Truth

Because You Are Loved - II John 1:1 – 1:6 (commentary)

The author, the Apostle John, calls himself “elder.” John was a leader in the Church and now is over 90 years of age. He is writing the letter to an “elect lady” (the church) he regarded highly and whom he is impressed with her testimony (v. 1). For all …

Pilate Questions Jesus - John 18:28 – 18:37 (commentary)

As you read John’s account, you see Pilate seeking to find some “loophole” that will please both sides. He is afraid of the crowd, but then he grows more and more afraid of the prisoner. We need to understand that long before the Jewish leaders arrested Jesus in the gar …

God Expects His People to be Truthful - Zechariah 8:14 – 8:23 (commentary)

These verses point out the Lord’s part in bringing truth and blessing to the people. In the past He had been determined to bring disaster on them but now He is determined to bless them. He says, “I will certainly bless you and don’t think that I will change my mind. I did wh …

The Value of The Scriptures - II Timothy 3:13 – 3:17 (commentary)

The basis of truth is not only in Paul’s example, but also in the scriptures that we now call the Old Testament. Timothy was brought up to know these scriptures by his Jewish mother and grandmother. He has also learned from Paul, whose teaching and letters will become part of th …

Blinded to The Truth - John 7:25 – 7:39 (commentary)

Many Jews falsely believed that the Messiah’ origins would be unknown. The crowds believed that Jesus was only a Galilean carpenter from Nazareth. Since they “knew” His origins, they reasoned He could not be the Messiah. Jesus, however, was more than a Galilean; He was born of ...