Continuing our study of Colossians, Paul warns the church of things that can "disqualify" Christians, pulling them away from the substance o

In our study of Colossians, one of the themes we notice is pressure to turn away or substitute the gospel of Christ. There were cultural pre

Philemon is the shortest surviving letter penned by the apostle Paul. In this brief letter, the apostle appeal

There are seasons in our lives as Christians when God seems silent. When we cry out to God in prayer, it seems as if God does not hear us or

In the Greco-Roman world of Paul's day, rhetoric and philosophy were highly valued. To be skilled in speech and rhetoric allowed one to pers

The Bible, given the size and literary styles, can be intimidating to read. If we are honest, I think most Christians struggle with reading

I believe most Christians understand the importance of generosity. But what does generosity really look like in our lives? Why is it import

Laodicea is a lukewarm church. Jesus says they are neither hot nor cold (ref. Rev. 3:15). Jesus calls the church to humility, repentance, an

Philadelphia, like Sardis, is a region known for earthquakes. The Lord's promise to those who overcome will be to make them a "...pillar in

Thyatira is a much smaller city than the other cities mentioned in Revelation. However, the letter to this church is the longest of the lett

Baptism has been the source of many conversations, discussions, and even debates among Christians. What can we learn from the Bible about ba

This series will explore the seven churches in Asia to which Revelation is addressed (Rev. 1:4). John, while on the island of Patmos, record