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.
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. 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. 7
Renunciation of fleshly desires and pleasures is the way to a deeper spiritual life. The apostle shows by his example the nature of celibacy. Apostolic teaching in the case of a situation where one of the spouses is unfaithful.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 6
The unrighteous do not inherit the kingdom of God. Both people and angels will go through the Judgment of God. Christian relationships should be based on compassion and self-sacrifice. The apostle gives great importance to temperance in the life of every Christian. Misconceptions spread by sectarians about this chapter.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 3
The preaching of the cross is the universal Christian teaching. The plants in God's garden symbolize the followers of God, the Christians. The Kingdom of Heaven is not a distant phenomenon, but a living reality within a person.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Cor. 2
The Apostle Paul emphasizes human humility in overcoming difficulties. The Holy Spirit of God is the way of spiritual self-knowledge. Spiritual phenomena should be considered spiritually. Can a person have God's thinking?
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
1 Corinthians 1
The period of writing the letter; the location of the apostle․ The Church is the union of those who are called to holiness and who accept holiness in themselves․ Being thankful is one of the necessary bases of Christianity. How the Apostle criticizes the Corinthians.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Rom 15
Rom 15The role of the likeness to Christ in the life of every Christian. The most important criteria for the realization of spiritual life in people's lives. Consolation is the living and immediate presence of God.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Rom. 12 (Part II)
Love is the highest virtue. Renunciation of evil is the beginning of the spiritual life. A Christian must be prepared for persecution. Love and mercy are the foundation of brotherhood. When you truly honor the other person, you honor God, and when you seek honor from the other person, you harm your soul. Prayer as a direct connection with God. In every situation of life, a Christian should strive to do good.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan