Entanglement with the Yoke of Bondage

No civilization has escaped the scourge of slavery, although Gentile administration has always been more cruel and severe than Israelite administration.

Are You Subject to Perpetual Bondage?

Paul appealed to his old friend Philemon after his slave Onesimus ran away, stealing his money, running to Rome to assist Paul during his imprisonment.

Acts (Part Twenty-Seven)

Elements of Motivation (Part Four)

Because we have been bought with an awesome price, we have no right to pervert our lives, but are obligated to look upon our bodies as vessels in His service.

Titus (Part Five): A Church in Training

Paul, realizing that the tiny flock was no match for the Roman Empire, did not crusade to abolish slavery, but instead taught the church how to deal with it.

The Colossian Heresy and Laodiceanism

Colossae and Laodicea were susceptible to fast-talking teachers, whose plausible words eroded the true Gospel in favor of pagan thought and practice.

The Commandments (Part Twelve)

Parents need to teach their children to consider the long-range consequences of current behaviors, chastening and disciplining them while there is hope.

Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eleven): Laodicea

The Laodiceans fail to reciprocate Christ's love for them. The comfort of prosperity blinded them to their spiritual condition, especially their need for Christ.

The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Nine): Conclusion (Part Two)

There must be something to prove we are one with Christ and in union with the Father and the Son. That something is the manner in which we conduct our life.

Hospitality

Hospitality provides the motivation for good works, establishing a hierarchy of giving, directed toward God, then family, church brethren, and strangers.