James J. Burke is the senior pastor of Grace Community Church in Marinette, Wisconsin. He is the founder of Fireproof Commentaries, a series of Christ-centered Bible studies written to strengthen small and struggling churches. Known for his clear exposition and heartfelt application, Burke helps believers see Christ as the center and substance of every passage of Scripture. He and his wife, Roxanne, live on a small homestead in northern Wisconsin, where they enjoy a simple life of faith, family, and ministry.
This commentary on the book of beginnings marries deeply personal human issues that will inform and instruct every reader to know God and the fulfillment of submission to our creator as our loving Father. The practical application and deep understanding gleaned from James Burke's fresh approach to Genesis in THE WORLD THAT GROANS will bring confidence and comfort while feeding the hungry soul. Whether a standard text for the theologian, a study tool for the teacher, or a spiritual growth guide for the aspiring disciple, I highly recommend this as the golden standard when embarking on one's walk through God's Holy Word--a beginning point for the book of beginnings. This statement, ""God has been reduced to a recipient rather than a ruler"" sums up the inception of evil and the corrective course to this day. Thank you, Brother James, for your solid instruction and exhortation! Dwight Haynes