Category Archives: Commentary

Romans 1:19-32

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Man’s Guiltiness Established Romans 1:18 – 3:20   The subject of the first eight chapters of Romans is God’s righteousness in justifying believers. However, before Paul speaks of the cross (the means by which God can save guilty man and still remain just) he must first establish the fact that there is no […]

Romans 11

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   God’s Faithfulness, Israel’s Restoration in Grace Romans 11   Summary of the truth we have had up to this point. In ch.9 we found that God has always acted in sovereign grace, but that grace does not absolve Israel from their responsibility to accept Christ. In ch.10 we found that Israel has broken the law and […]

Genesis 17

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Abrahamic Covenant and the Sign of Circumcision Genesis 17   Genesis 17 is a chapter of new names. First God reveals Himself to Abram under a new name: El-Shaddai, the Almighty God. Then He gives Abram a new name: Abraham. Then He gives Sarai a new name: Sarah. In summary, the chapter […]

Genesis 37

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Joseph: The Purposes of God Fulfilled Genesis 37 – 50   O U T L I N E – Joseph: The Purposes of God Fulfilled Genesis 37 – 50 – Early Life: Rejection by His Brethren, His Slavery Genesis 37 – (Judah and Tamar) Genesis 38 – Joseph’s Faithfulness in the Face of Temptation […]

Matthew 4:12-25

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Beginning of Christ’s Public Ministry Matthew 4:12-25   Matthew 4:12-25. Two of the ten major tenets of Messianic prophecy are shown to be fulfilled by Jesus in this section. Read more… They are: His Appearance in the North of the Land for Blessing (ch.4) His Coming in Millennial Power for Blessing (ch.4) Events between the […]

Matthew 20:1-28

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Having Humility and Contentment in Our Service Matthew 20:1-28     ContentsThe Parable of the Laborers of the Vineyard (vv.1-16)The Five Groups of Laborers Hired (vv.1-7)Rewards Given to the Laborers (vv.8-10)The Discontentedness of the Earliest Laborers (vv.11-12)The Master’s Response to the Discontent Laborers (vv.13-15)Conclusion (v.16)Humility in Service Determines Greatness in the Kingdom (vv.17-28)The Perfect Example […]

John

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE GOSPEL OF JOHN   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21   O U T L I N E – LIFE: The Son of God Manifested to Meet Man’s Need John 1 – 7 – Introduction to the […]

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Christian Liberty and Its Corresponding Responsibility 1 Corinthians 6:12 – 11:1   Christian liberty is an important subject in the New Testament. The basic principle is this: the Christian has been set completely free from every kind of bondage in order to do the will of God. The believer has been set free from the […]

1 Kings 1

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   The Reign of King Solomon 1 Kings 1 – 11   O U T L I N E – The Reign of King Solomon 1 Kings 1 – 11 – Adonijah’s Rebellion Put Down 1 Kings 1 – David’s Last Words & Solomon’s Throne Established in Judgment 1 Kings 2 – Solomon’s Wisdom […]

1 Kings 16

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Evil Kings of Israel: Elah, Zimri, Omri, Tibni, and Ahab 1 Kings 16       CHAPTER 16 1 And the word of Jehovah came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying, 2 Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel, and thou hast walked in the […]

Daniel 6

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Darius’ Law: Gentile Powers are given over to Apostasy Daniel 6       CHAPTER 6 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, who should be in all the kingdom; 2 and over these, three presidents — of whom Daniel was one — to whom these satraps should render […]

Haggai

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE PROPHET HAGGAI   1 2   O U T L I N E – 1st Message: The Lord’s Things Must have Priority Haggai 1:1-12 – Date: 2nd Year, 6th Month, 1st Day Haggai 1:1 – Occasion: Complacency with Regard to Building the Temple Haggai 1:2 – Content: God’s Interests Must Come First […]

Philippians

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS   1 2 3 4   O U T L I N E – Christ Our Life: Joy in Service Despite Opposition Philippians 1 – Introduction Philippians 1:1-11 – Paul’s Circumstances: Results of His Imprisonment Philippians 1:12-26 – Exhortation to Walk Worthy of the Gospel in Spite […]

Hebrews

THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS

Hebrews. To professing Jews, some false-professors mixed might not break free Judaism. Exposed to Person of Christ, attracted by external blessings, in danger of apostasy! To detach believer’s heart from earthly religion and attach to Christ in heaven. Glories unfolded! Opened heavens. Author unnamed, Christ is Apostle. Contrasts and of parallelism. Christ far superior to all Israel had. Old Testament typology. Takes us inside the veil, outside the camp. Conclusion: “go forth” (Heb. 13:13-14). Ch. 1-8 greatness of Person, ch.9-10 of His work, ch.11-13 encouragement/exhortations.

Hebrew-Christian epistles. To Jews that believed, including profession, in special circumstances. James (A.D. 45). no call to leave, still keeping law (Acts 21:18-24), faith be manifested by works! Hebrews (A.D. 63) a call to separate. Peter (A.D. 65-67), believers had already left, feeling the loss. A common theme: reality of faith lived. Not Church.

2 Peter

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PETER, CALLED SECOND PETER   1 2 3   O U T L I N E – Life and Godliness 2 Peter 1 – Introduction 2 Peter 1:1-4 – The Life of Practical Godliness 2 Peter 1:5-11 – The Sureness of the Word of God 2 Peter 1:12-21 – […]

Judges 9

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Abimelech: Gideon’s Sad Legacy Judges 9     ContentsAbimelech’s Treachery, His Appointment as King in Shechem (9:1-6)Jotham’s Parable of the Trees (9:7-21)The Citizens of Shechem Fight Against Abimelech – and are Defeated (9:22-49)Abimelech takes Thebez – Struck by a Millstone (9:50-57) Abimelech’s Treachery, His Appointment as King in Shechem (9:1-6) CHAPTER 9 1 […]

Acts 18:23-28

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Third Missionary Journey Acts 18:23 – 21:17   Tarsus (Acts 18:23) Derbe (Acts 18:23) Lystra (Acts 18:23) Iconium (Acts 18:23) Antioch, Pisidia (Acts 18:23) Ephesus (Acts 19:1) Troas (2 Cor. 2:12) Philippi  (Acts 20:1) Corinth (Acts 20:3) Berea (Acts 20:4) Thessalonica (Acts 20:4) Philippi (Acts 20:6) Troas (Acts 20:6) Assos (Acts 20:14) Mitylene […]

Psalm 14

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 14 The Character of the Wicked in the Sight of Jehovah   Psalm 14. This is another Psalm of David, and it is very similar (almost identical) to Psalm 53, the main difference being that Psalm 14 is Jehovahistic, and Psalm 53 is Elohistic, in keeping with the character of the second […]

Psalm 30

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk   Psalm 30 Trust in Jehovah vs. Prosperity, and Resulting Deliverance   Psalm 30. This is a Psalm of David, and the heading indicates it was a song to be sung when David’s house was dedicated. Prophetically it looks on the restoration of Israel when the Lord returns. The theme of the Psalm is […]