Colossians

The Book of Colossians 

Despite what false teachers might claim, Jesus Christ is the Savior, Lord, and Creator of all things. In Him, all believers are made alive and complete; they need not submit themselves to manmade regulations or the mandates of the Old Testament law. The new life we have in Christ will affect our relationships with spouses, parents, children, masters, and servants.

Colossians 1
Colossians 2
Colossians 3
Colossians 4

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Chris Sigall

Pr. Matthew Raley

Matthew Raley is the lead pastor at Towamencin Mennonite Church and an adjunct professor at Cairn University. He received his Ph.D. (Christianity and the Arts) from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY in 2017. In addition to studying the Bible, he enjoys writing and playing the violin. Originally from northern California, Matt has led churches, founded non-profit ministries, and performed in orchestras over the last twenty-five years. He has written a novel, Fallen (2008), and a book on evangelism, The Diversity Culture (2009), both available from Kregel. He has been married to Bridget for 30 years. They live with their two sons in Tylersport, north of Philadelphia.

Philippians

Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians

Writing this letter from a Roman prison, Paul thanks the church in Philippi for the love gift they had sent him. The gospel of Christ is advancing in the world, despite hardship, and Christians can rejoice in that. We are urged to humble ourselves as Christ did, be unified, and press toward the goal of pleasing the Lord in all things.

Philippians 1
Philippians 2
Philippians 3
Philippians 4

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Chris Sigall

Rev. Dr. Sherry A. Jones

Rev. Dr. Sherry A. Jones is a lover and teacher of the Word of God who desires to walk in obedience to God's will and way. A native Philadelphian who came to Christ in 1968, Dr. Jones is a retired Professor Emeritus of Lancaster Bible College, who also was Academic Dean at the Center for Urban Theological Studies. She is a staff pastor at Eagles Nest Christian Fellowship in Germantown, urban Missioner for CityNet Ministries, WFIL radio bible teacher, and contributor on Real Change Radio. Dr. Jones also finds the time to direct the Word Endures Forum, a biblical studies school. She is a graduate of Temple University, Princeton, and Missio Theological Seminaries.

2 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians

The church of Thessalonica is enduring persecution, and some believers wonder if the Day of the Lord had already arrived. Paul assures them that what they are experiencing is not God’s judgment. Before that terrible day comes, there must be a worldwide rebellion, removal of the Restrainer, and the rise to power of the man of lawlessness. But God will protect His children. Until the time that Christ returns, keep doing what is right.

2 Thessalonians 1
2 Thessalonians 2
2 Thessalonians 3

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Chris Sigall

Min. Christopher C. Davis

I am a child of God who was born and raised in Norristown, PA., and who is married to my lovely wife of 25 years, Margot. Our union created a loving blended family that includes three adult children, a son-in-law, and three grandchildren.

I am a licensed minister at First Baptist Church-Norristown and am currently working towards completing my candidacy for ordination. I am a Graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary, and for the past 28 years have worked as a Professional School Counselor in a local public school district.

My personal statement of Faith is that Faith in God’s ultimate act of mercy as manifested in the life, death, resurrection, and promised second coming of Jesus Christ, empowers me to fulfill the call to proclaim God’s Word in this generation.

Philemon

Philemon

In this short letter to Philemon, a believer in Colossae, the apostle Paul urges him to show the love of Christ and be reconciled to a runaway, thieving slave. Under Roman law, the slave could face severe punishment, but Paul urges grace for the sake of Christ. Philemon should welcome his slave back into the household, not as a slave now but as a beloved brother in Christ.

Philemon

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Chris Sigall

Pr. Matthew Raley

Matthew Raley is the lead pastor at Towamencin Mennonite Church and an adjunct professor at Cairn University. He received his Ph.D. (Christianity and the Arts) from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY in 2017. In addition to studying the Bible, he enjoys writing and playing the violin. Originally from northern California, Matt has led churches, founded non-profit ministries, and performed in orchestras over the last twenty-five years. He has written a novel, Fallen (2008), and a book on evangelism, The Diversity Culture (2009), both available from Kregel. He has been married to Bridget for 30 years. They live with their two sons in Tylersport, north of Philadelphia.

2 Peter

2 Peter

With his death impending, Peter writes the churches, exhorting them to follow the Word of God, identify and avoid false teachers, and live in holiness as they await the second coming of Christ.

2 Peter 1
2 Peter 2
2 Peter 2

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Chris Sigall

Pr. Saa Elijah Tonguino

Pastor Saa Elijah Tonguino is one of the founders of House of Prayer in Acts. He received the call to ministry in 1989 and has been serving since that time. Saa also received the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior in 1986. He was born in Guinea West Africa but lived in Sierra Leone and Liberia where he also had his primary and secondary education. Pastor Saa is currently a PhD candidate in Christian Ministry and devotes most of his time to prayer, the word of God and evangelism. He is married to Oretha and has two girls, Sia and Kumba.