Joel 3:21 - Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Bible Study & Commentary

Verse 21

"And I will cleanse their blood which I have not cleansed: for Jehovah dwelleth in Zion.

As Myers pointed out, "The Lord dwells in Zion" is almost a signature of validity with which Joel closes his book."[31] This word is one of assurance and encouragement and a guarantee of the eternal continuity and abiding presence of the Lord among his people. They will never be deserted or forsaken. No matter what may happen around them, nothing can really happen to them; for they are God's! Myers also observed the similarity of this and the preceding verse to the concluding passage of Matthew cited under verse 20:

"This reminds the reader of the last verse in Ezekiel, "The Lord is there!" It is the most reassuring promise and truth of the Bible, comparable to the last promise of our Lord" (Matthew 28:20).[32]

Thus is concluded this marvelous prophecy of times far beyond his own generation, and involving information regarding the fate of every man ever born upon the planet earth, or who may yet be born. There is indeed a sense of awesome appreciation for words so weighty and so charged with eternal significance to men. The climax of the prophecy came in this third chapter where are depicted in terms of the most amazing metaphor the blessings of the eternal kingdom of Jesus Christ our Lord.

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James Burton Coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of Christ in the 20th century.He was born May 24, 1905, in Taylor County to pioneer West Texans "so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back." He became a Christian in 1923. In Texas, Coffman graduated from Abilene High School and enrolled in Abilene Christian College (now University), graduating in 1927 with a B.A. in history and music.After earning his degree, Coffman served as a high school principal for two years in Callahan County, then taught history and English at Abilene High School.In 1930, he was offered a position as associate minister and song leader in Wichita Falls, the beginning of his career as a minister. Then, he married Thelma "Sissy" Bradford in 1931. Coffman preached for congregations in Texas; Oklahoma; Washington, D.C.; and New York City. In his lifetime, Coffman received 3 honorary doctorates.While in Washington, he was offered the opportunity to serve as guest chaplain for the U.S. Armed Forces in Japan and Korea and served 90 days, holding Gospel meetings throughout both countries.Coffman conducted hundreds of gospel meetings throughout the U.S. and, at one count, baptized more than 3,000 souls.Retiring in 1971, he returned to Houston. One of his most notable accomplishments was writing a 37-volume commentary of the entire Bible, verse by verse, which was finished in 1992. This commentary is being sold all over the world. Many people consider the Coffman series to be one of the finest modern, conservative commentary sets written.Coffman's conservative interpretations affirm the inerrancy of the Bible and clearly point readers toward Scripture as the final basis for Christian belief and practice. This series was written with the thorough care of a research scholar, yet it is easy to read. The series includes every book of the Old and New Testaments.After being married to Sissy for 64 years, she passed away. Coffman then married June Bristow Coffman. James Burton Coffman died on Friday, June 30, 2006, at the age of 101.... Show more

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