Second Reading

Commentary on Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25

The culmination of the author’s central argument grounds ecclesiology in [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 9:24-28

The cycle of sin and atonement ends in Christ Repetition can be a good thing. [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Today’s epistle lection is probably read in Christian worship more [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 9:11-14

Jesus’ death enables a living faith “For by grace you have been saved through faith, [...]

Commentary on Romans 3:19-28

Celebrating The Reformation Many churches will celebrate the Reformation this week. Though Christians differ on [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 7:23-28

Hebrews 7:23-28 occurs in the middle of a larger argument about Jesus being a heavenly [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 5:1-10

Hebrews 5:1-10 establishes the basic identity of Jesus as the heavenly high priest, an important [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 4:12-16

Hebrews 4:12-16 falls into two parts. Verses 12-13 in their context form a postscript to [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Hebrews 1:1-4 introduces a contrast that is the central theme [...]

Commentary on James 5:13-20

Though I am now Roman Catholic, I grew up in a fairly conservative evangelical home. [...]