New Testament – Page 13 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Myths and Endless Genealogies – 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Book of 1 Timothy Gospel New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

We have a tendency to make mountains out of mole hills, in the church and out. If I were to draw a target, with a bulls eye and several larger areas of circle, we could describe what is the bulls eye

To Timothy – 1 Timothy 1:1-2

It is often said that every believer ought to have a Paul, a father and discipler in the faith, a Barnabas, a brother in the faith who holds you accountable, and a Timothy, one you are disciplining.

Demetrius Has Received a Good Testimony – 3 John 1:11-15

It is good to have multiple testimonies about someone’s character and doctrine before you bring them into your church to teach and lead your people. We are all too familiar with pastors and teachers

Diotrephes Likes to Put Himself First – 3 John 1:9,10

It is fascinating that here, in the first century church, there are people who brazenly reject the authority of the apostles and seek to elevate their authority above God’s appointed leaders in the

We Ought to Support People Like These – 3 John 1:5-8

There was a long tradition in the Roman Empire of traveling teachers who expected to be paid for tutoring wealthy families’ children. Paul experienced such traveling teachers all too often, people

The Elder to the Beloved Gaius – 3 John 1:1-4

Books of 2&3 John Church New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Whereas 1 John does not begin with John claiming any title, though he addresses his recipients as his little children, in 2 and 3 John he uses the title elder. This emphasizes his church leadership role.

I Have Much to Write to You – 2 John 1:12,13

Books of 2&3 John Church New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

John finishes his short letter with the prospect of more that he wants to share with this congregation, but that he wants to share it in person. Sometimes a letter is to be preferred, as when Paul, in

Watch Yourselves – 2 John 1:4-11

Books of 2&3 John Church New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

What is the full expression of the church? Is it adherence to the true gospel? Yes. But it is also living lives of obedience, and the most important command to obey is to love one another. A healthy

To the Elect Lady and Her Children – 2 John 1:1-3

Books of 2&3 John Church New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Whenever my son, who lives in the Boston area, drives us around, he points out churches that are church in name but that do not hold to the historic faith. He tells me of the history of their abandonment

Unusual Healings – Luke 8:40-56

Book of Luke Healing New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Do you find it weird that once people got healed just from Peter’s shadow falling on them (Acts 5:15,16) or from one of Paul’s handkerchiefs touching them (Acts 19:12)? Divine healing through

Inappropriate Fear – Luke 8:26-39

Book of Luke Jesus New Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

“COVID-19 fears keep millions of Americans from seeking hospital care” So reads the headline of the Star Tribune in June 2020. The virus is to be feared, but people with serious, life-threatening illnesses

Category Archives for New Testament

Myths and Endless Genealogies – 1 Timothy 1:3-7

To Timothy – 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Demetrius Has Received a Good Testimony – 3 John 1:11-15

Diotrephes Likes to Put Himself First – 3 John 1:9,10

We Ought to Support People Like These – 3 John 1:5-8

The Elder to the Beloved Gaius – 3 John 1:1-4

I Have Much to Write to You – 2 John 1:12,13

Watch Yourselves – 2 John 1:4-11

To the Elect Lady and Her Children – 2 John 1:1-3

Unusual Healings – Luke 8:40-56

Inappropriate Fear – Luke 8:26-39

The Integrity of a True Leader – 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Christian Offerings – 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

The End of Death, the End of Sin – 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Resurrection Glory – 1 Corinthians 15:29-49