New Testament Letters

Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's writings spark Antipas's interest, and a correspondence transpires between them. As the two delve deeply into each other's lives, Antipas begins to see things in fresh ways, causing him to rethink the values upon which his life had been founded.

DID YOU KNOW? The Bible was not originally divided into numbered chapters and verses. This was man-made and done for convenience of looking up and referencing passages of Scripture. Paul's letters were so passionately and beautifully written as he shared Jesus Christ with everyone who might lend an ear. Over two thousand years later and his words still ring in the truth of God. The Bible is meant to be read in its complete context so nothing is missed or mistaken. Paul's books are cohesive letters, and once you experience reading each as an actual letter without the distraction of random ...

What follows is not a translation in the ordinary sense of the word. It’s more like a paraphrase. Rather than worry over the letter of the text, the goal has been to illuminate the large scale patterns that structure it. The King James Version, for instance, renders Paul’s letter with uncanny beauty but is opaque as an argument. Modern translations tend to have the same problem. Their overriding concern is with the letter of the text, not with its logic. As a result, Paul’s forest is always getting sacrificed for the sake of his trees. But Paul’s work is too important, his good news...

Need a quick, inspiring word? Nourish your soul in minutes! “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 1:7, NIV) The Book of Romans is a simple yet powerful commentary on Paul's epistle to the Romans. This is not a scholarly commentary, but basic teaching targeting the ordinary woman, man and youth, to the end that they may understand the foundation of their salvation. If you are looking for a scholarly commentary on the book of Romans, please look elsewhere. Paul’s letter ...

Various words for “love” appear thirty-five times in the five brief chapters of I John. This book invites you on a journey of reading and reflection: reading this book in the New Testament and reflecting on God’s love for us, our love for God, and our love for one another. Author Will Vaus is the pastor of Stowe Community Church in Stowe, Vermont. He is a popular speaker and author of seven books related to C.S. Lewis and three books of Christian reflections.

The story didn’t end when Jesus ascended—it expanded. The book of Acts and the New Testament letters reveal the explosive birth of the early Church, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the courage of ordinary believers who carried the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Acts & Letters: A 90-Day Journey through the Early Church invites you to step into that story—and discover your place in it today. Across 90 daily readings, you will walk beside apostles, house-church leaders, missionaries, and new believers learning how to follow Jesus in real time. You’ll witness the Spirit’s bold ...

Somewhere there's a reader who has only ever heard Ephesians 5 read as a verdict on marriage — one line, out of context, case closed. Somewhere else there's a reader who was told 2 Thessalonians settles exactly how the world ends, chart included. Both readers are holding a real text. Neither one is holding all of it. These five letters were written by a man who couldn't be in the room. Chained under guard in Philippians. Writing to a church he may never have visited in Colossians and Ephesians. Answering an urgent, garbled rumor about the end of the world in 1 and 2 Thessalonians, from a ...

Are you ready to unlock the wisdom, power, and practical truth found in Paul's letters to the Corinthians? The books of 1 and 2 Corinthians are two of the most beloved and widely studied letters in the entire New Testament. Filled with timeless instruction on Christian living, spiritual gifts, love, forgiveness, suffering, and resurrection, these letters speak directly to the questions and struggles believers face in everyday life. Yet for many Christians, finding a Bible study resource that is both theologically sound and genuinely accessible has been a challenge. This 1 & 2 Corinthians ...

Paul is running out of time, and he knows it. By the time these four letters were written, the man who had planted congregation after congregation across the Roman world was either handing off leadership to the next generation or sitting in a cell waiting to be executed for it. 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon are what Paul actually wrote to the people who would have to keep the church standing once he couldn't — Timothy, young and anxious in a city full of false teachers; Titus, trying to organize leadership on an island Paul's own letter calls a nation of liars; and Philemon, ...

Dive into a profound exploration of Paul's Letter to the Hebrews with this mammoth 533-page commentary, the 16th volume of the esteemed CPH New Testament Commentary Series. Authored by the notable Bible scholar, Edward D. Andrews, this work meticulously dissects the apostolic message, offering readers a deep, comprehensive understanding of its theological significance. Beginning with a detailed introduction to set the stage, each chapter meticulously unpacks the rich tapestry of Paul's teachings. From the supremacy of God's Son to the high priestly ministry of Jesus, from faith's champions ...

A comprehensive study guide. The Bible verses are given in bold with commentary in a lighter font to assist with an in-depth study of all chapters of these Bible books. The pictures, timelines, maps, tables, and other visuals make the information easy to grasp. Features: Information on Rightly Dividing, and summaries of each book. Articles: Fallen from Grace?; Women in the Ministry; What are “profane and old wives’ fables”?; Apostasy in the Church; The Three Mysteries that Sum Up the Entire Bible; A Brief History of the Body of Christ (Successes and Failures); copy ready Tracts and ...

What happens when a church has the right gospel but struggles to live it out? Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians speaks with remarkable clarity to that very situation. The Corinthian church was spiritually gifted, intellectually confident and full of enthusiasm, yet it was also divided, proud, morally confused and struggling to understand what Christian maturity really meant. Paul addresses their problems with remarkable honesty, theological depth and pastoral wisdom. In 1 Corinthians: Living for Christ in a Broken World, Richard J. Kirk explores Paul's letter chapter by chapter, ...

In an age where the essence and boundaries of the Church are questioned, "PAUL'S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS: CPH New Testament Commentary" offers an incisive, historically grounded exposition on one of the New Testament’s most transformative letters. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesian church with a desire to elaborate on the grand scheme of God's eternal plan. Through the lens of this epistle, this volume unravels complex themes, offering clarity and deep insights, that fortify the reader's understanding of both the Christian faith and the institution of the Church. Indispensable ...

This small but provoking book provides five passages from the writings of Paul of Tarsus, better known as St. Paul. These passages raise several issues relevant for us today: The priority of charity or love: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; Going beyond social status: Galatians 3:28; Avoiding strife: Galatians 5:19-26; A surprising inclusivity: Romans 11:25-27; The victory of humility: Philippians 2:5-11. Each passage is presented in the eloquent King James or Authorized Version of the New Testament and is followed by brief commentary focused on the contemporary significance of the passage. This book ...

A comprehensive study guide with verse-by-verse commentary on all of Philippians. The theme is the mind of Christ in the believer and to love one another. Apostle Paul thanks the Philippians for their gift and their “fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now” (1:5). He is confident that “he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (1:6). Paul wants the Philippians (and us) to know that it is most excellent to suffer for sharing the gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4) and the mystery (Ephesians 3:1-9). Prayer is the most ...

A comprehensive study guide. The Bible verses are given in bold with commentary on Paul's letters to the Thessalonians in a lighter font to assist with an in-depth study of all chapters of these Bible books. The pictures timelines, tables, and other visuals make the information easy to grasp. The book begins with How God solved the sin problem, how to witness to others, and how to live now that we are saved. A summary of each book and outlines and background. Why right division is really important. Features: four timelines, the Rapture contrasted with the Second Coming, and the Five Courses...

He set out to destroy the church. Then a single encounter on a dusty road changed everything. Born Saul of Tarsus, he was Rome's most feared persecutor of Christians — a trained Pharisee who stood watch at Stephen's execution and dragged believers from their homes. Then, outside Damascus, a blinding light and a voice brought him to his knees. The man who hunted the church became the one who carried its message to the edges of the Roman Empire. Life and Legacy of Apostle Paul follows this extraordinary transformation from beginning to end — through three missionary journeys, imprisonment...

Galatians: A Manifesto of Freedom, Sonship, and Spirit-Governed Living is a timely and powerful commentary by Dr. Russell Welch that calls believers back to the authentic Gospel of grace, freedom, and Holy Spirit transformation. In a world overwhelmed by performance-driven religion, cultural confusion, and spiritual exhaustion, this book offers clarity, courage, and a return to the life Jesus intended. Dr. Welch guides readers through Paul’s message with prophetic insight and pastoral depth, revealing a Gospel that liberates rather than enslaves and restores rather than burdens. With a ...

Paul's most quoted love chapter came from his angriest letter. The church at Corinth was rich, gifted, sexually chaotic, doctrinally confused, and suing each other in Roman courts — and Paul loved them anyway. Corinthians Unguarded walks straight into the mess: the cliques splitting the congregation into fan clubs, the man sleeping with his stepmother while the church looked the other way, the Lord's Supper turned into a drunken class war, the spiritual-gifts one-upmanship, the resurrection doubters, and the "super-apostles" who showed up peddling a slicker gospel for cash. This isn't a ...

This book is designed to guide and help the reader to get the advanced sound doctrine in Paul’s letters into their inner man (spirit and soul). Philippians, Colossians, Philemon Commentary is based on the only verse that tells us how to understand the Bible, 2 Timothy 2:15. The main emphasis is an easily understandable verse-by-verse explanation on the Bible letters themselves. Other features include: HOW TO PRAY IN THE DISPENSATION OF GRACE, how God solved the sin problem, the four major judgments of God, God gave His creatures free will, the five courses of punishment upon His people ...