Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary: General Epistles (ebook Edition)

About the Volume

The General Epistles covered in this volume are: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, and Jude. These books speak on an amazing range of topics that are still wonderful guides for today’s issues that plague society. Some of these topics include: the role of a Christian in society, responsibilities toward others, elections, the fall of the angels, and far more. Do not shy away from these books. Instead, dive into them with faith and see the beauty that each Epistle holds.

About the Series

The Reformation Fathers revitalized the Church with their influential biblical interpretations and application through reading, studying, translating, and preaching God’s Word. The Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary Series bring these teachings that have rung true for over five hundred years to you today with faithful commentary that stems from your beautiful Lutheran heritage.

This lay-level commentary helps you study the New Testament in a deep and meaningful way with commentaries and devotional warmth wrapped in an English Standard Version (ESV) and King James Version (KJV) translation. Both translations are kept side by side to showcase the historical and classic KJV translation alongside the more modern ESV. This series is perfect for church works, Bible class teachers, beginning theologians, or anyone interested in learning more about the Bible.

Each commentary features introductions, notes, charts, maps, applications, articles, and quotes from Church Fathers, including:

• John Hus
• Martin Luther
• Thomas Cranmer
• Philip Melanchthon
• John Calvin
• John Knox
• Martin Chemnitz
• Johann Gerhard
• Johann Albrecht Bengel
• John Wesley

Through broad contexts and specific verses, these historical, cultural, and doctrinal insights will lead you to a sound interpretation and application of the biblical text.