Since the Word of God is a “living” text it is important to look at scripture in context. Often examining the verse immediately after a selected verse will enhance the meaning. That is the premise which Doc Shear uses to write his book, The Verse After the Verse.
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John (Doc) Shear examines throughout the book, twelve familiar scriptures. He also looks at the verse immediately after to see how it might create a new dynamic in understanding the more familiar verse.
Doc Shear begins the book by looking at probably the most familiar single verse of the Bible, John 3:16. It reads, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him, shall not perish but have eternal life” (NIV). But then, Doc Shear takes a look at the verse after the verse, John 3:17. It reads, “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (NIV). He titles the chapter, “Practice What You Preach” and as he unpacks this reading, he draws on a dynamic with these two verses that concludes you cannot preach the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness while condemning everyone.
Ssouthernlifestyle – Doc Shear is a great storyteller and through his experiences, it helps you relate to the scriptures in modern times. He takes you step further into understanding the scripture. This book has been an inspiration and it is the first book that I have received that has been personally signed by the author. Thank you Doc Shear! I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to dig deeper into the scriptures of the Bible.
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