Bible Overview: Book by Book (Page 2)
2 Timothy: Instructions to Young Servants of God
With 2 Timothy 3:1–9, we continue our study of Bible books. In the second letter of Paul to Timothy, the apostle reminds Timothy that difficult times are ahead, so he must stay vigilant. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches these preparations: do not be ashamed of the testimony, prepare good and…
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…
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…