To understand the Lord’s Prayer is to attain some measure of comprehension of the mysteries that surround god, His attitude toward us and concern for us, and our behavior toward Him and our fellow men. In the Lord’s Prayer you have a compendium of theology and anthropology. Jesus Christ came that God and man may meet, and no exercise of the soul makes that meeting more real than praying.

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The newest in a long line of commentaries by noted Greek scholar Dr. Spiros Zodhiates, this new Matthew Commentary is the culmination of daily and rigorous study of the original Greek text for the entire Gospel of Matthew. The word-for-word exegesis will open insights into the original language of the New Testament, illuminating the English texts we have today more fully

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The emergence of a Christian church in as sinful an environment as the city of Corinth was in New Testament times created many internal problems of behavior for the members of that early church. Although each new believer came to Christ through faith, each one's cultural and traditional backgrounds remained a stigma. Paul endeavored to solve the many problems they faced as well as set some standards for conduct for these new Christians.Because many of the issues that faced that early church are still prevalent today, the Church must understand the need to address sin and the issues that divide and disrupt the growth of the body of Christ. Today, society tries to use subtlety to get believers in Christ to accept sinful practices that serve to polarize Christians from one another.

A Richer Life for You in Christ: First Corinthians Chapter One Exegetical Commentary Series

In First Corinthians chapter nine, the apostle Paul lays out the importance of understanding discipline when it comes to participating in ministry. He realized that there would be a need for sacrifice when it came to the things he would desire for himself. On the other hand, he vigorously defended the right of those who work for the sake of the gospel to receive the compensation they were due. Though he himself felt that he was worthy of this reward, Paul did not allow his conscience to accept it lest there would be some who would point out some wrong motive. He believed that the higher the authority and the trust from God, the greater the responsibility of the behavior to be above reproach.  

Victory Through Discipline: First Corinthians Chapter Nine Exegetical Commentary Series

In this commentary, the principle of "headship" is discussed in-depth (see 1 Cor. 11:3). The oneness of essence is shown by the united direction given by God the Father wherein the husband, as ordained by God, becomes the head. This is symbolically done by covering the wife's head, either by an artificial covering or by the natural covering of the hair. The husband needs no covering since his protection is Christ. This is no more evident than in the worship experience itself. The order that God ordained was designed so that the worship celebrations, the male and female genders could be distinguished. Where this is seen in this chapter is in the Lord's Supper event. Through faith, those who are worthy are able to participate. This event serves as a reminder of the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross makes Him worthy of our worship.
Because unworthy participation in the Lord's Supper is an egregious act, Paul warns us to examine ourselves spiritually as it pertains to our walk with Christ. This is so we may be conscious that our participation in any event commemorating the sacrifice of Christ may too be worthy.

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Without the Holy Spirit, there would be no Christianity. The distinct purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit to indwell believers is to fulfill Christ's commitment to His followers that this Spirit "would guide you into all truth" (John 16:13).In First Corinthians chapter twelve, the apostle Paul begins the extended discussion of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They are not the only gifts that believers possess, but they are included in the broad scope of the Holy Spirit's work in the believer's life. This commentary is divided into three parts: the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit's Baptism, and finally, the Spirit's infilling of the believer.

Anointed, Filled and Gifted: First Corinthians Chapter Twelve Exegetical Commentary Series

To Love Is to Live: First Corinthians Chapter Thirteen Exegetical Commentary Series

Chapter Fifteen in the Exegetical Commentary Series on First Corinthians. Spiros Zodhiates expounds the Greek New Testament text for a verse-by-verse analysis of this chapter.

Conquering the Fear of Death: First Corinthians Chapter Fifteen Exegetical Commentary Series

A born-again believer in Jesus Christ is the freest man or woman alive. But there are voluntary limits on the new believer when we chose to become a slave to Christ (Rom. 6:6). This freedom, therefore, is summarized by what will please his Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. It's not about what we have the right to do, but what will ultimately please God.First Corinthians chapter six deals with the lengths we must go to in the Christian walk in order to truly be pleasing to God. We must understand that the Christian has duties, rather than rights. Performance of these duties with the right motives will ultimately bring joy. Diligence in doing these duties affects not only our own lives, but also the lives of others.

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In this fifth chapter of First Corinthians we are shown how the apostle Paul handled the difficult case of incest in the Corinthian church, a church he himself had helped to establish. Even Paul recognized that there was evil all around him, but there was also the presence of sin in man's flesh. He stated in Romans 7:20: "Now if I do that I would not, it is no more that I do it, but sin that dwells in me." He was honest enough to confess that sin dwells within all of us, and we are facing a tremendous daily struggle.But victory is promised! The same apostle who acknowledged his own sin also triumphantly proclaimed that we are more than conquerors through Christ (Rom. 8:37). 

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