Verse By Verse Fellowship

Colossians 3:12-17: How real believers put off the old self. Discover 7 key virtues of the new self and how the gospel leads to doing everything in the Lord's name.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Footnotes from Colossians 3:5-11: Tony and Mitch explore the core paradox: Learn to rest in Christ's finished work while actively engaging in the battle to kill sin.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

In Colossians 3:5-11, the Apostle Paul is teaching us to firmly put to death earthly sins like sexual immorality and covetousness to live fully for Christ Jesus.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Across Christian traditions, there are many ideas about Satan and demons, but today we will explore this topic to think theologically about Spiritual Warfare.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Luke 4:14-30: Explore how the Messiah offended Nazareth with stories of undeserving Gentiles. Learn why God's grace and unmerited favor cannot be earned by us.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Luke 17:1-10: The marks of true humility. Jesus teaches us to forgive repentant brothers, exercise faith, and avoid being a stumbling block as faithful bondservants.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Are you so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good? Join Pastor Tony as he explains Colossians 3, showing how a focus on Christ makes us a stronger witness.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 3:1-4: Master mind warfare! See how fixing your mind on heavenly things transforms your past, present, and future. Your life is hidden with Christ!  For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Are you tempted by asceticism or strict rules to earn your justification? Discover how the sufficiency of Christ completely frees you from false legalism. For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Is social media morally neutral? Is digital discipleship possible in our over-digitized world? We explore doomscrolling, guardrails, and sharing the gospel online.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 2:16-23 shows Christianity relies on grace, not asceticism. Don't let judgmental teachers push Christ plus legalism. Find sufficiency in Christ.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Daniel 6:1–28 | Discover how decades of steady faithfulness and trusting God prepared Daniel for the ultimate crisis in a lion's den and how God vindicates him.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Don't be a victim of your emotions!  Pastor Tony and Mitch talk about training your heart in the truth, avoiding asceticism, and embracing triumphant joy.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

How should Christians view war and conflict? We explore the Old Testament, Jesus, pacifism, and Augustine's just war theory. Join us in building a theology of war.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 2:9-15: How does Jesus completely cancel our sin debt? See how the God-man offers true spiritual baptism, total forgiveness, and new life in Him! For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Daniel 5: Human wisdom and modern AI fail, but the unchanging God never does. Dive into this chapter to see why the Lord's holy promises always have the final say. For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Why does Paul command us to "walk" in Christ? We explore this powerful metaphor for making Christian progress and why we must avoid dangerous passivity.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Dive into Generative AI ethics from a Christian perspective! We discuss ChatGPT, technology limits for kids, originality, plagiarism, and the Bible.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 2:6-8: Explore how to walk in Christ and stand firm in the faith, watching out for human tradition, and empty deceit from the elemental spirits.  For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Daniel 4:1-37: Explore the magnificent city of Babylon and see why the Most High God reigns forever. Learn how an arrogant king was forced to submit to the Almighty.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Join us in Colossians 1:24-2:5 to unpack the mystery of the gospel, the role of suffering, and striving for sanctification by the Holy Spirit's power. For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

We are living in an age completely saturated by one word: politics. If you're a believer in Jesus Christ, what is your response: Engage or Abstain? And how does that decision affect our theology?For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 1:24-2:5: Discipleship takes toil! Explore Paul's teachings on the cost of discipleship, joy in suffering, true assurance, and maturity in Christ. For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Join Pastor Tony Caffey and Mitch Palermo on the Footnotes podcast as they take a slow, deep dive into Colossians 1:21-23, focusing on true faith and reconciliation.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Ephesians 1:3-7 unpacks your powerful new identity in Christ! Learn why you are blessed, holy, blameless, adopted, and fully forgiven to escape condemnation.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Daniel 3:1-30: Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's firm faith in the face of death that testifies to the only God who can save.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 1:21-23 explores the power of reconciliation as Paul's conclusion of the “Christ Hymn”. See how alienated sinners find salvation in Christ's cross. For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Daniel 2:1-49 | Dive into the prophecy of four kingdoms and learn why our earthly legacy is temporary and how we can trust God's eternal kingdom promises! For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Dive into the phenomenal cosmic power of Christ! We explore how Jesus rules over billions of galaxies and yet intimately loves and leads His precious church. For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 1:15-20 reveals the beautiful Christ-hymn. Discover eight key descriptions of Jesus Christ, highlighting His preeminence in creation and redemption. For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Daniel 1:1-21 | Discover how our God remains completely sovereign over Babylon! Even captive to King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel stayed faithful and is favored by God.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Tony and Mitch discuss Prayer. Why does God use painful trials to shape us? Discover how pain builds endurance and fuels fervent prayer. This and more on Footnotes.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 1:9-14 teaches us to pray with true constancy! Learn Paul's relentless prayer for Colossae. and that fervent prayer is fueled by redemption in the Christ.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Stop measuring church health by attendance or programs! Tony and Mitch discuss the real secret to a thriving congregation. This, and other insights from Col. 1:3-8.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

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Colossians 1:3-8 highlights Paul's deep prayer of thanksgiving. Discover how embracing the true gospel empowers believers to become faithful, fruitful servants.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Join Pastor Tony as he unpacks how Gentiles are grafted into God's promises and God's redemptive plan for ethnic Israel during the coming tribulation period.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Dive into the profound Christology of Colossians! Uncover why the preeminence of Christ is the Apostle Paul's answer to empty ascetic practices and vain philosophy!For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Colossians 1:1-2 explores Paul's letter to the church at Colossae, answering our modern age of scientism, pragmatism, and ecumenism with Christ's preeminence.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Final Things Lesson 7 unpacks the Tribulation, detailing divine judgment, global suffering, the abomination of desolation, and the false prophet's deception.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

John 3:1-15: Jesus tells Nicodemus, the Pharisee, that he must be born again. Learn how the bronze serpent connects to the cross, salvation, and eternal life.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Numbers 21:1-9: The bronze serpent in the wilderness offered physical healing to Israel, pointing us to Good Friday, where Jesus was lifted up for our salvation.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Final Things - Lesson 6: Pastor Tony offers seven reasons for a pretribulational rapture. We learn why Christ's imminent return saves the church from God's wrath.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Exodus 19:1–25: Israel encounters the terrifying holiness of God at Mount Sinai. Discover why we must submit to His leadership and commit to obedience today.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

In Final Things Lesson 5, we dive deep into the seven dispensations of history, focusing on the Church Age, Pentecost, the Rapture, and the Intermediate State.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Adam and Tony discuss how you don't have to be the Apostle Paul to live a bold Christian life! In this clip, we break down practical ways to share your faith.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Acts 28:17–31: Paul boldly preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ in Rome without hindrance, sharing the hope of Israel to all in this, the end of our Acts study.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Tony and Adam talk about the relentless, crazy obstacles Paul faces on his way to Rome. showing that God sometimes takes a rough route to fulfill His promises.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Acts 27:39–28:16 Paul arrives in Rome after shipwrecks and deep trials! See how God keeps His promises while using fear and uncertainty to build lasting endurance.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Revelation 21:9–22:5 reveals the New Jerusalem, our eternal home! Explore the stunning bride of Christ, radiating the glory of God in perfect community forever.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

Tony and Adam discuss how Paul urged terrified sailors to eat and trust God; being the calm in your company's storm points people to Christ even without words.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org