Commentaries on Bible

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.

Gal. 1-2
17/01/2024

Gal. 1-2

Apostle Paul's warnings about Gospel distortions. The explanation of being accursed. The Old Testament prepares us to know God in the New Testament.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 11
14/01/2024

2 Cor. 11

The sins of people cannot affect the holiness of the Church. The humility of the apostle Paul․ Satan's efforts to mislead people. How does the apostle substantiate his being a true apostle of God?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 9-10
08/01/2024

2 Cor. 9-10

Combining thrift and generosity. Generosity is one of the most important demonstrations of godlikeness. Although apostles are physical beings, their leadership comes from the Spirit of God.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 7-8
20/12/2023

2 Cor. 7-8

The fear of not losing God is the foundation of perfect divine love. How to recognize true Christian humility? Spiritual and worldly sorrows. Generosity is one of Christian spiritual gifts.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 6
14/12/2023

2 Cor. 6

The grace given by God to people. Under what circumstances do people lose God's grace? How not to lose the sense of the present. Patience is one of the chief virtues of a true Christian.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 5
08/12/2023

2 Cor. 5

The apostle Paul gives a deeper understanding of the temporary things. Time is the reflection of eternal life. The Holy Spirit has a dispensational presence in our lives. The Sacrament of Baptism.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 4 (Part II)
04/12/2023

2 Cor. 4 (Part II)

It is through Christ's incarnation that people got the opportunity of knowing God. Spiritual life is strengthened through sacrifices and suffering.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 4 (Part I)
01/12/2023

2 Cor. 4 (Part I)

There have been many perversions of God's word in all periods of time. What is the revelation of truth to humans? Lies and forgery are built on the basis of truth. The presence of tolerance and love is the basis for building a proper relationship between people.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 3
28/11/2023

2 Cor. 3

Without communion with God people cannot be saved by just keeping the Law. The Old Testament presents a history of humans separated from God. The New Testament redefines the Old Testament.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 2 (Part I)
20/11/2023

2 Cor. 2 (Part I)

The presence of God in a human leads him or her on the path of salvation. Sectarian movements sell the word of God. Spiritual blessing is beyond all material phenomena.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 2 (Part I)
13/11/2023

2 Cor. 2 (Part I)

Spiritual sorrow and repentance in a person's life. Anathema means to put a person outside the Church. The return of sinners to the Church: what path of repentance and forgiveness do they take?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
2 Cor. 1
06/11/2023

2 Cor. 1

Why does Paul remind us of certain doctrinal truths? One of the greatest comforts in human life is the hope of union with God. The essence of co-crucifixion.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Araks Poghosyan
1 Cor. 16
30/10/2023

1 Cor. 16

Chapter 16 is the final chapter of the epistle. The apostle's concluding messages to the Corinthians. Donating to other churches is one of the manifestations of Christian faith. Spiritual wakefulness is the most important condition with which it is possible to overcome temptations.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 15 (Part II)
23/10/2023

1 Cor. 15 (Part II)

The apostle's description of the resurrection of the dead. Human life is a combination of earthly and heavenly realities. When one is able to overcome sin, one enters into the mystery of resurrection.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 15 (Part I)
20/10/2023

1 Cor. 15 (Part I)

The necessity for a true Christian to believe in the resurrection of the dead. By suffering human infirmities, Christ made it possible for us to be freed from them.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 14
16/10/2023

1 Cor. 14

The gifts of prophecy and speaking in tongues. Love has an important and irreplaceable role in every spiritual gift. God's distribution of gifts has a clear purpose.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 13
09/10/2023

1 Cor. 13

Love is described by the apostle as the inner key law of spiritual life. Characteristic features of love and their interpretation. Love is the way to Christlikeness.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 12
25/09/2023

1 Cor. 12

The purpose of God's distribution of gifts is to direct human's life to salvation. The abuse of spiritual gifts and its consequences.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 11
18/09/2023

1 Cor. 11

Behavior of men and women in ritual worship. Why men enter the church with their heads uncovered and women with a headscarf. The love feast was one of the Church's charity functions. Commonalities of the Divine Liturgy and love feast.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 10
11/09/2023

1 Cor. 10

Apostle Paul's reminder to not test God. The presence of the Sacraments of Baptism and Communion in this chapter. Hardships given by God to people. The interpretation of the Armenian word "vem."

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan