Category Archives: Jesus

Exposition of Romans 5:3–5 Our hearts have the Holy Spirit

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

It is one thing to praise God when you cruise in sunny skies with a fair breeze, but what about during life’s storms? The vital point is that God has not left us to muddle though trouble on our own. … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 1:7–12 — Imparting spiritual gifts describes our role

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

The elders at Ephesus could look back in later years to their last meeting with the Apostle Paul at the port of Miletus. His parting words were full of emotional memories: “In all things I have shown you that by … Continue reading →

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Midrash in Matthew’s Gospel

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Midrash is not a term familiar to most Christians, though Jewish people who have trusted in Jesus as their Messiah might recognize the term. My latest book, The Path to the Cross, uses midrash to explain Matthew 1–2. The purpose … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:4–6

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Matthew 5:4–6 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” (NET … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:1–3

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

Matthew 5:1–3 When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to teach them by saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount: Approach to Interpretation

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Barry Applewhite

This post begins an occasional series on The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). After today’s introduction, you may expect Bible exposition. I sometimes use the acronym “SOM” to refer to the Sermon on the Mount. I am indebted to … Continue reading →

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