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Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. It's like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous...
2) Ezekiel
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Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming we can somehow make the return journey on our own. 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....
3) Isaiah
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A unique commentary that explores each passage from three vital perspectives: original meaning, bridging context, contemporary significance. Isaiah wrestles with the realities of people who are not convicted by the truth but actually hardened by it, and with a God whose actions sometimes seem unintelligible, or even worse, appears to be absent. Yet Isaiah penetrates beyond these experiences to an even greater reality. Isaiah sees God's rule over history...
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¿Qué va a ser? ¿La escalera de Jacob o la torre de Babel?Éstas son las dos únicas opciones sobre las que nuestra humanidad puede construir sus vidas.Ir en busca de Cristo y Su reino o ir tras las visiones de este mundo.Una opción es la puerta estrecha con un camino difícil que conduce a la salvación, y la otra opción es una puerta ancha y un camino fácil que conduce a la destrucción.Un camino conduce al cielo y el otro conduce a un lago...
5) Philippians
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Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. 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...
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Growing up in church and the tragedy of my sister losing a one- and six-year-old children leading to a family crisis about who God is. The resulting biblical study about God and the love he has shown us through Jesus Christ and the amazing things that I discovered about the opening of the seven seals in Revelations. The book reveals more of who Christ is and more of the character of man.
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Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. It's like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous...
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Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. It's like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous...
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These three short prophetic books of the Old Testament each contain a dual message. On one hand are messages of impending judgment-for all peoples on the Day of the Lord, for an enemy of Israel, and for Israel herself. On the other hand are messages of great hope-of the pouring out of God's Spirit, of restoration and renewal, and of a coming Messiah. Placing judgment and hope together in such a manner may seem paradoxical to a contemporary mindset....
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Who authored the most ancient segments of the Bible? What is their age, and how have they endured through the ages? This book delves into the reasons why dictators, tyrants, and powerful factions have harboured such fear and loathing towards these texts, leading to relentless suppression and censorship. Even now, possession of these writings can result in dire consequences. These pivotal questions are explored in The Story of the Torah, the inaugural...
12) Luke
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Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. 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...
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The NIV Application Commentary SeriesThe setting: Jerusalem. Recently returned from Babylonian captivity, the Jews are occupied with personal pursuits while the temple of Yahweh lies in ruins. To the prophets Haggai and Zechariah falls the task of calling God's people to their forgotten priority: rebuilding his house. Heeding prophetic admonition, the people overcome the obstacles that face them and prosper in their work––thanks largely to the...
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Get the Summary of Thomas Watson's The Beatitudes in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Beatitudes" by Thomas Watson offers a profound exploration of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the essence of true religion and the path to eternal life. Watson interprets Christ's teachings as a guide for converting and nourishing souls, highlighting the importance of ministers in preaching and combating false teachings......
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The Book of Luke is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is attributed to the author Luke, who was a physician and a companion of the apostle Paul. The book is primarily concerned with the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, presenting a detailed narrative of these events.Here are some key themes and topics covered in the Book of Luke:Birth and Childhood of Jesus: Luke provides an account of...
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The Book of Mark, also known as the Gospel of Mark, is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is believed to have been written by John Mark, a companion of the apostle Peter, between 50-70 AD.The Book of Mark deals primarily with the life, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It portrays Jesus as a powerful and compassionate figure who came to earth to proclaim the good news of God's...
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The Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of John, is the last book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a highly symbolic and prophetic book that deals with a variety of themes, including eschatology (the study of end times), apocalyptic literature, Christian theology, and ethics. Here are some key aspects of what the Book of Revelation deals with:Prophecy and Eschatology: The Book of Revelation contains a series of visions...
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The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, often abbreviated as 2 Corinthians, is a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the Christian community in Corinth, a city in ancient Greece. 2 Corinthians primarily deals with several main themes:Comfort and encouragement: Paul seeks to comfort and encourage the Corinthians in the midst of challenges and difficulties they were facing, including persecution...
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The biblical book of 2 Timothy is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his younger protege and fellow missionary, Timothy. It is one of the pastoral epistles, along with 1 Timothy and Titus, which were written to provide guidance and instruction to church leaders.In 2 Timothy, Paul encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in his faith and to continue preaching the gospel, even in the face of persecution and opposition. He reminds Timothy of the importance...
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The Gospel of John is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, although there is ongoing scholarly debate about its authorship. The Gospel of John is distinct from the other three synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) in its content, style, and theological emphasis.The Gospel of John primarily focuses on presenting Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God and...
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