You are viewing Deep Roots Commentary for Jude 5-10 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you grow from understanding Scripture to teaching it and thinking deeply about it. Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Jude MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you move from understanding Scripture to teaching it and... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Mark 1:21–28 is Mark’s first “public showdown” scene. Read it in three movements: (1) Jesus teaches with authority (1:21–22), (2) a demon confronts Jesus’ identity and judgment (1:23–24), (3) Jesus commands and delivers with authority (1:25–28). Key to watch: Mark wants you to see that Jesus’ authority is not only... Continue Reading →
What Does 6-7 Mean? Bottom Line: The viral phrase “6–7” is not demonic and has no biblical, historical, or spiritual meaning connected to the occult. It began as a hype phrase in a rap song, went viral on TikTok and at basketball games, and has zero connection to demonology or ritual practice. Christians do not... Continue Reading →
We all face battles—some seen, some unseen. Addiction, bitterness, shame, fear, or secret sin can bind us tighter than chains. But the good news of the Gospel is this: we serve a King who delivers. Jesus doesn’t just save souls for heaven; He rescues people from the things that destroy them here and now. Matthew... Continue Reading →
What Is Demon Possession? This post looks through the pages of God's Word to provide a biblical definition of demon possession.
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