Second Reading

Commentary on 1 John 3:16-24

Last week’s text addressed the problem of sin in the believer’s life. This week, the [...]

Commentary on 1 John 3:1-7

The closing lines of chapter 2 reminded the readers of Jesus’ expected return, and called [...]

Commentary on 1 John 1:1—2:2

Good News, Bad News This text plays nicely with this [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Note:  Part I explores the biblical text and Part II [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Note:  Part I explores the biblical text and Part II [...]

Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

What’s in a name? From a biblical perspective — everything!1 [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 5:5-10

Note:  Part I explores the biblical text and Part II discusses homiletical strategies for the [...]

Commentary on Ephesians 2:1-10

What a difference a generation makes. By now it is [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Among the students I teach in my introduction to the [...]

Commentary on Romans 4:13-25

There is a story told among Zen Buddhists about a nun who one day approached [...]