Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on 1 Corinthians

can be found here.

1 Peter Commentary

The Wycliffe Easy English Bible Commentary is a helpful resource.

Promise’s Primacy

In verses 17-18, Paul explains that the Law of Moses was introduced long after God first made his unconditional promise with Abraham.

I wonder why older things hold special places of honor in the Bible.

The BibleGateway.com commentary on Galatians 3 helped me understand these verses better.

So You Want To Be a Pastor?

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This epistle is written as a primer and encouragement to Timothy, a young pastor and friend to Paul.

Here’s a brief outline:

1. Be careful of false teachings
   
2. I, Paul, am a positive model
   
3. Pray lots
   
4. Paul’s thoughts on women
   
5. Elders and deacons
   
6. Living like a pastor
   
7. Caring for widows
   
8. Concluding advice
   

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