A Private Commentary on the Bible Series

The book of Ruth describes what the life of faith should look like from its barest beginnings in its first profession, to the fruition of faith in obedient and faithful practice. Everywhere in Ruth God works, unseen, arranging circumstances, giving grace, and bringing blessings. To understand the message of Ruth is to perceive the hand of God at work in our own circumstances.

The commentary is in two parts. Part one is a discussion of Daniel’s faith in a pagan land separated from temple and sacrifices, persevering in his faith by faith alone. Part two is a explanation of the prophecies Daniel received during the times of the Babylonian and Medo-Persian Empires. Some of the the prophecies explain Israel’s future up to the time of their independence in 164 BC. Other prophecies explain the future history of the biblical world, Christ’s advents, the Antichrist, and the Tribulation. The commentary uses Dispensational theology to explain the eschatological prophecies.

Revised with the Author’s translation of the book of Jonah. A thoroughly exegetical and explanatory commentary. Jonah’s actions and motives, as well as God’s actions and motives, are discussed with a constant eye on the book’s main theme.

A verse by verse exegetical commentary from a Dispensational point of view, based on my translation of the text. The Hebrew’s Writer, armed with Paul’s theology and the skills of a consummate teacher, proves Christ is superior to all religions. His main themes are resting in Christ the only Savior, pressing on to spiritual maturity, and persevering in the faith by faith. The Writer confirms the deity of Christ and the security of the believer, and explains the obligations and duties of the Christian in his or her faith community. I explain the text in detailed discussions with reference to the vocabulary and grammar, literary context, doctrinal context, and comparing Scripture with Scripture. Of special note are the discussions of salvation in the Old Testament.

The book of James is practical preaching on Christian character and duty. Sometimes James sounds like the Old Testament Wisdom books, and sometimes he thunders like one of the Old Testament prophets. James was the first New Testament writer and his letter forms a bridge between Old Testament law and Jesus’ New Testament gospel message. James is not an easy book with its seeming mix of law and grace and its insistence on practical Christian works. The commentary explains what the book requires of Christians. The book’s main themes are that trials develop spiritual maturity and good works demonstrate saving faith. James D. Quiggle has written commentaries on Old and New Testament books, a biography of Adam and Eve, and books on theology, tithing and eschatology. His latest is Dispensational Eschatology. All his books are available online in eBook/epub formats and in print.

This commentary was written to help anyone study Ephesians. The detailed discussions and explanations should especially appeal to the local church pastor and Bible teacher, and Bible college or seminary student.Chapters 1-3 discuss the doctrinal basis for faith; 4-6 are the practical application. Together they form the basis for the Christian life.

Through Paul’s letter to Philemon the Holy Spirit created Scripture instructing the church how and why to reconcile with sinning Christian brethren. The letter divides into six sections: greeting, praise and prayer, an appeal, an argument, a promise, assurance and closing thoughts. The exposition is based on the author’s translation. James D. Quiggle has written commentaries on Old and New Testament books, a biography of Adam and Eve, works on tithing, the Antichrist, and the doctrines of foreordination, election, and predestination. All are available through online retailers in eBook/epub formats and in print. The author has a lifetime of teaching the scriptures and master’s degrees in religion and theology. Philemon is the ninth book in his Private Commentary on the Bible series.

How does the Church deal with apostasy and heresy? Pastor Peter tells believers how to identify false teachers by their immoral character and wrong beliefs, and what to do to remain steadfast in the faith. Peter also makes important statements about the inspiration of Scripture, the return of Jesus Christ, and the inevitability of God’s judgments. However, the heart of the epistle is Peter’s many exhortations, principles, and precepts to guide the Christian to holy and righteous living. The Private Commentary series is written for teachers, pastors, and college students. Each book in the series explains the Scripture and includes insightful comments and biblical background from other commentators. James D. Quiggle has written twelve books including a biography of Adam and Eve, and works on tithing and eschatology. His latest is God’s Choices, a biblical discussion of the doctrines of foreordination, election, ad predestination. All books are available in eBook and in print.

The Holy Spirit knows that not every Christian will be able to understand Paul’s logic or respond to John’s mysticism. The Spirit had Pastor Peter write to those who needed a more direct approach to Christian doctrine and God’s rules for godly living. Peter’s first epistle is his manifesto of what it means to be a Christian in an unchristian world. Chapters 1:3–2:10 are the doctrinal section. Chapters 2:11–5:11 are the practical section. Chapter 1:1–2 and 5:12–14 comprise the opening salutation and closing benediction, respectively. The translation of 1 Peter is by the author. Several appendices discuss a number of related doctrines. James Quiggle is the author of nine explanatory commentaries on the Old and New Testament, and four doctrinal works. All are available in print and ebook from online retailors.

Jude writes to a first century Church in danger of being overcome by false doctrines and false teachers. Is the twenty-first century Church any different? Jude teaches Believers to recognize false teachers by their moral character, and false doctrine by its three characteristics of unbelief, defilement, and rebellion. Along the way he confirms the major doctrines of the historic Christian faith, and teachers Believers how to deal with apostates in the church. From a translation by the author. The Private Commentary series is written for Bible teachers, pastors, and college students. Each book in the series explains the Scripture and includes insightful comments and biblical background from other commentators. James D. Quiggle is the author of several books, including the Private Commentary series, a biography of Adam and Eve, and God’s Choices, the Doctrines of Foreordination, Election, and Predestination.

This commentary on John 1–12 is designed for every Believer who sits in Sunday schools or Bible studies and can’t get reasonable answers to their questions. By default, then, it is also intended for Bible teachers so they can understand what the Scripture says and provide reasonable answers for themselves and their students. Any Believer can study John’s Gospel through this commentary and answer for themselves the two basic questions: what does it mean, and what does it mean to me? The author believes John’s Gospel is the accurate, authentic, and credible product of God the Holy Spirit and the Apostle John. John wrote a historically reliable account of that part of the public ministry of Jesus the Christ which was not revealed by the Synoptic Gospels. His message throughout is that Jesus is God the Son, the Son of God, the Christ, and most importantly, the Savior. The commentary is thoroughly exegetical and explanatory. It is based on the author’s translation and covers necessary grammatical and theological details without being tedious or exhaustive. It takes a common-sense approach to difficult issues in the Gospel, seeing them in the light of Jesus’ historical and cultural setting. Other commentaries are compared and selectively used where profitable to the reader. Where the author differs in his conclusions from others, it is out of a desire to walk with John and know the same Jesus he knew and loved.

This commentary on John 13–21 is designed for every Believer who sits in Sunday schools or Bible studies and for their Bible teachers. Any Believer can study John’s Gospel through this commentary and answer for themselves the two basic questions: what does it mean, and what does it mean to me? The author believes John’s Gospel is the accurate, authentic, and credible product of God the Holy Spirit and the Apostle John. John wrote a historically reliable account of that part of the public ministry of Jesus the Christ which was not revealed by the Synoptic Gospels. His message throughout is that Jesus is God the Son, the Son of God, the Christ, and most importantly, the Savior. The commentary is thoroughly exegetical and explanatory. It is based on the author’s translation and covers necessary grammatical and theological details without being tedious or exhaustive. It takes a common-sense approach to difficult issues in the Gospel, seeing them in the light of Jesus’ historical and cultural setting. Other commentaries are compared and selectively used where profitable to the reader.