If you’ve not heard of the “Swindoll’s New Testament Insights” series then I encourage you to check out this video.
The newest volume, Insights on Revelation, just released! I think this volume is pretty timely considering all of the discussion recently about hell and judgment because of Rob Bell’s, Love Wins. (And no, we didn’t plan this. Reference volumes like this take years to write, edit, and publish. When we set the release schedule for the Swindoll series we had no idea there would be so many books about hell and judgment being released at the same time.)
The Amazon Vine Voice and frequent blogger over at the “Pastoral Musings” blog has posted an excellent new review on Chuck Swindoll’s commentary on James, 1 & 2 Peter. In the review he says:
Swindoll’s Insights are exactly that: Swindoll’s Insights. They are the product of years of study, experience, and pastoral ministry. The things contained in these commentaries aren’t the product of ivory tower academia, but are the results of being in the trenches serving Christ and loving His people. Thus it is that scholarship is brought to us all in a way that we all can profit.
We recently interviewed Jim Samra, author of, The Gift of Church. If you liked that book but are still on the fence about reading it, see these two reviews: Scripture Dig and Our House of Fun.
It’s 64 ad. A tent-maker and Pharisee-turned-apostle is writing a letter encouraging Roman Christians in their faith. Paul is writing what Charles R. Swindoll calls “the first systematic theology of the Christian faith,” “the believer’s constitution,” and “a manifesto of the new kingdom” (pg. 19).
I hate to admit it, but the summer ends soon. *sigh*
So, as churches, youth groups, pastors, and small group leaders finalize their fall schedules I thought it would be helpful to post 5 new Bible reference tools that will help you better teach the Bible. Because that’s what it’s all about, right? In addition to some of the catalog blurbs about each book I’ve posted my own thoughts. I’d love to read your reactions to these titles below. Are you looking forward to any of them more than the others? Which one?
Zondervan Atlas of the Bible: Revised Edition by Carl Rasmussen – “This thoroughly revised edition of the Gold Medallion Award-winning Zondervan NIV Atlas of the Bible uses innovative 3D imaging technology and over one hundred images to bring the biblical world to life with unprecedented clarity.” As I flipped through it I was amazed at the Holy Land imagery and how clearly the information is portrayed. Who says an atlas isn’t cool? read sample
Insights on John is the second volume in the Swindoll’s New Testament Insights series, a series of commentaries that capture the wisdom and signature voice of Chuck Swindoll. His lifetime of experience teaching the Bible on the radio, through printed resources, and from the pulpit fill each volume in this series with content that will surely unlock the meaning of Scripture for a new generation of pastors and lay readers.
This is a series pastors will gain helpful stories, illustrations, and teaching insights from, while lay readers will be grounded with solid biblical teaching of each verse in the New Testament.
All this week bloggers will be reviewing and discussing Insights on John. A few have already posted their reviews. I’ll be keeping a running list here.
Dr. Charles R. “Chuck” Swindoll has been serving the church for nearly half a century, has touched millions of listeners through his radio ministry “Insights for Living,” and was honored with a lifetime achievement award at last year’s Catalyst Conference.
To my knowledge though, this is his first ever blog tour!
The Swindoll’s New Testament Insights series is a line of not-your-average commentaries that captures the voice and legacy of Dr. Swindoll’s lifetime of teaching the New Testament. It’s filled with practical application, and clear exposition of each verse in the New Testament. Each chapter is also highlighted by photos, charts, timelines and maps, not to mention Dr. Swindoll’s easy-reading style of teaching the Bible. (Peeps in the pulpit and in the pew will be blessed by the wisdom and solid Bible teaching found in these books.)
Our friends over at the Zondervan blog launched a new series of blog posts today from Chuck Swindoll called “Scriptural Insights from Chuck Swindoll.” He’ll be posting something new every Tuesday throughout 2010.
If you’ve been a part of the church at all in the last few decades then chances are high you’ve either read Chuck’s books, listened to Chuck on the radio, or at least have heard someone quote Chuck Swindoll from the pulpit. His impact on the American church can’t easily be overstated. He’s a veritable Gandalf of western evangelicalism. In fact, just recently Ed Stetzer and crew over at LifeWay Research found that Chuck Swindoll was second only to Billy Graham on the list of the 10 Most Influential Living Preachers, and he was honored at the Catalyst 2009 with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
How has the ministry of Chuck Swindoll made an impact in your life? In your ministry?
Book Review: Insights on Romans in Bible Study Magazine
by Andrew Rogers
The new issue of Bible Study Magazine is out now and Chuck Swindoll is featured on the cover. They even reviewed Insights on Romans! I’ve included the review below. If you’d like to learn more about this series visit www.SwindollInsights.com
Insights on RomansIt’s 64 ad. A tent-maker and Pharisee-turned-apostle is writing a letter encouraging Roman Christians in their faith. Paul is writing what Charles R. Swindoll calls “the first systematic theology of the Christian faith,” “the believer’s constitution,” and “a manifesto of the new kingdom” (pg. 19).
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