Author: Alan Holden

Paul informs Christians about the new bodies they will receive and their duty as ambassadors for Christ. The Reassurance, vv. 1-8 A. The old body, 1a, 2a, 3-4a, 6-8 1. Called an earthly tent, v. 1a 2. Filled with groans and sighs, v. 2a 3. Dying, vv. 3-4a 4. Unable to see Jesus face-to-face, vv….

Paul addresses cultural issues that often divide Christians. The church of Rome was a mixture of Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians. The Jewish Christians continued to follow their cultural heritage, such as observing Jewish laws governing dress, holy days, and kosher meals. The Gentile Christians, however, followed their cultural norms, and specifically eating meat sold…

Jeremiah pronounces God’s judgments on surrounding nations. Judgment on Ammon, vv. 1-6 A. The Reason, v. 1: The Ammonites took advantage of Israel’s circumstances and invaded Israel’s territory reserved for the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh. B. The Results, vv. 2-5: Ammonite cities will be burned and their neighbors will drive them out from…

Some accused Paul of being in the ministry for “what he can get out of it.” Paul gives evidence that proves his ministry is sincere. His Determination, v. 1 Paul endured many dangers in preaching the Gospel. Why would he keep on preaching if he were not sincere? Paul ministry was a stewardship: God gave…

Jeremiah publishes God’s judgments on the nations in chapters 46-51. God’s Judgment on Egypt, 46:1-28 A. The Parties: Pharaoh Neco attacks Nebuchadnezzar at Carchemish. Pharaoh is defeated in 605 BC, v. 2. B. The Pride, vv. 3-4, 7-9 C. The Panic, vv. 5-6, 13-18 1. The Egyptian soldiers are terrified and flee. 2. The Egyptian…

Paul states that the grace of God and glory of the New Covenant is greater than the Law. The Grace of God, vv. 1-6 A. The Pharisee’s written letters of recommendation, v. 1. These itinerant Jewish teachers carried long letters of recommendations with them. B. The Apostle’s living letters of recommendation, vv. 2-6. The transformed…

Johanan Asks What God’s Will Is, 42:1-16 Jeremiah Announces God’s Will, 42:7-22 A. Remain in Judah and live, 42:7-12 B. Retire to Egypt and die, 42:13-22 Jews Adventure to Egypt, 43 A. The People’s Sin, in spite of the prophet’s warning, the Jews travel to Egypt, forcing Jeremiah to go with them, 43:1-7. B. The…

God established only three institutions on earth: the home (Genesis 2:1-25), the church (Acts 2:1-47), and human government (Genesis 9:1-29). Their functions are not to overlap; when they do, there is confusion and trouble. While Christians are called out of this world system (John 17:14), they still have responsibilities to the world. Paul here discusses…

In chapter 2, Paul explains his changed plans and shows his love and concern for the church. Paul’s Tears over the Church, vv. 1-4 A. The Purpose of 1 Corinthians: correct problems in the church before he visited them, vv. 1-3. B. The Pain behind 1 Corinthians, v. 4: Paul was distressed. Paul’s Testimony to…

Isaiah prophesies Jerusalem’s retribution and Shebna’s replacement. Jerusalem’s Retribution, vv. 1-14 A. The Revelation, vv. 1-7 1. The Valley of Vision is Jerusalem, in the midst of three valleys. 2. In times of distress or joy, the people went to their housetops and cried to heaven. 3. “Is this the sound of tumult or joy?”…