I have received a number of queries asking me what has happened to the Gems. “Ian, I haven’t had any Gems since 2184. What has happened? Are you alright?” Yes, I am fine. We are on a Gem break between one book and the next …
Exegetical Helps Gems
Bible Gem 2177 – The Difficult Verses in Hebrews 13:8, 9, 10, 11-13
7Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. 8Jesus Christ [is] the same yesterday, today, and forever. 9So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes …
Bible Gem 1991 – Who was Paul’s Faithful Partner? (Phil 4:3)
So then3, my friends, how dear you are to me and how I miss you! How happy you make me, and how proud I am of you!—this, dear friends, is how you should stand firm in your life in the Lord. Euodia and Syntyche, please, I …
Bible Gem 1980 – What is the Heavenly Prize? (Phil 3:14)
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. [NLT] Phil 3:14 We seem to have danced around the meaning of the Heavenly Prize. Just what is the heavenly prize …
Bible Gem 1972 – What is the Background to Paul’s Thoughts in Philippians 3:10-16?
Trusting in Christ and Pressing on to Maturity I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection …