Philemon 1 Commentary Philemon is a convert to Christianity probably through Paul’s ministry. He is a wealthy man going by the fact that he owned slaves or a slave. Onesimus is yet another convert to Christianity through Paul’s ministry. Going by Paul’s description, verse 1, Philemon is a leader in the church that meets atContinueContinue reading “Philemon 1 Commentary”
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Colossians 4 Commentary
Colossians 4 Commentary No one is self-made. Not in the Body of Christ! Paul needed the prayers of the saints at Colossae and Laodicea. Verse 3. The LORD wants us to survive and thrive on the intersession of the brethren. The calling upon Paul’s life was such that Heaven always responded when he knocked. AContinueContinue reading “Colossians 4 Commentary”
Galatians 2 Commentary
Galatians 2 Commentary The Book of Acts gives us a picture of the confusion that Judaizers caused in the church. We have a version of the same confusion here.We also meet another Paul, a man with whom you won’t avoid a quarrel. Ask Barnabas. Yes, the same good, peaceful, and calm Barnabas. Unfortunately, we don’tContinueContinue reading “Galatians 2 Commentary”
2 Corinthians 10 Commentary
2 Corinthians 10 Commentary There is a feeling that Paul’s authority was undermined. Not only that, some troublemakers must have gone ahead to suggest that he wasn’t “Christian” enough.Of course, there isn’t any evidence that the apostles at HQ in Jerusalem had issues with Paul. However, troublemakers must have made malicious references to the “superiority”ContinueContinue reading “2 Corinthians 10 Commentary”
2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
2 Corinthians 2 Commentary News of sin in the church should cause “great distress and anguish of heart”. There should be “many tears”. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was written from this position. We fully understand it. We also appreciate the effect the letter had on the church.The letter served its purpose. Confrontation isContinueContinue reading “2 Corinthians 2 Commentary”
Acts 26 Commentary
Acts 26 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” This concludes the chapter. But Paul cannot be set free. He has to testify in Rome. The imperial officers must hear the gospel. Probably the emperor himself must hear about Jesus. There isContinueContinue reading “Acts 26 Commentary”
Acts 24 Commentary
Acts 24 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Illegally or legally, Paul must die. Mob justice failed; state justice must not fail. So the Jewish leaders hire a lawyer against Paul. The case of topmost importance must be handled by the topmost leader. So the high priest Ananias comes into the picture. He is accompanied by some elders fromContinueContinue reading “Acts 24 Commentary”
Acts 21 Commentary
Acts 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com An outstanding feature of the early church was her oneness. They viewed themselves as one family. At Tyre, Paul sought out the believers and stayed with them for seven days. Of course, today we have smart reasons to support our coldness and the divisions. See how they came out in numbersContinueContinue reading “Acts 21 Commentary”
Acts 14 Commentary
Acts 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Opposition to the work of the Spirit is like a huge dragon whose peace the gospel disturbs. The messengers of the gospel must flee from the incensed dragon. The human solution is simple: kill the dragon and carry on with the gospel. But this solution has a problem: The gospel isContinueContinue reading “Acts 14 Commentary”
Acts 9 Commentary
Acts 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Verse 4. There we have it: “…Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Paul is persecuting Jesus!The risen Jesus orders Saul: “…go into the city, and you will be told what youContinueContinue reading “Acts 9 Commentary”
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