1 Thessalonians 2

The Reason of Ministry (v1-6) Many workers of God seek to please men instead to please God (v4). Ministers seek and long for praises from men, instead of praises from God (v6). We could look good from outside, it is easy to do in today’s world. We could attract many crowd, we could be famous … Read more

1 Thessalonians 1

The Testimony of The Church at Thessalonians v2: Familiar opening for Paul’s epistle. However Paul did not just write it, he actually love the church and pray for them. How often do you pray for others? v2: Paul thank God because the church in Thessalonians has work, labor and endurance (v3). v3: Three most importance … Read more

Philippians 4

The Peace of God v1: [that is how you should stand firm in the Lord!]. A tip that Paul is ending this epistle. All the things he wrote earlier are how christian should live in order to stand firm in the Lord. v2: [..Euodia…Syntyche to agree with each other..]. These two sisters in Christ were … Read more

Philippians 3

No confidence in the flesh (v1-6) Men by nature are arrogant and proud of what we accomplished in the flesh. Men also have the tendency to put our confidence, or to depend on our earthly experience, social status, power and money. Paul had many reasons to put his confidence in the flesh, but praise God … Read more

Philippians 2

United In Christ (1-5) Paul’s joy is complete (v2) when he sees the Church of Christ is united in Christ (v1). What is the meaning of united in Christ? It is when all believers think like Christ, with the love of Christ, are one in spirit, have their purpose in Christ, and have the attitude … Read more