{"id":47477,"date":"2020-07-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/?p=47477"},"modified":"2024-07-25T15:14:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T22:14:38","slug":"word-biblical-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/word-biblical-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"Word Biblical Themes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Word Biblical Themes<\/a> is a companion series to the well-loved\u00a0Word Biblical Commentary<\/a>. Its name gives away its contents \u2014 a discussion of biblical themes. But, you can also trust this series to have the same level of scholarship and usefulness as the WBC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, you will find all you need to know about Word Biblical Themes. Then, at the end, you can also read an excerpt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Study Biblical Themes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, let’s answer this question. Why should we take a deeper look at themes in the Bible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the major themes in each book of the Bible is incredibly helpful to your overall study of God’s Word. But, if you’re preaching or teaching, it’s essential! Themes help reveal the meaning the behind the text<\/strong>, and ultimately, application points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But themes aren’t easy to find. They are often like buried treasure, hidden beneath the surface, and difficult to find without a guide. Sadly, many commentaries give insights verse-by-verse or chapter-by-chapter. These tools won’t direct you to trace important concepts throughout your reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, adding a book to your collection that focuses solely on themes can be a game-changer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying <\/strong>with Word Biblical Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we know why studying biblical themes is helpful, let’s look at what makes Word Biblical Themes<\/a> unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PURPOSE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, the series’ authors didn’t want to just give you information. Instead, this series is written with the intent to enrich your preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God’s people. As we said before, biblical themes can lead us toward healthy application. So, it makes sense that action would be the end goal for those working on this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEATURES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Second, take a look at the features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n