James, 1 & 2 Peter (Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary)

by Chuck Swindoll

Publisher:

Tyndale

, 2014

Overview

This newly revised and expanded edition of Insights on James, 1 & 2 Peter, part of the 15-volume Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary series, draws on Gold Medallion Award–winner Chuck Swindoll’s 50 years of experience with studying and preaching God’s Word. The series combines Chuck’s deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor to bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in commentaries. Each volume combines verse-by-verse commentary, charts, maps, photos, key terms, and background articles with practical application. The newly updated volumes now include parallel presentations of the NLT and NASB before each section. This series is a must-have for pastors, teachers, and anyone else who is seeking a deeply practical resource for exploring God’s Word.

Contents

Top Highlights

“It also affirms that God has a track record of making good on His promises. The prophets looked forward in hope toward Christ—and Christ came! In the same way, we look forward to the return of Christ—and Christ will come!” (Page 160)

“‘brethren,’ indicating that he is addressing fellow believers in Jesus, not merely all Jews spread throughout the Roman world.” (Page 13)

“All these things merge to bring about the development of faith as believers endure trials throughout life. Although we don’t rejoice over the trial itself, we can rejoice over the result brought about by our God.” (Page 159)

“James’s dispersed readers were experiencing hardship as they tried to come to terms with their new identities as Jewish Christians in a culture that despised both Jews and Christians.” (Page 20)

“when we do fail we acknowledge it and allow God’s grace to restore and strengthen us.” (Page 214)

Product Details

• Title: Insights on James, 1 & 2 Peter
• Author: Chuck Swindoll
• Series: Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary
• Volume: 13
• Publisher: Tyndale
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 374
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Peter › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Peter › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. James › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781414393780, 9781496400673, 9781414393933, 9781496400680, 9780310284321, 9781414393735, 9781414393841, 1414393784, 1496400674, 1414393938, 1496400682, 0310284325, 1414393733, 1414393849
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_C2B2C8873915466D9CFBF258C77BF81B
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T04:22:37Z

About Chuck Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll (1934– ) is a pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, “Chuck” Swindoll attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was then ordained into the ministry and served under J. Dwight Pentecost for two years.

In 1998, Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where he continues to serve as the pastor. He was the president of Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994 and now serves as its chancellor. Swindoll’s radio ministry Insight for Living airs on over 2,000 stations around the world. He has authored several books, including Understanding Christian Theology, Biblical Counseling for Today, and the volumes in Swindoll’s New Testament Insights (4 vols.).