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PHall | October 10, 2013
1 English word; 2 Greek words; 2 Different Meanings: In 1 Timothy 2:2 we are to pray for those in authority. In 1 Timothy 2:12 women are not to have authority over a man. Same English word. In 1 Timothy 2:2 authority is huperoche and refers to dignity and preeminence. In 1 Timothy 2:12 authority […]
PHall | October 9, 2013
What was Paul before being saved? The NASB says, “violent aggressor” (1 Tim.1:13). That is a possible translation, but somewhat repetitive since Paul already confessed to being a persecutor. The HCSB reads, “an arrogant man” which is also possible since the Greek is hubizo (think hubris in English), but seems to focus on the damage […]
PHall | October 8, 2013
How good are you at making the right decisions? To become good requires surrounding yourself with those smarter than you, and who you respect, resulting in a willingness to follow their advice. A recurring theme in David’s life is one all should incorporate into their decision making process, realizing we are poor sources of ultimate […]
PHall | October 8, 2013
The massacre of the innocents is not just a story of Herod and Jesus, nor Pharaoh and Moses. It is the story of Saul and David, made even more sad since Saul too was God’s anointed, unlike Herod and Pharaoh. A paranoid king Saul orders the death of innocents, this time priests, because he suspected […]
PHall | October 4, 2013
I do not want to serve the purpose of God. I want to be special. Now, few would say that. However, is that our unspoken attitude spoken in whining, “That’s not fair?” Do we look around and think, “Why not me, God?” Is this modification more palatable: I do want to serve the purpose of […]
PHall | October 3, 2013
In studying 2 Thessalonians, we discussed how often “we” “our” “us” is used instead of “I” or “me.” Silas and Timothy were not apostles and yet “we command.” So what right did they have to command as co-authors with Paul? We gave three: 1) Apparently they were inspired too; 2) They had a relationship with […]
PHall | October 3, 2013
We emphasize how “unworthy” (Lk.7:6) we are but forget we are worthy, worth something, valued, to be respected, by God and how we act – walk worthy of the gospel (Eph.4:1; Phil.1:27; Col.1:10; 1 Thess.2:12; 2 Thess.1:5,11). God called you to be what you were not and counts you what you cannot be. Because you […]
PHall | October 3, 2013
Paul having to write 2 Thessalonians should be a comfort to all preachers. He wrote it because 1 Thessalonians was misunderstood. If an inspired man can be misunderstood, why should we uninspired men be surprised when we are misunderstood?
PHall | October 3, 2013
What happens when we stop praying? What happens if no prays? Few stories are more popular and personally claimed in troubling times than David and Goliath. So ingrained in common culture, “David versus Goliath” is part of sport’s jargon and business competition. It is the classic story of the underdog, the little guy, the everyman. […]