Philippians [Hardcover]

John F. MacArthur Jr. (Author), John F. MacArthur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001 | Series: Macarthur New Testament Commentary Serie

Philippians is the most personal letter Paul wrote to a church. In it, he addresses many challenging aspects of the Christian life such as joy, humility, and spiritual unity. Respected preacher and Bible teacher, John MacArthur, presents yet another comprehensive and compelling commentary in his New Testament Series. Readers will find this resource indispensable for their study of this excellent epistle.

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PhilippiansPhilippians was written from prison, yet its theme is joy. In fact, joy permeates this letter so much that it has been called "the epistle of joy." Those who study its teaching and apply its principles will, like the apostle Paul, learn the secret of having joy, peace, and contentment in every circumstance.Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk.

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Unleashing God's Truth one verse at a time"Clear, reasonable, understandable, devout¿all things and more can be honestly said about this generation's greatest single-author pastoral commentary set. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series is a help to Christians and preachers. Forged in the study, fired in the pulpit, these comments on the whole New Testament are a gift from one who loves Christ, given to Christ's bride, the church."¿Mark Denver, pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C."Dr. MacArthur's love for the Scripture and his many years of diligent study have resulted in a resource that is a great gift to the Body of Christ. I have found this tool to be a great help as I study the Word and teach it to women. I often refer to this set of commentaries to enhance my understanding of the text and to shed light on difficult passages and questions."¿Nancy Leigh DeMoss, author, Revive our Hearts radio teacher "John MacArthur has provided a compelling example of pastoral ministry based on the Word of God. Now the fruit of that ministry is available to us all: careful attention to the text of Scripture and faithful theological exposition, all in the service of the church of Jesus Christ. Both pastor and layperson will benefit for years to come from this unique commentary series."¿C.J. Mahaney, president of Sovereign Grace Ministries"The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is nothing less than a library of faithful exegesis and exposition. This project is unparalleled in our times, and John MacArthur has produced a masterful commentary series that demands attention and deserves a place in every preacher's library."¿R. Albert Mohler, Jr., PhD, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; New Edition edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802452620
• ISBN-13: 978-0802452627
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.
John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by John MacArthur.
John is president of The Master's College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Best-selling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Truth War, The Murder of Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Expository Writing I have ever read..., December 2, 2007

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Some Random Girl (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philippians (Hardcover)

I and several of my friends from my church have used John Mac's commentaries and we all have deeply enjoyed the amount of spiritual nourishment he brings to the layman's table.

These commentaries (I have almost the entire New Testament), have been written in a language that is easy to understand. You do not have to be a Phd seminary student to learn from these books.

I appreciated how JM would use additional scriptures and other references (including opposing views) that keeps/supports the context of the text. I have used these commentaries for years in my personal devotional study times. I haven't seen any other commentary that has come close to JM's expository teaching... which so clearly and beautifully speaks to me and my friends regarding Christ and the Church.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST!, November 24, 2005

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CJ "cj" (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philippians (Hardcover)

THE BEST. Excellent. I highly recommend.

As with all of Dr. John Macarthur's works, this is

packed with life changing Biblical TRUTHS, wisdom and sound doctrine.