Matthew

Life Application Bible Commentary

by Philip W. Comfort (Series Editor), Livingstone (Creator), Grant R. Osborne (Editor)

The Life Application Bible Commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. Each volume in the series provides in-depth explanation, background, and application for every verse in the text. Perfect for sermon preparation and lesson planning, this one-of-a-kind reference provides excellent quotes and a bibliography for additional commentary.Additional features include
Charts, diagrams, and maps on the same page as their related verses
Quotes from various versions, such as the NIV, NRSV, and NLT
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Genres: Christian

640 pages, Paperback

First published September 6, 1996

About the author

Philip W. Comfort, Ph.D., has studied English literature, Greek, and New Testament at the Ohio State University and the University of South Africa. He has taught these classes at a number of colleges, including Wheaton College, Trinity Episcopal Seminary, Columbia International University, and Coastal Carolina University. He is currently senior editor of Bible reference at Tyndale and served as New Testament editor for the New Living Translation. He has contributed a number of books to the Tyndale collection, both as author and editor. Among these are The New Greek-English Interlinear New Testament, The Origin of the Bible, The Tyndale Bible Dictionary, Essential Guide to Bible Versions, The Text of the Earliest New Testament Greek Manuscripts (with D. Barrett), and Who's Who in Christian History�all of which are currently available at Tyndale.

Philip lives in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, with his wife, Georgia. His three children (Jeremy, John, and Peter) live nearby, as do his grandchildren. He enjoys the ocean, soccer, and writing poetry.

Reviews

[Stacey Rae]

The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and the fulfillment of God’s promises in the Old Testament. I enjoyed how Matthew frequently connects Jesus’ life and ministry to prophecy, demonstrating God’s faithful plan of redemption. The teachings of Jesus, especially the Sermon on the Mount, challenged me to grow in faith, humility, and obedience. Matthew also highlights the importance of God’s kingdom and what it means to live as a disciple of Christ. Overall, it is a rich and inspiring Gospel that strengthened my understanding of Jesus’ mission and His call to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Matthew is especially rewarding after reading the Old Testament because it so often points back to the prophecies you’ve already studied, showing how they are fulfilled in Jesus.

[Emma Dickson]

Yes I will absolutely be including this in my reading year goal.

[Ken]

The Life Application Bible Commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. Each volume in the series provides in-depth explanation, background, and application for every verse in the text. Perfect for sermon preparation and lesson planning, this one-of-a-kind reference provides excellent quotes and a bibliography for additional commentary.Additional features include

Charts, diagrams, and maps on the same page as their related verses

Quotes from various versions, such as the NIV, NRSV, and NLT

Key information graphically highlighted