In this paraphrase of the Pauline epistles, F. F. Bruce does not approach the Bible as a translator, but as a storyteller. The 13 letters of Paul are in approximate chronological order with a fascinating historical background for each. Organized as a PocketBible commentary for easy comparison to your favorite Bible translation.

This commentary is designed as a resource manual for group study. Acts is a pivotal book in the New Testament, says Bruce, "for it provided the sequel to the Gospels and the background to the apostolic letters."

In this careful verse-by-verse exposition, F.F. Bruce brings out the message of John's three short letters for today as well as for when they were written. Bruce presents the meaning of the epistles in a straightforward and understandable way, touching only lightly on textual, critical, and linguistic questions.

Hebrews by W.E. Vine excels in the rich tradition of careful, exegetical word study and expository commentary. It takes into consideration every reference to a particular word in the Bible as well as the range of its uses in ancient Greek. Pastors, scholars, and serious students will enjoy this in-depth study of Hebrews.

Vine's commentary on these letters is particularly rich because of his own warm pastoral heart and his concern for missionaries. These letters are the oldest missionary correspondence of the Christian era, written by one of the earliest missionaries. Uses a word study approach that takes into consideration every use of a particular word.

Christ is at the center of this study of the writings of the Apostle John. Vine presents Christ in the grandeur of His eternal Deity, His distinct personality in the Godhead, His essential oneness with the Father, and His power as Creator and as the Giver of life. Includes commentary on the Gospel of John and the 3 epistles of John.

Romans and 1 Corinthians are the first two Pauline letters in the New Testament. Vine's commentary on Romans is clear and easy to read, especially given the density of theological content in this great book. His commentary on 1 Corinthians matches the pastoral heart of Paul.

Some Shorter Letters of Paul contains commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. These commentaries excel in the rich tradition of careful, exegetical word study and expository commentary. They take into consideration every reference to a particular word in the Bible as well as the range of its uses in ancient Greek.

W.E. Vine's commentary on Isaiah seeks to unfold the message of Isaiah and also "to bring to bear upon the lives of believers the practical effects of the book." "Vine has concentrated on the moral and spiritual lessons of Isaiah," wrote F.F. Bruce, "and presented them in a way which will prove very helpful to the general reader."

Pastor Kent Hughes walks readers through what James has to teach us about persevering through suffering, taming the tongue, recognizing true wisdom, and living out the Word of God.