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Palestine, Provinces of - The geographical position of Palestine gave it a political importance greater than that to which its extent and population would otherwise have entitled it. [JULY 2015]

Papyrus - A plant and the writing material that was made from it.  [MAR 2013]

Parables – by Pastor Mark Perkins. A thorough study of the parables of Jesus, with expositional notes. [JULY 2015]

Parthia, History of – a thoroughly researched study by George Rawlinson, from The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World. [AUG 2014]

Passover – thorough discussion of the Passover and its relation to the Christian life. [JULY 2015]

Pastor - Teachers - the pastor - teacher has a spiritual gift that he could not earn, a divine enabling to be a “feeder of the flock.”

Paul – First Letter to Corinth – narrative surrounding Paul’s writing from Ephesus his first epistle to the Corinthians, by Conybeare and Howson, along with their translation of the letter. [JULY 2015]

Paul – Letter to the Galatians - narrative surrounding Paul’s writing from Macedonia his epistle to the Galatians; by Conybeare and Howson, along with their translation of the letter. [JULY 2015]

Paul – Letter to the Romans - narrative surrounding Paul’s writing from Corinth, prior to his departure for Judea, his epistle to the Romans; by Conybeare and Howson, along with their translation of the letter. [JULY 2015]

Paul – Second Letter to Corinth – narrative surrounding Paul’s writing from Macedonia his second epistle to the Corinthians, by Conybeare and Howson, along with their translation of the letter. [JULY 2015]

Paul and Silas in the Philippian Jail

Paul in Athens – an account from Conybeare and Howson, The Life and Epistles of St. Paul

Paul in Corinth – an account of the apostle Paul’s ministry in Corinth. [JULY 2015]

Paul in Ephesus - an account from Conybeare and Howson, The Life and Epistles of St. Paul

Paul the Apostle - Paul's education and career. [JULY 2015]

Paul: Chronological Table - A time table of Paul's life, with matching contemporary events. [JULY 2015]

Paul’s Childhood at Tarsus – His infancy; the Tribe of Benjamin; Social Position of Paul’s Family; Paul’s Boyhood

Paul’s Education – His journey to Jerusalem; his education at the school of Gamaliel

Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians – narrative surrounding Paul’s writing from Corinth to the Thessalonians, by Conybeare and Howson, along with their translation of the letters. [JULY 2015]

Paul’s Missionary Labors - The public life of Paul, from the third year after his conversion to his martyrdom, A.D. 40–64, embraces a quarter of a century, three great missionary campaigns with minor expeditions, five visits to Jerusalem, and at least four years of captivity in Caesarea and Rome. [JULY 2015]

Peace of God, and Peace with God - How to have peace with God and the peace of God. One of the important stability doctrines and Biblical treatments for depression. [JULY 2015]

Pentateuch – Concluding Remarks on the Composition of the Pentateuch, from Commentary on the Old Testament, C. F. Keil and F. Delitzsch. [JULY 2015]

Pentecost, The Event - The ascension of Christ to heaven was followed ten days afterwards by the descent of the Holy Spirit upon earth and the birth of the Christian Church. [JULY 2015]

Persecution in the Early Church – a description of the life of early believers under Jewish persecution. [JULY 2015]

Persecution, Roman – by Philip Schaff, the treatment of Christian believers by Roman authority and citizens. [JULY 2015]

Persia – an ancient history of the Persian Empire, by George Rawlinson, MA.  [AUG 2014]

Peter, The Apostle - A disciple of Jesus and apostle of the early Church. [JULY 2015]

Philip the Evangelist – The “deacon” who brought the Gospel to the Samaritans and to the Ethiopian eunuch. [JULY 2015]

Philippi – the Roman provincial city and center of commerce, visited by Paul and other apostles. [JULY 2015]

Philippi, Battle of - The Battle of Philippi was the final battle in the Wars of the Second Triumvirate between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian (of the Second Triumvirate) and the forces of the tyrannicides Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus in 42 BC, at Philippi in Macedonia.

Philippi, History - from Lexham Bible Dictionary

Phoenicia- Phoenicia designates the Syrian coast, and Phoenicians the Northwest Semitic inhabitants of that region in the period from 1200 b.c. to about the end of the Roman era. [JULY 2015]

Phoenicia, History of – a thoroughly researched study by George Rawlinson, from The Seven Great Monarchies of the Ancient Eastern World. [AUG 2014]

Pilate - Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judea. His rule began in 26 AD and lasted until early in 37 AD. [JULY 2015]

Pilgrim Church, The – by E. H. Broadbent.  A concise history of the Church compared with the principles taught in the New Testament.  [DEC 2017]

Pilgrim’s Progress – “From This World To That Which Is To Come, Delivered under the similitude of a dream”, BY JOHN BUNYAN

Plan of God - God’s plan is ultimately to sum up all things in Christ, to use all of the created universe to physically and spiritually manifest the glory of His Son. This includes you and me. [JULY 2015]

Poor, The - The Lord Jesus said “The poor you will have with you always” (Mark 14:17), and the Bible has extensive teaching on the subject of poverty and how a Christian’s duties include responsibility and care for poor people. [JULY 2015]

Prayer - Practical teaching on how to pray to God and what to expect from Him. [JULY 2015]

Preaching, Doctrine of - Word study beginning in Titus 1:3

Predestination - How the word "predestination" is used in the Bible. [JULY 2015]

Pride (Arrogance) - Whenever a Christian fails to execute the plan of God for his life, sinful pride is the primary reason and motivating cause. [JULY 2015]

Priesthood, The Officiating (Edersheim) - Among the most interesting glimpses of early life in the church is that afforded by a small piece of rapidly-drawn scenery which presents to our view 'a great company of the priests,' 'obedient to the faith' (Acts 6:7). [JULY 2015]

Privacy - Privacy is that principle of freedom whereby an individual has the right to retire from the company of others, remaining in seclusion from the knowledge or observation of others. [JULY 2015]

Promotion - Personal advancement in the Bible; if God does not promote you, you're not promoted!

Prophecy, Unfulfilled - a chronological listing of Bible prophecies which remain to be fulfilled in the future. [JULY 2015]

Prophetical History of the Old Testament – an outline description of the historical books of the Bible, Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. [JULY 2015]

Prophets and Prophesying - An outline study of the Old Testament Prophet and his ministry. [4/96]

Propitiation - Jesus Christ is our Mercy Seat, our place of propitiation!

Proselytes - A proselyte was any non-Jew who lived among the Jews. [JULY 2015]

Prosperity - Prosperity can come to the believer through three sources. [NOV 2021]

Psalms, Introduction to - An introduction to the study of the Psalms, and an outline of the First Psalm. [JULY 2015]

Purity - The apostle Paul told Timothy, "Keep yourself pure..." Good advice for all of us. A study of KATHAROS. [JULY 2015]

Puteoli - A maritime city of Campania in Italy where Paul landed on his voyage to Rome; the modern name is Pozzuoli.  [AUG 2014]

Pythagoras – a brief biography of the Greek mathematician, Born: about 569 BC in Samos, Ionia. [JULY 2015]