1 Year Bible

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;” 2 Timothy 4:7 Many believe that this 2nd Letter to Timothy was written while Paul was awaiting his execution. He even states in Verse 6 that, “I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time […]

“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1 Timothy 6:10 In Chapter 6, Paul is drawing his Letter to Timothy to a close. He begins stressing the importance of the Doctrine

“But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully,” 1 Timothy 1:8 As Paul begins his Letter to Timothy, his “true child in the faith”, he reminds him of his mission; to “remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines”. Part of the

“But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13 As you read through Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians, especially in this 2nd one, you are struck by the contrast between those noted for their love, perseverance, and obedience, and those for their “unruly and undisciplined” lives. He even exhorts

“In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Note: This Post was from Facebook in 2019. Obviously, today is not Thanksgiving in 2023, nor may it be in the future. Just something to keep in mind as you read my Posts!)  This was actually in my

“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,” Colossians 1:13 If you’ve read the Book of Colossians, you’ll know that this was one of the Churches Paul did not personally visit, at least at the writing of this Letter. Nevertheless, he loved them and

“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 Philippians is another Book that I can sit and meditate on all day. There are so many Verses I could comment on, but this one stands out

“and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” Ephesians 4:24 As you read through the New Testament Epistles, one thing that stands out in Paul’s Letters is his division between Doctrine and Application. Romans is a great example where he takes

“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,” Ephesians 3:20 Ephesians is another Book that you could spend pages and pages on in comment. I guess that is why there are so many books on it! Today,

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7 Most Christians are familiar with this verse; even many non-Christians! This is what we call “a Universal Maxim”. In today’s world, the farmer plants a certain seed, and then, with all other needs like water,