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Immerse yourself in the NIV New Testament as it is read by some of country music’s biggest stars.

"The Lord is my shepherd." Thus begins the most beloved of all Psalms - and thus begins a thousand-year journey through the Bible. Prophets, apostles, and Jesus himself took up this image from David, reshaping it, developing it, and applying it to their own situations and needs.

This audio version of the New American Bible Revised Edition of the New Testament and The Book of Psalms was produced and narrated by Ron Dailey under contract with the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This is the only audio version of the NABRE New Testament and Psalms currently authorized and approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for worldwide distribution.

**** The most recent book of the Bible is now 1900 years old **** The oldest book of the bible is now 3500 years old **** How reliable are these books? This book presents the doctrinal aspects of the reliability of the Bible Canon in accurate, but in simple and non technical language.

The Fruit of the Spirit is not just a list of good Christian virtues for you to aspire to, but rather as an invitation for you to be indwelt by Holy Spirit and shaped by part of the Trinity in whose image you were created. I am hoping that this book will help you to grapple with these Fruit and encourage you to see them in a new light. My goal is to help you discover how you can become more like Jesus. What people are saying about the series: ‘Graham Hill's material for Bible study groups is accessible, theologically sharp, and shows his ability for helping everyone to understand biblical...

This expanded edition includes Wright's updated translation of the biblical text, supplemented by a new introduction and a dynamic study guide tailored for both group study sessions and individual contemplation. The inclusion of helpful summaries and thought-provoking questions makes 2 Corinthians for Everyone an ideal companion for those seeking to explore the New Testament with fresh enthusiasm and profound insights.

In the 1990s, Glenn was invited to begin a weekly Sunday radio series where he would tell inspirational stories on the air, similar to the stories of well known radio host Paul Harvey. Over the ensuing years, the stories of Jesus and the New Testament were his favorite subject in those stories.

A thorough exposition of the book of Romans, with emphasis on the major doctrinal points. With outlines, definitions of key words, insights from the Greek, and a clearly labeled discussion of each verse.

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its followers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism.

“A straightforward look at the book of Galatians. Presented in context of the letter, the Bible, the peoples, and their cultures.”

Meticulously researched. Rigorously reviewed. Faithfully accurate. With modern scholarship applied to ancient texts, the NRSVue is designed to help listeners explore the meanings of ancient texts in light of the cultures that produced them with unprecedented listen-ability, accessibility, and inclusivity.

Long before the New Testament was a document, it was a sacrament. Jesus called the Eucharist by the name Christians subsequently gave to the latter books of the Holy Bible. It was the "New Covenant," the "New Testament," in his blood. Christians later extended the phrase to cover the books produced by the apostles and their companions; but they did so because these were the books that could be read at Mass.

Do you understand what Jesus meant through his parables? Are you seeking deeper spiritual understanding? Jesus' Parables Interpreted is an informative and reflective book. It contains the most important parables Jesus gave us and offers analysis and background information to help better understand them. The book aims to be instructive but also to bridge the distance between Jesus and ourselves, encouraging us to meditate on his words and his message and helping us strive to be better and happier human beings. Join others who have found guidance and inspiration from these beautifully written...

The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then, did one particular god come to dominate the politics and piety of the late Roman Empire? In Ancient Christianities, Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Christianity—or rather, of early Christianities—through five centuries of Empire, mapping its pathways from the hills of Judea to the halls of Rome and Constantinople.

Have you ever longed for justice, desiring for a wrong to be righted or inequality to be avenged? I often think I am prone to desire justice, if justice does not hold me personally accountable. When it comes to justice, I rarely think about God dispensing justice, because after all that is somewhere in the future right? This study of the book of Ezekiel challenges my own thinking about justice by examining when God demands justice. If God’s justice were happening right now, would the scope of that interest you? Maybe it should.

Five Views on the Gospel presents five different perspectives on the question "What is the gospel?" Presenting a variety of contemporary and tradition-based perspectives, each contributor answers key questions about the nature of the gospel.

Often seen as the author of timeless Christian theology, Paul himself heatedly maintained that he lived and worked in history's closing hours. His letters propel his listeners into two ancient worlds, one Jewish, one pagan. The first was incandescent with apocalyptic hopes, expecting God through his messiah to fulfill his ancient promises of redemption to Israel. The second teemed with ancient actors, not only human but also divine: angry superhuman forces, jealous demons, and hostile cosmic gods.

Crushing Satan's Head investigates 12 stories from the Old Testament which each point to the ultimate victory of the mother of God, revealing that God's plan has always been the triumph of her immaculate heart. Together, the various accounts contain the essential information we should know in order to play our part in this victory of good over evil—for as it has pleased God to give glory to his mother, so he wishes to give it to us too.

The Apostle Paul famously wrote that if Jesus did not rise from the dead, then the Christian faith is in vain. In this volume, Dr. Jeffrey Morrow examines the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection. Dr. Morrow's thorough investigation examines the arguments and weighs the evidence, demonstrating that the Christian confession of Jesus' resurrection best explains the known historical facts. The main narrative is accessible to a wide lay audience. The book includes detailed endnotes and bibliography for the interested scholar. “Dr. Jeffrey Morrow is a brilliant theologian whose work on ...

N. T. Wright explores Acts, illuminating the early Christians' zeal in spreading Jesus's message. The book of Acts brims with early Christians' zeal, global evangelism, and the real-life challenges faced by churches. It's a dynamic narrative of journeys, trials, and triumphs, offering inspiration for our spiritual journeys. Acts for Everyone, Part 2 follows Paul's ministry, concluding with his arrival in Rome in Acts 28.