Key Themes in Colossians
1. Jesus Christ is preeminent over all creation, Lord over all human rulers and cosmic powers. 1:15–20; 2:9–10; 3:1 2. God has worked through Christ… Read More »Key Themes in Colossians
1. Jesus Christ is preeminent over all creation, Lord over all human rulers and cosmic powers. 1:15–20; 2:9–10; 3:1 2. God has worked through Christ… Read More »Key Themes in Colossians
1:14 in whom we have redemption 1:16 in him all things were created 1:19 in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell 1:22 reconciled in his… Read More »“In Christ”: A Central Theme in Colossians
1. Christians need to keep making progress in their lives. 1:12, 25; 3:12–16 2. A proper spiritual outlook is critical for progress in the faith.… Read More »Key Themes in Philippians
1:5 “partnership in the gospel” 1:7 “partakers with me of grace” 1:14–19 “through your prayers” 1:27 “striving side by side for the faith” 2:22 “served… Read More »Partnering with Paul in the Gospel in Many Ways
Reference Paul … 1:4 prays with joy 1:18 rejoices that Christ is proclaimed 1:25 will remain living on earth, for the Philippians’ joy in the faith… Read More »Joy and Rejoicing in Philippians
1. All people are by nature spiritually dead, transgressors of God’s law, and under the rule of Satan. 1:7; 2:1–3, 5, 11–12 2. God predestined… Read More »Key Themes in Ephesians
Principles of Marriage Scripture Reference Marriage is part of the “mystery” of God’s will Eph. 1:9; 3:3; 5:32 Paul’s instructions are directed to Spirit-filled believers… Read More »Principles of Marriage
The relationship between Christ and the church is described by Paul as a profound mystery (5:32)—a hidden plan of God now revealed and fulfilled in… Read More »Christ and the Church
Reference Father Son Spirit 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ every spiritual blessing 1:11–13 him who works all things… Read More »Trinitarian Formulas and Expressions in Ephesians