John (Life Application Bible Studies (NIV)) [Paperback]

Tyndale (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 5, 1989 | Series: Life Application Bible Studies: NIV

The popular Life Application Bible Studies are available in the New Living Translation and, as here, in the New International Version. Each study provides an in-depth examination of a particular Bible book using the New Living Translation text and notes from the Life Application Study Bible. Charts, maps, and thirteen lessons, complete with questions and notes, are sure to challenge all who enjoy an application-oriented approach to Bible study.

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From the Back Cover

How Do I Apply the Bible to My Life?
Written by the team who designed and wrote the Life Application Study Bible, this commentary series provides valuable insights on how to apply God’s Word to life today. Every serious student of the Bible wants to understand the text, to discover the biblical principles, and to apply those timeless truths to his or her life. The Life Application Bible Commentary series delivers all of this and more.
Each volume features a thorough introduction followed by extensive and practical commentary. Throughout, you will find: maps, charts and diagrams, illustrations, classic quotes from noted Christian thinkers, application notes.
The Life Application Bible Commentary series is ideal for individuals studying the Bible personally; for Bible teachers leading small groups, classes, and seminars; and for pastors preparing their sermons.
JOHN WAS THE LAST SURVIVING APOSTLE and one of the few still living who had seen Jesus in the flesh. It would be easy for young believers—removed from Christ’s life, death, and resurrection by a generation and surrounded by a hostile government and unbelieving neighbors—to have doubts and second thoughts about their faith. This book was written in the late 80s after the terrible persecutions of Nero (A.D. 54-68) and the total destruction of Jerusalem (A.D. 70). The church had flourished under persecution, but believers needed reassurance of the truth of Christianity. John, a venerable eyewitness to all that Jesus had done and faithful follower of his Lord, would give that assurance through his personal account of the gospel story. Study John’s Gospel and grow in your personal knowledge of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (July 5, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842327177
• ISBN-13: 978-0842327176
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,243,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Philip W. Comfort, Ph.D., has studied English literature, Greek, and New Testament at the Ohio State University and the University of South Africa. He has taught these classes at a number of colleges, including Wheaton College, Trinity Episcopal Seminary, Columbia International University, and Coastal Carolina University. He is currently senior editor of Bible reference at Tyndale and served as New Testament editor for the New Living Translation. He has contributed a number of books to the Tyndale collection, both as author and editor. Among these are "The New Greek-English Interlinear New Testament," "The Origin of the Bible," "The Tyndale Bible Dictionary," "Essential Guide to Bible Versions," "The Text of the Earliest New Testament Greek Manuscripts" (with D. Barrett), and "Who's Who in Christian History"--all of which are currently available at Tyndale. Philip lives in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, with his wife, Georgia. His three children (Jeremy, John, and Peter) live nearby, as do his grandchildren. He enjoys the ocean, soccer, and writing poetry.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, January 23, 2002

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Mad Dog "maddog6969" (TimbuckThree, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: John (Life Application Bible Commentary) (Paperback)

The gospel of John is not a simple book, therefore interpreters of the text have their work cut out for them. The authors of this text have done a fine job of fleshing out the meaning of the scriptures. For example, many times within John, Jesus is described as the Son of God, the Lamb of God, the Light of God, the Mesiah, etc., and Christ's own words include difficult to understand quotes such as "I am". The man/spirit duality is discussed at length and with different perspectives to illuminate and clarify this difficult situation.

The book uses three different methods of organization to the text. The bulk of the text includes quotes rom the Bible, followed by interpretive text. I found the majority of these sections to be very well written and logical, if a bit wordy at times. There are also boxes placed inbetween the above text that are marked with the tree logo used on this entire series of study books. These boxes of text tend to be more personal, asking the reader to consider their own thoughts, motives, practices and goals in life. These sections were the least valuable to me personally.

The third method of organization is the use of tables of information, often with supporting scripture cited. These sections compare and contrast many of the associated issues. Throughout the book, when scripture is cited, it is labeled with the version (such as New King James Version = NKJV) that is being quoted. The book also includes a few maps that help one track the travels of Jesus and his deciples during his ministry on up until his crucifixion and beyond. Very well written overall and an interesting, thought-provoking read.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me understand the Book of John, June 8, 1997

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This review is from: John (Life Application Bible Studies (NIV)) (Paperback)

This book was very well written and organized. I loved being able to glance down at the bottom of each page and have a cross reference and explaination for each individual verse. The commentary was clear, concise, and easy to understand, and the book got off to a great start with it's introduction. I look forward to studying other books in this series

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Resource, May 19, 2008

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This review is from: John (Life Application Bible Commentary) (Paperback)

I have used other books of the Bible, Life Application commentaries, and they are excellent. This one on John, The Beloved, is fabulous. I love the difference in John's eye witness account of Jesus, from the other three gospel writers. It is a great help for books of the Bible studies.