Bible Study & Reference
epub |eng | 2015-02-19 | Author:Douglas J. Moo [Moo, Douglas J.]

Theology The apparent conflict between Paul and James in this paragraph attracts considerable attention – as well it should, considering the issues at stake. But it would be terribly unfortunate ...
( Category: Bible Study & Reference April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-04-16 | Author:Leon Morris [Morris, Leon]

6. Problems associated with the parousia (4:13–5:11) Paul had clearly spoken about the parousia (see on 2:19) to good effect, and the Thessalonians were in no doubt that it would ...
( Category: Bible Study & Reference April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-01-21 | Author:Donald Guthrie [Guthrie, Donald]

(v) The minister of the new covenant (8:1–13) 1. As the writer has already discoursed at some length about Christ as high priest, it might be wondered what is still ...
( Category: Bible Study & Reference April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-08-20 | Author:Leon Morris [Morris, Leon]

3. Without any warning, my two witnesses make their appearance. As a result of the divine gift they will prophesy for 1,260 days (for the period see on v.2). Their ...
( Category: Bible Study & Reference April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-05-14 | Author:Wayne A. Grudem [Grudem, Wayne A.]

2. Husbands: Live considerately with your wives (3:7) 7. Now Peter speaks briefly but just as forcefully to husbands. The word likewise here has the sense ‘also’ or ‘continuing on ...
( Category: Christian Living April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-06-18 | Author:Michael Green [Green, Michael]

e. The emptiness of the false teachers (2:17–22) 17. After his excursus on Balaam, Peter returns to the attack. The seducers are described in two brilliant metaphors. They are springs ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2015-07-04 | Author:Colin Kruse [Kruse, Colin]

Theology In 4:7–18 Paul juxtaposes statements about present sufferings in the carrying out of his ministry that contribute to his outward wasting away with the inward renewal that enables him ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-06-08 | Author:N. T. Wright [Wright, N. T.]

ii. Therefore, do not submit to Jewish regulations (2:16–23) a. These things were mere preparations for Christ’s new age (2:16–19). As often with Paul, the most significant word is the ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2008-05-15 | Author:Leon Morris [Morris, Leon]

4. Paul’s self-control (9:24–27) Athletic contests were common in the Greek world, and the Isthmian Games, second only to the Olympic Games, were held every two years at Corinth. Paul ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2008-05-15 | Author:R. T. France [France, R. T.]

v. The purpose of parables (13:34–35) The theme of vv. 10–17 is here briefly resumed in a second interlude before the second set of three parables (see earlier comments on ...
( Category: Bible Study & Reference April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2008-01-15 | Author:Francis Foulkes [Foulkes, Francis]

d. Renewed prayer (3:14–21) 14. Now Paul takes up again the words with which he began in 3:1, For this reason, and this time he utters his prayer. It has ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-06-18 | Author:John Stott [Stott, John]

2. Christ’s past appearing (3:4–10) John now proceeds to the second part of his elaboration of the moral test, and this time links righteousness with Christ’s past appearing. His argument ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2009-07-08 | Author:Donald Guthrie [Guthrie, Donald]

The preceding section was parenthetical for the theme of riches is now resumed, although with a different purpose. The earlier section concerned those aspiring to be rich, whereas this deals ...
( Category: Bible Study & Reference April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2008-08-14 | Author:I. Howard Marshall [Marshall, I. Howard]

f. The return journey to Antioch (14:21–28) Derbe marked the easternmost extremity of the missionary tour, lying as it did on the east border of Galatia. After evangelism there the ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )
epub |eng | 2008-07-06 | Author:R. Alan Cole [Cole, R. Alan]

iv. The Pharisees demand a sign (8:10–13) This is an account of a mission to Dalmanutha (or Magadan, Matt. 15:39) apparently on the opposite shore of the lake (10). It ...
( Category: New Testament April 4,2017 )