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The Wisdom Commentary (WC) series is the first scholarly collaboration to offer detailed feminist interpretations of every book of the Bible. John 1–10 which is in the Wisdom Commentary Series is authored by Mary L. Coloe PBVM. Coloe is professor of the New Testament at Yarra Theological Union, a college of the University of Divinity in Melbourne. The commentary is rich in theological and pastoral insights on this profound gospel. Furthermore, the feminist viewpoint of this author and series strengthens the Gospel's enduring message. The book contains an extensive introductory section, written by the editor of the commentary series, Barbara Reid, which is a terrific read. This section explains that the series is a reflection of the third wave of feminism, which does not embrace only one methodological approach but rather considers different methodologies. A statement of methods, and one can only applaud the editors for their ambitious goals to for instance take into consideration d...

 MacArthur, John, ed. The Scripture Cannot Be Broken: Twentieth Century Writings on the Doctrine of Inerrancy. Wheaton: Crossway, 2015. John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. He has served in this position since 1969. He is known around the world for his expository preaching, biblical-theological scholarship, and his pulpit ministry via his daily radio teaching program. Dr. MacArthur has also written or edited nearly four hundred books. His scholarly work identifies him with many evangelical writers. Fundamental to MacArthur's theology is a very high view of Scripture. He believes that the biblical text is inerrant and infallible because it is the Word of God, and that God cannot lie. Furthermore, he believes that Christians are obliged to render full submission to the scripture above all else. MacArthur’s qualifications make him the perfect candidate for editing a book on the doctrines of the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible...

  Some have greatly criticized the book of Matthew because it uses Hosea 11:1 to apply to Jesus Christ. Originally, Hosea was talking about God calling Israel out of Egypt. Yet, Matthew adapted Hosea’s statement to say God called Jesus out of Egypt. Was Matthew wrong for doing this? No, at least I do not think so. Matthew Pearce wrote a good dissertation on this topic called, The redemptive function and theological meaning of Matthew's citation of Hosea 11:1.  “[Matthew] introduces many of his direct quotations from Scripture with the stereotyped formula ‘this was to fulfill what was spoken’….and they offer an authorial commentary on the narrative,” Luke T. Johnson, The Writings of the NT, 174.  “Matthew has about 60 references of quotations from the Old Testament…Only in Matthew has Jesus come not to abolish the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them (5.17-20),”   We have to understand Matthew's interpretive views. Reading Matthew’s fulfillment citations in ...

  I am always looking for new references and Bibles to help me dive deeper into God’s Word. I was so excited when I was offered the opportunity, from Bible Gateway, to receive The Thompson Chain Reference Bible in exchange for an honest review. This Bible is a great tool for both average Christians and scholars.   There are over 100,000 chain references within the margins next to the verses they correspond to. They give the topic name and number followed by the next verse in the chain. They also include parallel passages and where something is quoted from. The margins also include possible dates of when events took place. This is all greatly helpful material.  Zondervan’s initial release of the classic Thompson Chain-Reference Bible comes in KJV, NKJV, ESV, or NASB (1977) editions in hardcover, bonded leather, or leathersoft. The standard edition of each of these Bibles features a 6.5” x 9.25” trim size and an 8.3pt type size for the main text of scripture (the KJV i...