Peter starts his first epistle acknowledging and blessing those who have been elected by God and are being persecuted for their faith and belief in the risen Lord Jesus in foreign lands. Before acknowledging the Trinity and how the Holy Spirit is working in their (and our) lives. Verse 4 in my opinion was an … Continue reading 1 Peter Chapter 1

Paul finishes his second letter to Timothy with a warning and instructions, I wonder when Paul wrote this letter to Timothy this warning "3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth … Continue reading 2 Timothy Chapter 4

Reading this part of Paul's letter to Timothy (chapter 3) there will be those within the Church who would read this passage and start thinking / believing that Christ's return will be any day now due to what is happening around the globe. But in reality for the last 2000+ years due to circumstances around … Continue reading 2 Timothy Chapter 3

Paul continues his second letter to Timothy in chapter 2 by reminding Timothy that his ministry is going to require hard work and effort, we can consider ourselves being followers of Christ as being farmers spreading God's Word with Paul emphasising the hard work, love, care and attention required when we're witnessing to non-followers of … Continue reading 2 Timothy Chapter 2

Paul starts his letter (Chapter 1) by taking a trip down memory lane, and reminding Timothy and himself of their triumphs, ordeals, Timothy's faith in the Lord and how his grandmother and mother also had strong faiths. It can be beneficial to remind each other of our triumphs and struggles which we have gone through, … Continue reading 2 Timothy Chapter 1

In chapter 6 Paul is warning the Church of those amongst us who like to sow the seed of discontent, who take pleasure in causing division. Paul also warns us of those who will preach false doctrine to serve their own purposes. In today's Church we see this almost on a daily basis, with those … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 6

Paul in Chapter 5 is giving the Church instructions on how it is to take care of those who are truly vulnerable in our society, for the record I don't believe Paul was expecting widows to remarry immediately. Paul makes it very clear that those who can remarry and make an honest living should, and … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 5

There is one attribute which I absolutely love about Paul and that is he doesn't beat around the proverbial bush and is straight to the point, he opens up in this chapter "in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 4

In this part of the letter to Timothy, Paul is telling Timothy the attributes required for those wanting to be leaders within the church. And leaders need to remember that their congregation, members of their community will be looking-up to them regardless of their beliefs. And most people will fail to remember that their leaders … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 3

Paul continues in his letter to Timothy (chapter 2) reminding Timothy and ourselves that he, we and the church need to be praying for everyone, including those who are in government and leadership roles and not just the average person within the community. Currently politics within the US and UK is very polarised with high … Continue reading 1 Timothy Chapter 2