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Spiritual Blessings – Ephesians 1 Commentary

Greetings From Paul / 1:1–2 Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus and the surrounding churches to give them in-depth teaching about how to nurture and maintain the unity of the church. He wanted to put this important information in … Continue reading

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God’s Greatest Gifts – 2 Corinthians 1, 4, 5 Commentary

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) Paul used the Greek word for “gift” that is commonly used for Jesus’ gift of righteousness (see Romans 5:15), Paul certainly was thanking God here for Jesus’ gift … Continue reading

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Galatians Review

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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Good News! Galatians 1:1-10 Commentary

The year was probably a.d. 49. Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey (Acts 13:2-14:28). By their standards, it must have been a whirlwind adventure. Following a brief stay on the island of Cyprus, they had visited … Continue reading

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