The Theme of Peace in Ephesians
Apart from Romans, no Pauline letter mentions “peace” more than Ephesians. Although there are only seven mentions of peace in this letter, the theme is central enough that we can outline the book according to what it is saying about peace in each section. Review the outline, and then proceed to the question below. Bible …
Ezra
The book of Ezra contains the stories of the first two returns of the Jewish exiles at the conclusion of the Babylonian captivity. Ezra 1–6 portrays the first return led by Zerubbabel and the construction of the second temple in Jerusalem (538–516 BC). Ezra 7–10 presents the second return led by Ezra and the reformation …
The Structure of John
Source: Bible Journey, In | The Structure of John Prologue (1:1-18) First Episode The New Beginning (2:1-4:42) 1 WATER INTO WINE (2:1-11) CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE (as future sign)(2:31-25) Nicodemus (3:1-36) Samaritan Woman (4:1-42) Second Episode The Life-Giving Word (4:46-5:17) 2 HEALING OF A NOBLEMAN’S SON (4:43-54) 3 HEALING AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA (5:1-18) …
Revelation
Genesis reaches back and portrays the beginning of all things, and Revelation reaches ahead and portrays the consummation of all things in God’s judgment of humanity and creation of a new cosmos. This powerful Apocalypse (this word means “unveiling,” “disclosure,” “revelation”) gives us a prophetic look at the completion of God’s program and purposes for …
3 John
The theme of this epistle is the importance of maintaining fellowship and undergirding the ministries of people who have committed their lives to sharing the message of new life in Christ. John wrote this brief letter to commend Gaius as a fellow worker in the truth because of his hospitality and support of missionaries who …
2 John
Second John offers us a brief word of encouragement to continue to walk in God’s light by loving and serving one another. It also warns us to be aware of spiritual counterfeits that distort the truth of the gospel of the incarnate Christ. Thus we are to love, but we are also to show discernment; …
1 John
First John develops the theme of fellowship with God in belief and in practice, and argues that belief in Jesus as the Christ becomes evident when it is expressed in actions of love and service to others. John sought to encourage his readers to obey God’s command to “believe in the name of His Son …