As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any words but gave some previews of the major themes of the letter.
Irony occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected. Dramatic irony is when the author and the audience...
Paul's ministry took some unexpected turns, but through it all the Lord showed He was in control.
Although not exactly a parable, the judgment scene that concluded Jesus’ public teaching in Matthew brings together important themes of his parables of the...