Commentary on Psalm 100:5 Psalm 100:5 New King James Version 5 For the Lord is good;His mercy is everlasting,And His truth endures to all generations. Scriptural Context and OverviewPsalm 100 is a jubilant call to worship, urging believers to enter God’s presence with gratitude and gladness. In verse 5, the psalmist encapsulates the very essence of why such worship is not only appropriate but necessary: “For… Continue reading Psalm 100:5
Month: May 2025
2 Corinthians 9:7
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:7 2 Corinthians 9:7 New King James Version 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of [a]necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. Footnotes 2 Corinthians 9:7 compulsion 2 Corinthians 9:7 in Context In chapter 9 of 2 Corinthians, Paul contrasts two principles regarding giving. He explains that, much like a farmer who sows according to what… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 9:7
Proverbs 3:5–6
Commentary on Proverbs 3:5–6 This passage, though brief, encapsulates a profound mandate for Christian living—a call to wholehearted trust in God’s sovereign wisdom rather than in our own limited understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6 New King James Version 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall [a]direct your… Continue reading Proverbs 3:5–6
Philippians 1:9–10
Commentary on Philippians 1:9–10 Below is a comprehensive commentary on the New King James Version (NKJV) text of Philippians 1:9–10 within the framework of Reformed Evangelical Christianity. This passage is set within Paul’s prayerful address to the church at Philippi—a community he deeply valued for its partnership in the gospel—and it exhorts believers to cultivate a love… Continue reading Philippians 1:9–10
1 Timothy 4:8
This passage, which contrasts the limited benefits of bodily exercise with the surpassing, eternal gains of godliness, has been central to the teaching on proper priorities and discipline in the Christian life. 1 Timothy 4:8 New King James Version “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of… Continue reading 1 Timothy 4:8
Galatians 4:7
Commentary on Galatians 4:7 Galatians 4:7 New King James Version7 “Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir [a]of God [b]through Christ.” FootnotesGalatians 4:7 NU through GodGalatians 4:7 NU omits through Christ Introduction and Context In the opening verses of Galatians 4, the Apostle Paul contrasts the old status… Continue reading Galatians 4:7
Matthew 25:40
Within the broader context of Matthew 25—where Jesus teaches about the final judgement through the parable of the Sheep and the Goats—this verse reveals a profound theological truth: the way believers treat the marginalised and needy is, in essence, an encounter with Christ Himself. This teaching is not simply an ethical exhortation but a call to… Continue reading Matthew 25:40
Matthew 25:35–36
Commentary on Matthew 25:35–36 This reflection not only unpacks the rich symbolism in Jesus’ words but also draws out practical applications for modern Christian living. 1. Introduction and Context Matthew 25 forms part of Jesus’ Olivet Discourse—a series of teachings on the final judgment and the coming kingdom of heaven. In this chapter, Jesus uses vivid imagery… Continue reading Matthew 25:35–36
Matthew 25:34
Commentary on Matthew 25:34 This verse, set within the parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31–46), has long been a focal point for both eschatological hope and ethical instruction. The Context and Promise of the Kingdom Matthew 25:34 declares,“Then the King will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My… Continue reading Matthew 25:34
Matthew 25:31–32
Commentary on Matthew 25:31–32 This passage, situated within the broader teaching of Matthew 25, vividly portrays the final judgment and offers timeless applications to modern Christian living. 1. Introduction and Context Matthew 25:31–32 reads in the NKJV: “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on the… Continue reading Matthew 25:31–32
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