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One Chapter Books In The New Testament
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019 (message contributor)
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1. Philemon Lesson 1
Contributed on Feb 15, 2019
This book is a picture of salvation.
A. THE STORY OF PHILEMON Paul had led Philemon to Christ, a rich businessman in Colossae, 100 miles from Ephesus. Paul probably never visited Colossae (Col. 1:7; 2:7). Philemon owned slaves, and one slave, Onesimus, stole valuables and ran away to Rome, thinking he couldn’t be found in that ...read more
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2. 2 John Lesson 2
Contributed on Feb 15, 2019
Eight signs of a false religion.
A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have the truth in their hearts” (v. 1, Expanded Translation). 1. Who wrote? John the apostle, but calls himself “elder”. a. Identifies himself as ...read more
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3. 3 John Lesson 3
Contributed on Feb 15, 2019
How to treat good preachers, and correct those who mistreat others.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after traveling preachers Diotrephes: an egotistical leader who mistreated traveling preachers Demetrius: a leader of good reputation 2. They represent ...read more
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4. Jude Warns About Heresy Lesson 4
Contributed on Feb 15, 2019
Eight things to keep you straight.
A. INTRODUCTION “Beloved, I was going to write about our common salvation, but it’s necessary that I urge you to contend earnestly for the purity of the faith that was delivered to us. False teacher have sneaked into our church. They claim they live by grace, but their sexual lewdness has ...read more