Colossians Chapter 2 Vs. 1 Paul tells them that he has thought of them much. And also he has many thoughts about those at Laodicea. Vs. 2 He has prayed for them. He wants them to be joined together in Christian love for each other. He wants them to understand God’s plan for them. To
Colossians Introduction: Colosse (or Colossae) was a city about 120 miles from Ephesus. Colossians are the people of Colosse. Paul wrote to the people in a church of believers there. Paul had not been to that city, but he knew some of the people who lived there. Paul heard that some of the believers there
Philippians Chp. 4 Vs. 1 I have great desire to see all of you my brothers. You are my joy and my crown. Stand fast, stand firm, stand true in the Lord. Vs. 2. Paul speaks of 2 of the people in their group. He asks that they come to an agreement with each other.
Philippians Chp. 3 Vs. 1 Rejoice in the Lord. I do not get tired of telling you the same things. I am doing it for your own good. Vs,2 Beware Watch out for “dogs” those men who preach that you must be circumcised to please God to be saved. Paul calls them “evil” and “mutilators”
Philippians Chp. 2 Vs. 1 -2 Paul is encouraging the people in the church to get along with each other. He asks: Is there not encouragement from belonging to Christ? Is there not comfort in Christian love? Is there not fellowship with those who also have the Spirit of Christ in them? Is there not
Philippians Chp. 1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy to the church in Philippi. (Now in part of Turkey.) Paul is writing this letter while he is a prisoner in Rome. Paul is a prisoner, but is in a house—under guard there. Timothy must be visiting him and has helped him write this letter.
James Chapter 5 Vs. 1-6 James is telling what will happen to the rich in the future. They may be happy now with all their riches. They may think they are better than everyone now because they are rich. The believers may be jealous of the rich of their money and power. But James warns
James Chapter 4 Vs. 1 James asks the group of believers Why is all this fighting among you? Then James tells them It is because of desires of the flesh. What are the desires of the flesh that make men fight? Usually someone wants something they do not have. So they try to take
James Chapter 3 Vs. 1 James told the believers: Don’t be trying to be a “leader:. Don’t make that your goal to do. The King James Version says “masters”. Leaders have much responsibility. God will hold them to answer for what they say and do and how they have taught the people. Leaders have more
James Chapter 2 Vs. 1 James is writing to the Christians He tells them not to have more respect and show favor for some people and less respect or favor for other people. James has heard that the believers have been showing special favor to the rich people who come into their meetings. Or they