Bible index

Use this page to search for posts that deal at some length with particular Bible passages. New Testament books are listed first. Only books and chapters with linked content are listed. Selecting the book will update the chapters list.

Mark
14:62 Ascension Day and the Coming of the Son of Man
14:62 Markan christology debate
15 In the likeness of sinful flesh: some reflections for Holy Week
15:6-15 Narrative substitutionary atonement in Luke: Jesus and the sins of Barabbas
15:6-15 Holes in the story: did the crowds turn against Jesus at the end?
15:27 The “den of robbers” and the revolt against Rome
15:39 The centurion at the cross and the lack of a definite article
Luke
1:13-17 The true meaning of Luke’s Christmas, part 1
1:26-38 What do the Christmas stories tell us about the pre-existence of Jesus?
1:30-35 The true meaning of Luke’s Christmas, part 2
1:31-1:35 The virgin conception of Jesus and the christology of Acts
1:35 The Holy Spirit 1: Conceived by the Holy Spirit
1:35 The conception of Jesus, Trinity, and the search for an appropriate metaphysics: it’s nearly Christmas, after all
1:46-55 Some women and the story of God’s people, and a brief obituary
1:46-55 Does Mary speak Elizabeth’s Magnificat? I may have a solution to the problem
1:46-55 The true meaning of Luke’s Christmas, part 3
1:67-79 The Benedictus of Zechariah
1:68-79 The true meaning of Luke’s Christmas, part 4
2:1-5 Was it Roman custom for people to return to their home town for a census?
2:8-20 The true meaning of Luke’s Christmas, part 5
2:10-14 Good news for all the people
2:25-38 The true meaning of Luke’s Christmas, part 6
2:29-32 Interpreters of the New Testament should show more respect for boundaries
2:29-32 Simeon and the salvation of Israel before the eyes of the nations
2:29-32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles
3:7 John the Baptist and the wrath to come
3:8 Did Jesus believe that Gentiles would be included in the renewed people of God?
3:16-17 The Holy Spirit 2: He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire
3:21-22 The Holy Spirit 3: This is my beloved Son
3:23-38 Jesus and the judgment of the Watchers