1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, and Philemon Paul's Letters to Christian Workers

1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, and Philemon Paul's Letters to Christian Workers

Author: Practical Christianity Foundation

Publisher: Practical Christianity Foundation

Published: 2020-08-08

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1600980635

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Paul's Letters to Christian Workers Guiding the Servant Paul's letters to Timothy, Titus, AND Philemon offer practical instructions to Christian leaders and workers. Written by the apostle well-schooled in debate and persuasion, the inspired words of these theologically rich and practically viable epistles provide godly wisdom to churches across the ages in the administration and direction of the Lord's work, by faithfully applying God's timeless truth recorded in these small yet powerful books. "The PCF Commentary Series is an invaluable tool. It gives a fresh perspective on what the bible tells God's people, with practical instructions for pastors,teachers, and church leaders. Chris Gates Youth Pastor


Reading Paul's Letters to Individuals

Reading Paul's Letters to Individuals

Author: Hulitt Gloer

Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Pub

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 9781573125192

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In this volume, Gloer and Stepp interpret Paul's letter to Philemon and the Pastoral Epistles-Titus and 1 & 2 Timothy. Philemon tells a simple and straight-forward story of Philemon and his escaped slave Onesimus. How can the story of an escaped slave returned to his master hold any meaning for believers today? Indeed, in Philemon we encounter a practical working out of Paul's foundational theological ideas-grace, faith, atonement, reconciliation, freedom in Christ, new creation, and the ethical life that stems from these. In their study of the Pastoral Epistles, Gloer and Stepp describe the continuation of Paul's missionary work, the internal and external conflicts, and Paul's gradual withdrawal from the work that has defined his life. In Paul's absence, how will the churches address the conflicts and persecution? They survive and thrive by trusting the successors that Paul provided for them. Like other volumes in this unique series, "Reading Paul's Letters to Individuals" focuses on comprehending the major themes of the epistles and their relationship to the understanding of the early Christian communities. With the focus on the work in its entirety rather than a verse-by-verse methodology, this volume will appeal to the professional and nonprofessional alike, as well as to college and seminary students.


1–2 Timothy and Titus

1–2 Timothy and Titus

Author: Brian J. Tabb

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2017-06-20

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 1433553929

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The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions that help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” that highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” that show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” that identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible. The letters to Timothy and Titus are among Paul's most personal and practical epistles. The apostle writes to instruct these younger men in the importance of sound doctrine and to urge them to rebuke false teaching. This accessible study shows how Paul's letters exhort all Christians to protect and pass on the true gospel of Jesus Christ, which has the power to save and transform sinners.


Ephesians

Ephesians

Author: Harold W. Hoehner

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2002-12

Total Pages: 960

ISBN-13: 0801026148

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Destined to become the definitive commentary on Ephesians, this resource combines detailed exegesis and extensive interaction with contemporary scholarship.


From Apostles to Bishops

From Apostles to Bishops

Author: Francis Aloysius Sullivan

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780809105342

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Examines the origins and development of the episcopacy in the early church with an eye toward its implications for current ecumenical issues relating to the episcopacy and apostolic succession.


Accompanied by a Believing Wife

Accompanied by a Believing Wife

Author: Raymond F. Collins

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0814682138

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What light does the New Testament shed on the practice of celibacy for the sake of the kingdom? In his newest work, renowned Scripture scholar Raymond F. Collins turns his attention to the question, which, of course, has important implications for the church in our own day. Though the answer is not a simple one, and it does not necessarily translate automatically into clear contemporary ecclesial policy, it still serves as an important foundation for discussion. Collins gives careful consideration of the methodology to be used in approaching the question and to important aspects of the sociocultural context of first-century Palestine, within which the New Testament took form. He then explores what Jesus said to the disciples, several disciples' own statuses as married men, and Paul's teaching and personal example on marriage. Raymond Collins has served the church through his thoughtful and scholarly exegetical work for decades. This latest work of his will long be counted among his best.


An Introduction to the New Testament

An Introduction to the New Testament

Author: Charles B Puskas

Publisher: Lutterworth Press

Published: 2012-08-30

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0718840879

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This second edition of An Introduction to the New Testament provides readers with pertinent material and a helpful framework that will guide them in their understanding of the New Testament texts. Many new and diverse cultural, historical, social-scientific, sociorhetorical, narrative, textual, and contextual studies have been examined since the publication of the first edition, which was in print for twenty years. The authors retain the original tripartite arrangement on 1) The world of the New Testament, 2) Interpreting the New Testament, and 3) Jesus and early Christianity. An appropriate book for anyone who seeks to better understand what is involved in the exegesis of New Testaments texts today.


The Churches the Apostles Left Behind

The Churches the Apostles Left Behind

Author: Raymond Edward Brown

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780809126118

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This book is a study of seven very different churches in the New Testament period after the death of the apostles.


The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction

The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Luke Timothy Johnson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2010-04-22

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0199735700

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A brief yet essential introduction to the New Testament that chronicles the real people-- and historical and literary movements--that created it.