Bible Commentaries

Acts overview — Introduction to The Acts of the Apostles The Author The first verse points the reader back to the book of Luke which is obviously the "former account" ( Luk_1:1-4 ). Clearly, the author of the book of Luke is also the one who penned the book

1 Corinthians overview — Strengthening the Temple of God A Study of 1 Corinthians by Gary C. Hampton The Author The letter of 1 Corinthians was written from Ephesus about a year after the establishment of the church at Corinth, or A.D. 55. Letter writers in

1 Corinthians 1:1 — The Author The letter of 1 Corinthians was written from Ephesus about a year after the establishment of the church at Corinth, or A.D. 55. Letter writers in the first century would introduce their own name at the very start. Then, they would address

Philippians overview — Paul and Philippi Paul, the Author of Philippians Paul wrote the Philippian letter from Rome during his first imprisonment. Timothy was with him at the time, so he was mentioned by Paul. The apostle probably used Timothy's name here because he

2 Timothy 4:1-5 — A Charge to Timothy According to Thomas, the word charge means, "to testify earnestly, warn, adjure." The serious nature of this charge can be seen in Paul's calling upon the Father and Son as witnesses. Christ will judge both those who are dead

Titus overview — Titus and His Relationship to Paul Two young men in the New Testament stand out because of their relationship with the apostle Paul. Timothy is better known because he is so often with Paul in Acts. Titus' name never appears in Luke's record.

2 Peter overview — Introduction The author of this letter is Peter, the apostle (1:1). He alludes to Christ's prophecy concerning his death (1:14; Joh_21:18-19 ). He defends the Lordship of Christ by referring to himself as an eyewitness of the transfiguration

Revelation 2:1-7 — The Church that Abandoned Its First Love All the letters to the churches begin with a salutation to the angel of the church and a description of Jesus. One can readily see Jesus' authority over the churches because He holds the seven stars,