Matthew Henry was een Engelse non-conformistische geestelijke. Zijn befaamde werk, Exposition of the Old and New Testaments (1708–1710), biedt een commentaar van praktische en devotionele aard in plaats van een kritische. Het omvat het gehele Oude Testament, samen met de Evangeliën en Handelingen uit het Nieuwe Testament, gericht op spirituele toepassingen en praktische lessen voor de lezer.
Most evangelical Christians know of Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Bible , but few are as familiar with his A Method for Prayer, with Scripture Expressions Proper to Be Used under Each Head . It is sent out in the confidence that God will continue to honour his own Word, as it is redirected back to him in the form of heartfelt prayer.
This parallel commentary, prepared from the condensed editions of the Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke, and Jamieson/Fausset/Brown works, provides background, word definitions, and inspirational insights and opinions of all passages
"Commentaries presented side by side in parallel columns for easy reference and comparison."--Cover.
Here you'll find 365 devotions drawn from the English nonconformist minister Matthew Henry (1662-1714), author of the beloved Commentary on the Whole Bible.
Exploring faith and doubt, the collection presents a fresh perspective on divinity by challenging traditional religious narratives. Each poem starts with thought-provoking propositions or reinterpretations of Biblical tales, offering insights into the complexities of belief. The author articulates that both joy and pain are valid responses to suffering, while emphasizing the resilience of grace amidst life's challenges. This work invites readers to engage deeply with their spiritual questions and the nature of existence.
For 300 years, believers have turned to Matthew Henry's classic commentary for clear, concise help in understanding the Bible and relating its wisdom to practical Christian living. His unrivaled ability to combine comprehensive biblical exposition and down-to-earth guidance for daily life has established Henry's reputation as a trusted and beloved teacher. Charles H. Spurgeon called it, "a Christian's companion, suitable to everybody, instructive to all." The Matthew Henry Study Bible blends his inspirational notes with a full-featured KJV Bible, to enable readers to benefit from the simple piety and no-nonsense application of the biblical lessons that are the enduring legacy of his writings. Classically designed to honor the history of the content but updated with helpful features for easy contemporary use, The Matthew Henry Study Bible accommodates the needs of the serious Bible student and provides more clarity for the interested layperson. Study features include: - Clear typesetting of text and notes - Words of Christ in red - Presentation page - Book introductions, footnotes, and in-text quotations from Matthew Henry's writings - Side-column references - Biography of Matthew Henry - Concordance - 8-page full-color map section
