2 Corinthians 10-13 (biblegateway.com) Strength Made Perfect in Weakness After urging the church toward holiness, reconciliation, and generous grace, Paul shifts to confront a growing challenge within the Corinthian congregation. Certain teachers have questioned his authority and motives, attempting to undermine the message he preached. Paul recognizes that this is more than a personal attack; if the Corinthians reject his ministry, they risk rejecting the gospel itself. 2 Co

2 Corinthians 5-9 (biblegateway.com) A New Creation With a New Mission After describing the suffering and glory of ministry, Paul now turns to the hope that sustains believers, the message that defines their mission, and the grace that fuels generosity within the body of Christ. Chapters 5–9 deepen Paul’s encouragement to the Corinthians by reminding them of their identity in Christ, their calling to the ministry of reconciliation, and their privilege of displaying God’s grac

2 Corinthians 1-4 (biblegateway.com) Strength in Weakness and Glory in the Gospel After sending his first letter and hearing both sorrow and repentance from the Corinthian believers, Paul writes again to comfort, strengthen, and clarify his ministry. These chapters reveal the heart of an apostle shaped by suffering, grace, and unwavering hope. 2 Corinthians 1–4 opens Paul’s most personal and emotional letter, written to a church he loves deeply. Introduction to 2 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 15-16 (biblegateway.com) The Triumph of the Resurrection After teaching the church about spiritual gifts and the supremacy of love, Paul now turns to the foundation of the Christian faith. 1 Corinthians 15–16 concludes Paul’s letter by grounding the entire Christian life in the truth of Christ’s resurrection and by calling believers to steadfast service. In chapter 15, Paul begins by reminding the Corinthians of the gospel he preached: that Christ died for our s

1 Corinthians 12-14 (biblegateway.com) Gifts of Grace and the More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 12–14 is one of the most important sections of Paul’s letter, dealing with spiritual gifts and their proper use within the body of Christ. In chapter 12, Paul teaches that the Holy Spirit gives a variety of gifts for the common good. No believer is without purpose, and no gift is greater than another; all are necessary for the health of the body. Chapter 13 stands as one of the most

1 Corinthians 9-11 (biblegateway.com) Living for God’s Glory After addressing matters related to personal holiness, relationships, and the proper use of Christian liberty, Paul turns to a concrete example from his own ministry. Some in Corinth have questioned his apostleship and misunderstood the nature of freedom in Christ. Paul responds by demonstrating that Christian liberty is not a license to pursue personal advantage, but an opportunity to serve others. He shows that lo

1 Corinthians 5-8 (biblegateway.com) Holiness, Wisdom, and Love in the Church After addressing divisions and pride in the church, Paul now turns to issues of moral purity, discipline, relationships, and Christian liberty. His goal is to guide believers toward holiness and love that reflect their new life in Christ. 1 Corinthians 5–8 shows Paul addressing practical issues within the Corinthian church that threaten both its testimony and its unity. 1 Corinthians 5 — Purity in t

1 Corinthians 1-4 (biblegateway.com) Christ Our Foundation After ministering in Ephesus and hearing troubling reports from the church in Corinth, Paul writes to address their divisions and spiritual immaturity. His letter calls believers back to unity, humility, and a Christ-centered faith. 1 Corinthians 1–4 opens Paul’s heartfelt and corrective letter to the church at Corinth, a gifted yet divided congregation struggling to live out the gospel in a worldly culture. Introduct

Acts 18:19-28; Acts 19:1-41 (biblegateway.com) The Gospel’s Power in Ephesus After encouraging the young churches and writing letters to strengthen their faith, Paul continues his ministry, returning to Asia Minor where God powerfully works in Ephesus, establishing a strong church and spreading the gospel across the region. Acts 18:19–28 — The Gospel Strengthened and Expanded As Paul continues his journey from Corinth, he travels with Priscilla and Aquila and arrives at Ephes

1 Thessalonians 1-5; 2 Thessalonians 1-3 (biblegateway.com) Faithful, Watchful, and Steadfast After preaching in Thessalonica and then ministering in Corinth, Paul writes two letters to the Thessalonian believers. Though they are young in faith, their steadfastness under persecution and their eager hope for Christ’s return encourage the whole church. Both 1 and 2 Thessalonians are letters of encouragement, correction, and hope written to believers facing persecution and confu

Acts 17; Acts 18:1-18 (biblegateway.com) The Gospel Confronts Culture After writing to the Galatian churches to defend the gospel of grace, Paul continues his missionary journey, preaching Christ throughout Macedonia and Greece. His message meets both eager belief and fierce opposition, yet the gospel continues to take root and spread. Acts 17 records Paul’s ministry in three major cities, Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, each revealing how the gospel engages different audien

Galatians 4-6 (biblegateway.com) Walking in Freedom by the Spirit After establishing that believers are justified by faith alone and not by works of the law, Paul continues his letter by explaining what it means to live as children of God—free from bondage, filled with the Spirit, and walking in newness of life. Galatians 4–6 completes Paul’s passionate defense of Christian liberty and the life of grace. Galatians 4 — From Slavery to Sonship: Heirs of God Through Christ Paul

Galatians 1-3 (biblegateway.com) Grace, Not Law: The True Gospel of Freedom After the Jerusalem Council affirmed that salvation comes by grace through faith alone, Paul writes to the Galatian churches to defend the true gospel against false teachers who sought to mix law with grace. His message calls believers back to the freedom found only in Christ. Galatians 1–3 form Paul’s passionate defense of the gospel of grace. Galatians 1 — The Divine Gospel of Grace Defended Paul wr

Acts 15-16 (biblegateway.com) Guarding the Gospel and Advancing the Mission While scattered believers received practical instruction for living out genuine faith, the early church also faced a major doctrinal question about salvation and life in Christ, leading to a crucial gathering in Jerusalem and the continuation of missionary work for the sake of the gospel. Acts 15–16 mark an important moment in the early church as leaders clarify the message of salvation and continue s

James 1-5 (biblegateway.com) Faith That Lives What It Believes The book of James stands as one of the most practical and penetrating writings in the New Testament. James writes not as a distant theologian but as a pastor with a shepherd’s heart. He addresses believers scattered across the Roman world, calling them to a living faith, one that is tested, purified, obedient, and active. His words cut through empty profession and call God’s people to authentic discipleship. James

Acts 13-14 (biblegateway.com) The Gospel to the Nations Begins As the church in Antioch grows and is strengthened through teaching and prayer, the Holy Spirit begins to send out missionaries to take the gospel beyond Judea and Samaria into the Gentile world, fulfilling Christ’s command to reach the nations. Acts 13–14 record the beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey, marking a new chapter in the spread of the gospel. Acts 13 — The First Missionary Journey Begins, the G

Acts 11-12 (biblegateway.com) The Church Strengthened and Delivered After Saul’s conversion and the gospel's opening to the Gentiles through Cornelius, the church now faces both growth and persecution. God continues to expand the reach of the gospel, even as opposition intensifies. In Acts 11, the apostles and believers in Jerusalem learn that Gentiles have received the Word of God and the Holy Spirit just as they did. As persecution scatters believers beyond Judea, the gospe

Acts 9-10 (biblegateway.com) Salvation for All People As the gospel spreads through persecution and reaches Samaria and beyond, God now works powerfully in two life-changing events—calling a fierce persecutor to salvation and opening the door of the gospel to the Gentiles, revealing that Christ came for all people. Acts 9 — The Conversion of Saul, the Growth of the Church, and the Ministry of Peter As the gospel continues spreading from Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria, Saul

Acts 7-8 (biblegateway.com) The Gospel Advances Through Trial As the early church grows in number and influence, opposition intensifies. The courage of one Spirit-filled believer will help ignite a wave of persecution that ultimately spreads the gospel beyond Jerusalem, just as Jesus said it would. Acts 7 — Stephen’s Spirit-Filled Defense and Vision of the Exalted Christ As Stephen stands before the Sanhedrin, he is accused of speaking against the temple and the law (6:13–14)

Acts 4-6 (biblegateway.com) Standing Firm in Faith and Filled With the Spirit After the Holy Spirit empowered the church at Pentecost and thousands believed, the apostles immediately faced opposition. Yet through bold preaching, unity, and the Spirit’s power, the early church continued to grow and stand firm in the gospel. In Acts 4–6, the early church experiences both remarkable growth and increasing persecution. Acts 4 — Bold Witness in the Face of Opposition, Spirit-Empowe