2 Corinthians For You is authored by Gary Millar and published by The Good Book Company. It is a volume in the larger series called “God’s Word for You”.
I personally find 2 Corinthians one of Paul’s hardest letters to read and understand. For that reason, I was really excited about the release of this volume. This series is known for taking the rich, beautiful, and sometimes hard-to-understand Scriptures and making them very understandable. This is extremely important due to the aim of the series. As Carl Laferton (the series editor) mentions in the preface, the aim of this series is to be Bible-centered, Christ-glorifying, relevantly applied, and easily readable. Each volume is written in such a way so that the reader may read, feed, and and/or lead. In other words, this book could be read from cover to cover, or as a daily devotional, or as a resource that assists in preparation to lead others through the study of God’s Word. These are not commentaries dealing with original languages or interacting with historical and recent scholarship. However, they are very similar to commentaries in that they verse by verse expository guides to books of the Bible. Though not intended to be exhaustive in their interaction with the text, they are nevertheless quite thorough in their treatment of each verse.
Millar is an excellent Bible teacher and preacher. He handles the text of 2 Corinthians very carefully and precisely, and yet he doesn’t get bogged down too much in the finer details (not that that is a bad thing, but that’s just not the aim for this series). He often approaches his passage with a wider lense before zooming in, and I found that very helpful. Whether he used steps, principles, habits, or the use of alliteration (like a good preacher would), he really makes the text easier to understand and apply. I really appreciate Millar’s work for that reason.
As the reader works through the chapter, each verse is found in bold (making it very easy for those who are using this as a resource to teach). There are also bold headings that help the reader to know what each section of the text is about. I also like the added touch of the indented quotes found on some of the pages. Each chapter includes questions for reflections. Now, please hear me out at this point! Many books provide questions at the end of a chapter. I am guilty of skipping over those questions at times because of how poorly they can be written (not always practical; sometimes too easy, sometimes too complicated; etc.). Millar writes out questions that are actually helpful and useful! Don’t skip over these.
Lastly, I just want to mention that there is a glossary included at the back of the book. Every now and then, the reader will come across a word that is gray, indicating that the word is found in the glossary due to it being a word that is not used in everyday language outside of the church. This can be very helpful!
I absolutely love this series by The Good Book Company. I have found them to be excellent guides to better understanding God’s Word, and to better applying that Word to my life. For this reason, I can’t recommend this series enough, and that certainly includes Millar's contribution! Buy this book, and be amazed at God’s Word and the glorious Christ it is about! Take up and read.
Disclaimer: My thanks to The Good Book Company for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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Due to COVID-19, church ministry might have become a bit harder for some. Marriages are hurting, church programs are crumbling, and we are seeing our sins in ways we might not have had to confront before. In 2 Corinthians For You, Gary Millar shows us what gospel ministry to messy people is all about.God’s Word For YouGod’s Word For You is a series of books by The Good Book Company that seeks to take you to the heart of a book of the Bible and apply its truth to your heart. They attempt to be Bible-centered, Christ-glorifying, relevantly applied, and easily readable. I found this to be especially true of 2 Corinthians For You.This volume was written by Gary Millar. He is the Principal of Queensland Theological College in Brisbane, Australia. He teaches Old Testament, Biblical Theology and Preaching. He was a pastor for 17 years, and these roles make him the perfect fit as the author of this book, since he combines his Biblical wisdom with practical experience.GuideIn less than 200 pages, Millar gives us a guided tour of the book of 2 Corinthians. We see how we can be bold in speaking the gospel, we see a passionate Paul reveal the reality of gospel ministry, and we see the steps to genuine Christian joy even in the midst of real suffering.As is fitting for our current situation, I was reminded that we should not lose hope, that we can give in gospel service with complete integrity, and we can put our confidence in Christ by boasting in our weaknesses and pursuing genuine love.ResourceWhat I appreciate most about this book series is the number of resources it has to offer. While it acts as a commentary, it can also be read as a devotional. Each section concludes with questions for reflection. These are usually personal application questions that are perfect for a small group study or Sunday School class.There is a glossary at the back of the book with words that are specifically related to the book of 2 Corinthians. These words include carnal, charismatic, doctrine, and edification.Practical PointsWhat stands out to me about this volume is Millar’s clear and concise writing style. He often boils down his points into practical steps to take. Whether it is loving God or loving others, Millar helps us see how we can do it better. The church in Corinth was a spiritual battlefield. Christians today can learn from it as a training ground for our own gospel ministry. This is what the world needs now.I received a media copy of 2 Corinthians For You, and this is my honest review.
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Due to COVID-19, church ministry might have become a bit harder for some. Marriages are hurting, church programs are crumbling, and we are seeing our sins in ways we might not have had to confront before. In 2 Corinthians For You, Gary Millar shows us what gospel ministry to messy people is all about.
God’s Word For You
God’s Word For You is a series of books by The Good Book Company that seeks to take you to the heart of a book of the Bible and apply its truth to your heart. They attempt to be Bible-centered, Christ-glorifying, relevantly applied, and easily readable. I found this to be especially true of 2 Corinthians For You.
This volume was written by Gary Millar. He is the Principal of Queensland Theological College in Brisbane, Australia. He teaches Old Testament, Biblical Theology and Preaching. He was a pastor for 17 years, and these roles make him the perfect fit as the author of this book, since he combines his Biblical wisdom with practical experience.
Guide
In less than 200 pages, Millar gives us a guided tour of the book of 2 Corinthians. We see how we can be bold in speaking the gospel, we see a passionate Paul reveal the reality of gospel ministry, and we see the steps to genuine Christian joy even in the midst of real suffering.
As is fitting for our current situation, I was reminded that we should not lose hope, that we can give in gospel service with complete integrity, and we can put our confidence in Christ by boasting in our weaknesses and pursuing genuine love.
Resource
What I appreciate most about this book series is the number of resources it has to offer. While it acts as a commentary, it can also be read as a devotional. Each section concludes with questions for reflection. These are usually personal application questions that are perfect for a small group study or Sunday School class.
There is a glossary at the back of the book with words that are specifically related to the book of 2 Corinthians. These words include carnal, charismatic, doctrine, and edification.
Practical Points
What stands out to me about this volume is Millar’s clear and concise writing style. He often boils down his points into practical steps to take. Whether it is loving God or loving others, Millar helps us see how we can do it better. The church in Corinth was a spiritual battlefield. Christians today can learn from it as a training ground for our own gospel ministry. This is what the world needs now.
I received a media copy of 2 Corinthians For You, and this is my honest review.
God’s Word For You
God’s Word For You is a series of books by The Good Book Company that seeks to take you to the heart of a book of the Bible and apply its truth to your heart. They attempt to be Bible-centered, Christ-glorifying, relevantly applied, and easily readable. I found this to be especially true of 2 Corinthians For You.
This volume was written by Gary Millar. He is the Principal of Queensland Theological College in Brisbane, Australia. He teaches Old Testament, Biblical Theology and Preaching. He was a pastor for 17 years, and these roles make him the perfect fit as the author of this book, since he combines his Biblical wisdom with practical experience.
Guide
In less than 200 pages, Millar gives us a guided tour of the book of 2 Corinthians. We see how we can be bold in speaking the gospel, we see a passionate Paul reveal the reality of gospel ministry, and we see the steps to genuine Christian joy even in the midst of real suffering.
As is fitting for our current situation, I was reminded that we should not lose hope, that we can give in gospel service with complete integrity, and we can put our confidence in Christ by boasting in our weaknesses and pursuing genuine love.
Resource
What I appreciate most about this book series is the number of resources it has to offer. While it acts as a commentary, it can also be read as a devotional. Each section concludes with questions for reflection. These are usually personal application questions that are perfect for a small group study or Sunday School class.
There is a glossary at the back of the book with words that are specifically related to the book of 2 Corinthians. These words include carnal, charismatic, doctrine, and edification.
Practical Points
What stands out to me about this volume is Millar’s clear and concise writing style. He often boils down his points into practical steps to take. Whether it is loving God or loving others, Millar helps us see how we can do it better. The church in Corinth was a spiritual battlefield. Christians today can learn from it as a training ground for our own gospel ministry. This is what the world needs now.
I received a media copy of 2 Corinthians For You, and this is my honest review.
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