The Understanding The Bible Commentary Series is a 36-volume commentary. It spans the entire Old Testament and New Testament. Each volume in the series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds. So, the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present…

Here is a short, little study on authentic faith, pulled from the Apply the Word Study Bible Notes. First, A Little Scripture Reading “Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. For many bore false witness against Him,…

This past fall, Apple announced an overhaul of their MacBook Pro line of laptop computers. The overhaul included the usual faster-thinner-lighter mantra that we have all grown accustomed to with new hardware upgrades. They even dumped the glowing Apple logo on the back of the clam-shell lid. Instead, it now…

The Reformation Commentary on Scripture (RCS) provides a crucial link between the contemporary church and the historical church. The biblical insights of the Reformed tradition are made available as a powerful tool. Like never before, believers join a genuine tradition of renewal as they faithfully approach the Scriptures. What is…

Can you imagine being there when Jesus appeared, resurrected? You may have an idea, but you can never know for sure how you would really respond. I doubt, if asked, those who were there would never have guessed their reaction to the resurrection! But we do have their reactions recorded,…

Covenant is one of the most important theological ideas in biblical theology. It is reflected in the traditional labels Old and New Testaments, i.e., covenants. The concept exists at significant points in the Bible’s storyline and is the theological glue that binds promise to fulfillment. So the biblical history of…