New Testament English

Has your Christian life left you feeling empty with a feeling there is more to be attained? What happens when today’s gospel, which the majority of the church preaches, has no power to change a man, leaving him in a state of separation from God the Father? The man still completes with his weekly church attendance, giving tithes and offerings, singing the songs, talking the Christian clichés, trying to live the Ten Commandments (The Law), but is not changing into the image of Jesus. The sad thing is that the person doesn’t even know he has been duped into believing in a gospel that has ...

Many believers feel stunted in their Christian growth. We beat ourselves up over our failures and, in the process, pull away from God because we subconsciously believe He tallies our defects and hangs His head in disappointment. In this new edition - now with a foreword by Michael W. Smith, testimony by Rich Mullins and the author's own epilogue, "Ragamuffin Ten Years Later," Brennan Manning reminds us that nothing could be further from the truth.

In this eight-session Bible study, well-known Bible scholars N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird team up to take you on a tour of the story behind the explosive story of the New Testament. You will discover things you never knew about Jesus’ baptism and journey into the wilderness, the meaning behind his parables and miracles, the significance of his death and resurrection, the incredible expansion of the early church into the Greco-Roman world, and how the transforming mission of Jesus can still turn the world upside down today.

The gospel of John comes alive in N. T. Wright's updated, listener-friendly translation and insightful commentary. He guides the listener through the world of the New Testament, explaining the ideas and events that shaped the gospel writer's account of the life of Jesus. Breaking down the gospel of John into brief, easy-to-study segments, Wright shows how the message of this ancient book speaks powerfully to the spiritual longings of contemporary listeners. New Christians and longtime followers of Jesus alike will find inspiration and practical wisdom for their journey within this book.

Ever feel lost in translation? With the NET New Testament, you don’t need to be. Modern readers can find it challenging to connect with the ancient words and cultural contexts of the biblical writers. The NET New Testament offers a completely new solution: pairing a readable, everyday English translation with the largest set of translators’ notes ever created for a Bible. It is an indispensable resource for every Bible reader.

This book invites readers to explore interpretations of scripture and early Christian history that go beyond orthodox boundaries, offering a thought-provoking reassessment of Jesus' identity and the theological traditions surrounding him. It suggests that enigmatic expressions in scripture may conceal suppressed Nazarene beliefs, offering an alternative lens for understanding early Christianity. The authors propose that Jesus might have been a Nazarene high priest, aligned with unorthodox Jewish sects and critical of YHWH worship. They further argue that early Christian texts were possibly ...

Paul's first letter to Corinth, set in a bustling seaport, resonates with timeless wisdom and challenges. The young church mirrored the vibrant city, brimming with questions, problems, joy and excitement, akin to today's growing churches. Paul's pastoral sensitivity and profound insights shine in this epistle, making it a timeless source of inspiration and reflection for today's listeners. The biblical text is thoughtfully divided into easily manageable sections, ensuring accessibility for listeners of all backgrounds.

Can any good come from thinking about death? Our natural tendency is to answer that question no! But what if our meditation on death was informed by a theological understanding of death, a recognition of the comfort Jesus's death affords Christians, and ethical guidance for dealing with death in these complicated days of modern medical developments? Rather than being morbidly unhelpful, authors Joel R. Beeke and Christopher W. Bogosh contend that meditating on dying and death can be profitable, even necessary, for us. Are you prepared to say that your death will be "gain" (Phil. 1:21)?

Are you truly living under the New Covenant—or just mixing old with new? Too many believers today still live under guilt, law, and works—missing the freedom and power of the New Covenant Jesus established. In this eye-opening guide, you’ll discover: • What the New Covenant really is—and how it differs from the Old • Why many Christians unknowingly live under the wrong covenant • How to experience true grace, peace, and spiritual growth through the finished work of Christ • Practical truths that will transform your daily walk with God Whether you're a new believer or a ...

Ten sermons by C. H. Spurgeon featuring John the Baptist, Matthew, Simeon, John, Andrew, Nathanael, Thomas, Herod, Zacchaeus, Judas Iscariot.. Rewritten in today’s English for today’s readers.

This small but provoking book provides five passages from the writings of Paul of Tarsus, better known as St. Paul. These passages raise several issues relevant for us today: The priority of charity or love: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; Going beyond social status: Galatians 3:28; Avoiding strife: Galatians 5:19-26; A surprising inclusivity: Romans 11:25-27; The victory of humility: Philippians 2:5-11. Each passage is presented in the eloquent King James or Authorized Version of the New Testament and is followed by brief commentary focused on the contemporary significance of the passage. This book ...

This is a basic workbook on how to pronounce biblical Greek or Koine Greek. At the end of the book, you will be able to pronounce John 1:1 in biblical Greek, since the New Testament was written mostly in Koine Greek. Enroll in our Bible studies courses at: https://biblestudy.gnomio.com/

The Greek text that is the basis for the ESV, CSB, NRSV, NIV, NLT and other English versions of the New Testament is marketed as an "eclectic" text. But after textual analyst James Edward Snapp Jr. examined the base-text, he concluded that the idea that the compilation-method used by the editors of the Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece and the UBS Greek New Testament is NOT, by any reasonable definition of the word, eclectic. Some of the compelling reasons for this verdict are in this book.

Award-winning speaker and best-selling author Al Carraway presents an in-depth study of the life of Jesus Christ and how it relates to our own in an intimate and personal way. Written by someone who truly knows God, Finding Yourself in the New Testament skillfully and sincerely introduces its listeners to the Savior and shows them who and what He really is. Not only does it illustrate how deeply involved God is in the lives of His children, but it also provides an excellent guide to the history, culture, and context of ancient Israel and the Jewish religion.

After the Rapture, the opportunity to live in heaven will be over. Those left behind may be thirsty for a comprehensive book that helps guide them through the Tribulation and into the kingdom on earth so they may have eternal life. They will need someone who understands the book of Hebrews to help them know what God said. “All scripture is profitable” (2 Timothy 3:16). This book teaches how to apply “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). Reading this book will also profit the body of Christ and give us a greater appreciation of God’s prophecy and of the mystery ...

In 15 New Testament Words of Life, New Testament expert Nijay Gupta explores the most important words found in the New Testament. He makes their meaning clear so that these words can become—once again—life giving words for modern Christians as they were for early Jesus-followers. For those first readers of the New Testament who chose to follow Jesus, these words were words of life and they can be again for Jesus-followers in the modern world.

Enter the world of ancient Rome through the eyes of one of history's most transformative figures. The Apostle by John Pollock seamlessly weaves together drama, scholarship, and historical accuracy in this book about the apostle Paul's extraordinary life. Starting with the dramatic death of Stephen, you'll witness Paul's incredible transformation from persecutor to preacher. Follow him on his daring missionary journeys that took him to the far corners of the Roman Empire, where he spread the teachings of Christianity.

In this concise, engaging book, noted New Testament scholar Luke Timothy Johnson takes listeners on a journey back to the time of the early Roman Empire, when the New Testament was written in ordinary Greek (koine) by the first Christians. The author explains how the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, and Revelation evolved into the canon of sacred writings for the Christian religion, and how they reflect a reinterpretation of the symbolic world and societal forces of first-century Greco-Roman and Jewish life.

The book of Acts bursts with the passion of early Christians embracing God's work and spreading Jesus's message worldwide. It also lays bare the challenges churches face, demonstrating that 'normal church life' has never been plain sailing. Acts is a dynamic narrative of journeys, trials, and triumphs, inspiring us in our own spiritual journeys. Acts, Part 1 spans from Luke's introduction to Herod's death in chapter 12.

Audio Bible, Narrated by Jackie Hill Perry, Guides You through the New Testament in 3 Months.