Wesleyan Bible Commentary, Vol. 6: Hebrews–Revelation
Overview
The Wesleyan Bible Commentary is the first multi-volume commentary on the whole Bible by a distinguished community of Wesleyan scholars—representing nine evangelical denominations. The commentary takes advantage of the latest and best information available to present-day Bible scholars. This series maintains both the spiritual insight and sound biblical scholarship of John Wesley and Adam Clarke, but expresses these characteristics in the context of contemporary thought and life. The resulting commentary is cast in the framework of contemporary evangelical Wesleyan Bible scholarship.
For many years the authors and publishers have sensed the need for a modern, practical Bible commentary from a broadly evangelical and uniquely Wesleyan perspective—the Wesleyan Bible Commentary meets this need. This commentary series aims for a high level of sound biblical scholarship, with a purpose that is practical rather than technical. The design of the series is evangelical, expositional, practical, homiletical, and devotional. Pastors will find these commentaries particularly useful for sermon preparation. Laypersons and students will find them ideally suited for research projects and personal study.
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- Detailed outline
- Lengthy introduction that discusses historical, authorship, and interpretive issues
- Charts and diagrams supplement detailed exposition
- Technical language confined to footnotes for further research
- Extensive bibliography
Top Highlights
“The second result of walking in the light is the cleansing—the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin. Fellowship is a result of reconciliation which follows forgiveness and acceptance by God into the body of Christ (the Church). Cleansing is an aspect of sanctification and is needed because of the pollution of the moral nature.” (Page 324)
“Believers love one another; it is impossible to love God while fellowship with fellow Christians is broken. There are other ways to walk in the darkness, but they usually begin by severing the ties with the followers of Christ.” (Pages 324–325)
“Forgiveness is what God does for us, while cleansing is what God does in us. The first is justification and the second, sanctification.” (Page 326)
“Two essentials exist in the life of every believer—he must believe the truth as revealed by God, and he must conform his life to the revealed standards. Practice and belief are like the two banks of a river; without either there ceases to be a river. Belief without holy conduct is dead orthodoxy; ethics without faith in God’s revelation to man is a humanistic and changing pattern of life. Only in the dynamic combination of right belief through divine revelation, with a holy love issuing in a divinely ordered conduct, is the truth to be found.” (Page 338)
“One author observes that ‘an inward holiness which does not manifest itself outwardly, will stand the test of neither God nor man.’58 Grace in the heart will result in graciousness in the life. Purity of the heart will produce holiness in the life.” (Page 255)
. . . A commentary whose distinctives justify its existence…based on recent scholarship and couched in contemporary terms. . . The text includes helpful discussions of first-century customs and historical backgrounds, as well as an enlightening use of the Greek text, always explained in terms understandable to one who reads only English.
—Dr. Donald W. Burdick, Conservative Baptist Seminary
. . . A welcome contribution to the growing body of contemporary religious literature stemming from the Wesleyan-Arminian theological position. . . representing sound scholarship, with faithfulness to vital evangelical concepts. . .
—Dr. Hugh C. Benner, Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
Couched in contemporary terms and based on recent scholarship, the Wesleyan Bible Commentary is a significant contribution to the field of biblical studies.
—Dr. Gordon Zimmerman, Taylor University
This commentary bridges a gap between the times and writings of such men as John and Charles Wesley, Adam Clarke, and Daniel Steel. . . and its practicality and relevance. . . make it extremely valuable for both ministry and laity.
—Dr. Kenneth E. Geiger, United Missionary Church
The Wesleyan Bible Commentary takes full advantage of the latest and best information available to present-day Bible scholars. . .
—Dr. Harold B. Kuhn, Asbury Theological Seminary
- Title: Wesleyan Bible Commentary, Vol. 6: Hebrews–Revelation
- Authors: Charles W. Carter, R. Duane Thompson, Charles S. Ball, Leo G. Cox, and Harvey J. S. Blaney
- Editor: Charles W. Carter
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 1966
- Pages: 523
Charles W. Carter was chairman of the department of philosophy and religion at Taylor University, and general editor of the Wesleyan Bible Commentary. He served for many years as pastor in the Wesleyan Methodist Church of America, and had a rich ministry as an educator, editor, author, lecturer, and missionary. He was also chairman of the editorial board of the Wesleyan Theological Journal. Carter authored or co-authored more than ten books, and frequently contributed to various religious periodicals and journals.
R. Duane Thompson served as professor of philosophy and Greek at Marion College.
Charles S. Ball is pastor of Friends Church in Newburg, Oregon.
Leo G. Cox served as chair of the division of religion and philosophy at Marion College.
Harvey J. S. Blaneyserved as professor of religion and chair of the graduate division of theological studies at Eastern Nazarene College. He holds degrees from Eastern Nazarene College, Yale University, Harvard University, and Boston University. He is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, and has pastored Baptist, Congregational, and Nazarene congregations.