Bible Overview: Book by Book (Page 2)
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…
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…