Philippians (The NIV Application Commentary Book 11)
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B000S1MLWG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 516 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it can speak powerfully today.. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern contex
Good commentary on a four page letter Good commentary on a four page letter. Lots of information in one place regarding Philippi and the early church there.. Amazon Fan said Really enjoy this commentary!. This is a very good commentary. Besides giving the background of the text, it gives, as the title says, good practical perspectives on living out that text! Very good for pastors.. An excellent commentary from an excellent series! Mark Van Steenwyk The NIV Application Commentary Series is one of the best commentary series I have ever encountered. Each commentary goes through the text of its respective book and 1) grapples with the original meaning, 2) finds bridging concepts from other passages of Scripture and historical sources, and 3) gleens present day applications out of the biblical text. While t
. Frank Thielman (PhD, Duke University) is Presbyterian professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the author of Philippians in the NIV Application Commentary series
This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it can speak powerfully today. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. . From the Back Cover Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application