Books
While there are many books written about Christian discipleship, there are not nearly enough books on discipleship that primarily expound the Bible itself. The Apostle John wrote three letters, however, with the main purpose of helping disciples to grow.
That You May Know: A Primer on Christian Discipleship is an enriching study that will lead you through John’s teaching on following Jesus as a disciple.
This book is more than a commentary and more than a topical book on the subject of Christian discipleship. Instead, this is a primer on Christian discipleship written as a careful reading of God’s word in 1, 2 & 3 John. It’s ideal for your own individual devotional reading or as a helpful resource for your group Bible study.
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Bible Studies: Paul's Letter to the Philippians
Studies from my forthcoming pastoral commentary on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, Have This Mind: A Primer on the Cruciform Life.
Access the complete set of Bible studies from Philippians here.
Bible Studies: The Gospel of John
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Gospel of John here.
Bible Studies: The Book of Genesis
Access the complete set of Bible studies from Genesis here.
Bible Studies: Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians
Access the current set of Bible studies from 1 Corinthians here. This series is in progress.
Bible Studies: The Letters of John
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Letters of John here.
Bible Studies: The Gospel of Luke
Access a handful of Bible studies from the Gospel of Luke here. These were studies written during the Advent season of 2018. At the moment, I do not have plans to continue working through the Gospel of Luke; however, I wanted to make these few studies available online for whomever may benefit from them.
Bible Studies: The Book of Ecclesiastes
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Book of Ecclesiastes here.
Bible Studies: The Gospel of Matthew
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Gospel of Matthew here.
Matthew 6:1–18: Your Father Sees in Secret
While we do not live in a world that values outward Christian practices, the world still adores public piety. By contrast, God’s economy rewards secret obedience. (Exposition of Matthew 6:1–18)
Matthew 5:43–48: “Love Your Enemies”
As Jesus concludes his teaching on the law in the Sermon on the Mount, he issues the most difficult challenge yet: be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Exposition of Matthew 5:43–48)
Matthew 5:38–42: “An Eye for an Eye”
Understanding Jesus’ teaching about the Old Testament “eye for an eye” laws requires us to reclaim the forgotten doctrine of the passions of the soul. Jesus came to suffer for sinners. (Exposition of Matthew 5:38–42)
Matthew 5:33–37: “You Shall Not Swear Falsely”
In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus brings to our attention an often overlooked concern of God’s moral law: our honesty and truthfulness. Jesus came to fulfill God’s promises. (Exposition of Matthew 5:33–37)
Matthew 5:31–32: “Whoever Divorces His Wife”
In the previous section, Jesus taught about the adulterous sin of internal lust. Now, Jesus teaches about the adulterous sin of (external) unlawful divorce. Jesus came to sanctify marriages. (Exposition of Matthew 5:31–32)
Matthew 5:27–30: “You Shall Not Commit Adultery”
In our Savior’s teaching on the Seventh Commandment against adultery, he exposes the root of physical adultery in the heart adultery of lust. Jesus came to purify our desires. (Exposition of Matthew 5:27–30)