Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, September 27, 2021 1 Timothy 3:8-13 is well-known for describing the qualifications for deacons and their wives. As one examines these descriptions, the role of the deacon begins to shine brighter and brighter. Scriptual deacons deserve respect and honor. More than that, all Christians should strive to be […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, September 20, 2021 1 Timothy 3:1-7 is often cited in discussion revolving around the “qualifications” for overseers or bishops. That God would have a special interest in the type of men who help oversee His church should be no surprise to us. God’s wisdom is displayed in the […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, September 13, 2021 In 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Paul begins his inspired appeal on how the church should behave as the household of God. Since God desires all to be saved and sent His son for that purpose, Christians should pray for everyone. But, one’s outward prayer posture must […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, September 6, 2021 In 1 Timothy 1:12-20, Paul discusses his transformation from persecutor to apostle. But Paul’s transformation isn’t about Paul. Paul’s transformation is about Jesus. The same mercy and grace that overflowed for the foremost of sinners overflows for every person who comes to Jesus for forgiveness. God’s […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, August 23, 2021 Sound doctrine is the main concern in 1 Timothy 1:3-11. Sound doctrine leads to sound living. Timothy was commanded to stay in Ephesus in order to command those who teach unsound doctrine to stop doing so. Instead of being obsessed with speculations, misusing the law, […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, August 16, 2021 1 Timothy is a book filled with instructions for Paul’s child in the Faith, Timothy. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Paul wrote 1 Timothy so that Timothy would ” know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, August 2, 2021 The book of Colossians is perhaps known best for elaboration on the preeminence and supremacy of Christ. In Colossians 3:18-4:18, we are reminded that Christ’s Lordship has real-world application for our families, how we share God’s Word, and how we fulfill our ministries. The ending of Colossians […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, July 12, 2021 Christianity is about more than behavior modification. In Christ, Christians gain an entirely new, transformed identity. Our life is hidden with Christ in God, we have put to death our former way of life, and we are renewed by knowledge in the image of our […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, July 5, 2021 The Colossian Christians were struggling with an influx of false ideas. Human traditions and human philosophy were all around them and many of them were tempted to join the ranks of those who seemed more “spiritual.” In this context, Paul reminded the Christians that they were […]

Hosts: Forest Antemesaris and Hiram Kemp  |  Released Monday, June 7, 2021 The apostle Paul’s ministry was characterized by a number of different things. Specifically, in Colossians 1:24-2:5, the apostle’s ministry is one of suffering, revelation, warning, teaching, struggling, and rejoicing. Paul’s ministry was characterized first and foremost by a magnification of God. Paul wanted the Colossians […]