Biblical Theology

The Bible teaches us the real story of Christmas. The problem is people have taken this story and added onto it. Cultures have added on to it. It’s passed through countries, and they’ve tacked on their little spin. We have thousands of years of a Christmas that is built around legends and myths. The Christmas we know is, in places, more a fairy-tale. It’s an inspiring one for sure. But a fairy-tale, nonetheless. This book helps us slow down and unpack the layers so we can see just how beautiful this gift really is.

The foundation of the Christian faith is built on Jesus Christ and his word to us, the Holy Bible. This Biblical Foundation Series includes elementary principles every Christian needs to help lay a strong spiritual foundation in his or her life. In this fifth Biblical Foundation book, we discover that it is grace that motivates God to offer us salvation even though we did not earn it. In fact, we cannot earn it; it is a gift. Our salvation comes as a gift of God’s grace, and it can be accessed by our response of faith. God’s grace is present in our lives to save us.

Christians often hear or read a detail about LDS (Latter-day Saint, the formal name of the church) beliefs and a biblical response, another detail and response, and so on. They may learn many details but not grasp the "big picture". This is an effort to help Christians see the "big picture" of the Mormon plan and a "big picture" response.

There is a great deal of confusion about Christian morality today. While all Christians agree about the rightness or wrongness of some actions, they disagree about the morality of others. This greatly weakens the Church and its witness to the world.In this little book, the author re-examines Jesus’ teaching with a view to resolving this problem. He begins by outlining Jesus’ approach to moral questions and then considers what he taught on specific issues, namely money and possessions, marriage and divorce, and sexual morality. His aim is to present Jesus’ teaching as accurately and ...

Godzilla, Mothra, and Gamera are all well-known kaiju in Japanese stories and movies. These strange creatures, often of enormous size, tend to bring chaos along with them wherever they go. Intruigingly enough, kaiju-like beings can be found throughout the Bible in creatures such as Leviathan, Rahab, and Behemoth.

The purpose of Eve, A Serpent, and a Woman’s Place is to extend the exploration of the relationship between Christianity and psychology beyond the first volume in the series titled Apes, Adam, and an Ark, which reviewed various Christian and psychological perspectives on God’s creation of the cosmos, the creation or evolution of life, and God’s widespread destruction of life in the massive flood only a few chapters into the Bible. This volume begins with the story of Eve and her encounter with a talking snake, which provides a foundation for the way ancient men and contemporary ...

In Lord Jesus Christ: Audio Lectures, scholar and author Daniel Treier takes up the study of the doctrine of Christ in a way that is biblical and historical, evangelical and ecumenical, conceptually clear and contextually relevant.

For too long, the American Church has neglected the theology of the cross, replacing biblical truth with appealing but shallow doctrines. In Banner of the Cross, L. D. Hills calls believers back to sound biblical teaching, ensuring that the cross and Christ's atoning blood remain central to Christian faith and worship. Rejecting modern theological distortions, Hills exposes false teachings that have crept into the Church—both past and present—and urges a return to the apostolic doctrine. With clarity and conviction, he confronts errors while providing scriptural solutions to restore the...

Words are powerful and living things, and even in their original languages they change meaning over the years and centuries. When you add the complexity of translation, the meanings of the words sometimes get even more illusive. In this book, Kenneth Myers presents a dozen biblical words that at first glance seem to say one thing, but upon closer inspection reveal much more profound meanings, including some that seem almost opposite of what we first think. Here Bishop Myers presents an engaging, enlightening, and enjoyable volume which is certain to enrich the reader's understanding of what...

This is the third volume in our series for church leaders who want to continue their theological education with free resources from the GCI website. Some articles are long, and some are short, but the average is still 2500 words per day, which can be read in about 20 minutes. On each of the major topics, much more could be said, and we often have additional resources on our website. For example, we have more than 100 articles about different chapters in the Bible, numerous articles on church history, prayer, missions, and other topics. Many of the website resources have been compiled into ...

In his new book, Apostolic Technologies, David Stafford delves into the genetic makeup of "apostolic grace." He gives the body of Christ a clear understanding of her heritage, ancestry, and culture, explaining what it really means to be apostolic.

Kingdom Come is a Book written to address the concerns of the modern charismatic movement called the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Kingdom Come is written to give a biblical response to the prevailing theology within the NAR movement, which is Dominion Theology. Many questions and concerns have arisen over the last several decades about the formation, doctrine and practices of the NAR movement. Author, Don Pirozok

This book, the first in a series on biblical prophecy, examines the critical concept of two Israels as revealed in Scripture. Misunderstood by many scholars, this distinction is essential for accurate prophecy interpretation. Just as Jews misinterpret messianic prophecies by not distinguishing between the Messiah's two comings, recognizing the two Israels—the nation and the church—is crucial. This book clarifies that God has separate plans for each, debunking "Replacement Theology" and ensuring a correct prophetic understanding. This book explores the concept of "Israel after the flesh,...

A theological and exegetical exposition of the biblical text. Organized into nine independent but biblically sequential bible studies that are each useful for about 30 minutes of individual Bible study or about an hour of small group study and discussion. This is an ideal resource for teachers of a Bible study from the book of James. Table of Contents: James 1:1-18 Enduring the Storms of Life James 1:19-2:13 Living the Word James 2:14-26 The True Work of Faith James 3:1-12 Speaking With Love James 3:13-18 The Wisdom of God and Man James 4:1-17 Practical Atheism James 5:1-6 The Pitfall of ...

Much has been written about the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul. But what about Paul specifically as a preacher? How did he understand his commission from the risen Lord Jesus to preach the gospel, and how did he put it into practice? Further, what lessons can contemporary preachers learn from Paul about the theology and practice of preaching to help them be more faithful messengers of God's Word?

In this audiobook, we are going to carefully examine every main verse on “fornication” or “sexual immorality” in the New Testament. The Bible gives a lot of instruction against sexual sin and how to avoid it or repent of it. We start with the Lord Jesus Christ, the one who is the truth. Jesus said that fornication—sex between boyfriend and girlfriend—is evil, and it defiles people. He exposes the root of the sin and shows its damaging effect on anyone who engages in it.

The Disciple's Bible Commentary is a theological exegesis of the scriptures, organized into units that are suitable for about 30 minutes of personal study, or about one hour of small group discussion. It utilizes a historical- and context-sensitive approach to the scriptures, applying it to real-life experience with the intent of bringing the reader to a stronger and more mature faith. Table of Contents 1. Romans 1:1-17. Called by God's Grace. 2. Romans 1:18-32. Hope for an Apostate World. 3. Romans 2:1-16. Salvation by Faith Alone. 4. Romans 3:1-12. Righteousness in God Alone. 5. Romans 3:...

Cut through theological jargon and discover the compelling evidence for the Rapture. This groundbreaking book presents overlooked teachings and scriptural insights that prove the Rapture's validity.

In this fourth Biblical Foundation book we look at the final three of the six foundational doctrines of the Christian faith found in Hebrews 6:1-2 - the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment: Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment (NKJ).

A Theological and Exegetical Exposition of the biblical text of Paul's Epistle to the Philippians. Organized as six independent, but biblically sequential bible studies that are useful for about 30 minutes of personal study or about one hour of small group study with discussion. Ideal for use by teachers to teach a Bible study on the book of Philippians. Table of Contents 1:1-11. The Key to Fulfillment 1:12-26. Living a Life of Faith 1:27 - 2:11. It’s All About Others 2:12-30. The Light of the World is… You! 3:1-21. Growing in Faith, Truth, and Maturity 4:1-23. Developing a Faith-...