The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply
biblical text effectively in today's context.
The Gospel of John tells us the story that is the foundation of the
distinctive teaching of Christianity. It provides all the elements
necessary to see the full picture of the person and work of Jesus: a
human Christ to redeem us, a divine Christ to reveal God's nature, and a
powerful, Spirit-filled Christ to help us lead holy lives. This
commentary unveils, in today's terminology, the deeply satisfying
portrait of Christ painted in the Gospel of John.
To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each
passage is treated in three sections:
- Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the
original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and
cultural context.
- Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the
world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely
pages of the Bible.
- Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable
situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant
application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of
problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and
helps them think through the issues involved.
This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's
preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the
tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the
same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
