Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (The NIV Application Commentary)

Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (The NIV Application Commentary)

These three short prophetic books of the Old Testament each contain a dual message. On one hand are messages of impending judgmentâ€”for all peoples on the Day of the Lord, for an enemy of Israel, and for Israel herself. On the other hand are messages of great hopeâ€”of the pouring out of Godâ€™s Spirit, of restoration and renewal, and of a coming Messiah.

Placing judgment and hope together in such a manner may seem paradoxical to a contemporary mindset. But the complete message of these prophets gives a fuller picture of Godâ€”who despises and rightly judges sin and rebellion, but who also lovingly invites people to return to him so that he might bestow his wonderful grace and blessings. It is a message no less timely today than when these books were first written, and David W. Baker skillfully bridges the centuries in helping believers today understand and apply it.

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. They focus on the original meaning of the passage but donâ€™t discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuableâ€”but the job is only half done!

The NIV Application Commentary Series helps bring both halves of the interpretive task together. This unique, award-winning series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into our postmodern context. It explains not only what the Bible meant but also how it speaks powerfully today.
Country USA
Manufacturer Zondervan Academic
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2009-05-26
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Zondervan Academic
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2009-05-26
Format	Kindle eBook

Joel, Obadiah, Malachi (The NIV Application Commentary)

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