An introduction to First Corinthians and a verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 1:1-17.

Paul’s opening words appeal for unity and communicate some of the key issues he will address in the letter.

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A verse-by-verse study of Acts 19:17-41. 

The botched exorcism by the seven sons of Sceva creates chaos in Ephesus. Some residents turn to the Lord, while others become enraged because Paul’s ministry is disrupting the local trade market and the sales of magical wares. The confrontation culminates in a riot.

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A verse-by-verse study of Acts 18:18—19:16.  

An account of how the church in Ephesus was planted. The city is filled with magicians and pagan worship, and this passage highlights an incident between seven wannabe exorcists and a man filled with numerous demons. The encounter does not end well for the seven sons of Sceva. 

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A verse-by-verse study of 2 Thessalonians 2:13—3:18.  

Paul brings his second letter to the Thessalonians to a close with some words of comfort, a command, and a prayer.

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A verse-by-verse study of 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12.  

Paul explains numerous aspects of the Second Coming of Christ. He contrasts two future events (the rebellion and the coming of the man of lawlessness) with two present realities (the mystery of lawlessness and the restraining of the Antichrist). This “restraining” will continue, Paul says, until the restrainer moves out of the way to allow the final events to unfold.

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A verse-by-verse study of 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4.  

Paul explains why the coming of Christ is still in the future. Jesus’s return will be preceded by two events: a great apostasy and the arrival of the Antichrist.

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A verse-by-verse study of 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12.  

Paul opens his second letter to the Thessalonians with instruction on practicing the spiritual discipline of thankfulness. Today it is popularly known as cultivating “the attitude of gratitude.”  What does that mean and how can we experience it?

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A verse-by-verse study of 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28.  

Paul brings his first letter to the Thessalonians to a close with instruction on how to decide which teachings they should accept as from God and which they should reject. Sound familiar? Our world today is fillied with those who claim to have a word from God. Which of these people do we listen to and which do we ignore? 

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A verse-by-verse study of 1Thessalonians 5:16-18.  

Paul provides a summary of God’s will for all Christians in 3 brief phrases: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances.” 

Is it possible to maintain this kind of attitude in the midst of life’s hurts and heartaches? God says it is, and He tells us how.

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A verse-by-verse study of 1Thessalonians 5:12-15.  

Paul describes how churches are complex entities that include a great variety of personalities. He talks about the relationship of leaders and followers, those who are weak in the faith and those who are strong, the optimists and the pessimists, and the cynical and the gullible. These people must learn not only how to coexist, but how to love one another.

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