Gospel

Paul’s Personal Testimony - Galatians 1:11 – 1:17 (commentary)

It seems that the Judaizers had called into question Paul’s authority to teach spiritual truths. Paul begins with a testimony of his past conduct as an unconverted Jewish rabbi (vv. 13-17). He tells how he loved reli­gion but hated Christians and persecuted them. In fact it w …

The Syrians Flee - II Kings 7:1 – 7:11 (commentary)

When the king’s messenger arrived, Elisha announced a prophecy. He said that within 24 hours the siege would be over and there would be plenty to eat (vv. 1-2). This officer sent by Joram found this prophecy to be incredible and expressed his utter disbelief that God could or …