Thru the Bible vol. 14: History of Israel (1 and 2 Chronicles)
Overview
Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a sixty-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. This volume on 1 and 2 Chronicles includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great choice for pastors—and even better choice for the average Bible reader and student!
Top Highlights
“animal sacrifices be resumed during the Millennium? Because God ordained it; that is answer enough.” (Page 125)
“My friend, if you mean business with God, God will means business with you” (Page 180)
“My friend, faith is not a psychological response to anything. Faith is not in the feelings; it is an accomplished fact. Faith is that which is wrought in the soul by the Holy Spirit. It is a conviction that is born in the spirit of man.” (Page 255)
“Oh, to have the heart of David, and put God first in our lives” (Page 104)
“This promise was given to Israel at the dedication of the temple. Although it has application for us, it is better to go to the New Testament and find God’s promises to us directly.” (Page 150)
- Title: Thru the Bible Vol. 14: History of Israel (1 and 2 Chronicles)
- Author: J. Vernon McGee
- Edition: electronic ed.
- Series: Thru the Bible Commentary
- Volume: 14
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 1991
- Logos Release Date: 2005
- Pages: 285
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. 1 Chronicles › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. 2 Chronicles › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781418511623, 1418511625
- Resource ID: LLS:TTB14_CH
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T15:15:42Z
J. Vernon McGee (1904–1988) was an ordained Presbyterian minister, theologian, and radio minister. He was born in Hillsboro, Texas in 1904. McGee was pastor of the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles from 1949–1970.
McGee earned his BD from Columbia Theological Seminary, and his ThM and ThD from Dallas Theological Seminary. After serving in Presbyterian congregations in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas, he moved to southern California to serve as pastor of Lincoln Avenue Presbyterian Church. In 1949 he moved to Los Angeles and became pastor of the Church of the Open Door. He also served as chairman of the Bible department at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (now Biola University) and lectured several times at Dallas Theological Seminary.
In 1967, McGee started his popular Thru the Bible radio series and soon it was broadcast on over 400 channels in North America. The radio broadcasts were transcribed, edited, and published in the Thru the Bible Commentary series. Other titles by McGee include David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, J. Vernon McGee on Prayer, Jesus: Centerpiece of Scripture, Living by Faith, and more.