How to Use This Commentary Matthew 5:27–32 is one unit with two inseparable themes: (1) sexual purity as a heart issue (vv.27–30) and (2) covenant faithfulness in marriage (vv.31–32). Read it slowly. Jesus is not merely raising the bar—He is exposing the true aim of God’s Law and confronting every form of self-justifying “external religion.”... Continue Reading →
Paul addresses Corinthian church queries on marriage, urging mutual responsibility and emphasizing that both marriage and singleness are gifts from God.
Paul addresses Corinthian behaviors, emphasizing that freedom in Christ doesn’t justify sin and urging believers to honor their bodies.
Leviticus 18 emphasizes God's commands to Israel regarding sexual morality, family sanctity, and the dangers of adopting practices from surrounding nations, highlighting the importance of obedience for national survival.