Summary: Paul’s letters to the Ephesians and Colossians were probably written at the same time. We have much to apply from the theology and application parts of these letters. Introduction In my last post, I talked about the character the disciple of Jesus is developing from Paul’s encouragement in the…
Summary: When Paul writes to the Galatians and Philippians, he gives discipleship gold and how he describes the Christian life and character Jesus gives us. What can we learn from Paul in these letters? Introduction In my last post, I taught on the Christian character Paul presents in the books…
Summary: As we look at Paul’s first and second letters to the Corinthians, we can gain much from his answers to the Corinthians’ questions and how he talks about his life as a minister of the Lord and apostle. Introduction In my last post, we began tracking with Paul on…
Summary: Paul describes God’s expectations for disciples of Jesus to grow in Christ in Romans. Through quick commands and slowed down exposition, Paul encourages us to live out Christian character in our everyday lives. Introduction In my last post, I talked about the character chains in the New Testament and…
Summary: In the character chains from Peter and James, we learn how God strengthens our faith with adversity, like weights on our muscles. They challenge us to grow in the pains of trials and struggles of this life. Introduction In my last post, I talked about the first two character…
Summary: No one likes to go through trials, suffering, and pain. But God can use these trials to strengthen the faith and character of Jesus’s disciples, and make us more like Jesus. Introduction In my last post, I talked about God’s goals in our spiritual formation. In this post, I…
Summary: I look at some of God’s goals and making us spiritually formed to look like Christ. Every disciple of Jesus learns God's goals through a lifetime how to grow closer to the image and example of Jesus. Introduction In my last post, I concluded my teaching on the Sermon…
Summary: Jesus tells us not to judge others, but other places in Scripture talk about judging others. What’s the difference, and how does the disciple of Jesus know when and how to judge others? Introduction In my last post, I talked about how Jesus’s disciples handle worry and anxiety. In…
Select Summary: Jesus gives several reasons we must not allow worry and anxiety to rule our lives. Throughout His teaching on worry, Jesus tells us why worry wastes are life and changes nothing. Introduction In my last post, I discussed Jesus’s hard to understand teaching on having good or bad…
Summary: The disciple of Jesus must have one allegiance to Him alone. We cannot serve all these other masters. We cannot put morality on hold. We must be good stewards of the gifts God entrusts to us. Introduction In my last post, I talked about Jesus’s teaching about valuing heavenly…