Bible Commentaries

Slavery to Sin: Why We Struggle to Do What We Know...

Why is it so hard for us to do what we know is right? Bestselling author Timothy Keller explains why the Bible says everyone sins — yes, even you.

The Binding of Isaac in Genesis 22: A Literary Reading

A literary reading of the binding of Isaac in Genesis 22 demonstrates its genius use narrative gaps to enrich the story and reveal hidden depths.

Reflecting God’s Image as Man and Woman (Genesis 1–2)

What does it mean for men and women to be made in God's image? Genesis 2 offers four dimensions of human identity in relationship to God and each other.

Why Do the Meek Inherit the Earth?

It seems backwards that the meek will inherit the earth — but Jesus plainly says they will. So, what is meekness? And how can we cultivate it in ourselves?

Forgotten by God? Not for a Moment!

Do you ever feel unappreciated? Remember the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. God had not forget them, and He has not forgotten you.

We Are Doing the Spiritual Disciplines All Wrong

Most Christians view spiritual disciplines like prayer as practices God expects of us. But instead, they are gifts he has given to us.

God’s Story and You: Why Creation Is About More Than the...

When we dig into God’s creation story, we find that it isn’t only about beginnings. It’s about presence, purpose, and participation.

Finding the Water of Life: A Commentary on John 4

The Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 has an astonishing 42 verses devoted to her tale. That suggests the lessons it contains are supremely important.

God’s Grace Is Free. So Why Do We Need the Ten...

We can't earn God's love and grace through the Ten Commandments. Instead, let's think of them more like marriage vows between God and his people.

Encounter the Living God Moment by Moment With the Women of...

Praying constantly isn't something we "have" to do — it's something we "get" to do! The women of the Bible show we can pray in every situation.

Grace and Anger: Praying the Imprecatory Psalms

What should we do with the imprecatory psalms — the ones that ask God for vengeance? To answer, look at how their author, David, used them.

‘He Died for All’: Atonement Through Jesus Christ’s Death in 2...

Though often overlooked by theologians, 2 Corinthians 5 presents a majestic summary of Christ's atoning sacrifice and what it means that he "died for all."

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