Tag: salvation

Romans 5:1

Romans 5:1 Text:“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1. Context and Structure Romans 5[i] marks a turning point in Paul’s letter. After laying out humanity’s universal guilt (Romans 1–3) and the doctrine of justification by faith (Romans 4), Paul now unfolds the benefits of justification. Verse 1… Continue reading Romans 5:1

John 3:17

Commentary on John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. Text and Immediate Context John 3:17 (NKJV):“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” This… Continue reading John 3:17

Romans 10:13

Comprehensive Commentary on Romans 10:13 (NKJV) Context within Romans Chapter 10 Paul’s tenth chapter in Romans unfolds his passionate plea for Israel’s salvation, pivoting from the doctrines of election and God’s sovereign purpose (Romans 9) to the practical outworking of faith in both Jews and Gentiles (Romans 10). After tracing Israel’s zeal that lacked true knowledge (Romans 10:1–4), Paul unfolds… Continue reading Romans 10:13

Romans 8:38–39

Commentary on Romans 8:38–39 This passage stands as one of the high points of Paul’s epistle, a triumphant declaration of the unassailable love of God available to every believer in Christ. Romans 8:38–39 in Context In Romans 8, Paul unfolds the believer’s radical new identity in Christ, a journey that begins with the declaration that “there is… Continue reading Romans 8:38–39

Ephesians 2:10

Commentary on Ephesians 2:10 Introduction Ephesians 2:10 states:  “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (NKJV) This verse is a pivotal teaching that completes the grand narrative of salvation. While salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace—as emphasised in verses 8… Continue reading Ephesians 2:10

Matthew 1:21

Commentary on Matthew 1:21 This passage, while brief, encapsulates a profound theological truth: the incarnation of Jesus and His exclusive mission to save His people from sin. Context and Narrative Emphasis Matthew 1 opens with a detailed genealogy, situating Jesus historically as the promised Messiah while highlighting God’s sovereign orchestration of salvation history. In the midst of… Continue reading Matthew 1:21

Philippians 1:6

Commentary on Philippians 1:6 “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” The Divine Initiation of Salvation and Sanctification This verse begins with the affirmation that the “good work” in the believer is initiated not by human endeavour but… Continue reading Philippians 1:6

Romans 3:25

Commentary on Romans 3:25 This commentary unpacks the verse's theological nuances and shows how it informs modern Christian living. Context within Romans 3 Romans 3 is the pivotal chapter in which Paul lays bare the universal sinfulness of humankind and the consequent need for divine redemption. He argues that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory… Continue reading Romans 3:25

Acts 4:12

Commentary on Acts 4:12 Context and Exegesis “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” This verse is nestled within a dramatic moment in Acts 4. Here, Peter and John have just healed a lame beggar and are subsequently questioned by… Continue reading Acts 4:12

2 Corinthians 5:21

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:21 This commentary explores its exegesis within the broader context of 2 Corinthians 5, highlights its key doctrinal emphases, and draws out its practical application for modern Christian living. Context and Central Themes In the wider context of 2 Corinthians 5, Paul presents the all-embracing ministry of reconciliation and the transformative work of God in creating a… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 5:21