Why did Paul write the Book of 2nd Corinthians? Are there essentials for us to learn from in this book? The Author Paul is obviously the author of 2nd Corinthians because in it begins in similar fashion to the way 1st Corinthians started with; “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia” (2nd... Read more
Why did Paul write the Book of 1st Corinthians? Are there essentials for us to learn from in this book? The Author The Apostle Paul apparently wrote the Book of 1st Corinthians because he opens the letter by writing “Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those... Read more
Why did Paul write the Book of Philippians? What can we learn from this book written nearly 2,000 years ago? The Author Who else but Paul would be the author of the Book of Philippians? Paul introduces himself in the very beginning by writing “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons” (Phil 1:1) as is his customary manner. This book was likely written about... Read more
Why did Paul write the Book of Galatians? What timeless truths in this book still apply for us today? The Author The Book of Galatians is clearly written by Paul as he wrote “Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia” (Gal 1:1-2). This book wasn’t written to just one church but several as... Read more
Why did Paul write the Book of Colossians? What is it about this book that can help believers? The Author The Book of Colossians was sent to the church at Colossae which is near Laodicea and was likely written about around A.D. 58-62. Paul obviously wrote the Book of Colossians or the letter as he opens it by writing “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers... Read more
Why did Paul write the Book of Romans? What was his purpose in writing it? The Author Obviously the author of the Book of Romans is the Apostle Paul as he identifies himself in the very first line; “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God” (Rom 1:1). Bible scholars believe it was written around A.D. 60 in Corinth and possibly during his third missionary trip. He wrote it at... Read more
Why was the Book of Job written? Who wrote it? How can it help a believer in Christ today? Who Wrote the Book of Job? No one knows for sure who wrote the Book of Job, although ultimately, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2nd Tim 3:16-17). We can argue over who wrote... Read more
What did Luke write the Book of Acts? What was the express purpose of it? Dr. Luke the Historian There are modern historians that declare Luke’s gospel and the Book of Acts to be one of historical veracity and accuracy. Both Luke’s gospel and the Book of Acts vividly display times, events, and names with an extraordinary precision that makes many declare Luke one of history’s greatest historians. We know he is the author of the Book of Acts but... Read more
What did “the writing on the wall” mean? What does this Bible verse have to do with Christians today? The Phrase The phrase “the handwritings on the wall” probably came from the verse in Daniel 5:5 which says “Immediately the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall of the king’s palace, opposite the lampstand. And the king saw the hand as it wrote” but what prompted this mysterious handwriting? Who was controlling the... Read more
What does it mean where the Bible says “a house divided cannot stand?” What does this mean for us today? The House of Israel At one time, Israel was a kingdom that was not divided. Under King David, the nation of Israel rose to the zenith of its power, at least in this age. It wasn’t until after David’s son Solomon had died that his sons ripped the nation in half. Rehoboam was chosen to be the next king but... Read more
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