[:en]Colossian church had been infiltrated with false teachings. They combined ideas from other philosophies and religions (Paganism, Judaism and Greek thoughts) with Christian truth which resulted in the heresy known as “Gnosticism”. Gnosticism was emphazising special knowledge and denying Christ as God. The false teachers also taught Colosians to worship angels and follow special rules… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Colossians 1[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]
[:en]This is the last chapter of Philippians. Paul’s theme here is JOY. We can have joy even in hardship because joy does not come from outward circumstance but from inward strength. Paul gives the following exortations: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (v. 4) “Do not be anxious about anything,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]
[:en]NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH (vs. 1-11) The Judaizers had invested so much time and effort in keeping their laws thinking that their efforts could bring them closer to salvation. They had spiritual pride looking down on those who did not circumcized according to the law. But no person could add anything to Christ’s offer… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 2[:]
[:en]IMITATING CHRIST’S HUMILITY (vs. 1-11) Paul was telling the Philippians to be united with Christ through comfort in love, fellowship of the Spirit, tender kindness and compassion in like-mindness being one in spirit and purpose. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit but in humility, consider others better than yurselves. Each of you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 1[:]
[:en]Although Paul wrote this letter while he was in prison, the dominant theme in this letter is JOY. The secret of his real joy is grounded in his relationship with Christ. Joy is the quiet confident assurance of God’s love while happiness depends on happenings. Christians are to be joyful in all circumstances. THANKSGIVING AND… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]
[:en]CHILDREN AND PARENTS (vs. 1-4) “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother – which is the first commandment with a promise – that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” (vs. 1-3) “Fathers, do not exasperate your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]
[:en]”Be imitators of God. Therefore, as dearly loved children, live a life of love, jsut as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (vs. 1-2) We should avoid: sexual immorality, any kind of impurity, greed, obscenity, foolish talk, coarse jokiing, but rather thansgiving. We can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:]
[:en]UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST (vs. 1-16) To attain unity with one Lord – with one body, one Spirit, one Hope, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, we must be humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 3[:]
[:en]PAUL THE PREACHER TO THE GENTILES (vs. 1-13) Although Paul was less than the least of all God’s people, he was chosen to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ and to reveal the mystery of Christ which was hidden in the previous generation. This mystery of Christ is that hrough the gospel,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 2[:]
[:en]MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST (vs. 1-10) In God’s eyes, no one is good. All of us live in sin obeying Satan, the mighty price of the pwer of the air who is at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. We are born with an evil nature following the passions and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 2[:]