Exploring the Gospel of Mark: An Expository Commentary

by John Phillips

Publisher:

Kregel

, 2009

Overview

This commentary on the book of Mark provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.

Contents

Top Highlights

“He saw Simon.’ But He saw more than that. He saw ‘Peter.’ As Michelangelo saw David in a block of marble, so Jesus saw an apostle in a rugged fisherman. He saw Simon casting his net, but at the same time He saw three thousand souls being saved by a single sermon that Peter would deliver on a coming Pentecost.” (Mark 1:16–18)

“Faith and fear cancel each other out. If we have fear, we have no faith; if we have faith, we have no fear. Their terror proved their lack of trust.” (Mark 4:40)

“Forgiveness is conditional—God repeatedly makes it depend on our willingness to forgive others (Matt. 6:12; 18:21–35)—but justification is unconditional.” (Mark 11:25–26)

“The presence of Christ on board does not guarantee a smooth passage. On the contrary, the enemy will do his best to stir up a storm.” (Mark 4:37)

“The three distinctives were the rite of circumcision, the strict Levitical dietary law, and the weekly observance of the Sabbath. All three distinctives have been abolished in Christ.” (Mark 3:2)

Product Details

• Title: Exploring the Gospel of Mark: An Expository Commentary
• Author: John Phillips
• Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
• Publisher: Kregel
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Mark › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:JPCS62MK01
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:11:11Z

About John Phillips

John Phillips (1927-2010) served as assistant director of the Moody Correspondence School as well as director of the Emmaus Correspondence School, one of the world's largest Bible correspondence ministries. He also taught in the Moody Evening School and on the Moody Broadcasting radio network. For more information about his life and ministry, go to drjohnphillips.com.