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 task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it can speak powerfully today.
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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 task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into a modern context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it can speak powerfully today.
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Frank Thielman (PhD, Duke University) is Presbyterian professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the author of Philippians in the NIV Application Commentary series.
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Frank Thielman (PhD, Duke University) is Presbyterian professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the author of Philippians in the NIV Application Commentary series.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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An excellent commentary from an excellent series!,
By Mark Van Steenwyk "Van S" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Philippians: The NIV Application Commentary (Hardcover)
The NIV Application Commentary Series is one of the best commentary series I have ever encountered. Each commentary goes through the text of its respective book and 1) grapples with the original meaning, 2) finds bridging concepts from other passages of Scripture and historical sources, and 3) gleens present day applications out of the biblical text. While this commentary is sound theologically, its focus is more pastoral. It seeks to answer the question, "How do I live by these principles today?" The Philippians commentary follows this template with great success. One of the most profound themes of the commentary, and the book of Philippians, deals with the question of suffering. It is both intellectually stimulating and painfully practical.
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Really enjoy this commentary!,
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This is a very good commentary. Besides giving the background of the text, it gives, as the title says, good practical perspectives on living out that text! Very good for pastors.
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Winderful commentary,
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I am certainly enjoying the commentary given in this NIV Application Commentary on Philippians. The NIV does a great job in given the meaning of the original text, followed by an application for the modern church/Christian. Bridging the text is a great help in how the original was intended for the original audience and today's audience.
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PAUL AND TIMOTHY, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
depraved generation, loyal yokefellow, apostolic labor, placing confidence, modern church, salvation with fear, unbelieving world Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Christ Jesus, New Testament, Jesus Christ, Grand Rapids, Old Testament, New York, Holy Spirit, Greek-English Lexicon, University of Chicago Press, Karl Barth, Walter Bauer, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Oxford University Press, Wilbur Gingrich, God's Empowering Presence, Cambridge University Press, Downers Grove, Gerhard Kittel, Greek-Englisb Lexicon, John Knox, God's Spirit, Kenneth Copeland, Paul's Greek, Roman Catholic, Spirit of God New!
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PAUL AND TIMOTHY, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
depraved generation, loyal yokefellow, apostolic labor, placing confidence, modern church, salvation with fear, unbelieving world Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Christ Jesus, New Testament, Jesus Christ, Grand Rapids, Old Testament, New York, Holy Spirit, Greek-English Lexicon, University of Chicago Press, Karl Barth, Walter Bauer, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Oxford University Press, Wilbur Gingrich, God's Empowering Presence, Cambridge University Press, Downers Grove, Gerhard Kittel, Greek-Englisb Lexicon, John Knox, God's Spirit, Kenneth Copeland, Paul's Greek, Roman Catholic, Spirit of God New!
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- Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament by W. Gingrich on 6 pages
- Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament: Volume 1 by Horst Balz on 5 pages
- The Laws of Prosperity by Kenneth Copeland on 5 pages
- Theological Dictionary of the New Testament: Abridged in One Volume by Gerhard Kittel on 4 pages
- Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on 4 pages
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- Paul and His Letters by John B. Polhill on page 179
- Bible for Blockheads, The by Douglas Connelly on page 389
- Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary: Spreading the Light of God's Word Into Your Life by Earl D. Radmacher in Back Matter
- Grasping God's Word by J. Scott Duvall in Back Matter
- Biblical Greek Exegesis by George H. Guthrie on page 148
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