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Free Stuff Fridays (Zondervan Reflective)

This week the blog and this giveaway have been sponsored by Zondervan Reflective.

The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible is a masterful blend of content written by today’s top academics in a way that is compelling and easy to understand for anyone–no formal training or seminary degree required. This one-volume commentary is intended both for personal study and for teaching preparation.

Concise commentary and background help the reader understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Clear explanations make it easy to understand matters related to grammar and the meaning of biblical words.

While most commentaries stop there, the unique format of The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible provides a bridge from the world of the Bible to our lives today, guiding the reader to powerfully apply the biblical message to contemporary situations, problems, and questions.

Learn more at ChurchSource.com

Enter for a chance to win a copy! Five copies are available to win.


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