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As you walk through the ruins of the city of Jerusalem in this study of Lamentations, you will come to a deeper understanding of why Jeremiah is called "the weeping prophet." Indeed, there are some things that motivate God and the men of God to tears.
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Life is filled with warnings. Various household products have warnings on their labels. We constantly have traffic warnings and weather warnings. Life would be dangerous indeed if we were never alerted to danger. It is not surprising, therefore, that the Bible contains very specific warnings. This is especially true in the books of Joel and Amos. Joel sounds the trumpet, and Amos roars like lion. Both are designed to alert us to the dangers ahead. This commentary is offered to help you understand the warnings of God and recognize when it is time to sound the alarm.
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The modern-day church is becoming increasingly weak in its doctrine. Teaching doctrine is not favorable and practicing doctrine is not popular. In fact, many churches have decided to abandon doctrine altogether because of its divisive nature. Today’s Christian must be properly equipped with Biblical doctrine to combat the heresies that dominate modern thought. Every Christian must know what they believe about core truths and why they believe them. This commentary trains you to be a heresy hunter. You will learn how to recognize the subtle differences in false teaching and how to avoid being trapped in unscriptural error.
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Micah’s name means “Who is like God?” And the prophet goes to great lengths to present God’s incomparability. There are three sections in the book each beginning with an admonition to hear (1:2, 3:1, 6:1). The first shows that there is nobody like God in identifying sin. The second shows that there is nobody like God in judging sin. And the third shows that there is nobody like God in forgiving sin. This commentary helps you explore the book of Micah and discover God’s uniqueness. Indeed, there’s nobody like Him.
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Jeremiah was nearly twenty years old when he began his ministry in 627 BC and immediately began to address a nation that was rapidly approaching the judgment of God. Because Jeremiah prophesied in the final years of Judah before the Babylonian exile, his overwhelming theme is judgment. Indeed, the first forty-five chapters of the book focus on God’s judgment of Judah. Ironical- ly, however, there is an element of grace throughout the book, and significantly, Jeremiah’s prophesy provides the most vivid treatment of the New Covenant whereby God will remember Judah’s sins and iniquities no more. Indeed, God was pulling down in order to build. We trust that this commentary on Jeremiah will help you accept the grace of God even when life is falling apart.
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God comforts us so that we can comfort other people. No one knew this better than the Apostle Paul. When he left Corinth, his motives were questioned, and this prepared the way for an awkward visit upon his return. He thus writes to the Corinthian church in order to clear the air before his arrival. In addition, the Corinthian discipline of an erring brother had bordered on excessive, and this also was creating a strain on personal relationships on a variety of fronts. Thus, Paul writes to the Corinthian church about the necessity of using one’s influence to comfort others. The Christian community always functions better under comfortable relationships, and we trust that as a result of this study of Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth, you will feel comfortable being a comforting believer.
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However we interpret the marriage of Hosea, it was obviously the most important event in his life. This event shaped both the man and his message. It was out of this experience that Hosea would proclaim and demonstrate his understanding of God. Through his marriage, Hosea would understand our rejection of God, His discipline of us, and the cost of reconciliation. Despite our wickedness, God has eternally committed Himself to us. This commentary on Hosea explores these themes of a God who loves us till death and beyond.
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At times, we all feel like running away. Unfortunately, when we run away from our problems, we often create more. Thankfully, God positions Himself so that when we run from Him, we often run into Him. Such was the case with Onesimus. While on the run, he ran into God, and his life was forever changed. Discover how his master, Philemon, took him back and in so doing mirrors Christ who takes us back when we run away from Him.
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When a person accepts Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour, he is immediately justified in the eyes of God. But how is a person justified in the eyes of men? This commentary takes you through the book of James and explains the defining hallmarks of Christianity. Here you will find practical tips on how to stay right in a world that is constantly drifting left.
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Someone has said, "Blessed is the preacher who can get airborne without taking too much runway." If this statement is true, John and Jude were certainly blessed preachers. Both knew how to say much in a few words. Though postcards in length, these epistles contain a weighty message that embraces truth and exposes error. This commentary explores these often forgotten New Testament books and applies their message to the church today.
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This commentary examines the three major tests or evidences of salvation delineated by the Apostle John. These things are the doctrinal test, the social test, and the moral test. Do I believe the right things? Do I love my brother? Is my life characterized by righteousness? In short, does my life give evidence that I have been born again? Do I pass the tests?
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Christians have often been criticized for majoring on the minors. We must remember, however, that the devil is in the details. The last twelve books of the Bible are often called the minor prophets, but the messages of these prophets are of major importance. This commentary explores the messages of Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai to assist you in your Christian walk. We trust these studies will help you to major on the minors.
