Author: Alan Holden

1 Timothy was written while Paul was under house arrest in Rome. After his acquittal by Caesar, Paul continued his missionary ministry for a few more years. Following the fire in Rome in 64 AD, Nero blamed the Christians and a wave of Christian persecution followed. Paul was falsely accused of treason by Alexander (2…

The Church and Its Members Church Members, vv. 1-2 A. Treat older saints with respect, but correct them when they are in the wrong. B. Treat younger saints as brothers and sisters. To Widows, vv. 3-16 A. The Family needs to support their parents. B. Enrolled Widows’ Requirements for Church Aid C. Young widows To…

The Church and Its Minister A Good Minister: Preaching the Word, vv. 1-6 A. The Danger, vv. 1-3 B. The Answer, vv. 4-6–>the Word of God and Prayer A Godly Minister: Practicing the Word, vv. 7-12 A. Spiritual Food–>The Word of God. B. Spiritual Exercise–>prayer, witnessing, tithing, love A Growing Minister: Progressing in the Word,…

Church and Members, Part 2 The New Testament Pastor, vv. 1-7 The Church is made up of saints, bishops, and deacons (Philippians 1:1). Pastor, elder, bishop refer to the same office. These terms describe the pastor as an elder in terms of spiritual maturity, and an overseer in terms of the ministry of the church….

The Church and Its Members, Part 1 The Place of Prayer in the Local Church, vv. 1-8 A. “First of all”–>Prayer is vital to the local church. B. Its Nature C. Its Aim D. Its Conditions The Place of Women in the Local Church, vv. 9-15 Paul presents a 3-fold headship in the local church:…

The Church and Its Message Introduction A. The Author–>Paul B. The Recipient Teach Sound Doctrine, vv. 1-11 A. Sound Doctrine Produces Assurance, not Doubt, v. 5 B. False Doctrine Produces Doubt and Questions, vv. 3-4 C. The Law Condemns the Sinner D. The Glorious Gospel Saves the Sinner Preach the Glorious Gospel, vv. 12-17 A….

Heaven The New Heaven and Earth, vv. 1-2 A. “New” means “new in character,” not “new in time.” B. “No more sea” — This is the Sea of Separation, cf John on Isle of Patmos. The New People of God, vv. 3-8 A. God dwells personally with the saints. B. No more tears, death, or…

The Millennium Before the Millennium, vv. 1-5 A. The Unholy Trinity B. The First Resurrection to Life, John 5:24-29 C. The Judgment of Living Gentiles before the Millennium Begins, Matthew 25:31-46. During the Millennium, v. 6 A. The Millennial Government B. Living Conditions in the Millennium. C. The Purpose of the Millennium. After the Millennium,…

Heaven’s Hallelujah Chorus The Anthem of Joy in Heaven, vv. 1-10 A. Because sin has been judged, vv. 1-4 B. Because God is reigning, vv. 5-6 C. Because the Marriage of the Lamb is come, vv. 7-10 Lehman Strauss wrote: “Has it ever occurred to you that at the Marriage of the Bride to the…

Judah’s Drought, vv. 1-6 A. cf Deuteronomy 28:15, 23-24 B. Canaanite religion worshiped Baal as the god of weather and rain. Israelitees were drawn to Baal worship because they wanted rain. C. In search for water, they “covered their heads,” v. 3. Orientals cover their heads in deep grief and despair. It means “I cannot…