It really is true. Not only that understanding the context of Scripture is critical, but also that the context of the New Testament is thoroughly Jewish. Not only was Jesus Jewish, but the authors of the New Testament were all Jewish and practiced a Messiah-centered form of Judaism, including Paul. The vast majority of Bible commentaries overlook this reality, but we've found three that don't and you can get them for free. Watch the fifth of our five e-Sword tutorials for computer here or mobile here.