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Lutheran Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
We read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 through the Lutheran lens as both Law and Gospel. The passage describes love in a way that reveals our inability to fully embody such love—this exposes our sin, highlighting the Law's function. Yet, it also points us to the perfect love of Christ, who fulfills this love
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
We read this passage from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 as a profound exposition of the theological virtue of charity (love), which is central to our faith and our understanding of the divine life. Love, as described here, is not merely an emotion but an active participation in God's grace, reflecting the ve
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
We read this passage as a clarion call to embody the love that is central to our struggle for liberation and justice. Love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, is patient, kind, and rejoices with the truth — it is the fuel for our resistance and the foundation of our community. This love bears all
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Genesis 6-8
We read Genesis 6-8 as a profound illustration of the Law and Gospel distinction. The Law is evident in God's judgment on a corrupt humanity, revealing our total depravity and inability to save ourselves. Yet, the Gospel shines through in God's gracious promise to Noah and his family, preserved thro
Traditional Lens Commentary: Genesis 6-8
We read Genesis 6-8 as a historical account of God's judgment upon a sinful world through the Flood, while also highlighting His grace and covenant faithfulness in preserving Noah and his family. This passage clearly demonstrates the seriousness of sin and God's righteousness in dealing with it, as
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Genesis 6-8
We read Genesis 6-8 as a profound demonstration of God's sovereign grace and covenantal faithfulness in the midst of human depravity. This passage reveals the unfolding of the covenant of grace, where God, in His sovereign mercy, chooses Noah and his family to be the recipients of His saving grace.
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Genesis 6-8
We read Genesis 6-8 as a profound narrative of God's justice and mercy. The story of Noah and the flood is understood as a typological foreshadowing of Baptism, wherein the waters that cleanse the earth prefigure the sacramental waters that cleanse us from sin. This passage illustrates God's covenan
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Genesis 6-8
We read Genesis 6-8 through the lens of divine deliverance and judgment against systemic wickedness. The flood narrative is not merely an ancient tale but a reflection of God's commitment to justice. Just as God intervened to cleanse the world of corruption, we believe God is actively working to dis
Traditional Lens Commentary: Genesis 2:4-25
We read Genesis 2:4-25 as a foundational text that reveals God's intentional design in creation, particularly in the creation of humanity. This passage underscores the sanctity of marriage as a divinely established covenant between one man and one woman, reflecting God's purpose for human relationsh
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Genesis 2:4-25
We read Genesis 2:4-25 as a foundational narrative that establishes both the Law and the Gospel. The creation of humanity and the giving of the command regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil reveal the Law, highlighting the boundaries set by God and humanity's eventual inability to kee
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Genesis 2:4-25
We read Genesis 2:4-25 as a foundational text revealing the covenant of works established with Adam, the first federal head of humanity. This passage highlights the creation of man in God's image and sets forth the original calling to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Adam's role in the garden anti
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Genesis 2:4-25
We read Genesis 2:4-25 as a foundational text for understanding the sacramental nature of creation and humanity's special role within it. This passage reveals the intimate relationship between God and humanity, emphasizing that we are created in His image with a vocation to steward creation. The for
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Genesis 2:4-25
We read this passage as a testament to God's intentional and intimate involvement in creation, underscoring the inherent dignity and worth bestowed upon humanity. In the crafting of Adam from the dust and the breath of life God breathes into him, we see the divine affirmation of Black life and the r
Traditional Lens Commentary: Genesis 1
We read Genesis 1 as the foundational account of God's sovereign creation of the universe. This passage affirms the doctrine of creation ex nihilo, emphasizing God's authority and intentionality in forming the cosmos. The repeated phrase 'And God said' underscores the power and efficacy of the Word
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Genesis 1
We read Genesis 1 through the lens of covenant theology, recognizing the creation narrative as the foundation of God's sovereign plan for redemption. This passage reveals God's absolute sovereignty in creation, as He speaks the universe into existence by His decree. It sets the stage for the covenan
Lutheran Lens Commentary: Genesis 1
In Genesis 1, we read this passage as the foundational narrative of God's creative work, emphasizing both the Law and the Gospel. The Law reveals human dependence on God's creative and sustaining power, highlighting our inability to generate life and order apart from Him. The Gospel is present as we
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Genesis 1
In the Roman Catholic Lens tradition, we read Genesis 1 as a profound testament to God's sovereign act of creation, emphasizing the goodness and orderliness of the created world. This passage reveals the sacramental nature of creation, where all of reality is imbued with God's presence and grace. Th
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: Genesis 1
We read Genesis 1 as a testament to the creative and liberating power of God. This passage shows us a God who brings order out of chaos, light out of darkness, and life out of void. Just as God spoke creation into existence, God speaks liberation into our lives, transforming the chaos of oppression
Traditional Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (The Love Chapter)
We read this passage as the ultimate definition of love grounded in the character of God, as revealed in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul, under divine inspiration, communicates that love is the most excellent way, transcending all spiritual gifts. This passage is a call to embody the self-sacrificial
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (The Love Chapter)
We read 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 as a profound exposition of the nature and primacy of love within the covenant community, which finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ. This passage is not merely an ethical exhortation but a theological revelation of the character of God’s sovereign grace as it manif
Lutheran Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (The Love Chapter)
We read 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 through the Lutheran Lens as a profound exposition of the Gospel, revealing the centrality of love that flows from justification by faith alone. This love is not a work we perform to gain favor with God but is the fruit of the Gospel's work in us, enabled by the Holy Sp
Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (The Love Chapter)
We read 1 Corinthians 13 as the quintessential description of Christian love, which the Church Fathers and the Magisterium have consistently taught as the highest virtue. This passage is understood as a depiction of the love that flows from God's own Trinitarian life, which we are called to particip
Black Church Tradition Lens Commentary: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (The Love Chapter)
We read 1 Corinthians 13 as a powerful declaration that love is the ultimate expression of divine liberation and justice. Love, as described here, is not passive or merely sentimental; it is active, enduring, and transformative, embodying the radical love of Jesus who stood with the oppressed. This
Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Ephesians 6:10-18
We read Ephesians 6:10-18 through the lens of covenant theology, understanding this passage as an exhortation to stand firm in the strength of the Lord because of our union with Christ. The imagery of the armor of God is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where God himself is depicted as a warrior.