A carefully curated, aptly abridged, one-volume edition of the acclaimed NIV Application Commentary, with clear explanation and practical application of every passage of Scripture. Ideal for pastors, teachers, and serious students of the Bible.

This comprehensive resource, developed over 50 years by Dr. John MacArthur, offers verse-by-verse study notes, detailed book introductions, and a wealth of supplementary materials to deepen your understanding of Scripture.

This series provides in-depth exegesis based on the original Greek text while remaining clear and readable for those without formal language training. Each volume balances rigorous scholarship with practical application, offering historical, literary, and theological insights that illuminate the meaning of the text in its original context and its relevance for today.

Written with pastors and Bible teachers in mind, this commentary will equip readers to better understand, explain, and apply the message of Ecclesiastes, highlighting the book's enduring relevance as a testament to the ultimate duty of all people: fearing God and keeping his commandments.

Oecumenius of Isauria's commentary on the Revelation is the earliest full treatment of the book in Greek and dates from the early sixth century. Readers are exposed to early dialogue on the meaning and significance of the book for the faith and life of the church.

The church fathers displayed considerable interest in the early chapters of Genesis, and often wrote detailed commentaries or preached series of homilies on Creation. This volume offers a first-time English translation of Severian of Gabala's work and a fresh translation of a portion of Bede the Venerable's comments on Genesis.

A careful and thoughtful interpreter, Ambrosiaster's commentaries on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon are made available for the first time in English, ably translated and edited by Gerald L. Bray.

The first complete English translation of Cyril's commentary on the Gospel of John the text since the nineteenth century. It shows Cyril's theological interpretation of Scripture and his appeal to the tradition that preceded him. Today's readers will find the commentary an indispensable tool for understanding Cyril's approach to Scripture.

Apringius of Beja in Portugal, writing in the mid sixth century, drew on Jerome's edition of Victorinus's commentary on Revelation. yet understood the seven seals christologically as the incarnation, birth, passion, death, resurrection, glory and kingdom.

Recently discovered among unpublished manuscripts fro J. B. Lightfoot were two sets of lecture notes on the Acts of the Apostles. Together they amount to a richly detailed, albeit unfinished, commentary on Acts 1-21. These commentary notes reveal a scholar well ahead of his time, one of the great minds of his or any generation.