Exploring the Bible Commentary Upgrade Collection (3 vols.)
by Iain D. Campbell, David Field, Stanley Jebb
Day One 2008–2011
Overview
The 3-volume Exploring the Bible Commentary Upgrade Collection offers accessible and easy-to-read commentaries on four books of the Old and New Testaments. In these commentaries, you’ll find verse-by-verse analysis, introductions to the history and context of each book, and an overview of important themes and events.
Written by scholars and vetted by pastors, the Exploring the Bible Commentary Upgrade Collection (3 vols.) takes an in-depth look at God's grace in the book of Ruth, His kindness and justice in Obadiah, and the practical and pastoral applications of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. The authors wrestle with the hard questions and navigate through difficult issues, with a keen eye toward application and relevance for today. Their accessibility, combined with their comprehensive scope, makes these commentaries perfect for individual or group study. The Exploring the Bible Commentary Upgrade Collection (3 vols.) is ideal both for readers looking for a first-time introduction to difficult texts and for those looking to expand their knowledge of the Bible.
What’s more, with the Logos edition of the Exploring the Bible Commentary Upgrade Collection (3 vols.), you can access a wealth of information in the commentaries at the click of a mouse! Hovering over Scripture texts will display the Scripture reference from your favorite Bible translation, and all of your favorite maps, reference books, and Bible dictionaries are available at the click of a button.
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Key Features
- Introduction to each book
- Chronological history of events
- Guides for further reading and study
Praise for the Print Edition
I continue to be thankful for the publications of Day One. They are biblical; they have sound theology; and they are relative to the issues at hand. The material is condensed and manageable while, at the same time, being complete—challenging balance to find. We are happy in our ministry to make use of these excellent publications.
—John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher, Grace Community Church, California
Individual Titles
The Book of Ruth is not the longest of the books of the Bible—it contains only four chapters of text. Yet its significance is immense. Ruth was a young woman from Moab, who came to be part of the covenant community of God’s people. Consequently, she is one of only a handful of women mentioned in the genealogy of Christ: she begins as a stranger to God’s people, and ends up as a mother of God’s Messiah.
This remarkable story is both an example and an illustration of how sinners like us can become partakers of God’s covenant salvation. In Ruth’s story, God’s grace worked in her life, bringing her from a place where she was far away from God, into an inheritance of covenant blessing. And just as she found her rest and satisfaction in her marriage to her redeemer, Boaz, so we find ours through union with the great Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ. Read the story of Ruth—and let the power of God’s amazing grace grip your soul!
Iain Campbell demonstrates in a masterful way that the story of Ruth is the Old Testament in miniature. Another useful commentary that should be found in our bookcase—after it has been thoroughly enjoyed.
—Grapevine
This little volume manages to combine the depth of a theologian, the clarity of a true expositor, the wisdom of a pastor, and the warmth of an evangelist in a way that belies its size. Iain D. Campbell opens up Ruth in a manner that makes it accessible and stimulating for readers from almost any background. Most of all, he shows us the gospel in the romance of Ruth and leads us to the greatest romance of all: our romance with Jesus!
—Mark Johnston, Grove Chapel, Camberwell
This book gets to the very heart of the book of Ruth. . . . The Gospel in the book of Ruth comes alive through the pages of this book, providing the church of Christ with a much-needed resource for believers of all ages who desire to more fully know the height and depth of the love of Christ. . . . This book rouses our hearts and lifts our eyes to look upon the faithful and loyal love of God for us His people.
—Burk Parsons, editor of Tabletalk magazine
Dr. Iain D. Campbell is the pastor of a church on the Isle of Lewis. He trained for the ministry at the University of Glasgow and at the Free Church College Edinburgh. Campbell is author of several other books published by Day One: On the First Day of the week: God, the Christian and the Sabbath, The Gospel according to Ruth, Opening up Exodus, Opening up Matthew and Seven Wonders of the World.
It is said that "the best things come in small packages" and certainly the book of Obadiah bears that out. Weighing in at just twenty-one verses, it is packed full of good things: rich theology, powerful imagery, unsettling challenges to our thinking and living, and huge promise for the triumph of God’s purposes. Obadiah uses key biblical themes such as mountains and brothers, the kingdom of God and the day of the Lord; he challenges his hearers and readers by what he says about malice, pride and complacency; he encourages God’s people with the promise of their sure inheritance; and he raises wider matters of justice, spiritual warfare and the international spread of the kingdom of God. Furthermore, like all the prophets, Obadiah over and over points us to the kindness and justice of the Lord Jesus Christ and to the greatness of what he has done for us.
[David Field] writes with a passion for Jesus Christ and God's coming kingdom that draws the reader to worship.
—John Tindall, Associate Pastor, Monyhull Church, Kings Norton, Birmingham
Obadiah, like many short books, is densely packed with the truths of God. In this book—in equal measure scholarly and pastoral—David Field does wonderful work in unpacking those truths and showing their relevance for Christians today.
—Doug Wilson, Pastor, Christ Church, Moscow
David Field lectures at Oak Hill Theological College in London and is a member of Enfield Evangelical Free Church. After reading theology at Oxford, David worked taught in a theological college in Nigeria for three years and then gained a PhD from Cambridge on the thought of English Puritan, John Howe. He was pastor of Horsley Evangelical Church for five years and immediately before beginning teaching at Oak Hill he had four years in the commercial world as a headhunter.
How relevant is 1 & 2 Thessalonians for Christians today? These are letters written over 2,000 years ago and which are among Paul's earliest writings—can they be relevant? In this thorough, yet easy-to-read commentary, Stanley Jebb reveals their timeless pastoral and practical application. We see Paul's deep concern for believers and find important instructions about how we should live—instructions which are as relevant today as they were when they first written. We also learn about the events that will take place at the second coming of Jesus Christ. Read this book and discover just how applicable these letters are to your church and to your daily life.
Dr. Jebb's unfailing pastoral touch means that even some of the most difficult passages in the New Testament are handled with freshness and simplicity . . . Concise yet profound, the exposition sidesteps no problem.
—Graham Harrison, former lecturer, London Theological Seminary
This volume combines flawless exposition with far-reaching application . . . a highly readable commentary . . . I unreservedly recommend this work.
—Tony Sargent, Emeritus Principle, International Christian College, Glasgow
Stanley Jebb has pastored Baptist churches for forty-two years. He holds a B.A. in theology from Bristol University, B.D. from London University, a P.G.C.E. from The London Institute of Education, and a Th.D. from Trinity Theological Seminary.
Product Details
- Title: Exploring the Bible Commentary Upgrade Collection
- Publisher: Day One
- Volumes: 3
- Pages: 527