Category Archives: the goal of our instruction

In the beginning, when God created the universe. A continuing commentary on the Gospel of John 1:1-3.

Posted on 01/31/2025 by remso

The content explores the beginning of the universe from a theological perspective, engaging with questions about God’s existence prior to creation. It discusses the chronology of humanity, particularly focusing on interpretations of scripture regarding Adam and Eve. The author reflects on the nature of Christ and the complexity of understanding divinity within the context of both Jewish tradition and New Testament revelations. Continue reading →

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A word that needs to be heard.

Posted on 01/19/2024 by remso

Posted in condemnation, hypocrisy, judgment, strange doctrines, teaching a different doctrine, the goal of our instruction | Tagged Bible, Christians, devouring, doctrine, each other, end times, false teachers, God, humility, Jesus, last days, mockery, prejudice, Repentance, ridicule, Scripture, tradition | Leave a comment

I approach Bible study in this manner and I found this to be very thoughtful.

Posted on 07/19/2023 by remso

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He appeared to more than five hundred brethren. 1 Cor 15:5-11

Posted on 12/12/2020 by remso

We ended the last study on these verses. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NASB (3) For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, (4) and that He … Continue reading →

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Keep these things before them. 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Posted on 10/18/2020 by remso

The NASB, and a few other translations, entitle this next section, A Good Servant of Jesus Christ. Understand that this letter is addressed to the young Timothy for the purpose of giving him instructions to be an outstanding pastor. Since … Continue reading →

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Anyone whose goal is to serve. 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Posted on 08/25/2020 by remso

We closed out chapter two with Paul saying, “I have been chosen as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this message about faith and truth. I’m not exaggerating—just telling the truth.” While learning about faith and truth is … Continue reading →

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An example for those who would believe. 1 Ti 1:12-20.

Posted on 08/11/2020 by remso

1 Timothy 1:12 NASB I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, Strengthen. This is the Greek word endunamoō and means to empower, enable, to be (made) strong. Paul … Continue reading →

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The Law is Good. 1 Timothy 1:1 – 11.

Posted on 08/05/2020 by remso

Paul, as we have come to recognize, opens with a greeting, however, according to J.Vernon McGee, this greeting is different. Here is an example of one of Paul’s typical greetings. Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but … Continue reading →