Like the other prophets, Isaiah’s writings are full of judgment, hope, and encouragement. Israel is a nation that knows God’s truth but, rather than living it, is hardened to it. Though God’s interactions with His people seem beyond understanding, or even altogether missing, His identity as redeemer is emphasized above all else. Isaiah is sharply aware… Read more…
Philippians offers a treasure trove of “good news” to the church today, even as it spoke welcome words of comfort, encouragement, and exhortation to the first-century believers in Philippi.
In this special Olive Tree collection not only can you read the Philippians Story of God Bible Commentary volume, but you can also listen to author… Read more…
The idea of absolute truth has largely disappeared from our culture. But God’s truth does not fade, and His claims on our lives must stand out in the midst of postmodernism. The church in Rome needed this message just as we do today—the message of who God is, and what He’s done for us through His sacrifice on the cross. By growing in our understanding … Read more…
In the initial stories of Genesis, humans show themselves to be addicted to sin while God shows that he will not give sin a free pass. But, equally significantly, through the token of grace, God shows that he will not give up on us. The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story.
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Designed to empower preachers as they lead their congregations to connect their lives to Scripture, Connections features a broad set of interpretive tools that provide commentary and worship aids on the Revised Common Lectionary.
For each worship day within the three-year lectionary cycle, the commentaries in Connections link the individua… Read more…
The KJV Bible Commentary offers you the convenience of a thorough evangelical commentary on the whole Bible. Verse-by-verse commentary, forty-eight maps that help visualize key events of biblical history, and a brief introduction and outline for each book provides valuable information for effective Bible study.
This commentary is designed … Read more…
Introducing the New Testament is an outstanding guide to the writings of the New Testament for readers ranging from Bible students to those approaching the Christian Scriptures for the first time. Written by three leading Bible specialists, this book discusses in a clear and balanced way the New Testament's literature, its message, and the issues raised … Read more…
The first five books of the Bible can be confusing to interpret for the beginning Bible scholar. Whybray provides a straightforward introduction to the Pentateuch, hoping to make this daunting task a simpler one. Written specifically as an entry-level textbook for colleges and seminaries, this volume gives valuable insights to the context, themes, literary m… Read more…
With attention to issues that continue to surface in today’s church, this volume in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament offers pastors, students, and teachers a focused resource for reading, teaching, and preaching the Book of Acts.
Acts highlights (1) the work of God through the exalted Jesus who grants the presence… Read more…
A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own … Read more…
A fresh approach which not only offers trustworthy exposition, but also provides a book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter tour through the glory of the Bible. This highly readable personal 'conversation' with Scripture guides you through each book, helping you reap the rich, life-changing applications on every page. You will be encouraged to develop your o… Read more…
The three-volume Lectionary Commentary gathers exegetical essays on 513 biblical texts from the Revised Common Lectionary spanning the three-year liturgical cycle. Seventy-eight pastors, priests, and teachers from a variety of Christian traditions have contributed exegetical insights on the First, Second, and Gospel lections for the Sundays of the church yea… Read more…