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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

04/09/2023

1 Cor. 8-9

The apostle's remarks about the sacrifices made to idols. Knowledge can be prideful if it is not based on spiritual awareness. Sectarian speculations about the nature of God.

Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan

28/08/2023

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

14/08/2023

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

07/08/2023

1 Cor. 5

Those outside the Church of Christ can be converted through repentance. Faith is expressed in the thoughts, consciousness, and actions of a person. Faith has a transformative effect on the life of Christians.

Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan