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Q LIFE APPLICATION. On the flip side of talking about the nasty behavior we are supposed to get rid of, Paul tells us to dress up in our pretty spiritual clothes: “tenderhearted compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Cut each other …
Q When you read the part of Paul’s letter in which he thanks the people in Philippi for the gift they sent by way of Epaphroditus (Philippians 4:10-18), what do you read between the lines? Does Paul seem comfortable with thanking them? A Some readers …
Q Paul seems to say that someone named Epaphras started the church at Colossae. Then he adds that Epaphras is “one of our dearly loved associates” (Colossians 1:7). Does that sound like Paul is laying claim to a leadership role over this church, …
Q LIFE APPLICATION. Paul tells mature Christians in Rome, “Accept your fellow believers just the way they are. Remember, the Messiah did that for you. So do it for others, as a way of honoring God” (Romans 15:7). If Paul said this to you while the …
Q LIFE APPLICATION. Here’s one main teaching of Christianity that doesn’t seem to make much sense to people outside the faith: “Our sins are a capital offense, but God sent Jesus to take our punishment. Jesus bled and died for the sins we committed” …
Q My goodness, Paul has strong words to describe what sin does to us. Harsh, even. Take a look at his descriptions in Romans 3:10-18. 3:10. The Bible puts it this way: “No one is good. No one. 3:11. No one understands. No one looks for God. 3:12. …
Q LIFE APPLICATION. Paul comes on strong about homosexuality in Romans 1. He’s against it: “Men on men did shameful things to each other” (1:27). The questions Christians face is this: Is God against it? As you understand the debate, why …
Q Romans 1:17 helped launch the Protestant Reformation, which gave birth to all of the Protestant churches around the world. “In the Good News, we can see the goodness of God, as he welcomes people of faith. Remember what our Bible says: good …
Q Paul says that people who give into the lure of sex sins “are no different than someone who worships idols” (Ephesians 5:5). Why do you think Paul would have considered that a fair parallel, sex sins to idolatry? A In Bible times, idolatry and sex …
Q LIFE APPLICATION. “Don’t let your anger fester overnight. Deal with it the day it happens” (Ephesians 4:26). Was Paul kidding, using hyperbole, or has he never had in-laws? A Oh, Paul got plenty mad at times. And he stayed mad overnight. Read the …
Q LIFE APPLICATION. Paul says God has equipped people with different gifts. He mentions several in Ephesians 4:11. “He spread gifts around, too. He equipped people to serve him as apostles, prophets, preachers, pastors, and teachers.” …
Q Paul said, “Don’t give the devil a way into your life” (Ephesians 4:27). In what ways do you think Paul pictured folks giving Satan a free pass to come in and mess around with them? A In Paul’s day, people got invited to eat with friends who had …
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