Romans 14: A Concise Commentary

From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges In Loving Others (14:1-26) 14:1. Paul was evidently aware that disputes on certain matters existed in the Roman congregations. His fundamental principle was mutual acceptance (15:7) and this acceptance must include the one who is weak in the faith. This signifies a person who […]

When Your Love Grows Cold

By Philippe Sterling What do you look for in a church? Some people look for a dynamic, young, handsome pastor with a beautiful wife who raises cute children, sings wonderfully, and leads a lively Bible class for the women of the church. Others look for a church with a lavish sanctuary, a first-rate orchestra, or […]

Romans 13: A Concise Commentary

From The Grace New Testament Commentary (Revised Edition) By Zane Hodges Obeying those in authority (13:1-7) 13:1. Paul begins by making clear that he conceives of no exceptions to what he is now saying (every person). The subjection enjoined here is based on the simple fact that there is no authority if it is not […]

Top 5 Reasons Not to Tear Down Your House

By Summer Stevens I watched him walk up the stairs to our room. It was the third weekend in a row we’d had a stupid argument, and this one was on me and we both knew it. I flopped onto the couch and sighed in frustration. Immediately a verse flashed into my mind: “A wise […]

Simon, Peter, or Cephas?

By Laurence M. Vance “But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed” (Gal 2:11). Although this verse seems rather inconspicuous, it is actually one of the most significant verses in the New Testament. This is not to say that Paul meant it to be […]