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The Prison Epistles

Year

2022

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Dr. Andrew C S Koh

Summary

The book of Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon are the prison epistles of Paul. This is an expositional, biblical teaching, and devotional guide to help readers encounter the God of the Word through the Word of God. Hebrew 4:12, "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart". 2 Timothy 3:16, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Paul's prison epistles of Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon contain important teachings to counter false teachers and early Gnosticism. They are very applicable to our modern church because there are many false teachers and prophets who preach corrupt doctrines today.The author has given a clear background and simple explanations of every passage in Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon. At the end of each lesson, he gives a devotional application and prayer. There are 50 lessons that can be used as a bible study guide over 50 weeks. Any reader who goes through this study guide carefully will gain a good foundational understanding of Paul's prison epistles, Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon.

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