Tag: faith

Commentary on John 1:5 1. The Text John 1:5 (King James Version):“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” This short verse sits within the majestic opening of the Gospel according to John, where the apostle introduces Jesus Christ not first as a baby in Bethlehem, but as the eternal Word, the divine… Continue reading John 1:5

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:17 1. The Text 2 Corinthians 5:17 (King James Version):“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” This single verse stands as one of the most hope-filled declarations in the New Testament. It summarises the heart of the gospel: union… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5:17

Commentary on 1 Kings 8:61 The Text 1 Kings 8:61 (King James Version):“Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.” 1. Setting the Scene: Solomon’s Prayer and Blessing First Kings chapter 8[i] records one of the most significant worship events in the… Continue reading 1 Kings 8:61

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 9:6 The Text 2 Corinthians 9:6 (King James Version):“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.” 1. Setting the Scene: The Context of 2 Corinthians Chapter 9[i] The Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth about a financial collection for… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 9:6

Commentary on Romans 10:9 1. The Text Romans 10:9 (King James Version):“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” This single verse stands as one of the clearest and most concise summaries of the gospel call… Continue reading Romans 10:9

Commentary on 2 Thessalonians 3:3 1. The Text 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (King James Version):“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish[i] you, and keep you from evil.” This short verse sits at the heart of the Apostle Paul’s closing encouragements to a church under pressure. It is a declaration of God’s character, God’s commitment, and God’s protective care. 2.… Continue reading 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Commentary on Luke 1:31–33 (King James Version) Luke 1:31–33“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:And he shall reign over… Continue reading Luke 1:31–33

Commentary on Luke 2:11 1. The Text Luke 2:11 (King James Version):“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” This single verse is one of the most concentrated declarations of the gospel in the entire New Testament. It is the angelic announcement to the shepherds, but… Continue reading Luke 2:11