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With modern scholarship applied to ancient texts, the NRSVue is designed to help readers and listeners explore the meanings of ancient texts in light of the cultures that produced them with unprecedented readability, accessibility, and inclusivity.

The book of Lamentations written by the prophet Jeremiah. It addresses this topic of when we ought to mourn, but don’t. It has a peculiar style, and it is a book not widely taught today. When was the last time you sat in on a teaching from this small contribution to the Old Testament, which is found after the other writings of the prophet Jeremiah? Even though this book is neglected, this is a study everyone should do to gain a proper education in grieving before God. But the greater reason for a study in this little book is that I see a parallel between the church in America today and ...

Developed through years of teaching the method in church classes and bible studies, this ebook describes a three-part method of Bible study that anyone can use. Through careful reading of the text, the use of some dictionaries and encyclopedias, and some common sense, anyone can learn to engage in sound biblical interpretation. The method draws on three standard approaches: behind the text (historical and cultural), in the text (literary), and in front of the text (the worldview and attitude of the reader). Bringing these three together provides a rich and clear method of biblical ...

In "TURN OLD HABITS INTO NEW HABITS: Why and How the Bible Makes a Difference," the power of scriptural truth and professional psychological insights meld to create a transformative guide for those seeking change. This book is for those wrestling with habitual behaviors that hamper their spiritual growth and personal development. It offers hope and actionable advice, providing readers with the tools to understand and overcome habits that might seem insurmountable. Drawing from a wide range of behavioral issues, from procrastination to obsessive control behaviors, alcohol abuse to negativity...

The Qur'anic sura (chapter) of Joseph deals almost entirely with the story of this noble Prophet, his brothers, and their father Prophet Jacob. Since the revelation of the Qur'an fourteen centuries ago, there have been numerous attempts to interpret this sura. The present study is a genuinely new look at the sura - including careful examination of the historical background of its story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical narrative. While referring to interpretations from classical exegetical works, this book offers new insights into the meanings and magnificence of this ...

"Ancient Miracles: A Journey Through the Old and New Testaments" is a fascinating exploration of the miraculous events recorded in the Bible. In this comprehensive and engaging book, readers will discover the definition of miracles and the importance of understanding them in the context of the Old and New Testaments. Beginning with the miracles of the Old Testament, the book covers the stories of Creation and the Flood, Abraham and Sarah, Moses and the Exodus, Joshua and the Promised Land, and the miracles of Elijah and Elisha. The narrative then moves to the New Testament, exploring the ...

"BIBLICAL EXEGESIS: Biblical Criticism on Trial," seeks to firmly establish and defend a conservative approach to biblical exegesis while meticulously exposing and critiquing the fallacies and biases prevalent in modern biblical criticism. The central thesis posits that liberal-moderate biblical criticism, incorporating literary criticism, rhetorical criticism, narrative criticism, form criticism, tradition criticism, redaction criticism, structuralism, poststructuralism, canonical criticism, and historical criticism, are fundamentally flawed and speculative. It highlights that these ...

THE messages for young lives "which compose this little volume are found in the book of Jeremiah. They spoke strongly to my own heart during a long and lonely voyage on a tropic sea, and I wrote them down more for my own instruction and inspiration than with the thought of publishing them for others. But whatever reaches one heart is apt to reach another. Whatever helps one life is pretty sure to help another. Hoping that this little book may not prove to be an exception to this nearly universal rule, I send it on its way. May it speak some word of counsel to many a modest youth who like ...

This is a paraphrase of the scriptures, based on the Gospels, that is different than anything you’ve ever read before. I am the narrator, and you are walking in My footsteps as I tell you the story of My birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. This book was written to show different aspects from My life on earth. You will learn about My sermons, My miracles, and how I showed God’s love to people. You will learn about the disciples who followed Me, and the millions of people whose lives were changed through placing their complete trust in Me. You will learn how to live on earth, and ...

"The Bible as History: A Historical Journey Through the Bible" takes readers on a fascinating exploration of the ancient civilizations mentioned in the Bible. From the Egyptians and Assyrians to the Greeks and Romans, this book delves into the history and culture of these civilizations and how they relate to the stories and teachings of the Bible. The author uses archaeological evidence and historical records to provide insight into the society and culture of these ancient civilizations, and how they shaped the world we know today. This book is written for anyone who desires a deeper ...

The Wise and the Wicked covers selected stories from both the Old and New Testaments. These people were fascinating, and each had their own challenges. Each either rose to the occasion, or they did not. Either way, there is a lesson to be learned from each story.

Is the Bible truly without error? Can a book written over 1,600 years by more than 40 different authors remain perfectly consistent and reliable? These questions have been asked by skeptics and believers alike for centuries. Difficulties in the Bible: Alleged Errors and Contradictions takes a bold and thorough approach to examining the most frequently cited challenges against the Bible’s accuracy and divine inspiration. In this compelling work, each alleged contradiction and error is carefully analyzed using the Historical-Grammatical method of interpretation, a trusted approach that ...

Life is a story. A good movie or book places us “in” the action. We feel like we can relate to, and understand the characters. We cheer for the hero and disdain the villain. Two-thirds of the Bible is written in historical narrative—stories about people. Jesus taught using stories. The stories in the Bible are replete with drama, mystery, and even humor. Like popular movies and novels, Bible stories have intriguing plots of love, friendship, betrayal, competition, murder, and war. Yet, many times they seem boring and we have trouble relating to the characters. Through first-person ...

This text has been written as a way for this author to cope with the stay-at-home orders that have been put into place for the currently ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But that does not take away from the topics that have been discussed. It has actually given this author the opportunity to write one more book about the two things that are most important in this existence. The first is becoming a Christian or getting saved. The second is living the life that the Lord wants the saved individual to live. It is believed that sharing the gospel with others and encouraging them to get saved, too, ...

How was the Bible written?—“Whence is it? From heaven, or of men?”—Had the writers of the Bible any special or peculiar help in doing their work?—Is there anything in the Bible which makes it unlike all other books, and therefore demands our respectful attention?—These are questions of vast importance. They are questions to which I wish to offer an answer in this volume. To speak plainly, the subject I propose to examine is that deep one, the inspiration of Scripture. I believe the Bible to have been written by inspira¬tion of God, and I want others to be of the same belief. ...

These Appendix chapters are arranged in subjects that will help the reader in multiple ways. First, it will help the reader get at what the author meant by the words that he used. Second, it will help them better understand features and footnotes in the Updated American Standard Version. Third, it will help them understand how the Bible came down to us and why it is trustworthy. Fourth, it will help the Christian defend God's inspired Word as fully inerrant, authoritative, authentic, and trustworthy. APPENDIX 1 Principles of Bible Translation for the Updated American Standard Version ...

From award-winning Christian fiction author Laurie Larsen comes something a little different ... A life-long Christian, I've read the Bible several times. But this time was different. My goal wasn't to just journey from cover to cover and consider it done. You know, cross it off my list and move on. I wanted to actually learn something that would impact my life. So for a year, I read my chronological Bible. And when something confused me or interested me or I wanted to learn more, I jotted it down. During Year 2, I went back and did just that -- I researched, asked questions, strived to ...

Here is another collection of 71 poems most of which were written over the past year. The collection also includes several poems from twenty years ago when I was serving as a pastor. They are subdivided into categories of general poetry, fantasy, love, Bible (Old Testament and New), and General Christian. The poems are done in free, blank, and rhyming verses.

This book (Approx. 154,172 words in length -- 113 Chapters) contains many of my book titles on the subject of Holy Bible doctrines from a fundamental Christian faith perspective. While some chapters include aspects of what some Christians refer to as "Pentecostal" or "charismatic" beliefs, due to mentions of miraculous events and of the supernatural "gifts of the Spirit" as described in the New Testament, the majority of Bible teachings included, are beliefs held by a majority of fundamental Christian believers but with aspects included that you do not often hear coming from the pulpits of ...

From Paradise to Paradise breaks down the concept of salvation from a variety of different angles. The nature of God, the promise of the Messiah, the establishment of Jesus' Kingdom, and frequently asked questions are all discussed. The reader will open the book seeking answers to the most important questions ever asked. When the book is finished, many of those critical questions will be resolved.