James and the Epistles of John (Hendriksen & Kistemaker New Testament Commentary | HK)
Overview
Simon J. Kistemaker's own translation and complete exegesis of the New Testament epistles of James and John are especially helpful for preachers and teachers.
The Hendriksen & Kistemaker New Testament Commentary is composed for the benefit of serious Bible students and pastors who want the insight of quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. Begun by William Hendriksen, the Hendriksen & Kistemaker New Testament Commentary has earned the acclaim and respect of Reformed and evangelical scholars and pastors. Each volume offers fresh translation, repetition of the text before each exegetical unit, verse-by-verse comments and applications, critical notes on the Greek text, and chapter summaries. Extensive bibliographies and indexes of authors, Scripture, and other ancient writings enhance the usefulness of each volume.
Recipient of the Gold Medallion Award.
Top Highlights
“When God no longer rules man’s life, the pursuit of pleasure takes over, and peace is disrupted because of frequent fights and quarrels.” (Page 130)
“A perfect man, then, is not a sinless man but one who has reached spiritual maturity, speaks the truth in love, is filled with wisdom and understanding, and is able to keep his body in check.” (Page 107)
“‘That which was from the beginning.’ The first word in this epistle is ‘that’ instead of ‘who.’ Instead of saying, ‘Jesus Christ, who was from the beginning,’ John writes, ‘That which was from the beginning.’ The term that is broader than the word who, for it includes the person and message of Jesus Christ. The term refers to God’s revelation, namely, the gospel which, says John, ‘we proclaim concerning the Word of life.’” (Page 234)
“The wording submit yourselves describes a voluntary act of placing oneself under the authority of someone else to show him respect and obedience.” (Page 139)
“Although interpretations are many and varied, scholars generally agree that the phrase relates to the history of Jesus. That is, the terms water and blood refer respectively to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry marked by his baptism in the Jordan River and to his death on Calvary’s cross.” (Page 352)
