New Testament Study Bible

Dear reader, I have been studying Scripture from a young age. Beginning in 2022, however, I began reexamining the biblical text in a focused way around four questions: Who is God? What is God’s plan for the world? Who is Jesus? Who are Christians? The goal of this New Testament Study Bible is to examine what the New Testament says in answer to these questions. Because the Old Testament is also necessary to fully answer each question, I reference other parts of my blog throu

Matthew Study Bible: click here Summary: Insights from Matthew Below is a brief summary of what I found in Matthew concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Matthew Study Bible linked above. 1. Who is God? God is the one Yahweh, the God of Israel—the invisible Spirit and heavenly Father whom Jesus worships, prays to, obeys, and calls his God. God is the source of Jesus’ power, wisdom, and authority. Specifically, who is the Ho

Mark Study Bible: click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Mark concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Mark Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from Mark 1. Who is God? Mark gives an exceptionally clear answer: God is the one God whom Jesus loves, worships, obeys, prays to, represents, and calls his Father and his God. The clearest passage may be Mark 12:29–34. Jesus identifies the greatest commandment

Luke Study Bible: click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Luke concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Luke Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insight from Luke 1. Who is God? Luke most directly identifies God as the Lord God of Israel, the Most High, the Father, the Lord of heaven and earth, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the One whom Jesus himself worships, prays to, obeys, and depends upon. Mary

John Study Bible: click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in John concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the John Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from John 1. Who is God? God is the Father—the invisible Spirit whom Jesus calls “the only true God” and, even after his resurrection, “my God.” God is the ultimate source of Jesus’ life, authority, words, works, mission, and glory. Jesus is sent by God, receiv

Acts Study Bible: click here Summary: Insights from Acts Below is a brief summary of what I found in Acts concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Acts Study Bible linked above. 1. Who is God? God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; the Sovereign Creator; the Father; the source of life, salvation, power, resurrection, and authority; and the One who raises and exalts Jesus. The earliest Church prays to God as the One who

Romans Study Bible: click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Romans concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Romans Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from Romans 1. Who is God? God is the Father, Creator, Judge, source of life, mercy, righteousness, salvation, and resurrection, and the ultimate source and goal of all things. Paul ultimately directs glory to God and describes Jesus as the one through wh

1 Corinthians Study Bible: Click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in 1 Corinthians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the 1 Corinthians Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from 1 Corinthians 1. Who is God? God is the Father, the ultimate source of all things, the One who raises Christ, gives power and gifts, judges, gives resurrection bodies, and ultimately becomes “all in all.” Paul’s basic pattern is

2 Corinthians Study Bible: Click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in 2 Corinthians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the 2 Corinthians Study Bible linked above. Conclusion: Insight from 2 Corinthians 1. Who is God? In 2 Corinthians, God is principally identified as the Father—the God and Father of Jesus Christ—and as the ultimate source toward whom everything is directed. Paul calls Him: “God our Father” “the

Galatians Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Galatians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Galatian Study Bible linked above. Conclusion: Insight from Galatians 1. Who is God? God is the Father—the one God, ultimate source of salvation, grace, calling, resurrection, adoption, and glory. Paul explicitly says: “God is one.” God raises Jesus, calls believers, justifies them, sends His Son, s

Ephesians Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Ephesians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Ephesians Study Bible linked above. Conclusion: Insight from Ephesians 1. Who is God? Ephesians identifies God most explicitly as the Father—the God of Jesus, the ultimate source of salvation, power, authority, adoption, resurrection, and glory. Paul calls Him: “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus

Philippians Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Philippians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Philippians Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from Philippians 1. Who is God? Philippians most explicitly identifies God as the Father—the ultimate source of salvation, transformation, power, provision, exaltation, and glory. The letter begins with “God our Father and the Lord Jesus Ch

Colossians Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Colossians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Colossians Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from Colossians 1. Who is God? God is the Father—the invisible Creator and ultimate source of creation, salvation, resurrection, reconciliation, power, and glory. Paul explicitly calls Him “God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” and repeated

1 Thessalonians Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in 1 Thessalonians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the 1 Thessalonians Study Bible linked above. Conclusion: Insight from 1 Thessalonians 1. Who is God? God is the Father, the living and true God, the One Christians worship, pray to, and thank, and the ultimate source of salvation, resurrection, holiness, and glory. Paul says believers turne

2 Thessalonians Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in 2 Thessalonians concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the 2 Thessalonians Study Bible linked above. Conclusion: Insight from 2 Thessalonians 1. Who is God? God is the Father, the One believers pray to and thank, the One who chooses, calls, saves, judges, loves, gives grace, and ultimately glorifies His people in Christ. Paul opens with: “God ou

1 Timothy, Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in 1 Timothy concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the 1 Timothy Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from 1 Timothy 1. Who is God? God is the one God, Father, Savior, living God, giver of life, eternal King, immortal, invisible, and supreme ruler over all—including Christ. Paul calls Him “God our Savior,” the “one God,” “the living God,” and th

2 Timothy Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in 2 Timothy concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the 2 Timothy Study Bible linked above. Conclusion: Insight from 2 Timothy 1. Who is God? God is the Father—the One Paul worships, thanks, and prays to; the ultimate source of salvation, calling, grace, repentance, power, and Scripture. Paul begins with “God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord” and say

Titus Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Titus concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Titus Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insight from Titus 1. Who is God? Titus identifies God most explicitly as the Father, Savior, source of eternal life, author of salvation, giver of grace and mercy, and the One who pours out the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ. The distinction appears immediately: “

Philemon Study Bible, click here Given the length of Philemon, I do not have any book summaries.

Hebrews Study Bible, click here Below is a brief summary of what I found in Hebrews concerning each of my four questions. The full evidence and commentary are available in the Hebrews Study Bible linked above. Summary: Insights from Hebrews 1. Who is God? God is the ultimate source, Creator, Father, Judge, and living God to whom Jesus continually relates and through whom Jesus receives his authority, position, perfection, and saving mission. Hebrews says that God speaks throu