Tag Archives: Peter

Resilient Faith – 1 Peter 1:1

Posted on October 28, 2025 by dkoop

Remember when the opposition began? At first, they were subtle—your friends decided that going to church was “stupid.” The later years, you found that your Christian lifestyle contrasted sharply with that of most of your peers, and often they would … Continue reading →

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Galatians Review

Posted on November 12, 2024 by dkoop

Why is Galatians so important? In advance of the Jerusalem Council, Paul’s letter speaks wisdom and clarity into the first real controversy that plagued the church in its early years—the relationship between Christian Jews and Christian Gentiles. Paul’s aggressive tone … Continue reading →

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Living Faith – Galatians 2:11-21 Notes & Commentary

Posted on October 22, 2024 by dkoop

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine, according to Webster’s Dictionary, that is concerned with the correction or prevention of skeletal deformities and disorders. Many have used orthopedic surgeons to replace knees or to work on shoulders, some have used orthopedic … Continue reading →

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Division Over Financial Support for Pastors – 1 Corinthians 9

Posted on October 18, 2023 by dkoop

Should pastors get paid?  How much? This chapter deals with the teaching of financial support for pastors.  Paul used himself as an illustration: he was free to receive financial support from the Corinthian church, yet he set aside that right … Continue reading →

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