John Butler is a gifted pastor, author, and Bible scholar who has been in ministry for 50 years. Over the years, he created different sets that are ideal for preaching, teaching, and personal study.
In his works, Butler distills and dispenses practical wisdom that exposes truth from Scripture in a new light. He has a gift for alliteration. His alliteration reads like poetry, which makes his messages easy to remember and apply. His commentary is also extremely well researched, and he explains in words that can be understood and easily taught.
One of the Most Highly-Regarded Commentary Sets Ever Published
The New International Commentary (NIC) combines readability with expert scholarship and is highly regarded by theologians, preachers, and Bible students. The volumes in this commentary bridge the gap between today’s world and that of Bible times.
Each commentary opens with an introduction to the biblical book and examines its background, authorship, date, purpose, structure, and theology. The authors, who are world-renowned biblical authorities, provide their own translation from the original language to form the basis of the commentary proper. Verse-by-verse comments nicely balance in-depth discussions of technical matters. What follows is a scholarly explanation of the text and its implications for today’s application.
Easy to Read, Yet Technically and Critically Detailed
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