This chapter focuses on the deeply personal nature of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. Having already addressed serious disorder in the first epistle, Paul now writes with a heart both burdened and encouraged. Kelly highlights how 2 Corinthians reveals the apostle’s ministry, sufferings, and spiritual authority, offering insight into the character of true Christian service.

In this chapter, you will hear about:

• The changed condition of the Corinthian assembly after Paul’s first letter

• Paul’s comfort in affliction and the encouragement of repentance

• The nature and defense of apostolic ministry

• Strength made perfect in weakness and the power of God working through the servant

Audiobooks, new guests, sermon series, and updates to the website! There's so much that has happened in a year! What about 2026? In this episode, we look at the things that have taken place and the direction we are heading for the future. Listen in to see what is ahead for Enjoy the Book of Life!

This chapter focuses on the unique place Romans holds among Paul’s letters, explaining why it stands as the most complete and systematic presentation of the gospel. Kelly explores the purpose of the epistle, its doctrinal depth, and its role as a foundation for understanding justification, righteousness, and the believer’s standing before God.
In this chapter, you will hear about:
-Why Romans differs from Paul’s other epistles in audience and purpose
-The broad scope of the gospel as presented in Romans
-How Romans lays the groundwork for Christian doctrine rather than addressing local church problems
-The moral and spiritual order of truth found in the letter

In “The Cross and Christian Experience,” J. M. Davies brings his study to a deeply practical and devotional conclusion. After exploring the Cross from every doctrinal, prophetic, and cosmic angle, he now turns to its daily impact on the believer’s life—how the Cross is not merely a historical event, but a living, transforming power shaping Christian experience moment by moment.

Davies explains that the Cross marks the beginning of true Christian living. It is at the Cross that the believer finds forgiveness, peace, and acceptance—but also the call to discipleship, self-denial, and fellowship with Christ in suffering. The Cross is both the doorway to life and the pattern for life.

Davies traces how Scripture consistently links suffering and glory—from the prophecies of Isaiah’s Servant to Christ’s own words, “Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into His glory?” The Cross is the gateway through which the glory of redemption shines. Without it, there could be no crown; without death, no resurrection; without humility, no exaltation.

He reveals how the glory that follows the Cross is both retrospective and prospective:

• Retrospective, as heaven forever honors the Lamb who was slain;

• Prospective, as believers will one day share in that same glory, transformed through the power of His sacrifice.

The chapter culminates in awe and worship—the Lamb who once hung on the tree now reigns upon the throne. The Cross, once a symbol of suffering, becomes the centerpiece of everlasting praise.