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James (Hardcover)
David P Nystrom
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Straight to the point, practical, affirming, convicting that s the
book of James. In it, we see a picture of early Christians
wrestling to apply the teachings of Jesus to their everyday lives.
And we see a community plagued by divisiveness and hypocrisy, with
an emphasis on wealth and status. James pulls no punches addressing
these issues, calling for a faith that shows itself in moral
actions: in speech, in interpersonal relationships, in economic and
social justice. He also lays out a theology of the redemptive value
of suffering. In our day when the behavior and attitudes of
professed Christians are often not much different from the
surrounding culture, in our society of great wealth, and in our
culture that abhors suffering, the challenging message of James is
greatly needed. Exploring the links between the Bible and our own
times, David Nystrom shares perspectives on the book of James that
reveal its enduring relevance for our twenty-first-century lives.
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 dares to go where few scholars have gone before into the
real world of biblical application faced by pastors and teachers
every day. This is everything a good commentary should be. Leith
Anderson Pastor, Wooddale Church 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 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 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."
One reason for writing these books is that most curriculums that
are now available for youth leaders and their students are just
skimming the books of the Bible (example: 4-12 lessons on the
Gospel of John that do not go beyond the surface of the text). We
are talking about writing books that would have the entire Biblical
text printed in each book. Books that actually go deeper into the
meaning of the text. We are thinking of dozens of word and
character studies, with many fascinating historical and personal
stories, followed by in depth thought provoking questions. This
series of books will include insights and observations not usually
covered in typical commentaries.
Following the first volume of this series, A Youth Worker s
Commentary on John, Vol 2 digs deeper into the miracles and
teachings of Jesus as told by John. Covering the remainder of John
s gospel, chapters nine to twenty-one, you ll find this resource to
be an invaluable aid for your message and lesson preparation. The
authors give you a solid understanding of the Gospel of John,
including its historical context, rationale, and meaning. You ll
see how to apply the wisdom gained from these passages to the needs
and issues you and your students are working through. Written
specifically for youth workers, A Youth Worker s Commentary on
John, Vol 2 has the entire NIV biblical text printed alongside a
deep, yet readable, look into the meaning of this marvelous gospel.
The book includes dozens of word studies, historical accounts and
personal stories, followed by a large section of in-depth,
thought-provoking questions to get your students thinking and
talking."
When a youth pastor is preparing a lesson, it s sometimes
challenging to find a curriculum that really offers depth into the
Scripture passages and goes beyond a cursory look at the text. A
Youth Worker s Commentary on John is the first in a new series of
commentaries developed with youth workers in mind. An in-depth, yet
readable approach to the gospel of John, this first volume includes
commentary, word studies, personal and historical stories, and
discussion questions that will help get students thinking and
talking. The gospel of John is the most personal and revealing of
all the portraits of Jesus in the New Testament. This commentary
has the entire NIV biblical text printed alongside a rich, deep
look into the meaning of this gospel. Youth workers will find this
to be an invaluable aid for message and lesson preparation. They ll
get a solid understanding of the gospel of John, including its
historical context, rationale, and meaning, to see how to apply
what they uncover to the needs and issues the teens in their group
are dealing with."
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