Heshimu K. Colar

"treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God," vs4 People love pleasure, rather than loving God, but they claim to be Christians. They are followers of a false gospel that denies the power of godliness. 2

"But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”" vs19 Depart from iniquity by the gospel. Confess your sins, and trust God to give you power

"if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us;" vs12 If we deny the Lord Jesus Christ, then he will deny us. Make whatever excuse you want. Turn away to your own ruin. This is no debate. There's no hidden escape from

"and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also." Our job is to teach others. This word “men” can also be translated as "people”. Lois and Eunice taught Timothy. Women have

"You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains," vs15-16 Many turn away from us, but

"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus," vs1 Life is in Christ. It's in a look. Look to Christ, and you will live. Israel was stung by serpents, but when they looked to the serpent

"And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man." vs27 Jesus, because he's the Son of Man, has received authority to judge this world. As God, his Father gave him nothing. He is equal in every way, and eternal. As Man,

"But Jesus answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I am working." This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with

"Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit." vs3 We can’t say that Jesus is Lord, except by the Spirit. We can say the words,

"Now those who were with me saw the light but did not hear the voice of the one who was speaking to me." That is sovereign mercy. The Lord Jesus Christ reveals himself to whom he wills. He could have revealed himself to everyone but Saul of Tarsus, and he

"In these lay a multitude of invalids--blind, lame, and paralyzed." vs3 People have great need. No one can meet this need but our Lord Jesus Christ. These people were physically incapable to illustrate our spiritual condition. We are in desperate need of

"So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at Capernaum there was an official whose son was ill." vs46 Have a reason for coming to Christ. It's because your soul is sick, and you are vile. It's because you need him to do

"and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:" vs2 All the brothers preach and believe the same gospel. There is not a single one that differed. Everyone with Paul saw eye to eye. Isaiah 52:8 - "The voice of your watchmen--they lift

"Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work." vs34 Our food is to do the will of the Father. This is the life ambition and joy of every believer. Like our Master - the Lord Jesus - we are most satisfied in

"But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman [is] man, and the head of Christ [is] God." vs3 Headship is not the problem. The problem is when the head is cruel, effeminate, or his authority is despised. Christ is the

"The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet." vs19 This woman tried to distract our Lord Jesus. She wanted to change the subject. He was talking to her about her sin - how she’d had five husbands, and the man she’s currently with is

“I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin.” That's all that we can do: We cannot take our sins away. We confess, and rely on Jesus.  God back to the blood again, you filthy transgressor. Return to your Beloved. Acknowledge the guilt and the shame, but

"A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.”" vs7 The Lord Jesus is the Great Evangelist. He starts this conversation, because he seeks and saves the lost. It is his passion to win sinners unto himself. Likewise, take up

"By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it." vs12 Stand firm in the true grace of God. Do not back up, or waver. Be all out for the doctrine

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” vs17 Salvation is in, through, and by our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the great God who came down to save people - the Restorer of

“Shall we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he?” vs22 Nobody is stronger than the Lord. Therefore, idolatry is a fool's game. 1 Corinthians 10:14 — "Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry." We have to be all out- sold out to Christ. 1

"Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”" vs3 We cannot see the kingdom, unless we are born again. There's no spiritual light, and no understanding. We may see facts, but not the glory.

"His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me."" vs17 Zeal drove the Lord Jesus to offer up his body as a ransom for sin. Zeal made him cleanse the temple with a whip. John 2:15 — "And making a whip of cords, he

"His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”" vs5 This is the wisest advice we could ever receive. In fact, it's God's command. Do whatever the Lord Jesus tells you, and do it quickly. His commands are wise and gracious. They are for our

"For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them." vs19 Paul’s goal was to win more people to Christ. Therefore, he gave up freedoms. He had a right to marry, not work, and other things, but he forsook

"The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.”" vs43 Jesus is the One that finds us. We are lost sinners. He uses others, but he's the Ultimate Seeker. Here he finds Philip - a sinner, lost, and ruined. We'd

“I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” vs31 John the Baptist did not know Jesus Christ, until he was revealed. This lesson shocks us, but he couldn't point him out, until the

"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

"Command and teach these things." vs11 We are to command these things and teach them. We are not weak in the knees, nor lacking authority: this is the word of God.  We didn’t say it, nor did we come up with it, but with fear and trembling, receive it as

"He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him." vs10 The world is blind and ignorant of her Maker. The Creator of the world came in human flesh, and we killed him. We turned our backs to him, and ridiculed him.

"Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons," vs1 What are the doctrines of demons? It is not what we’d think: It is any teaching that says marriage

"Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience." vs8-9 Deacons must have clear consciences. They must be people who believe

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way." vs1-2 We pray for

"I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service," vs12 Christ put us in the ministry; it is not something that we did. We were injurious and blasphemous, hating God and our

"To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen." The salvation of the soul is so important that Paul exults with praise after recounting his testimony of God saving him - the chief of sinners. 1

"If others share this rightful claim on you, do not we even more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ." vs12 The most important thing to Paul and Barnabas

"Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God." We must judge people by their deeds. Whoever does evil has not seen God, no matter how much he knows. He may be orthodox, but if he doesn’t

"Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”" Here is the problem with us. We do not know the greatness of our sins, nor the forgiveness of them. This is why we're cold to

"And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him," vs4 There is no worthiness in us. The elders of the Jews had it all wrong. This man, however, had it right. Luke 7:6 - "And Jesus went with

"For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist." Anyone who does not confess Christ is a deceiver and an antichrist. Preachers who preach

"The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth," vs1 All who know the truth love God, and they love the church. They are bought with a great price, and redeemed by blood. Sanctification

"Because of the iniquity of his covetousness I was angry, I struck him; I hid my face and was angry, but he went on backsliding in the way of his own heart. I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his

“And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.” They left everything and followed him, because they saw his power, and he said, “Fear not.” Luke 5:8-10 - "But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees,

"Because of the present distress, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is. Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you released from a wife? Do not seek a wife." vs26-27 “Do not seek a wife” is one of the cruelest things

“Your navel is a rounded bowl that never lacks mixed wine. Your belly is a heap of wheat, encircled with lilies.” Every part of the believer is beautiful to Christ. We feel unworthy, weak, and miserable. Our faith is low, and prayers are unanswered. We

"Where has your beloved gone, O most beautiful among women? Where has your beloved turned, that we may seek him with you?" Seeking happens after we’ve gone astray. Not only do we seek him by the arousal of the Spirit, but others seek him too. Song of

"This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head. And I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may

“You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.” When a man says this, perhaps, he has lost his mind. His eyes do not see obvious flaws. Perhaps, he calls evil good. When Christ says this to the believer, however, his eyes are like fire,

"Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him." vs1 This is without exception. Everyone born of God loves those who are of God. This is embedded in our souls by

"Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called." vs20 The only thing that matters is keeping the commands of God. 1 Corinthians 7:19 - "For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God."