Combining the biblical content of a commentary with the life applications of a Bible study, bestselling authors Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz distill important Bible truths in user-friendly portions and communicate them with amazing clarity. How can people experience unquenchable joy amid incredibly difficult circumstances? The apostle Paul knew the answer. This new 13-week study of two of his most intimate letters highlights his example and inspires readers to... live by spiritual priorities and eternal values know Christ more intimately maintain a burning passion have vision for the future avo... View More...
Christians taking their first steps of faith, as well as experienced believers reexamining their spiritual foundations, will find wisdom in this study of Philippians and the disciplines of the Christian life. They'll be encouraged to let the cross shape their outlook on suffering, emulate worthy Christian role models, persevere by developing seven virtues, and put the gospel first in all aspects of life. View More...
The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to tho... View More...
In this commentary, Fred Craddock focuses on the text of Philippians rather than on conversations among scholars about the text. His commentary on the text differs from many other commentaries in that issues of authorship, date, place of writing, integrity, of purpose are dealt with at points where the text itself raises these issues. In order to assist those who preach, Craddock gives special attention to passages that appear in most lectionaries. Further, he draws attention to the theology of Paul as reflected in all of his letters wherever it enlightens or is enlightened by the text. Craddo... View More...
Devotional, practical, and Christ-centered, the Ironside Expository Commentary series offers insightful and practical comments that bring out the essential truths of God's Word. All volumes present the unabridged text in a newly typeset edition. A perfect resource for preaching and teaching from the English text of the Bible, these commentaries also provide the general reader with an excellent resource for personal study and spiritual growth. View More...
How can Paul rejoice when he's got nothing to rejoice about? How can he talk about joy when he's in prison? This book listens to him as he writes to his friends in Philippi, to attempt to understand the experience of joy that more than mere emotion. Paul highlights four reasons why joy fills his heart: because of the Gospel partnership he shares with his friends in Philippi; because of the unity that they experience in Christ; because of their confidence in Jesus; and because God has given them peace beyond understanding. These themes correspond with the four chapters of the letter, and form ... View More...
Though written from prison, Philippians has been called "the epistle of joy." Those who study and apply its teachings will see why. Paul's most personal and affectionate letter, it is deeply moving and rich with the gospel. This commentary helps readers enter into the heart of Paul and emerge transformed. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving th... View More...
Though written from prison, Philippians has been called "the epistle of joy." Those who study and apply its teachings will see why. Paul's most personal and affectionate letter, it is deeply moving and rich with the gospel. This commentary helps readers enter into the heart of Paul and emerge transformed. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving th... View More...
Though written from prison, Philippians has been called "the epistle of joy." Those who study and apply its teachings will see why. Paul's most personal and affectionate letter, it is deeply moving and rich with the gospel. This commentary helps readers enter into the heart of Paul and emerge transformed. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving th... View More...
