The Message of Philippians
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0851107109 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 234 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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. With extensive experience in parish ministry, he was principal of Trinity College in Bristol, England, and was well known as a Bible expositor. His books include The Prophecy of Isaiah, and he was the Old Testament editor of The Bible Speaks Today commentary series. Alec Motyer (1924–2016) was a renowned Old Testament pastor and scholar. About the Author J
. J. His books include The Prophecy of Isaiah, and he was the Old Testament editor of The Bible Speaks Today commentary series. Alec Motyer (1924–2016) was a renowned Old Testament pastor and scholar. With extensive experience in parish ministry, he was principal of Trinity College in Bristol, England, a
It is a very good introductory -- but not simplistic -- study of this John O. Gould, Topeka, KS The book arrived quickly in the stated condition. It is a very good introductory -- but not simplistic -- study of this letter from the Apostle Paul. Everything Motyer commentary writes is reliably biblical and worth the time and money invested. His theological perspective is Reformed.. "A great book - A reader in NC" according to Friend. I am very familiar with this Philippians commentary from The Bible Speaks Today Series (IVP). I loved the commentary and found his writing and perspective and understanding deep and penetrating but accessible.Motyer's area of focus is the links between OT and NT. He gives the reader a deep and insighful and personally meaningful discussion of the text, pointing out the meaning of the words in the original languages when it is helpful to our growth. I would love to read other things by Alec Motyer. Totally re. Elle said Great Insight into God's Word. I love this series on the Word of God. The authors break down each verse. They interpret the words and give excellent background information. Even though I have a Kindle, I usually buy these books in paperback. I love to make notes and reread sections over and over.
In this volume of the Bible Speaks Today series, Alec Motyer identifies three major themes that filled Paul's heart and mind as he wrote: the unity of the church, the person of Jesus and what he has achieved, and the call to live a life worthy of the gospel.. If you were in jail, what sort of letter would you write to your Christian friends? Would it focus on the difficulties--the poor food, cramped quarters and lonely isolation? Paul's letter to the Philippians, written from prison, has no hint of self-pity. The letter radiates joy--joy that Christ was proclaimed, joy in fellowship with the Philippian Christians and, above all, joy in Jesus himself