Philemon beautifully displays the power of grace to transform relationships, as Paul urges a master and his runaway slave to embrace one another as brothers in Christ.
Why do we pray, and what’s the true purpose behind it? In this 6-part series, Pastor Greg Driver tackles some of the most common questions about prayer, including whether it changes God’s mind or our own.
Scripture tells us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), yet prayer is not merely a way to get what we want; it is the way God transforms us. As we pray, the Lord shapes our hearts to align with His will, reminding us that His desires are always better than our own.
Together, we’ll explore the biblical perspective on prayer and discover why it is essential to the Christian walk. See how talking with God transforms our lives and aligns us with His sovereign will.
The historical transformation of the Israelites into the broad term "Jew" was a complex process rooted strongly in cultural and linguistic developments. This shift, which unfolded over centuries, reflects both the political realities and the religio…
Nowhere in the New Testament is the contrast between law and grace more beautifully displayed than in Paul’s short letter to Philemon. Under Roman law and even the Mosaic Law, Philemon had every legal right to punish his runaway slave, Onesimus, who had been considered property. Yet Paul appeals not to law but to grace, reminding Philemon that both he and Onesimus now stand equal before Christ.
Through the covenant of grace, the relationship between master and slave is transformed into one of brotherhood and fellowship in the body of Christ. What once was defined by hierarchy and obligation is now governed by love and mutual respect under the Lord Jesus.
The story points us to the transforming power of the gospel, that in Christ, social distinctions fade away, and reconciliation becomes possible even in the most unlikely relationships: between master and servant, employer and employee, parent and child, or any division among believers.
The image of wheat beautifully symbolizes this truth. Onesimus, once a laborer in the fields, becomes a picture of spiritual harvest, the fruit of grace that unites believers in love and service to one another. Join Pastor Greg in December 2025 as he guides us through Philemon.
VBVMI is excited to announce that beginning October 6th, Pastor Stephen Armstrong’s Romans teaching will air daily at 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM CST on the worldwide internet radio ministry God Help Me Today, making God’s Word accessible verse by verse to listeners everywhere.
One of the most profound truths revealed in Scripture is that God did not create the universe out of loneliness, need, or boredom. Rather, He created all things to glorify Himself. His purposes stretch far beyond the boundaries of time and s…
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