Bible Commentaries

Proverbs 3:5-6 — Wisdom and its blessings in Decision-making: Wisdom Blesses the Man Mentally - As wisdom will teach us how to prosper in our relationships in Proverbs 3:3-4, wisdom will teach us how to find God's purpose and will for our lives as we learn to trust

Song of Solomon 1:5-17 — The Courtship (Scene 1: The Shepherd’s Flock and the King’s Banquet House) (Justification) Literal Interpretation - Song of Solomon 1:5 to Song of Solomon 2:7 describes love’s first passions within the courtship of King Solomon

Song of Solomon 6:11-13 — The Shulamite Visits the Vineyards In Song of Solomon 6:11-13 the Shulamite visits the vineyards of the king for the first time since being brought from her native village to the king’s palace (Song of Solomon 6:11). She is taken up in his royal

Matthew 5:17-20 — The Fulfillment of the Law In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus explains the original purpose and intent of the Law, which is followed by a number of examples. Matthew 5:17  Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to

Luke 11:14-36 — Jesus Corrects People About the Kingdom of God In Luke 11:14-36 Jesus is confronted by the people as they express their rejection of His public ministry in their after having cast out a demon. Luke 11:14-16 serve as an introduction to this passage

Luke 7:1-10 — Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant (Matthew 8:5-13 , John 4:43-54 ) Luke 7:1-10 records the story of Jesus healing the centurion’s servant. This story reveals that Jesus’ divine authority of His Word to redeem mankind. He came

Luke 9:51-56 — Jesus Rebukes His Own Disciples: Rejection by the Samaritans In Luke 9:51-56 we have the unique story of Jesus and His disciples being rejected by a village in Samaria. Jesus has been rejected before, such as the story of His visit to the city of

John 18:11-40 — Jesus’ Trials In John 18:1 to John 19:16 a we have the account of Jesus standing before the High Priests (John 18:12-27) and before Pilate (John 18:28 to John 19:16 a). Peter denies Jesus three times while He stood before Annas and Caiaphas.

John 19:1-16 — Jesus’ Trials In John 18:1 to John 19:16 a we have the account of Jesus standing before the High Priests (John 18:12-27) and before Pilate (John 18:28 to John 19:16 a). Peter denies Jesus three times while He stood before Annas and Caiaphas.

Acts 16:11-15 — The Conversion of Lydia In Acts 16:11-15 Luke records the conversion of Lydia. Acts 16:11 Comments - This is the first time that the first person plural verb is used in the book of Acts. So Luke is with them now on the missionary journey. Acts

Acts 3:11-26 — Peter’s Sermon in the Temple In Acts 3:11-26 we have Peter’s sermon in the Temple. Acts 3:15 Word Study on “prince” - Strong says the Greek word ἀρχηγός (G747) means, “a chief leader.” BDAG says it means,

Romans 14:1-23 — Respecting Cultural Differences Among Believers - The church at Rome was composed of both Jewish and Gentile converts. Romans 14:1 to Romans 15:13 is about the eating of meats by some Church members and abstinence by others very likely includes a

Romans 15:1-13 — Respecting Cultural Differences Among Believers - The church at Rome was composed of both Jewish and Gentile converts. Romans 14:1 to Romans 15:13 is about the eating of meats by some Church members and abstinence by others very likely includes a

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 — Predestination: Opening Prayer of Thanksgiving Paul begins many of his epistles with a prayer, a feature typical of ancient Greco-Roman epistles as well, [86] with each prayer reflecting the respective themes of these epistles. For example, Paul’s

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 — Explanation: The Father’s Predestined Ministry of Comfort and Hope to His Servants In 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Paul explains the ministry of the Father in comforting His servants in the midst of their tribulations and sorrows (2 Corinthians 1:3-7).

2 Corinthians 3:7-18 — Illustration: Comparing His Ministry to that of Moses In 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Paul illustrates the importance of his calling by referring to the story of Moses as he ministered the Law and statutes to the children of Israel in the wilderness. He explains

1 Timothy 1:3-4 — The Commission In 1 Timothy 1:3-4 Paul gives Timothy his initial charge to remain in Ephesus in order to establish the believers in the doctrines of Jesus Christ. 1 Timothy 1:3  As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into

1 Timothy 5:1-16 — How to Set in Order the Widows - Paul first tells Timothy the qualifications of true widows and their duties, which is the lowest office of the church, for they give themselves to prayer night and day (1 Timothy 5:17-25). He will also address the

Philemon 1:22-25 — The Conclusion The conclusion contains a comment on Paul’s intend to visit Philemon, a list of Paul’s co-workers sending greetings, and a benediction. Outline Here is a proposed outline: 1. Final Greetings Philemon 1:22-24 2. Benediction

Hebrews 10:26-39 — Warning Against Drawing Back Hebrews 10:26-39 gives a warning against drawing back, or falling away to those who may decide not to draw near unto God and hold fast their confession of faith in Christ, denying the high priesthood and atonement of