Bible Reader's Companion

by Lawrence O. Richards

Publisher:

SP Publications

, 1991

Overview

The reference book that provides you with introductions and outlines, summaries, cross-references, definitions, explanations of difficult passages, archeological reports, Bible customs, charts, realistic art, and much more!

Contents

Top Highlights

“righteous conduct is essential in those who have been born of God” (Page 889)

“The crop of righteousness (3:18). Farmers who expect a good harvest don’t plant in sterile soil. James reminds us that righteousness cannot be produced in human soil characterized by a bitter, selfish spirit. The personality of a person whose goal is peace and harmony is much better soil.” (Page 873)

“‘Under authority’ (8:9). ‘Authority’ is exousia, and means ‘freedom of action.’ The” (Page 610)

“John’s point is that a key role of the Second Person of the Trinity has always been communication. The Son is the Spoken Word, the living expression of all that God has ever sought to communicate about Himself.” (Page 678)

“This is the inner peace or sustaining confidence that God gives us when we pray with thanksgiving. That last phrase, ‘with thanksgiving,’ is important. Thanksgiving is an expression of assurance, and a reminder, that God has heard and will answer our prayer.” (Page 809)

Product Details

• Title: The Bible Reader’s Companion
• Author: Lawrence O. Richards
• Edition: electronic ed.
• Publisher: SP Publications
• Print Publication Date: 1991
• Logos Release Date: 2006
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:29.1.10
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T16:23:32Z

About Lawrence O. Richards

Lawrence O. Richards is currently a full time author and speaker. He has written over 200 Christian books, including commentaries on every book of the Bible and the best-selling Adventure Bible and Teen Study Bible.