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.

Origen's numerous homilies provide the oldest surviving corpus of Christian sermons and shaped exegesis for succeeding centuries. He sought to develop a spiritual exegesis of the Old Testament grounded in the revelation of Jesus Christ. Presented here for the first time in English.

Caesarius of Arles, author of this volume, wrote in the early sixth century and offered a thoroughgoing allegorical-ecclesial interpretation of the Apocalypse.

Jerome was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators, and advocates of Christian asceticism. Jerome hears in these texts God's judgment and mercy not only on Israel but especially on the Christian community. His magisterial commentaries help us walk more faithfully in God's ways.

The earliest extant Christian commentary on Isaiah, here first in English. Eusebius gives notable attention to historical detail and possible allegorical interpretation. But above all, he cites other passages of Scripture that share common vocabulary and themes, allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture.

homas Scheck provides a new translation of Julian's commentaries on the books of Job, Hosea, Joel, and Amos. Readers will gain insight into how early Christians read texts such as God's speech to Job, Hosea's representation of God's unending love for Israel, Joel's anticipation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and Amos's call for justice and ethical behavior.

Bede the Venerable, who died in 735, is the latest commentator on Revelation to be included in the Ancient Christian Texts series. He passes on commentary from earlier exegetes, here including that of Augustine, Gregory the Great, Victorinus, Tyconius and Primasius.

Andrew of Caesarea's commentary on the book of Revelation is one of the earliest full treatments in Greek and dates from the early sixth century. Readers are exposed not only to early dialogue on the meaning and significance of the book for the faith and life of the church, but also to breadth of interpretation within the unity of the early Christian faith.

Jerome displays his familiarity with both Hebrew and Greek texts of Jeremiah, often establishing the literal meaning through the Hebrew text and offering a spiritual interpretation that draws on the Septuagint. Here for the first time in English, with useful textual notes and a helpful introduction.

Cyril viewed himself, first and foremost, as an interpreter of Scripture. Abounding with Cyril's insights regarding these canonical texts and biblical themes such as the triune nature of God, Christ's sacrificial death, and justification, these commentaries are essential tools for understanding Cyril's reading of Holy Scripture.

Committed to literal, linguistic, grammatical and historical interpretation, Theodore of Mopsuestia eschewed allegorical explanations that could not be supported from the text. Here for the first time is a complete English translation of this valuable work, based on an early complete Syriac translation dated within forty years of Theodore's death.