Category: Writings by Daniel C Snaddon

  • Colossians 4, by Daniel C Snaddon

    2 “Continue in prayer.” Continue steadfastly in prayer, persevere in prayer, devote yourself to prayer. One of the most common sins among Christians today is prayer-less-ness. We are exhorted to pray by many of the Biblical writers. “Men aught always to pray and not to faint.” “Pray without ceasing.” Evening,…

  • Colossians 3, by Daniel C Snaddon

    This section is the turning point in the epistle. The first two chapters are doctrinal. The last two are practical, applying the truth. verse 1 “Since ye have been risen with Christ.” After a lengthy digression in verse 13-23 of chapter 2, the apostle resumes the truth he had been…

  • Colossians 2, by Daniel C Snaddon

    1 “For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you” etc. The thought here is “intense agony.” This is a description of Paul at prayer. The Colossian and Laodicean churches were being harassed by false teachers. Paul was in prison and could not go to them…

  • Colossians, Introduction & Chapter 1, by Daniel C Snaddon

    Colossians is one of the four prison epistles; the other three were Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon. Paul had never visited Colossae. Chapter 1:7, 2:1 There are some who believe that the church at Colosse was founded by Epaphras. Chapter 1:7, 4:12 Colosse was one of the tri-cities of the Lycus…

  • Church Truths Part 2, by Daniel C Snaddon

    The Place of Ministry in the Local Church Deuteronomy 18:6-8 God appointed the son of Levi to a special ministry to connection with the Tabernacle. When the camp moved, under the direction of God, they carried the vessels, the furniture, the coverings, and the pillars. Read Numbers 3-4. Theirs was…

  • Church Truths Part 1, by Daniel C Snaddon

    Four Marks of a Christian Home The neglect of the principles laid down in the Word regarding the conduct of the home has brought the sad conditions so evident around us. Divorce, break up of homes, rebellion of children, and juvenile delinquency all find their origin in the lack of…

  • Abraham Part 3, by Daniel C Snaddon

    Faith and Its Reward Genesis 15:1-6 In Romans 4:1-5, Paul asks, “How was Abraham saved? Was it by faith or by the works of the Law?” In the first three chapters of Romans, Paul has shown the utter depravity of man, and his complete inability to save himself by his…

  • Abraham Part 2, by Daniel C Snaddon

    The Last Shall Be First Genesis 13 In order to address the subject of our chapter, we must regress for a few moments. Before we can discuss “Restoration” we must consider the important subject of “Declension”—a falling away, a deviation from an accepted standard. God could have met Abraham’s need…

  • Abraham Part 1, by Daniel C Snaddon

    Abraham: Studies in His Life Read Genesis 11:31-32. These verses introduce us to Abraham—the friend of God—the father of the faithful. Abraham was a very important man—the Holy Spirit gives him great prominence in a moment. The first 2000 years of human history are all covered in the first eleven…

  • Second Timothy Part 3 of 3, by Daniel C Snaddon

    2 Timothy 3 Verse 1-But understand this—when the words listed in verse 2-5 come upon us we have to be surprised or at a loss. Paul urges Timothy and us to be fully conversant, acquainted with last day conditions. Then will come times of stress. With the content in mind…

  • Second Timothy Part 2 of 3, by Daniel C Snaddon

    2 Timothy 1:8-11 In these verses, Paul sets forth the Gospel in all its glory. By implication and by direct statement he brings out element after element of the Gospel’s unique glory. There are a few passages in the N.T. which present so vividly the sheer grandeur of the Gospel.…

  • Second Timothy Part 1 of 3, by Daniel C Snaddon

    Outline of 2 Timothy Dear Brother: Just a note with regard to the coming Conference of brethren at Guelph and your participation in it. The following outline is based upon some suggestions made by the committee and is merely intended as a guide in assisting each of you brethren in…

  • Second Corinthians, by Daniel C Snaddon

    In order to understand the teachings of the second epistle we must acquaint ourselves with the reasons for the writing of the first letter. There evidently were many errors in this church. Among them were: 1. Divisions, Chapter 1, Contentions, I am of Paul etc. 2. There was a display…

  • First Timothy, Elders and Their Function in the Local Church, Typology, by Daniel C Snaddon

    Elders and Their Function in the Local Church 1 Timothy 3 1. The first priority of any local church is to have the presence of God in their midst. The Tabernacle … “That I may dwell among you.” Grieving the Spirit … defiling the Church. 1 Cor 3 Destroy 2.…

  • First Timothy 5, by Daniel C Snaddon

    1 Timothy 5 This is a very interesting and important chapter. 1. Paul gives Timothy advice regarding his attitude in dealing in a corrective way with various age groups. Verses 1 and 2 2. Paul then gives him instruction at considerable length regarding widows. Verses 3-16. 3. Then he discusses…

  • First Timothy 4, by Daniel C Snaddon

    1 Timothy 4 With chapter 4 we begin the third main division of the Epistle. In this section Paul gives Timothy some advice in carrying out the charge committed to him. The advice relates to his personal work in view of coming apostasy. Chapter 4 verses 1 to 16. Then…

  • First Timothy 3, by Daniel C Snaddon

    1 Timothy 3 Verses 1-13 The Qualifications of local church leaders. After having dealt with the divine order in the local church gatherings, Paul now turns to a consideration of the qualifications of local church leaders. So far as Paul is concerned only those who are morally and spiritually qualified…

  • First Timothy 2 Part 2, by Daniel C Snaddon

    1 Timothy 2, part 2 The uplifted hands is emblematic of prayer. Psalm 28:2. Hear my supplications when I cry unto Thee, when I lift up my hands towards Thy holy oracle. 1 Timothy 2:8. I will that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands which are unstained by anger…

  • First Timothy 2 Part 1, by Daniel C Snaddon

    1 Timothy 2 Chapter 1 constitutes the first main division of the Epistle, and deals with the first duty laid upon Timothy as the apostolic representative at Ephesus. He is charged to check the false teachers and their false teaching. Chapter 2 and 3 constitute the second main division and…

  • First Timothy,Outline, Survey, and Introduction, by Daniel C Snaddon

    First Timothy Outline Churches increased in number. Order – soundness of faith – discipline – the apostles had regulated this as the end of apostolic approach. It was necessary to write instructions. We must know how to behave or conduct ourselves in the house of God. This Epistle was written…