Paul says every person is to be subject to governing authorities as they are appointed to God. However, the state does not govern the church and the church does not…
Paul is saying there should be harmony amongst Christians. United to Christ, we are united to each other, and this should be seen. The world bombards us with its thinking…
To be a Christian is to be persecuted. Paul is dealing with what our reaction should be; not just a neutral reaction but blessing the persecutors. This is the teaching…
Troubles are real, and common to all people, and there is additional persecution for believers, but we have the hope of the gospel. Whatever is happening to us is for…
It's good to rest physically but it can become spiritual laziness. This chapter is about relationships within the body of the church; if we are slothful in the Christian life…
Some Christians are disowned by their families but there is a new family in the church; Christians are to have brotherly love for each other and to honour each other.…