Well-known Bible teacher and chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, Charles Swindoll, has begun a series entitled Swindoll's New Testament Insights based on his observations from decades of study—here with the gospel of John.
The book is formatted well with chapter divisions at logical turning points in the Lord's life. Swindoll begins with an introduction of the gospel contrasting it to the synoptic accounts then moves into the biblical text with straight-forward commentary at each paragraph and application ideas at the section ends. Each section has key terms, graphs, tables, sidebars, and diagrams to help the reader understand the portion being examined. In his typical homey style, the author shares thoughts from the text itself along with the background of the event. Finally, interspersed throughout are personal reflections entitled, From My Journal, relating personal experiences related to a passage.
This easy-to-read book will be a good addition to a library in an effort to help less mature believers understand this gospel. Mature believers will probably find rare nuggets as well.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
The book is formatted well with chapter divisions at logical turning points in the Lord's life. Swindoll begins with an introduction of the gospel contrasting it to the synoptic accounts then moves into the biblical text with straight-forward commentary at each paragraph and application ideas at the section ends. Each section has key terms, graphs, tables, sidebars, and diagrams to help the reader understand the portion being examined. In his typical homey style, the author shares thoughts from the text itself along with the background of the event. Finally, interspersed throughout are personal reflections entitled, From My Journal, relating personal experiences related to a passage.
This easy-to-read book will be a good addition to a library in an effort to help less mature believers understand this gospel. Mature believers will probably find rare nuggets as well.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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