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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: John 9:1-12

We read John 9:1-12 through the lens of God's liberating action in history. This story of Jesus healing the man born blind is not just a miracle of physical sight, but a profound sign of spiritual and social liberation. We see Jesus challenging the societal norms that equate physical ailments with p

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Traditional Lens Commentary: John 17:1-5

We read this passage as Jesus' high priestly prayer, where He speaks to the Father about the culmination of His earthly mission — the glorification of the Son through the cross. Jesus affirms His authority over all flesh to grant eternal life, which underscores His divine nature and messianic role.

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: John 17:1-5

We read John 17:1-5 as a profound declaration of God’s sovereign plan of redemption through Christ. Here, Jesus prays for the glorification that is inherent in the fulfillment of the Father’s eternal decree — that the Son would give eternal life to those whom the Father has given him. This passage u

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: John 17:1-5

In John 17:1-5, we read this passage as a profound declaration of the theology of the cross, where Christ reveals the glory of God not through visible triumph but through His impending suffering and death. This passage is Gospel, as it delivers the promise of eternal life through the knowledge of th

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: John 17:1-5

In John 17:1-5, we read Jesus' prayer to the Father as a profound expression of the unity between the divine persons of the Trinity and the salvific mission of Christ. This passage highlights the glorification of the Son through His obedience and sacrificial love, culminating in His passion, death,

The Incarnation and the Hypostatic UnionThe Sacrament of the EucharistThe TrinityJohn 17:1-5

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: John 5:10-18

We read this passage as a profound demonstration of Christ’s divine authority and the unfolding revelation of the New Covenant. In confronting the Pharisees' legalism and their misunderstanding of the Sabbath, Jesus is not merely performing a miracle but asserting His identity as the Son of God, sov

Sovereignty of GodCovenant of GraceChrist's fulfillment of the LawJohn 5:10-18

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: John 17:1-5

In John 17:1-5, we read this passage as a powerful testimony of Jesus' intimate connection with the Father and His mission to bring eternal life to all, especially the oppressed and marginalized. Jesus speaks of glorifying God through His work, which we understand as the work of liberation and deliv

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: John 5:10-18

We read John 5:10-18 through the Lutheran Lens as a powerful illustration of the tension between Law and Gospel. The Law is evident in the Pharisees' legalistic adherence to Sabbath regulations, exposing human sinfulness and our tendency to prioritize rules over mercy. The Gospel, however, shines th

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Traditional Lens Commentary: John 5:10-18

In John 5:10-18, we read this passage as a clear demonstration of Christ's divine authority and identity. Jesus heals on the Sabbath, revealing His lordship over the law, which foreshadows the redemptive work of the cross. The Jews' reaction underscores the conflict between human tradition and divin

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: John 5:10-18

We read John 5:10-18 as a profound testimony to the divinity of Christ and His authority over the Sabbath. The passage reveals Jesus's divine prerogative to heal and give life, asserting His equality with the Father, an essential truth within our Trinitarian doctrine. This text challenges us to see

The doctrine of the TrinityThe IncarnationThe authority of Christ over the LawJohn 5:10-18

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: John 5:10-18

We read this passage as a profound encounter between Jesus and the religious authorities of his day, who sought to bind the people with legalism rather than liberate them through grace. This scripture speaks to us of Jesus' radical act of healing on the Sabbath, which we interpret as a divine assert

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Matthew 17:1-13

In the Roman Catholic Lens, we read Matthew 17:1-13 as a profound revelation of Christ’s divine nature and the foreshadowing of His Resurrection. This passage, the Transfiguration, unveils Jesus’ glory to Peter, James, and John, affirming His identity as the Son of God. We see this event as a pivota

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Matthew 17:1-13

We read this passage as the Transfiguration of Christ, which reveals His divine nature and prefigures His resurrection glory. It underscores the continuity between the Old and New Covenants, with Moses and Elijah representing the Law and the Prophets, both of which find their fulfillment in Christ.

The deity of ChristThe fulfillment of the Law and the ProphetsThe TrinityMatthew 17:1-13

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Matthew 17:1-13

We read Matthew 17:1-13 through the lens of redemptive history, recognizing the Transfiguration as a moment where the glory of Christ, the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, is revealed. This passage highlights the ongoing covenantal relationship between God and His people, as Moses and Elijah

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Matthew 17:1-13

We read Matthew 17:1-13 through the Lutheran Lens as a revelation of both Law and Gospel. The transfiguration of Christ is a profound display of His divine glory, which terrifies the disciples, revealing their sinful inability to stand in His holy presence (Law). Yet, in the midst of this, the Gospe

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: Psalm 10:1-15

We read Psalm 10:1-15 through the dialectic of Law and Gospel, where the psalmist's lament over God's seeming absence is the Law revealing the depth of human despair and the world's injustice. This passage exposes the sin of pride and arrogance in the wicked, highlighting the Law's role in showing o

justification by faith alonesimul justus et peccatorthe theology of the crossPsalm 10:1-15

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Psalm 10:1-15

We read this passage from Psalm 10:1-15 through the lens of the Catholic tradition, recognizing the psalmist's lament as a profound expression of the human struggle against injustice and evil. This passage echoes the Church's understanding of the reality of sin and the need for God's justice and mer

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Matthew 17:1-13

We read this passage as a revelation of Jesus' divine identity and his commitment to liberation. The transfiguration reveals the glory of the one who stands in solidarity with the oppressed. Just as Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus, representing the Law and the Prophets, we see continuity with the

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Psalm 10:1-15

We read Psalm 10:1-15 through the lens of God's covenantal relationship with His people, recognizing His sovereignty even amidst apparent injustice. This passage reflects the tension between the present experience of evil and the ultimate justice of God. As Reformed believers, we see the Psalmist's

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Psalm 10:1-15

We read Psalm 10:1-15 as a profound reflection on the apparent triumph of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous, as seen through the eyes of the psalmist. This passage underscores our belief in the sovereignty of God even when His presence seems hidden. The psalmist's lament aligns with our

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Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Psalm 10:1-15

We read this passage as a bold cry for deliverance, echoing the cries of our ancestors who sought God's intervention in the face of systemic evil and personal affliction. The psalmist's lament about God's apparent distance and the triumph of the wicked resonates deeply with the Black Church experien

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: John 4:1-4

We read this passage as part of the redemptive-historical narrative showing the unfolding of God's sovereign plan. Jesus' journey through Samaria is not incidental but part of the divine decree, demonstrating the inclusion of the Gentiles in the covenant of grace. The necessity of passing through Sa

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Traditional Lens Commentary: John 4:1-4

We read John 4:1-4 as a critical juncture in Jesus' ministry, illustrating His intentionality in reaching the lost across ethnic boundaries. Jesus' travel through Samaria, a region despised by Jews, underscores His mission to break down societal and religious barriers and extend the gospel to all pe

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Lutheran Lens Commentary: John 4:1-4

In John 4:1-4, we read this passage as preparatory groundwork for the profound Gospel encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. It is through the lens of Law and Gospel that we discern this narrative movement. The Law is present in the historical division and animosity between Jews and Samari

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