Tag: christianity

Commentary on 2 Peter 1:3 Key text: 2 Peter 1:3. “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” Context Second Peter is written to believers who have received “like precious faith” and who need to stand firm… Continue reading 2 Peter 1:3

Commentary on Daniel 12:3 Main text: Daniel 12:3 — “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” Context in Daniel 12 Daniel 12[i] closes Daniel’s final vision. It speaks of severe trouble, divine deliverance, resurrection, judgement, and final hope. “Daniel 12:1”… Continue reading Daniel 12:3

Commentary on Proverbs 16:9 Text Proverbs 16[i]:9: “A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” Concise exegetical commentary Main sense: Proverbs 16:9 teaches both real human planning and God’s sovereign rule. The “heart” is the inner person: thought, desire, judgement, and will. A person may “devise” a way, but the LORD governs the actual… Continue reading Proverbs 16:9

Commentary on Hebrews 13:8 Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Context in Hebrews Hebrews was written to Christians under pressure to drift from Christ and return to safer religious ground. The book argues that Jesus is greater than angels, Moses, the priests, sacrifices, and the old covenant system. Hebrews 13[i] applies… Continue reading Hebrews 13:8

Commentary on Colossians 3:1 Colossians 3[i]:1 — “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” 1. Place in Colossians Colossians 3:1 begins the practical section of Paul’s letter. In Colossians chapters 1 and 2, Paul proclaims the supremacy, sufficiency, and saving work of Christ.… Continue reading Colossians 3:1

Commentary on Matthew 22:37 Primary text: Matthew 22:37 — “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” Chapter: Matthew 22[i] Scriptural Context Matthew 22:34–36 — “But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered… Continue reading Matthew 22:37

Galatians 5:14: Love as the Fulfilment of Christian Freedom A concise commentary Scripture Text Galatians 5:14: “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Context in Galatians 5 Paul writes Galatians to defend the gospel of grace against any teaching that makes obedience to the law the… Continue reading Galatians 5:14

Deuteronomy 6:5: Wholehearted Love for the Lord Text: Deuteronomy 6:5, King James Version. “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Context in Deuteronomy 6 Deuteronomy records Moses teaching Israel on the edge of the promised land. The people had been redeemed from Egypt… Continue reading Deuteronomy 6:5

Commentary on John 1:14 Primary text — John 1[i]:14: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” 1. Exegetical insights “The Word” is the eternal Son. John begins with Christ before creation: John 1:1: “In the… Continue reading John 1:14

Commentary on Matthew 6:19 Exegetical Insights To understand Matthew 6:19, we must first place it within its immediate context in Matthew 6. Matthew 6:19 “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:” Contextual Placement Matthew 6[i]: Our Lord Jesus Christ addresses the… Continue reading Matthew 6:19