James, 1 & 2 Peter (Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary)
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Overview
This newly revised and expanded edition of Insights on James, 1 & 2 Peter, part of the 15-volume Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary series, draws on Gold Medallion Award–winner Chuck Swindoll’s 50 years of experience with studying and preaching God’s Word. The series combines Chuck’s deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor to bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. Each volume combines verse-by-verse commentary, charts, maps, photos, key terms, and background articles with practical application. The newly updated volumes now include parallel presentations of the NLT and NASB before each section. This series is a must-have for pastors, teachers, and anyone else who is seeking a deeply practical resource for exploring God’s Word.
Top Highlights
“It also affirms that God has a track record of making good on His promises. The prophets looked forward in hope toward Christ—and Christ came! In the same way, we look forward to the return of Christ—and Christ will come!” (Page 160)
“‘brethren,’ indicating that he is addressing fellow believers in Jesus, not merely all Jews spread throughout the Roman world.” (Page 13)
“All these things merge to bring about the development of faith as believers endure trials throughout life. Although we don’t rejoice over the trial itself, we can rejoice over the result brought about by our God.” (Page 159)
“James’s dispersed readers were experiencing hardship as they tried to come to terms with their new identities as Jewish Christians in a culture that despised both Jews and Christians.” (Page 20)
“when we do fail we acknowledge it and allow God’s grace to restore and strengthen us.” (Page 214)