Bible Overview: Book by Book

Bible Overview: Book by Book

James: Wisdom from Above

With James 1:17–18, we continue our study of Bible books. The book of James is sometimes called “The Proverbs of the New Testament” because it is filled with practical reminders for the Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom of hearing, doing, believing, and working; the wisdom of controlling words and desires; and the wisdom of…

Hebrews: So Great Salvation

With Hebrews 2:1–4, we continue our study of Bible books. In Hebrews, the preacher proclaims warnings to Hebrew Christians as they face persecution for following Jesus Christ with the admonition to avoid returning to their old ways. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the warning passages, the earthly shadow vs. the heavenly reality, and the covenants. “How shall we…

Philemon: Refresh My Heart in Christ

With Philemon 1:8–10, we continue our study of Bible books. In Paul’s letter to Philemon, the apostle Paul pleads for the acceptance of Philemon’s slave who had run away, revealing the power and love of Christ in action. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Philemon: the man rich in faith and love, Onesimus: from thief to saint, and the apostle Paul: pleading…

Titus: Regenerated for Good Works

With Titus 1:1-3, we continue our study of Bible books. In Paul’s letter to Titus, the apostle reminds Titus of the need for Biblically qualified elders, so the body of Christ might be trained for godliness and good works. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the need for biblical elders, the need to be trained by the grace of God, and saved and regenerated to do good…

1 Timothy: Apostolic Church Leadership

With 1 Timothy 6:13–16, we continue our study of Bible books. In the first letter of Paul to Timothy, the apostle instructs his “son” in the ministry how to conduct himself as a church leader, so that the church of Christ might flourish. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches false teachers vs. true teachers, the call to pray for all, qualifications of elders and deacons,…

2 Thessalonians: The Man of Lawlessness

With 2 Thessalonians 3:13, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of 2 Thessalonians, Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy encourage the believers at Thessalonica not to be discouraged in their persecution but rather to be faithful as the return of Christ is coming closer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches be strengthened and encouraged amid persecution, be…

1 Thessalonians: Walk with God until You Walk with God

With 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of 1 Thessalonians, the apostle Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy are greatly encouraged by the believers at Thessalonica and encourage them to continue to walk with God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the evidence of…

Colossians: Maturity in Christ

With Colossians 1:24-29, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of Colossians, Paul urges the believers to fix their eyes on Jesus Christ, to put sin to death through the power of Christ, and to put on the compassion and righteousness of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the problem of self-made religion, Paul’s prayer…

Philippians: To live is Christ

With Philippians 1:21-26, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the book of Philippians, the apostle encourages the Philippians to live a life worthy of the Gospel in a variety of ways. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the foundation: assurance of a work of grace, the summary: to live is Christ, the focus: following the example of Christ, the warning: beware of…