"I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children." vs14 Paul saw himself as a father to children. This is how preachers ought to see...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“I repeat, let no one think me foolish. But even if you do, accept me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little. What I am saying with this boastful confidence, I say not as the Lord would but as a fool. Since many boast according to the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“As the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia. And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!” vs10 This is a gift of God through faith in Christ: We are able to love each...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” vs23-24 This happened to me. I fell down, but the Lord lifted...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” The Spirit of God is the supernatural force and power. He drives out demons as He wills. Someone said that they are both Calvinist and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.” What are you doing there, O Balaam? You have taught the truth, but you also taught Israel to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“While Israel was staying in the Acacia Grove, the people began to have sexual relations with the women of Moab. The women invited them to the sacrifices for their gods, and the people ate and bowed in worship to their gods. So Israel...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.” vs3 There is salvation by calling upon the name of the Lord, which is looking to Him to do it [vs1-6]. The enemies cannot defeat us,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
