Bible Overview: Book by Book (Page 2)
Galatians: Fulfill the Law of Christ
With Galatians 2:1-21, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul responds to a common distortion of the gospel—needing the outward ceremonies of the Mosaic law to please God. In response, Paul explains that Christians are to live in the guidance of the Holy Spirit instead. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the gospel…
2 Corinthians: Paul’s Defense of His Apostleship
With 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the second letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul defends his role as a minister and apostle of the gospel. False prophets had come into the Corinthian church, who were trying to sow doubt on Paul’s legitimacy as an Apostle.…
1 Corinthians: A Troubled Church in Need of Counsel
With 1 Cor 13:13, 16:13, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the first letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul responds to a range of practical and ethical questions that arose in the Corinthian church. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches responding to questions, division in the church,…
Romans: The Gospel is the Power of God unto Salvation
With Romans 1:16-17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of Romans contains the most systematic display of the gospel and its benefits to the believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wrath of God is revealed, the path to righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, counter…
John: The Son Who Came to Make the Father Known
With John 1:1-18, we continue our survey of Bible books. The Gospel of John reveals Jesus as the one who came to make the Father known through signs and revelations. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches John’s prologue, the signs of the Son of God, the revelations of the Son of God, and the…
Acts: The Expansion of the Kingdom of God on Earth
With Acts 1:1-8, we continue our survey of Bible books. The second book written by Luke describes the ascension of Christ, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the expansion of the church through persecution under the leadership of Peter and Paul. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the…
Luke: The Loving Savior of All Peoples
With Luke 1:1-3, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Luke presents the third portrait of Jesus, focusing on the personal stories of people who met Jesus and on Jesus’ journey towards Jerusalem. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the birth and introduction of Jesus, the Savior among the people, Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem and His prophecies, and the…
Mark: The Suffering Son of God
With Mark 1:1-8, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Mark displays Jesus’ divine authority over sickness, demons, nature, and mankind. Mark also highlights the last week of Jesus ministry, revealing Jesus as the suffering Son of God, which is the good news. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the life of Jesus according to Mark, the authoritative Son of…
Matthew: The Long-Awaited Messiah has Come!
With Matthew 1:17, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Matthew introduces Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and points to the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the birth and introduction of the Messiah, the Kingdom of Heaven, the authority of the Messiah, the rejection and execution of the Messiah, and the resurrection…
2 Chronicles: The Power of Prayer, Repentance, and Faithfulness
With 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, we continue our survey of Bible books. The second book of Chronicles was written to inspire the exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem to live a life of repentance, prayer, and faithfulness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the power of prayer, faithfulness, and…