Ezra, Nehemiah: NIV Application Commentary [NIVAC]

'It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we've missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing 'doers of the Word.'' -- Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church

'The NIV Application Commentary series doesn't fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend's embrace.' -- Eugene Peterson

'The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.' -- J. I. Packer, Regent College

'This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible's timeless message speak to this generation.' -- Billy Graham

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“Brings the ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and believed with all the freshness of a new day.” -- Eugene H. Peterson

“There are commentaries that provide insights into the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of the Bible. Others get us into the pastoral application of the text for our cultural moment. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a commentary series that does both with excellence? That’s exactly what NIVAC accomplishes. This series is one of the first places I turn to in my theological process for exegesis and building the bridge of application.” -- Joel Muddamalle, director of theology and research, Proverbs 31 Ministries

The NIV Application Commentary series has been an essential resource for a generation of pastors and laypeople seeking a deeper understanding of the biblical text and its relevance today. The series features careful exposition of the text by some of the most well-respected evangelical scholars alive today with an eye to contemporary relevance. I'm delighted to commend it to a new generation for personal and group Bible study, preaching, and classroom use. -- Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University