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 →
3 John 9–10 Reject a Bad Example Commentary, leadership insight, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you recognize the danger of pride, control, and unaccountable influence. Begin with Scripture Read 3 John 9–10 Before Using These Resources Ask God to expose pride, selfish ambition, resistance to correction, or a desire for control in... Continue Reading →
3 John 5–8 Support the Mission Commentary, historical background, people profiles, and Bible study resources to help you understand Christian hospitality and partnership in gospel ministry. Begin with Scripture Read 3 John 5–8 Before Using These Resources Ask God to open your eyes and show you how your time, resources, encouragement, and hospitality can participate... 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 →