The four hundred years between the Testaments shaped the language, theology, and world into which Jesus was born. Persian mystery, Greek philosophy, and Roman law still shape Christian thought today.
Category: Biblical Studies
Lesson 12: God's Will for Your Life: Sanctification — 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4
What is God's will for your life? Paul answers plainly in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4: it is your sanctification. Discover the call to daily holiness.
Supplemental Study: Paul's Heart for the Thessalonians
Paul’s deep pastoral love for the Thessalonians reveals what genuine Christian care looks like, and how love strengthens faith in times of trial.
Understanding the Ancient World: Why Biblical Context Matters
The Bible was written in a specific historical and cultural context. Understanding the ancient Near Eastern world transforms how we read Scripture.
Lesson 11: Love That Strengthens Faith — 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Discover how Timothy's report revitalized Paul and how Paul's prayer for abounding love points to holiness at Christ's return in 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13.
The Righteousness of God Revealed: What Paul Means in Romans 1
Paul's declaration that God's righteousness is revealed in the gospel is the theological engine of the entire letter to the Romans.
The Gospel: The Power of God for Salvation
In Romans 1:16-17, Paul declares the gospel to be the power of God for salvation. Explore what this means and why Paul was not ashamed of it.
Lesson 10: Sending Timothy: Faith Tested by Fire — 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Why did Paul send Timothy to Thessalonica? Explore 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 and how pastoral concern drove Paul to reinforce a young church under persecution.