NIV Application Commentary: Haggai, Zechariah (Mark J. Boda)

The books of Haggai and Zechariah are rarely recognized for the formative role they play in Israel’s history and the New Testament understanding of Christ. In Haggai, Zechariah [NIVAC] Mark…

NIV Application Commentary: Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (Iain Provan)

…standard structure of the NIVAC series, it explores their “original meaning,” the “bridging contexts” that enable their journey to the present, and their “contemporary significance.” In the course of the…

NIV Application Commentary: Hosea, Amos, Micah (Gary V. Smith)

…being oppressed, and Micah would still find corruption in high places. In Hosea/Amos/Micah [NIVAC], Gary Smith examines original meanings and historical contexts to reveal the contemporary significance of these three…

NIV Application Commentary: Ephesians (Klyne Snodgrass)

In Ephesians [NIVAC] Klyne Snodgrass shows us how Ephesians is not just a call for us to do certain things, and live in certain ways–though it certainly includes this–but is…

NIV Application Commentary: Esther (Karen H. Jobes)

In Esther [NIVAC], Karen Jobes is our guide for an insightful and unexpected look at the book of Esther–a book brimming with practical lessons, but seemingly without a theology. Yet,…

NIV Application Commentary: Proverbs (Paul E. Koptak)

In Proverbs [NIVAC] OT scholar Paul Koptak shows us that true wisdom, the kind that begins with fear of the Lord, frequently runs counter to what our culture values and…

NIV Application Commentary: Exodus (Peter Enns)

Exodus [NIVAC], written by Pete Enns, a highly original and sometimes provocative thinker, draws on the immense uncertainty faced by the Israelites as they left their captive Egypt and translates…

NIV Application Commentary: Genesis (John H. Walton)

Genesis [NIVAC] traces God’s mastery in creation, covenant, and history while applying the lessons learned to modern Christian life. Preeminent scholar John Walton, the author of numerous commentaries and books…

NIV Application Commentary: Philippians (Frank Thielman)

…and conveys deep personal gratitude to the Philippians for their services to him. In Philippians [NIVAC], top New Testament scholar Frank Thielman illuminates the instructional aspects from Philippians while also…

NIV Application Commentary: Galatians (Scot McKnight)

…perennial bestsellers that prove to be informative, edifying, and challenging. Galatians [NIVAC] is no exception to this rule. McKnight reads Paul through the lenses of the so-called “new perspective” on…