Commentary on Romans 8:6-11
Romans 8 presents a rather somber narrative. In verses 18–30, Paul depicts creation as subjected [...]
Second Reading
Commentary on Ephesians 5:8-14
Paul’s letters consistently address communities facing significant challenges. Some of [...]
Commentary on Romans 5:1-11
Paul’s pithy saying that “suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3) encapsulates the human intuition that suffering [...]
Commentary on Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
I hear daily, both in person and in the media, [...]
Commentary on Romans 5:12-19
His name was Mr. Steve Moore, and he was the honors English Literature teacher during [...]
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
The preacher may wonder what this text contributes to reflection [...]
Commentary on 2 Peter 1:16-21
Peter has written to the believers, reminding them that through God’s divine power they have [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]
Paul has described his role as one sent to proclaim [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
After his greeting and thanksgiving (1 Corinthians 1:1–9), Paul addresses [...]
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Church leadership is hard. Pastors balance several competing demands. They [...]