

Commentaries on Bible
The Holy Bible in the Sacred Tradition of the Church. How to read, understand and carry out the Word of God. Commentaries of the Church fathers as the basis of the orthodox understanding of the Holy Scripture. How to treat the Holy Scripture and avoid superstitions and deviations. The Word of God as spiritual food, health, and guidance.


Rom 10
The Law of Moses was part of the preparation for achieving freedom of faith. Christ is the fulfillment of the Law; with Christ we enter eternal life. Oral confession is a necessary prerequisite for a deep awareness of guilt and for repentance.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan


Rom. 9
Consequences of disobeying divine laws. What is it to be a child of Abraham? Why did the majority of Jews not accept Christ? The meaning of the word “anathema.” The Law and the righteousness of the faith. Human free will is not limited by the predestination of God.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan


Rom. 8
Christianity is the resolution to the conflict between spirit and body. Christ's temptations enable us to overcome the evil. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Reincarnation of the Son of God made it possible for us to have the kingdom of heaven in us. The Spirit of adoption liberates us from the slavery of evil in rejection of the bodily temptations. Suffering is an inseparable part of the soul's path to liberation.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan


Rom. 6-7
Interrelations between the Law and sin. Why were the commandments created? Divine Grace complements the Law. The way of salvation by the Grace of Christ. What is the way of liberation from sin and living with God? The role of the nine beatitudes in the spiritual development of a person. Evil is constantly present in the world and waging war against us. How does praise differ from flattery? Misperceptions of the Law can lead to severance from God.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan


Rom. 3-5
Natural law (conscience) is embedded in every human being. The judgment of those who do not keep the divine law. Spiritual and physical circumcision. Faith is the highest gift of divine grace. Christ's sufferings and resurrection are the fulfillment and culmination of the heritage of faith. Our good actions are results of our faith.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan


Rom. 1-2
Apostle Paul’s unique call and ministry. The meaning of the Law is not to cling to the letter of the Law, but to fulfill the spirit of the Law. The main purpose of the word of God is the holiness of life. The egocentricity of the pagan civilization and the tragedy of a human separated from God. Christianity is a way of humans’ spiritual liberation and of revealing divine love. Both by the written Law and by the natural or conscience law, everyone is called to know God and live by faith.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan


Jude
Hypotheses of Judah's genealogy. How to fight for the purity of faith. About fallen angels. To what limitations is evil condemned?
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


2 and 3 John
Motives for writing the epistles. Seeing spiritual realities is possible only with the presence of God's light. Commandments to love God and to love brothers. The path to the good.
Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


1 John 5
On receiving and applying divine commandments. The Sacrament of Baptism. Continuing testimonies of the Holy Spirit.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


1 John 4
Evil takes on truthlike false appearances to mislead people. True love carries a spirit of sacrifice. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. The two types of fear and the relationship to divine love.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


1 John 2, 3
The “last times” phenomenon and awareness of it. Antichrist and other manifestations of evil in humanity. The knowledge of God must come with the knowledge of the truneness of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. The essence of God's love.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


1 John 1
Religion is a living communication with God․Communicating to Christ's body and blood, a Christian approaches holiness. Christ's martyrdom for the sins of humanity and its deliverance from sins.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


2 Pet.
What positive results do virtues lead to? Real brotherly love is impossible without true godliness. The trinity of faith, hope and love. The apostle's rejection of sectarian teachings.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


1 Pet. 4,5
Why do people suffer? Worldliness is a profound rejection of the existence of God. God's judgment and examination of people’s sins. Love is the basis and ultimate goal of all good human deeds. The best way to combat sin is to be filled with God's love.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


Pet. 3
What makes woman's obedience special? A wife's obedience and decency can lead to the salvation of a wayward husband. What are the responsibilities of a man towards his wife? The unanimous faith and the works arising from it.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


Pet. 2
Getting rid of falsehood and evil and becoming like a "newborn child." Jesus Christ is the “living rock” of every Christian's life. Virtue is the main foundation of the Christian community.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


Pet. 1
In what period was the epistle written? The temporary nature of earthly life. Temptations are the way to strengthen the faith of people. Prophetic revelations.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


James 4, 5
Types of sins. The reason for God's indwelling is obedience to Him. The dangers of boastfulness. Why not swear an oath?
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


James 3
Reasons for sinning in words. The truthfulness of deeds done with wisdom and meekness.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


James 2
One of the manifestations of the Christian faith is love and respect for people. Temptations of wealth. Works strengthening faith. The three divine virtues.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian