Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 1, Old Testament,

by Jon Courson

A devotional commentary that helps you gain fresh insights into the Bible and understand how you can apply God's Word to your life. Few Bible commentators simultaneously articulate both insightful spiritual truths and memorable life applications for readers who want to be relevant witnesses for Jesus Christ. Gifted Bible preacher and inspiring teacher Jon Courson effortlessly combines these elements in this easy-to-read, verse-based devotional commentary on the Old Testament books of Genesis through Job. Pastor Jon's years of immersion in God's Word, as he regularly preached from the Bible, produced faithful, valuable teaching that takes a balanced approach between a scholarly work and an encouragement for living the Christian life. His application commentaries combine the following elements in a unique blend of pertinent information and needed Jon Courson's devotional commentaries offer thorough and comprehensive teaching along with practical, in-depth topical studies in a very readable and comfortable expositional style.

Genres: Christianity

1360 pages, Hardcover

First published January 10, 2006

Reviews

[Bob Flores]

I got the 3 volume set for my birthday. These are the best commentaries I have seen to date. Not to technical and over wordy, but VERY rich and abundant. Jon has a way of helping us to see Jesus on every page which is exactly what I was looking for. I'll be thanking my wife for a long for this wonderful present!

[Steve Croft]

1346 pages, an absolute tome. I wanted a study companion to read alongside my daily bible reading this year, and so I chose this one which took me from Genesis to Job. I'm not going to continue with the next 2 volumes, and I'm quite relieved to have finished this one. I'll explain why it wasn't for me below, but I'm not going to give it a rating as I dare not 'rate' such a massive and important work of a greater man of God than I.

Why it wasnt for me.

Eisegesis instead of exogesis. This commentary would suit pastors looking to write a sermon about any verse in the old testament. Instead of deriving the contextual meaning of scripture for the original intended recipients, he reads modern meaning into almost every single verse.

Over allegorisation. Apparently this is well known about the calvary chapel movement. But I found it painful and unnecessary to read types and shadows pointing to Jesus in every verse. He really goes far, an example is Courson proposes Caleb as a picture of the Holy Spirit and Joshua as a picture of Jesus. Caleb accompanying Joshua supposedly pictures the Spirit pointing to Christ, while Caleb defeating giants pictures the Spirit giving believers victory over the adversary.

Soft theology. I won't go into this too much but its safe to say there is a complete glossing over of hard hitting theological issues like Gods sovereignty vs human free will.

Lastly, he uses the NKJ as his base text, I refuse to read it so had to have a bible handy and keep reading across it every second sentence.

[Anna Marie Dixon]

Digging Deeper

I was able to dig deeper. Have more understanding. Gain knowledge and truths. Questions answered. My heart filled even fuller with Gods love. He is good all the time. I feel incredibly blessed. I am looking forward to reading the next to Application Commentary Books. Thank you Jon. It is an honor to feel how good is working through you.

[Marie]

These are amazing! Highly recommend

[Donald Dutro]

Incredible way to read and understand God’s word.

I just completed Volume 1 of the Old Testament. Thank you Lord for Jon’s insight and willingness to take the time to write this.

[Renae Coonrad]

want to read and understand the bible at its heart read this

[Ned Kindler]

Great book when studying the Bible.