Bible Commentaries

Mark 14:53-72 — The Trial of Jesus Mark 14:53 to Mark 15:20 records the trial of Jesus Christ. Outline Here is a proposed outline: 1. Jesus is Tried Before the Sanhedrin Mark 14:53-65 2. Peter’s Denial of Jesus Mark 14:66-72 3. Jesus Is Tried Before

Mark 15:1-20 — The Trial of Jesus Mark 14:53 to Mark 15:20 records the trial of Jesus Christ. Outline Here is a proposed outline: 1. Jesus is Tried Before the Sanhedrin Mark 14:53-65 2. Peter’s Denial of Jesus Mark 14:66-72 3. Jesus Is Tried Before

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 — The Characteristics of Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 give us a list of actions that testify to the love walk. Paul has just explained in the previous verses (1 Corinthians 13:1-3) how operating in the gifts of the spirit are not a true sign of the walking

Philippians 1:1-2 — The Salutation (Greeting) Philippians 1:1-2 serves at Paul’s customary salutation, or greeting, for the epistle of Philippians. A salutation is found in all thirteen of Paul’s New Testament epistles and is used as an introduction to his

Philippians 1:12-18 — Paul Recognizes Divine Providence in the Midst of His Trials In Philippians 1:12-18 Paul acknowledges God’s hand a work in the midst of his trials while imprisoned in Rome. The issues surrounding this imprisonment were beyond his ability to

Philippians 1:3-8 — Paul’s Thanksgiving for Their Partnership The epistle of Philippian can be viewed as a thanksgiving epistle in response to their partnership with Paul in the Gospel from the first day he met them until now (Philippians 1:5). He will explain

Philippians 2:1-11 — A Description of Christ’s Sacrifice In Philippians 2:1-11 Paul explains the sacrifice that Christ Jesus made as He forsook His own will to do the will of His Father. As a result of such a sacrifice the Father exalted Christ into His calling

Philippians 2:12-18 — Exhortation to Follow His Example After Paul gives the example of Christ sacrifice, he then exhorts the saints to humble themselves in a similar manner. Philippians 2:13 “For it is God which worketh in you”- Comments - The same verb

Philippians 3:1-3 — Paul’s Warning Against Judaism - Paul, who constantly had to struggle with the Judaizers, says in Philippians 3:1-3 that it is safe for him to constantly remind the Philippians of false teachers and their false doctrine especially. Paul especially

Philippians 3:15-21 — Exhortation to Follow The Examples of True Humility In Philippians 3:15 to Philippians 4:1 Paul exhorts the church at Philippi to follow the examples of himself, Christ Jesus, Timothy and Epaphroditus as true servants and to avoid false humility. Philippians

Philippians 3:7-11 — Paul’s Pursuit of Salvation In Philippians 3:7-11 Paul the apostle describes his daily pursuit of Christ in light of his salvation. This passage of Scripture makes a clear reference to the spiritual journey that every believer is to work out.

Philippians 4:1 — Exhortation to Follow The Examples of True Humility In Philippians 3:15 to Philippians 4:1 Paul exhorts the church at Philippi to follow the examples of himself, Christ Jesus, Timothy and Epaphroditus as true servants and to avoid false humility. Philippians

Philippians 4:10-20 — Exhortation on God’s Provision: A Promise of God’s Provision Physical and Material Provision In Philippians 4:10-20 Paul exhorts the believers in Philippi on their giving as a way of receiving divine provision from the Lord. Philippians

Philippians 4:21-23 — Conclusion Paul closes his epistle with final greetings (Philippians 4:21-22) and a benediction (Philippians 4:23). Outline Here is a proposed outline: 1. Final Greeting Philippians 4:21-22 2. Benediction Philippians 4:23 Philippians 4:21-22

Colossians 1:1-2 — Salutation (Greeting) - This passage of Scripture is called the salutation and is found in all thirteen of Paul’s New Testament epistles and is used as an introduction to his letters. Paul wrote his salutations as a signature of authenticity

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 — The Believers’ Response to Paul’s Work of Faith in Thessalonica In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Paul describes his work of faith when he first visited the city of Thessalonica and preached the Gospel of Christ to them. In this passage of Scripture

2 Thessalonians 1:1-2 — Salutation This passage of Scripture in 2 Thessalonians 1:1-2 is called the salutation and is found in all thirteen of Paul’s New Testament epistles and is used as an introduction to his letters. Paul wrote his salutations as a signature of

1 Timothy 6:11-16 — Paul Warns Timothy to Pursue Righteousness Instead of Earthly Riches In 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Paul warns Timothy to pursue righteousness instead of earthly riches. 1 Timothy 6:11  But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness,

2 Timothy 1:1-2 — The Salutation 2 Timothy 1:1-2 is called the salutation and is found in all thirteen of Paul’s New Testament epistles and is used to open his letters. Paul wrote his salutations as a signature of authenticity (2 Thessalonians 3:17) just like

2 Timothy 1:13-14 — Paul Exhorts Timothy to be Faithful to God’s Word In 2 Timothy 1:13-14 Paul exhorts Timothy to hold fast to this salvation by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. 2 Timothy 1:13  Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast