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Commentaries — there are endless possibilities! This archive contains posts on our most popular sets, giving you a look inside.

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The Parable of the Tenants

Who gave Jesus the authority to cleanse the temple? That’s the question on the minds of the religious authorities, the very question they ask Jesus in Mark 11:28, “By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?” After their refusal to answer…

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Why Must We Experience the New Birth?

Nicodemus was convinced that God was somehow working in and through Jesus. He knew that God had sent him and the signs he performed showed that God was with him. But nothing could have prepared him for the response he got from Jesus after discretely visiting him under the cover…

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Abraham’s Faith in God

Paul provides an astonishing and remarkable description of Abraham’s faith in God in Romans 4:17–21. In her new commentary on Romans in the Old & New Testament Library, Princeton Theological Seminary professor Beverly Roberts Gaventa highlights four aspects of Abraham’s faith in God. Let’s see how she skillfully unpacks this…

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Six Doctrines from John’s Letters

God’s revelation in Scripture doesn’t take the form of a theological treatise. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t approach biblical doctrines systematically. There’s significant value in summarizing theological concepts and aligning our thinking with God’s. In his volume on 1–3 John in the New American Commentary, Daniel Akin organizes the…

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The Tragedy of Disobedience

When we get entangled in some sort of grievous sin, we often remain blind or hardened to its effects. Others often get wrapped up in this as well as a form of collateral damage. Though we may sin in isolation, the effects of sin are never isolated solely to the…

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Stoke the Fire

At one point or another, everyone needs encouragement. The reason for the encouragement varies. It could be weariness or trials or fear. In Timothy’s case, it probably included an element of fear. Timothy appeared to have suffered from a slight timidity, making him prone to shrink back from his leadership…

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Water to Wine

What is the significance of Jesus’ first sign in the Gospel of John? After turning water into wine, John states that this “was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory” (John 2:11). Let’s dig into this sign that took place at a wedding in Cana with…

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