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 →
Who Was Asherah?
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 →
Who Was Baal?
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 →
Revelation 17:1-18: The Great Harlot
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 16 records the final bowl judgments — the last outpouring of God’s wrath before Jesus Christ returns. Read this chapter in three major movements: (1) the first five bowls of devastating judgment (vv.1–11), (2) the gathering of the nations for Armageddon (vv.12–16), and (3) the seventh bowl and the... Continue Reading →
Revelation 16:1-21: The Seven Bowl Judgments
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 16 records the final bowl judgments — the last outpouring of God’s wrath before Jesus Christ returns. Read this chapter in three major movements: (1) the first five bowls of devastating judgment (vv.1–11), (2) the gathering of the nations for Armageddon (vv.12–16), and (3) the seventh bowl and the... Continue Reading →
Jude 5-10 Explained: Angels, Rebellion, and the Judgment of God
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 →
Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6?
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 →
Does Jude 1:6 refer to Genesis 6?
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 →
What Does Jude 1:6 Mean? When Angels Rebelled—and Why It Still Matters Today
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 →
Mark 1:21–28 Explained: Why Jesus’ Teaching Had Authority (and Demons Obeyed)
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 →