Bible Commentaries

Have you been feeling more anxious recently? You’re not alone. Over the past decade, Psalm 91 has been climbing the ranks of most-popular verses on Bible Gateway.

The psalms are more than worshipful poems — they are indispensable for the Christian life. Add them to your armory, and they will help you renew your mind with longing for your home in Christ.

In 2 Peter, redemptive knowledge is about transformation in virtue through Jesus Christ, avoiding false teachings. New Testament scholar Scot McKnight guides us through the major themes of the book, with questions for study and application.

Through Rembrandt's painting "Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem," pastor and author Russ Ramsey demonstrates the intricate art and poetry of lament.

The Parable of the Tax Collector in the Gospel of Luke showcases Jesus's counter-cultural compassion by revealing God's love for the outcast.

Dr. David Jeremiah offers Bible verses illustrating the Kingdom of God, then shows how to pray to welcome the coming Golden Age. Maranatha!

Who has ears to hear? Beloved Christian philosopher Dallas Willard shows how the Parable of the Sower teaches us to cultivate a "hearing kind of life."

Why do we sin — even when we don't want to? Pastor and Bible teacher Megan Marshman shows how "trying harder" to be spiritual can backfire on us.

Do you ever struggle to pray — to fully commit to prayer? Take a tip from Daniel and prepare to pray so that heaven is moved and God answers.

The book of Acts presents a radical vision of Christian community — one that the church needs to fight against the secular mainstream to recover.

Was Mary a temple musician in Jerusalem? Four-time Emmy-winner and bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford shows the humble greatness of Mary's song.

Renowned New Testament scholar Scot McKnight explains Paul's thinking in the famous "love chapter" of 1 Corinthians.