Philemon 1–7 Faith and Love That Refresh Commentary, answers to common questions, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand Paul’s greeting, thanksgiving, prayer, and praise for Philemon’s refreshing ministry. Begin with Scripture Read Philemon 1–7 Before Using These Resources Ask God for a humble and teachable heart. Read the passage slowly, notice... Continue Reading →
Philemon 8–16 Forgiven. Reconciled. Received. Commentary, answers to difficult questions, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand Paul’s appeal for Onesimus and respond to the gospel’s reconciling power. Begin With Scripture Read Philemon 8–16 Before Using These Resources Ask God for a humble and teachable heart. Read the passage slowly, notice how... Continue Reading →
Philemon 17–25 Receive Him as You Would Receive Me Commentary, answers to common questions, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand and respond to Paul’s closing appeal for welcome, cost-bearing, obedience, and grace. Begin with Scripture Read Philemon 17–25 Before Using These Resources Ask God to give you a humble and teachable... Continue Reading →
Begin Your Guided Journey Introduction to Philemon Discover the setting, people, purpose, and gospel-shaped message of Paul’s deeply personal appeal for forgiveness, reconciliation, and Christian brotherhood. Before You Study the Passages Philemon is only twenty-five verses long, yet it draws us into a difficult and deeply human situation. Paul writes from prison on behalf of... Continue Reading →
You are viewing the Leader Commentary for Philemon 1-7. Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Philemon Continue scrolling to read the Leader Commentary for Philemon or take a look at the other paths below to see if they would be more beneficial for your study. MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you... Continue Reading →
Your are viewing the Leader Commentary for Philemon. Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Philemon Continue scrolling to begin the Leader Commentary for Philemon or take a look at the other paths below to see if they would be more beneficial for your study. MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you move... Continue Reading →
You are viewing the Leader Commentary for Philemon 19-25 Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Philemon Continue scrolling to begin the Leader Commentary for Philemon or take a look at the other paths below to see if they would be more beneficial for your study. MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you... Continue Reading →
3 John 1–4 Walk in the Truth Commentary, answers to common questions, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand and respond to the opening of 3 John. Begin with Scripture Read 3 John 1–4 Before Using These Resources Ask God to give you a humble and teachable heart. Read the passage slowly,... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Third John is the shortest book in the New Testament by word count, yet it provides a powerful picture of what healthy Christianity looks like. Rather than addressing false doctrine directly, John highlights three individuals whose lives demonstrate three very different responses to the truth. Gaius faithfully walks in the... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Philippians 2:1–11 is one of the clearest and most powerful passages in the New Testament on humility, unity, the incarnation, the cross, and the exaltation of Jesus Christ. Paul has just called the Philippian church to live “in a manner worthy of the gospel.” Now he shows what that gospel-shaped... Continue Reading →