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The words of the New Testament come to life. Studies from renowned New Testament scholar W. E. Vine will enrich and deepen your understanding of God's Word. Reflections on Words of the New Testament presents important concepts found throughout the New Testament in straightforward language with special focus on how these words deepen your understanding of the meaning of Scripture. Features include:
• Brief explanations of the Greek words behind...
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This groundbreaking work by Darrell Bock thoroughly explores the theology of Luke's gospel and the book of Acts. In his writing, Luke records the story of God working through Jesus to usher in a new era of promise and Spirit-enablement so that the people of God can be God's people even in the midst of a hostile world. It is a message the church still needs today. Bock both covers major Lukan themes and sets forth the distinctive contribution of Luke-Acts...
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Far above dominion and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in the world which is to come. It places us far above sin, far above sickness, far above addictions, far above fears, far above poverty, far above loneliness, and far above the powers of the devil. Not only is Jesus risen from the dead, but He has now ascended, and Christ Jesus is Revealed!
You will be amazed at the impact of knowing the titles and names given to...
4) Romans
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A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is idea for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and all who want...
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Christians wrestling to apply the teachings of Jesus to their everyday lives. Communities plagued by divisiveness and hypocrisy, with an emphasis on wealth and status. That's the book of James ... and the story of our modern lives. A Youth Worker's Commentary on James has the entire NIV Biblical text printed alongside a deeply rich, yet readable, look into the meaning of this marvelous book. The book includes dozens of word studies, with fascinating...
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In Scripting Jesus, Michael White, famed scholar of early Christian history, reveals how the gospel stories of Jesus were never meant to be straightforward historical accounts, but rather were scripted and honed as performance pieces for four different audiences with four different theological agendas. As he did as a featured presenter in two award-winning PBS Frontline documentaries ("From Jesus to Christ" and "Apocalypse!"), White engagingly explains...
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In "Philemon Bible Study: Slavery In Scripture," embark on a profound journey through the often-neglected book of Philemon, where the intersection of faith and social dynamics comes to life. This insightful exploration delves into the complexities of slavery as depicted in the Bible, unravelling the layers of historical context, cultural nuances, and ethical considerations surrounding this controversial topic. As readers navigate the verses of Philemon,...
8) Acts
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Scot McKnight provides scholarly insights with a pastoral heart for all the books of the New Testament. The NIV is used as the primary Bible text but McKnight also includes insights from his own translation of the entire New Testament. Each Bible study features a short, compact, clear exposition that both summarizes the whole and gives the reader a clear focus for what is central to the passage.
McKnight also offers some historical context, connects...
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The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology.Recent years have seen much controversy about the apostle Paul, his religious and social context, and its effects on his theology. In the helpful Counterpoints format, four leading scholars present their views on the best framework...
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Does Paul teach a hierarchy of authority of man over woman, or does he teach the full equality of man and woman in the church and home? In Man and Woman, One in Christ, Philip Barton Payne answers this question and more, injecting crucial insights into the discussion of Paul's view of women. Condensing over three decades of research on this topic, Payne's rigorous exegetical analysis demonstrates the consistency of Paul's message on this topic and...
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A terrible disease infects Christians from believing life is easy and God grants everyone a Lexus, ice cream, and a pony. When life gets tough people hide pain and frustration created by the paradox of what they think the Christian life should be-versus the reality they experience-by transforming into Tony the Tiger, where everything is grrrrreat!
A simple, but difficult, cure arrives from a stiff shot of reality - God is not a genie granting wishes,...
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In this book, I want to provide a complementary image, developing on the relationships that have deepened through the contemplative love and prayer that Sheltered Within Her Heart sought to open up. As that book sought to be only an aid to a deeper entrustment to Mary, and, with her, in her, and through her, to the immeasurable love of the Trinity himself, so this book seeks to be only an aid to growing in understanding of, and reverence for, Saint...
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The Book of Revelation mentions three series of seven judgments that will strike the world during the Great Tribulation.In Volume 2, we studied the first series of seven judgments – the Seven Seals.In Volume 3, we examined the second series of seven judgments – the Seven Trumpets.In this book, Volume 4, we look at the third and last series of seven judgments – the Seven Bowls of God's Wrath.In addition, we try to demystify the intriguing subject...
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For whom did Christ die? Who may be saved? are questions of perennial interest and importance for the Christian faith. In a familiar Counterpoints format, this book explores the question of the extent of Christ's atonement, going beyond simple Reformed vs. non-Reformed understandings. This volume elevates the conversation to a broader plane, including contributors who represent the breadth of Christian tradition: Traditional Reformed: Michael HortonWesleyan:...
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Trusting God When You Don't Know the Details
The Bible reveals that God's plans are greater than our own and that he executes those plans in his own timing. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways" (Isaiah 55:9). Yet this often trips us up, because we want to know all the details of exactly how God is working and when he will deliver.
In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling authors Kathie Lee Gifford...
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As a New Testament character of note, the Apostle Paul is second only to Jesus. In this companion volume to Encounters with Jesus, Ben and Ann Witherington draw on the biblical text and deep knowledge of historical context to bring alive the reactions of several contemporaries to the famous apostle and his words and deeds. Here we hear from friends and companions as well as passing acquaintances and outright enemies of Paul. Including many photos...
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