The NIV Application Commentary Genesis

The NIV Application Commentary Genesis

The Bible begins and ends with a revelation of God that gives redemption its basis. From the first verse of Genesis, the book of origins, we encounter a God of personality, character, purpose, and activity. Only in the light of what he shows us of himself as the Creator of our world and the Interactor with human history does the salvation story assume its proper context. Genesis sets things in order: God first, then us. In the words of the general editorâ€™s preface, â€œEspecially after the Tower of Babel it became evident that people had forgotten who God was. They needed reminding. The moves God made were essentially concerned with putting himself in front of the worldâ€™s peoples.â€ Today, perhaps more than ever, we need God to put himself in front of usâ€•to remind us who he is, and that he is. With characteristic creativity and uncommon depth, John H. Walton demonstrates the timeless relevance of Genesis. Revealing the links between Genesis and our own times, Dr. Walton shows how this mysterious, often baffling book filled with obscure peoples and practices reveals truth to guide our twenty-first-century lives. 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. This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible's timeless message speak to this generation. Billy Graham The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing â€œdoers of the Word.â€ Rick Warren, Saddleback Valley Community Church
Country USA
Brand HarperCollins
Manufacturer Zondervan Academic
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 576170
ReleaseDate 2001-10-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780310206170

Country	USA
Brand	HarperCollins
Manufacturer	Zondervan Academic
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	576170
ReleaseDate	2001-10-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780310206170

The NIV Application Commentary Genesis

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