Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Philemon 1 NLT
Outline of
Philemon 1 NLT
1 This letter is from Paul, a prisoner
for preaching the Good News about Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. I
am writing to Philemon, our beloved co-worker,
2 and to our sister Apphia, and to our
fellow soldier Archippus, and to the church that meets in your house.
3 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ give you grace and peace.
4 I always thank my God when I pray for
you, Philemon,
5 because I keep hearing about your
faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people.
6 And I am praying that you will put
into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and
experience all the good things we have in Christ.
7 Your love has given me much joy and
comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s
people.
8 That is why I am boldly asking a
favor of you. I could demand it in the name of Christ because it is the right
thing for you to do.
9 But because of our love, I prefer
simply to ask you. Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now
also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus.
10 I appeal to you to show kindness to
my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here in prison.
11 Onesimus hasn’t been of much use to
you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us.
12 I am sending him back to you, and
with him comes my own heart.
13 I wanted to keep him here with me
while I am in these chains for preaching the Good News, and he would have
helped me on your behalf.
14 But I didn’t want to do anything
without your consent. I wanted you to help because you were willing, not
because you were forced.
15 It seems you lost Onesimus for a
little while so that you could have him back forever.
16 He is no longer like a slave to you.
He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he
will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me your partner,
welcome him as you would welcome me.
18 If he has wronged you in any way or
owes you anything, charge it to me.
19 I, PAUL, WRITE THIS WITH MY OWN HAND:
I WILL REPAY IT. AND I WON’T MENTION THAT YOU OWE ME YOUR VERY SOUL !
20 Yes, my brother, please do me this
favor for the Lord’s sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ.
21 I am confident as I write this letter
that you will do what I ask and even more!
22 One more thing—please prepare a guest
room for me, for I am hoping that God will answer your prayers and let me
return to you soon.
23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ
Jesus, sends you his greetings.
24 So do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and
Luke, my co-workers.
25 May the grace of
the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Titus 3 NLT ~ Concerning Believers in General (3:1-8) ~ Concerning Response to Spiritual Error (3:9-11) ~ Conclusion, Final Greetings and Benediction (3:12-15)
Titus 3 NLT
1 Remind the believers to submit to the
government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what
is good.
2 They must not slander anyone and must
avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to
everyone.
3 Once we, too, were foolish and
disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our
lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.
4 But— When God our Savior revealed his
kindness and love,
5 he saved us, not because of the
righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our
sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
6 He generously poured out the Spirit
upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.
7Because of his grace he declared us
righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I
want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote
themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
9 Do not get involved in foolish
discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience
to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.
10 If people are causing divisions among
you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with
them.
11 For people like that have turned away
from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.
12 I am planning to send either Artemas
or Tychicus to you. As soon as one of them arrives, do your best to meet me at
Nicopolis, for I have decided to stay there for the winter.
13 Do everything you can to help Zenas
the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they
need.
14 Our people must learn to do good by
meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.
15Everybody here sends
greetings. Please give my greetings to the believers—all who love us. May God’s
grace be with you all.
Monday, July 4, 2016
Titus 2 NLT ~ Concerning Various Groups in the Congregations (ch. 2)
Titus 2 NLT
1 As for you, Titus, promote the kind
of living that reflects wholesome teaching.
2 Teach the older men to exercise
self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound
faith and be filled with love and patience.
3 Similarly, teach the older women to
live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy
drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.
4These older women must train the younger
women to love their husbands and their children,
5 to live wisely and be pure, to work
in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they
will not bring shame on the word of God.
6 In the same way, encourage the young
men to live wisely.
7 And you yourself must be an example
to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the
integrity and seriousness of your teaching.
8 Teach the truth so that your teaching
can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing
bad to say about us.
9 Slaves must always obey their masters
and do their best to please them. They must not talk back
10 or steal, but must show themselves to
be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God
our Savior attractive in every way.
11 For the grace of God has been
revealed, bringing salvation to all people.
12 And we are instructed to turn from
godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with
wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God,
13 while we look forward with hope to
that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
will be revealed.
14 He gave his life to free us from
every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally
committed to doing good deeds.
15 You must teach
these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to
correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
AFWIS TV # 5 Feeling the Love
Published on Dec 22, 2013
Understanding how to breakdown the walls and feel the love that is all around us.
Animated Explanation of 'The Messiah'
Published on Sep 30, 2014
A walkthrough of "The Messiah" from Genesis to Revelation
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Early in the Bible we are introduced to a strange prophesy that someone will come and fight evil on our behalf. This theme only gets more interesting as the story of the Bible goes on.
The Bible Project is a non-profit creating animated videos that explain the narrative of the Bible. These videos are free to use for personal and educational purposes. Download a full resolution version of this video along with a study guide at www.jointhebibleproject.com.
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About the authors:
Tim Mackie is a Pastor of Door of Hope church and a Professor at Western Seminary.
Jon Collins is a founder of Epipheo and Sincerely Truman and a veteran explainer video producer.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Titus 1 NLT ~ Greetings (1:1-4) ~ Concerning Elders (1:5-9) ~ Concerning False Teachers (1:10-16)
Titus 1 NLT
1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of
God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those
God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live
godly lives.
2 This truth gives them confidence that
they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the
world began.
3 And now at just the right time he has
revealed this message, which we announce to everyone. It is by the command of
God our Savior that I have been entrusted with this work for him.
4 I am writing to Titus, my true son in
the faith that we share. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give
you grace and peace.
5 I left you on the island of Crete so
you could complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I
instructed you.
6 An elder must live a blameless life.
He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t
have a reputation for being wild or rebellious.
7 An elder is a manager of God’s
household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or
quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with
money.
8 Rather, he must enjoy having guests
in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He
must live a devout and disciplined life.
9 He must have a strong belief in the
trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others
with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.
10 For there are many rebellious people
who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those
who insist on circumcision for salvation.
11 They must be silenced, because they
are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And
they do it only for money.
12Even one of their own men, a prophet from
Crete, has said about them, “The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals,
and lazy gluttons.”
13 This is true. So reprimand them
sternly to make them strong in the faith.
14 They must stop listening to Jewish
myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.
15 Everything is pure to those whose
hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving,
because their minds and consciences are corrupted.
16 Such people claim
they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and
disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.
Friday, July 1, 2016
2 Timothy 4 NLT ~ Paul's Departing Remarks (4:1-8) ~ Final Requests, Greetings and Benediction (4:9-22)
2 Timothy 4 NLT
1 I solemnly urge you in the presence
of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he
comes to set up his Kingdom:
2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared,
whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage
your people with good teaching.
3 For a time is coming when people will
no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own
desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching
ears want to hear.
4 They will reject the truth and chase
after myths.
5 But you should keep a clear mind in
every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling
others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
6 As for me, my life has already been
poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near.
7 I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown
of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day
of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look
forward to his appearing.
9 Timothy, please come as soon as you
can.
10 Demas has deserted me because he
loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone
to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.
11 Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with
you when you come, for he will be helpful to me in my ministry.
12 I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
13 When you come, be sure to bring the
coat I left with Carpus at Troas. Also bring my books, and especially my
papers.
14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much
harm, but the Lord will judge him for what he has done.
15 Be careful of him, for he fought
against everything we said.
16 The first time I was brought before
the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted
against them.
17 But the Lord stood with me and gave
me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the
Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.
18 Yes, and the Lord will deliver me
from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All
glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
19 Give my greetings to Priscilla and
Aquila and those living in the household of Onesiphorus.
20Erastus stayed at Corinth, and I left
Trophimus sick at Miletus.
21 Do your best to get here before
winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all
the brothers and sisters.
22 May the Lord be
with your spirit. And may his grace be with all of you.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
2 Timothy 3 NLT ~ Warning about the Last Days (ch. 3)
2 Timothy 3 NLT
1 You should know this, Timothy, that
in the last days there will be very difficult times.
2 For people will love only themselves
and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient
to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred.
3 They will be unloving and
unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be
cruel and hate what is good.
4They will betray their friends, be
reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God.
5 They will act religious, but they
will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like
that!
6 They are the kind who work their way
into people’s homes and win the confidence of vulnerable women who are burdened
with the guilt of sin and controlled by various desires.
7 (Such women are forever following new
teachings, but they are never able to understand the truth.)
8 These teachers oppose the truth just
as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses. They have depraved minds and a counterfeit
faith.
9But they won’t get away with this for long.
Someday everyone will recognize what fools they are, just as with Jannes and
Jambres.
10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what
I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my
patience, my love, and my endurance.
11 You know how much persecution and
suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch,
Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it.
12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a
godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
13But evil people and impostors will
flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.
14 But you must remain faithful to the
things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust
those who taught you.
15 You have been taught the holy
Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the
salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and
is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our
lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
17 God uses it to
prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
2 Timothy 2 NLT ~ Special Instructions to Timothy (ch. 2)
2 Timothy 2 NLT
1 Timothy, my dear son, be strong
through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
2 You have heard me teach things that
have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other
trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
3 Endure suffering along with me, as a
good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the
affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted
them.
5 And athletes cannot win the prize
unless they follow the rules.
6 And hardworking farmers should be the
first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
7 Think about what I am saying. The
Lord will help you understand all these things.
8 Always remember that Jesus Christ, a
descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I
preach.
9 And because I preach this Good News,
I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God
cannot be chained.
10 So I am willing to endure anything if
it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has
chosen.
11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we
die with him, we will also live with him.
12 If we endure hardship, we will reign
with him. If we deny him, he will deny us.
13 If we are unfaithful, he remains
faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.
14 Remind everyone about these things,
and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments
are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.
15 Work hard so you can present yourself
to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be
ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
16 Avoid worthless, foolish talk that
only leads to more godless behavior.
17 This kind of talk spreads like
cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus.
18 They have left the path of truth,
claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way,
they have turned some people away from the faith.
19 But God’s truth stands firm like a
foundation stone with this inscription: “The LORD knows those who are his,” and
“All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil.”
20 In a wealthy home some utensils are
made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive
utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday
use.
21 If you keep yourself pure, you will
be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will
be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
22 Run from anything that stimulates
youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and
peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
23 Again I say, don’t get involved in
foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
24 A servant of the Lord must not
quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with
difficult people.
25 Gently instruct those who oppose the
truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the
truth.
26 Then they will come
to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held
captive by him to do whatever he wants.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
2 Timothy 1 NLT ~ Introduction (1:1-4) ~ Paul's Concern for Timothy (1:5-14) ~ Paul's Situation (1:15-18)
2 Timothy 1 NLT
1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by
the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I have been sent out to tell
others about the life he has promised through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 I am writing to Timothy, my dear son.
May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace.
3 Timothy, I thank God for you—the God
I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I
constantly remember you in my prayers.
4 I long to see you again, for I
remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we are
together again.
5 I remember your genuine faith, for
you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother,
Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.
6 This is why I remind you to fan into
flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.
7 For God has not given us a spirit of
fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
8 So never be ashamed to tell others
about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison
for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the
sake of the Good News.
9 For God saved us and called us to
live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was
his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ
Jesus.
10 And now he has made all of this plain
to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. He broke the power of death
and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News.
11 And God chose me to be a preacher, an
apostle, and a teacher of this Good News.
12 That is why I am suffering here in
prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I
am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of
his return.
13 Hold on to the pattern of wholesome
teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you
have in Christ Jesus.
14 Through the power of the Holy Spirit
who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted
to you.
15 As you know, everyone from the
province of Asia has deserted me—even Phygelus and Hermogenes.
16 May the Lord show special kindness to
Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He
was never ashamed of me because I was in chains.
17 When he came to Rome, he searched
everywhere until he found me.
18 May the Lord show
him special kindness on the day of Christ’s return. And you know very well how
helpful he was in Ephesus.
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