First Peter. The latter was intended for encouragement to Believers passing through severe trials and bitter persecutions. On the other hand, Second Peter was written to warn the Lord’s people of the presence and propaganda of false teachers and of their … Continue reading “0076. 2 PETER”

James Or, the Epistle of Jacob, for James is another form of Jacob. This is a letter written primarily for the Jewish Christians. It is the most practical of all the Epistles, and could be called "A Practical Guide to Christian Life and Conduct," or "A Guide-Book for Everyday Religion." Note the vivid and picturesque … Continue reading “0074. JAMES”

1 Peter This letter was written by the Apostle Peter towards the close of his life (a.d. 60), whilst staying at Babylon (Jam_5:13), where a Christian Church had been established. It was intended principally, though not exclusively, for Hebrew Christians. Observe- "Jews" (Jam_1:1, R.V.); "Gentiles" (Jam_2:9-10). It was written for two purposes. First, to show … Continue reading “0075. 1 PETER”

Philemon This is the briefest of all Paul’s Epistles. It is the only sample of the Apostle’s private correspondence that has been preserved. It is known as "The Courteous Epistle." Its object was to persuade Philemon not to punish, but reinstate, his runaway slave, called Onesimus, and as he was now converted, treat him as … Continue reading “0072. PHILEMON”

Hebrews Hebrews is an anonymous book. Though no one can dogmatise with regard to its authorship, it does seem to be of Paul’s thinking and Luke’s composition and writing. It was addressed to the converted Jews living in Judea, who, on account of bitter persecution, were wavering in their allegiance to Christ. It is an … Continue reading “0073. HEBREWS”

THE FOUNDATION, THE HOUSE, AND ITS VESSELS. 2Ti_2:19-21. Timothy is being warned against a cankerous error that had overthrown the faith of some; but no amount of error can alter the "foundation of God." I. The Foundation. It is "the foundation of God" (2Ti_2:19). 1. It is Sure. "It standeth sure." This Rock, as a … Continue reading “0070. 2 TIMOTHY”

SEVEN WONDERS. Tit_2:11-14. The novelty hunters are very numerous; like the Athenians they are always grasping for something new. But the greatest wonder in the world is the Bible. Its origin, teaching, and power are all superhuman. I. A Wonderful Exhibition. "The grace of God that bringeth salvation to all men hath appeared." This is … Continue reading “0071. TITUS”

THREE FACTS OF UNIVERSAL IMPORTANCE. 2Th_1:6-12. Here are events that are sure to come, and will affect all mankind. I. A New Revelation. "The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven with His angels of might in flaming fire" (2Th_1:7). The same Lord Jesus who was forsaken by His disciples in the time of His … Continue reading “0068. 2 THESSALONIANS”

A PERFECT PATTERN. 1Ti_1:11-17. Here the apostle speaks of himself as a pattern to believers (1Ti_1:16). A pattern may be given as a specimen of workmanship for exhibition, or as an example for imitation. Paul’s experience was both an exhibition of Divine grace and an example to all them "which should hereafter believe." We shall … Continue reading “0069. 1 TIMOTHY”