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 Commentar…
The NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
Straight to the point, practical, affirming, convicting---that's the book of James. In it, we see a picture of early Christians wrestling to apply the teachings of Jesus to their everyday lives. And we see a community plagued by divisiveness and hypocrisy, with an emphasis on wealth and status. James pulls no punches addressing these issues, calling for a faith that shows itself in moral action…
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 Co…
John's letters transformed the churches of the first century. But his message is also very relevant to the church today. Find out how his letters can have the same powerful impact today as they had when John first wrote them.
Buku Dasar-Dasar Hermeneutik, Metode Penafsiran Alkitab Yang Mudah dan Tepat ini berisi penjelasan tentang ilmu hermeneutik yang berhubungan dengan ajaran Tuhan. Hermeneutik adalah salah satu ilmu Teologi yang bersubstansi pada pokok penafsiran isi Alkitab (firman Tuhan). Oleh karena itu, untuk memperoleh hasil tafsiran firman Tuhan yang baik seorang penafsir harus mengenali dan mengerti pentin…
Features singular, comprehensive discussion and analysis of key evangelical doctrines--including the doctrine of salvation, sin, the Holy Spirit, man, and the person and work of Christ.
Goes behind the scenes and uncovers the human side of the larger-than-life Reformers through user-friendly narrative stories on the Reformation.
A definitive introduction to New Testament textual criticism, this book includes a comparison of the major editions of the New Testament, detailed description and analysis of the manuscripts of the Greek New Testament, and discussion on the value of the early versions. This second edition contains two new supplementary essays as well as revised plates, tables, and charts.