Second Reading

Commentary on Ephesians 4:1-16

This passage forms the hinge between the theological statement of [...]

Commentary on Ephesians 3:14-21

This section of the letter offers a bit of relief [...]

Commentary on Ephesians 2:11-22

On this Sunday, the text from Ephesians expresses some major [...]

Commentary on Ephesians 1:3-14

The Second Lesson for this Sunday is the first in [...]

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

He was a spellbinding preacher addressing the ecumenical Thanksgiving gathering [...]

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

As soon as they say, “It’s not about the money!” [...]

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Paul’s theme of reconciliation, begun in 5:11-21, continues in 6:1-13, [...]

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

In much of 2 Corinthians, Paul is occupied with defending [...]

Commentary on Romans 8:12-17

In the ancient Roman world, unwanted children were routinely abandoned or sold into slavery. Sadly, [...]

Commentary on Romans 8:22-27

In exploring our lectionary text, it is helpful to review briefly the argument Paul has [...]