Pauline Authorship of the Pastoral Epistles
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by Pedro Cheung
3w ago
Introduction 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus are commonly referred to as the Pastoral epistles. Perhaps a misnomer since these epistles are not strictly speaking manuals of pastoral theology, they were often grouped together as one corpus because they were each written to individuals entrusted with the oversight of specific church congregations. Another similarity these three letters share, distinct from Paul’s other ten epistles, is the widespread rejection of Pauline authorship. This article seeks to accomplish four purposes. It will summarize the historical view of Pauline authorship for t ..read more
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The Sin of Envy — 1 Samuel 18:6–19
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by Pedro Cheung
4M ago
? Sermon given during the Sunday Equipping Hour for adults and children at Grace Bible Church of Pleasant Hill on November 19, 2023. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Introduction It was Pope Gregory I (540–604 AD) who finalized a list of seven vices, which we commonly refer to now as the seven deadly sins. Much has been written on these seven "capital" sins over the last 1,500 years because they are "root-level sins from which a host of other sins often spring."[1] The first sin on this list is pride. But our focus today is on the second sin on this list: envy. Envy is an ..read more
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Ten Marks of Christian Friendship — 1 Samuel 18:1–5
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by Pedro Cheung
4M ago
? Sermon given during the Sunday Equipping Hour for adults and children at Grace Bible Church of Pleasant Hill on November 12, 2023. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Introduction The last two weeks, we examined David and Goliath, one of the most beloved stories in the Old Testament. Today, we will look at perhaps the most beloved friendship that is recorded in the Old Testament, the friendship between Jonathan and David. You would think that as Christians, friendships will always be plentiful. We have so much in common. We are united in Christ, with one faith, one hope, an ..read more
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Book of Revelation
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by Pedro Cheung
5M ago
Who are the three major candidates for the authorship of Revelation? Which is most likely? The author identified himself as "John" (1:1, 4, 9; 22:8), and it is assumed that the name was not a pseudonym. Therefore, there are only three major candidates for authorship. John Mark and John the Baptist have failed to gain any serious support. John the apostle and son of Zebedee John the elder Some other John who was a prophet The most likely person who wrote Revelation was John the apostle, the son of Zebedee. Internal Evidence First-person account and references indicate the author was an eyew ..read more
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Questions About the Letters to the Hebrews
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by Pedro Cheung
5M ago
What is the evidence against the Pauline authorship of Hebrews? First, the language of the book is different from that in Paul's letters. Differences include its vocabulary, its style, and its imagery and theological motifs (high priesthood of Christ). Second, the writer says that he heard the gospel from those who received it from Christ (Heb 2:3). Paul vehemently denied he heard the gospel from another person (Gal 1:11–16; 1 Cor 15:8). What do we know about the author? The author was male (masculine participle at 11:32). The author was a gifted and eloquent writer, displaying an impressive ..read more
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Questions About the Letters to Timothy and Titus
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by Pedro Cheung
5M ago
Is it proper to call 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus "Pastoral Epistles"? The designation "Pastoral Epistles" dates back to D.N. Berdot, who called Titus a "Pastoral epistle" in 1703, and P. Anton of Halle, who delivered a series of lectures on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus entitled "The Pastoral Epistles."[1] While Timothy and Titus were lead pastors of local congregations, their roles were not that of a permanent, resident pastor of a church. Timothy and Titus were Paul's apostolic delegates who were likely temporarily assigned to their locations to deal with particular problems that had arisen and n ..read more
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God's Providence — 1 Samuel 16
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by Pedro Cheung
5M ago
? Sermon given during the Sunday Equipping Hour for adults and children at Grace Bible Church of Pleasant Hill on October 22, 2023. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Introduction If you search “John Piper’s magnum opus“ on Google today [2023-10-17], the top 12 entries unanimously affirm that John Piper’s most important written work is his 750 page book published in 2021 on God’s providence, aptly named Providence. One of the most precious truths about God is His providence. The central theme in today’s Bible passage is God’s providence, and we will learn how God's providence ..read more
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Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy
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by Pedro Cheung
5M ago
Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy Foundations for Lifelong Learning is a 171 page book written by John Piper and published by Crossway in 2023. John Piper is the founder of Desiring God Ministries. He was the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, and he currently serves as the chancellor of [Bethlehem College and Seminary](is the founder of Desiring God Ministries. 1. Purpose of Foundations for Lifelong Learning John Piper wrote this book "to give a glimpse into the way we think about education at Bethlehem College and Seminary." (ix) The book reveals the author ..read more
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Questions About the Book of Acts
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by Pedro Cheung
5M ago
1. Who wrote Acts? Luke, the beloved physician, is the author of both the Gospel bearing his name and the book of Acts. He was not an original disciple (Luke 1:2) but was a traveling companion of Paul. While Luke was not an eyewitness of the events recorded, he was an eyewitness of a significant portion of events narrated in the second half of the book of Acts. Luke's close association with the apostle Paul ensured that the canonical criterion of apostolicity was met. Paul endorsed the Gospel of Luke in 1 Timothy 5:18, so it can apply to the book of Acts as well.[1] 2. When was Acts most like ..read more
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False Repentance — 1 Samuel 15
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by Pedro Cheung
5M ago
? Sermon given during the Sunday Equipping Hour for adults and children at Grace Bible Church of Pleasant Hill on October 15, 2023. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Introduction Has someone ever said to you, "I'm sorry," but you know they didn't mean it. Today's passage illustrates the reality that while people may tell God they are sorry, often it's fake sorrow, "false repentance." Context: In 1 Samuel 13, we had learned that King Saul was not a "man after God's own heart." He did not seek God's will. He had a disobedient heart. But God allowed Saul to continue to rule Isr ..read more
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