Second Reading

Commentary on Galatians 3:23-29

In Galatians 3, Paul makes an intricate exegetical argument about [...]

Commentary on Galatians 2:15-21

The Argument Leading Up to 2:15 Paul’s letter to the [...]

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10

2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 is no “Ask not what your country [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

In recent years, a lot of noise has been made [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Setting the Context Ah, the “Wedding Text.” How many of [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Literary Context The lectionary text for this second Sunday of [...]

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Introduction Today’s lection begins a four-part reading through chapters 12, [...]

Commentary on Ephesians 1:3-14

At least three observations are in order before we set [...]

Commentary on Colossians 3:12-17

The Letter to the Colossians combines large segments of theological/doctrinal [...]

Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]

Hebrews is a rich writing that presents a plethora of [...]