A Famous Observation Regarding the Creation of Eve

By Douglas K. Kutilek –

This article is reprinted from 2009, with permission, from Doug Kutilek’s free newsletter “As I See It,” then a monthly electronic magazine.

One of the most often-quoted devotional comments in Matthew Henry’s (1662-1714) famous commentary on the Bible is his remark regarding the creation of the first woman from the side of the first man (Genesis 2:21-22)—

[T]he woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by…

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Personal Thoughts About Commentaries: Acts

By Paul Henebury –

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This list of commentaries on Acts are the ones I think are the best for the Pastor and Bible Teacher.

Darrell L. Bock – Bock is known for his massive two-volume Luke commentary. This commentary on Acts rises to the same high standard. Bock is a progressive dispensationalist, so I do not agree with his view that Christ is ruling today. But this readable exposition covers all the bases.Eckhard Schnabel – An excellent, detailed exposition of Acts from an expert in the background.F.F. Bruce –…
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Tyndale at 500: Part 1 – The Plowboy’s Perspective

By Paul J. Scharf –

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Author’s Note: The following account is fictional, but based on a composite of numerous historical facts. It serves as the backdrop to my forthcoming series in honor of the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s translation and publication of the New Testament in English. I hope you enjoy this letter, written to you today from a 16th-century plowboy.

Forgive my filthy appearance. I am not used to being in the company of one such as yourself. No…

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