Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century.
This new and unique series shows.
The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half doneThe NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task.
In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don\'t discuss its contemporary application.
But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own.
Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century