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PHall | November 1, 2018
There is statement Paul makes about himself most everyone is familiar with concerning his sinfulness – “I am the worst of them.” Twice Paul says the same thing (1 Timothy 1:15-16). Before getting to what is less familiar, lets examine why Paul considers himself the worse. Why was Paul the worse in his own eyes? […]
PHall | October 24, 2018
This isn’t about answers or interpretations. This is about curiosity, questions, becoming better readers, and paying attention, even to introductions. 1 Timothy 1:1 1) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus our hope; 2) unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from […]
PHall | October 24, 2018
Husbands are the head of the home. Wives are the head of the house. Paul wrote women are to “keep house” (NASB) which is not a good rendering. “Manage their households” (HCSB) much better. The actual word Paul used was oikodespotéō. Broken down, the first part, oiko, means house. Now look at the second part […]
PHall | August 8, 2018
The snake was not created for Adam’s needs while the woman was. Enter Eve as his helper because God knew Adam needed the strength of a good woman. While the serpent and woman were created for different purposes, both ended up working together against the good of Adam and themselves. This scene in Genesis 3 […]
PHall | January 27, 2018
We need elders which is evident and scriptural. My question for you is how does one begin to desire this noble work (1 Timothy 3:1)? 1. Looking forward as a young man, he can decide that this is a way he can serve God and others. 2. Looking backwards as an older man, he can […]
PHall | December 7, 2016
Thanksgiving is not just a holiday, it is a word describing prayer (1 Tim.2:1). Pray a thanksgiving prayer but not just on thanksgiving. Enrich your prayer life by learning and practicing the different types of prayer. Have a thanks giving prayer life.
PHall | June 14, 2016
NASB A – MALE DEACONS 8) Deacons [diakonos] likewise must be men [added] of dignity [semnos], not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 9) but holding to the mystery of the faith [pistis] with a clear conscience. B – BEFORE APPOINTMENT 10) These [houtos] men [added] must also first be […]
PHall | December 21, 2014
Take Omnipotence, which is all-power. Take Omniscience, which is all-knowledge. Take Omnipresence, which is all-everywhere. Now take that Omnipotence, and place it in a helpless baby. Take that Omniscience, and put into the mind that will grow in knowledge. Take the Omnipresence, and place it in an animal’s manger. Take that Omnipotence, and hang it […]
PHall | August 5, 2014
What does it look like today when people misunderstand Biblical principles and concepts? Much like they would in the first century. If people misunderstand inspired comments about the coming of Christ today, they might quit their jobs and live on mountain tops. The Thessalonians misunderstood Paul and quit their jobs. If people misunderstand inspired comments […]
PHall | May 9, 2014
The qualifications of elders is often controversial because we approach it as a cold list instead of as a life lived and learned. Let me demonstrate the difference. Must all of the elder’s children be faithful? That seems to be one of the eternal questions. First, ask yourself what is the purpose of the qualification. […]