Commentary on James 1:17-27
Lectionary editors do not always make the most helpful choices.1 James 1:17–27 exemplifies this. Rather [...]
Second Reading
Commentary on Ephesians 6:10-20
In our present cultural moment in the United States, many [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 5:15-20
20240818_SBrown_2ndR_Eph5:15-20 At first glance, this text may seem to [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 4:25-5:2
The straightforward “don’ts” and “dos” of today’s text tempt a [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-16
This passage forms the hinge between the theological statement of [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 3:14-21
Ephesians 3:14-21 is the conclusion of the first half of [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 2:11-22
These verses from Ephesians could be titled “Finding Our Roots.” [...]
Commentary on Ephesians 1:3-14
Commentary for this text is forthcoming.
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
What is the true spiritual power?1 What constitutes true spiritual [...]
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
How is the proclamation of the gospel related to the [...]