Applied New Testament Bible Commentary

Tom Hale · Steve Thorson

Dec 2012 · David C Cook

About this ebook

The wisdom found in God's Word is timeless, as relevant today as when it was first written. And the challenge for believers remains unchanged: how do we apply these truths to our everyday world?

The Applied Commentary series is a fresh approach to Bible study, connecting great wisdom with your life today. Each Scripture passage is enhanced with insights on key themes and ideas. Featured articles provide a deeper look at essential concepts, while the contemporary language allows for easy reading. And because some subjects are open to interpretation for discussion, we've included perspectives from leading theologians from all backgrounds and denominations. The result?

An interactive approach to Scripture that will challenge your ideas and build your faith—which is what reading the Bible is all about.

Ratings and reviews

The terminology used to explain the miraculous conception of Christ is totally unscriptural & blasphemous. In Matthew 1 v.18, the commentator stated, "... Jesus' father was the Holy Spirit" & in Matthew 1 v.20, the commentator said, "... the father of her child was the Holy Spirit Himself." We need to be on our guard against using human terminology to try to explain the miraculous conception of Christ by the Holy Spirit. Nowhere in the Word of God is the Holy Spirit ever described, or designated as "Jesus' father" - that is totally unscriptural. God is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ as stated in Matthew 26 v.39, 42, 53; 28 v.19. Matthew 28 v.19 alone is sufficient to prove that the Father & the Holy Spirit are distinct Persons of the Godhead & therefore, the Holy Spirit cannot be designated as "Jesus' father" as per comment in Matthew 1 v.18 & v.20.

I've read it in Tamil version of Thomas Hale commentary it was amazing

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About the author

Dr. Tom Hale is a medical missionary working with Interserve in Nepal. A native of New York state, he is the author of several other books, including Don't Let the Goats Eat the Loquat Trees and Living Stones of the Himalayas.