Second Reading

man under tree
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17

The experience of being truly loved is transformative.  When someone [...]

Three friends
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1

It is common for Christians to think about resurrection mostly [...]

Celtic cross surrounded by evergreens
Commentary on Romans 8:12-17

Romans 8:12-17 does not give a systematic account of the nature of the Trinity, but [...]

tongue of fire on black background
Commentary on Romans 8:22-27

While the text in Acts 2 for the day of Pentecost celebrates the initial arrival [...]

two hands holding flowers
Commentary on 1 John 5:9-13

Three particularly Johannine words stand out in this passage–words important both in John’s Gospel and [...]

Man
Commentary on Ephesians 1:15-23

The knowledge of the risen and ascended Jesus involves more [...]

grandmother smiling
Commentary on 1 John 5:1-6

For analysis of the structure of 1 John, see the commentary on 1 John 3.  [...]

grapes on vine in sunlight
Commentary on 1 John 4:7-21

First John 4:7-21 calls its recipients to recognize the presence of God in their relationships, [...]

lamb in green field
Commentary on 1 John 3:16-24

First John 3:16-24 is the central summons of this epistle that calls its recipients to [...]

cross on blue sky horizon
Commentary on Hebrews 10:16-25

The Epistle to the Hebrews explores the meaning of Jesus’ [...]