October 13, 2018
1 John 5 Shawn Bumpers / General 1 John Introduction 1 John 4:19–21 NKJV We love Him because He first loved us. If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom… Read More »
November 18, 2017
James Shawn Bumpers / General Introduction to James and first chapter Introduction 40 and 50 AD “To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad.” James 1:1 NKJV James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. Written to believing Jews who were living… Read More »
April 29, 2017
2 Timothy 1 2 Timothy 1 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Timothy / An Apostle, Service, Eternal life, Prayer, Encouragement, Faith, Church, Paul, Timothy, Prison Introduction to and first chapter study of 2 Timothy. Introduction Nor was the 2nd letter to Timothy written after the first. Romans – Being built up in knowledge and faith.… Read More »
December 31, 2016
1 Thessalonians 3 1 Thessalonians 3 Shawn Bumpers / General 1 Thessalonians / 1 Thessalonians 3:1–13 Introduction If there is a key word in this chapter, it is “Establish.” The Greek word is στηρίζω Sterizo (stay-reed-zoh) which means “strengthen” is seen in verse 2. Galatians 5:1 NKJV Stand fast therefore in the liberty by… Read More »
November 27, 2016
Colossians 4:2-18 Shawn Bumpers / General Colossians / Watchfulness; Prayer; Thanksgiving Paul closes out his epistle to the Colossians Introduction Verse 1 of chapter 4 went with chapter 3, so we included it in our study last week. He went from deep theological teaching to practical application of the theological ideas he presented. The words… Read More »