Laodicea is the epitome of the curse of affluence within a congregation. If you were a first century Christian in the city of Laodicea, you would probably call yourself blessed materially. The city had a booming economy because it was located on the major trade routes of its day. GoodsContinue Reading
In my youth, I recall a time when my father had to travel abroad for work. This left my mother solely in charge, tasked with the responsibility of disciplining us. However, her becoming the main enforcer of rules didn’t really bother me. Her warnings held no weight for me, failingContinue Reading
To fully appreciate the Book of Revelation, it’s essential to first understand the historical and cultural background in which it was penned. Primarily addressed to seven churches located in Asia Minor, all provinces under the Roman Empire, these letters bear great significance to the purpose they served. The Roman Empire,Continue Reading
We are embarking on an exciting new journey, inspired by Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian church. This young congregation was established during Paul’s brief stay in Thessalonica, Greece, where he spent only three Sabbaths. It is mentioned in Acts 17:1-4.Facing persecution from local Judaizers, Paul had to leave ThessalonicaContinue Reading
The following are notes taken during the session. 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know.Continue Reading
The divinity of Jesus Christ has been the topic of much debate, from opponents of the cross to those who profess to be followers of Christ. It should come as no surprise given that the Bible forewarns us about the advent of false teachers in the end days. Not onlyContinue Reading
Welcome back to our discussion of Galatians. Today we’ll begin chapter 6 and zero in on verses 1 through 10, the call to Bear One Another’s Burdens. In our previous session, we discussed the new freedom that the Christian possesses as a result of Christ’s work on the cross. IfContinue Reading