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Bible Commentaries

Discussions and reflections on specific passages of the Bible, from individual verses to entire books.

So, Who Crushes the Dragon-Snake?: Weird Stuff in the Bible, Part...

Jeff Voth -
The crafty Dragon-snake might steal the story from Adam, Eve, and potentially God in Genesis 3. But he doesn't have the last word — God does.

Is There Really a Walking, Talking Dragon-Snake in the Bible?: Weird...

Jeff Voth -
The "serpent" in the garden of Eden is a lot weirder than you might imagine. What's really going on in Genesis 3?

Paul’s Church Trauma: Rethinking the ‘Thick-Skinned’ Apostle

Scot McKnight -
Paul has a reputation for being insensitive and "think-skinned." But a closer reading of 2 Corinthians reveals how sensitive the Apostle was.

Considering Joy in Trials: A Commentary on James 1:2-4

Megan Fate Marshman -
What does James mean when he says to consider it "pure joy" whenever you face trials? If you've ever faced trials, joy probably wasn't your first thought.

Clarifying Biblical Forgiveness: Destructive Sin and Consequences in Matthew 18

Steven R. Tracy -
Passages like Matthew 18 show that true biblical forgiveness requires repentance — and doesn't preclude consequences.

The Men and Women of the Bible Faced the Same Struggles...

Shannon Bream -
Nothing we face today has not already been part of the human story. The stories of Gideon, Elijah, and Peter show how the Lord can turn pain into hope, healing, and purpose.

Yes, God Does Care: Praying Through Despair With Psalm 88

Craig Groeschel -
The Bible shows us that God cares about our mental health — and nowhere is that clearer than in Psalm 88, a dark prayer with no positive ending.

The Courageous Women of the Exodus Story

Joyce Koo Dalrymple -
Every person has a role to play in God’s kingdom. Here's how he used the courageous women of Exodus to advance his cosmic, salvific plan.

From Death to Life: A Look at Paul’s Argument in Ephesians...

N.T. Wright -
In Ephesians 2, Paul articulates not only a theology of grace but also what it means for us to be alive and already in heaven in Jesus the Messiah.

The Least-Read Bible Verses of 2025 — and Why They Matter

Jacob Edson -
They might not be as flashy as the top verses, but all of Scripture is God-breathed — so what can we learn from the least-read Bible verses of 2025?

Not Forsaken: The Upper and Lower Story of Matthew 27:46

Randy Frazee -
Why does Jesus say on the cross that God has forsaken him? The answer lies in the rest of the Psalm that he's quoting.

‘Be Strong and Courageous’ Is Not an Inspirational Hurrah. It’s a Command

Faith Eury Cho -
God's command in Joshua 1:9 to be strong and courageous means taking the risk of trusting in God's presence.
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