Old Testament Theology

Have you ever wondered what the Old Testament - especially the Old Testament law - has to do with your Christian life? You are not alone. Some Christian leaders believe we should cast off the Old Testament now that we have the New. Carmen Joy Imes disagrees. In this warm, accessible volume, Imes takes listeners back to Sinai, the ancient mountain where Israel met their God, and explains the meaning of events there. She argues that we've misunderstood the command about "taking the Lord's name in vain." Instead, Imes says that this command is about "bearing God's name."

British narrator Simon Peterson, aka Christopher Glyn, reads the entire Old Testament in this wonderful audiobook collection. As a well-known Christian broadcaster, Simon has the ideal voice for those of all ages who want to listen to the Bible in full, unabridged form. His emotive reading perfectly captures the beauty and power of God's word and makes the King James English clear and easy to understand.

An exegetical and theological exposition of the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. The text is organized as a sequence of fifteen units, each covering a key passage in the text, and presented within the context of the theme of that passage with an emphasis of its historical and literary context as well as its application to modern daily life. Each unit is useful for about thirty minutes of personal study, or about an hour of small-group study. Table of Contents: 1:1-28 Trusting in God’s Grace 3:1–4:1 Responding Faithfully to God’s Call 5:1-6:16 The Folly of False Worship 7:1-15 Trusting ...

Established in 2000, The purpose of the Journal of Biblical Theology is to provide an outlet for theologians and theology students in the field of Biblical Theology to share their research in a peer-reviewed journal environment. Consequently, papers are invited to be submitted by graduate students and those who have completed graduate degrees in any field of Christian theology and/or biblical studies. Each volume of the Journal contains a minimum of twelve articles submitted by authors from around the world that address a wide range of topics in the field of Christian Theology. The Journal ...

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.

Understanding the Pentateuch: Foundations of Biblical Theology “A Comprehensive Guide to the First Five Books of the Bible” Are you ready to embark on an enlightening journey through the foundational texts of the Bible? "Understanding the Pentateuch: Foundations of Biblical Theology" is your ultimate guide to unlocking the profound mysteries and timeless teachings of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This indispensable resource delves into the heart of biblical theology, offering fresh insights and academic rigor that will captivate scholars, students, and curious ...

The past fifty years have witnessed unprecedented growth in the African Church, with a gradually blossoming international outreach extending far beyond the continent. The global impact is beginning to be felt all around the world. Yet two acute needs of the African Church continue to stare us in the face. The first need is lack of excellent training for our leadership. The second is the lack of excellent discipleship for new believers. In both cases the need demands focused attention. It is a sad fact that far more than one-half of our leaders have no formal training. And also, far more ...

In the Gospel of John, Jesus boldly declares that He is the Great I AM of the Old Testament. In this book we look closely at these seven declarations of Jesus Christ and how they are significant to believers today.

Ever since he became a Christian at the age of forty, it has been Poirot actor David Suchet's dream to make an audio recording of the Bible. In between filming the final episodes of Poirot, David Suchet spent over 200 hours in the recording studio to create the very first full-length audio version of the NIV Bible spoken by a single British actor. This Old Testament edition is excerpted from that Bible.

Is Atheism Dead? is an entertaining, impressively wide-ranging, and decidedly provocative answer to that famous 1966 Time cover that itself provocatively asked “Is God Dead?” In a voice that is by turns witty, muscular, and poetic, Metaxas intentionally echoes C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton in cheerfully and logically making his astonishing case, along the way presenting breathtaking - and often withering - new evidence and arguments against the idea of a Creatorless universe.

Part of the furor in the Middle East is the identity of Israel. Various sects of Christianity try to tackle its relationship with the nation, kingdom, and homeland of the Jews. With that in mind, this book aims to answer the following question Biblically: Why is the Church not and never will be Israel? Discover: The five main views of the relationship between the Church and Israel The difference between the New Testament and New Covenant (It's not what you think) Why passages that seem to imply that the Church is Israel doesn't actually say so The question is explored in many angles, and...

Your Old Testament Sermon Needs to Get Saved is a practical handbook for preaching Christ from the Old Testament. The book provides a comprehensive but simple hermeneutic for discerning how Jesus is present on every page of the Hebrew Scriptures. You’ll learn why and how to preach Christ from the Old Testament while experiencing the beauty of discovering and teaching how the saving work of Christ permeates the first two-thirds of the bible.

How did the Bible come to Be, and Why does it matter? This book tells the story of how the Bible came to be and makes a case for why this history matters. Beginning with the basic questions believers are often asked about the origins of the Bible, Spellman introduces strategic steps you can take to understand and explain how the biblical writings were written and then gathered together into a treasured collection of authoritative Scripture. Examining the story of canon formation is both challenging and rewarding. The gains from this historical and theological heavy-lifting will strengthen ...

A theological exposition of the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. The passages are organized into nine Bible studies taken from selected passages of the Biblical text that are appropriate for about one hour of small-group discussion or about 30 minutes of personal devotion. The passages are presented with an emphasis on the history and context of the writings, and its application both in the early church and in the church today. Table of Contents Proverbs 1:1-33. God's Offer of True Wisdom Proverbs 5:3-14. Maintaining Integrity in a Postmodern World. Proverbs 8:1-12, 32-36; 9:13-17. Wisdom's ...

Do you ever feel spiritually dry? Venture into this refreshing Bible Study guide: Secrets of the DRY BONES, reopens what many might deem a daunting cold case, a mystery for the ages. The Case File?: Ezekiel 37: 1-14. No doubt about it, Ezekiel's visionary prophecy was an arresting sight. Imagine: a valley, strewn with the dry bones of God's entire household of faith. Even more intriguing was the query God put to the Prophet, Ezekiel: "Can these bones live?" It's a question that still reverberates today. Verse by verse, you'll explore the Scene of the Crime. Narrow down suspects in Whodunit?...

The central energizing question driving the present study is to arrive at some kind of reasonable conclusions about the extent to which Ecclesiastes constitutes an enigma or an unknowable mystery in terms of its overall meaning. A great deal of contemporary biblical scholarship posits that it is extremely difficult if not impossible to know what the writer of Ecclesiastes was really thinking or what were the central motives and, therefore, it is essentially impossible to understand with confidence to any degree of certitude. Given that Ecclesiastes is so summarily perplexing in such ...

Reading Reading the Old Testament can seem like exploring an old, mysterious mansion, packed with of all sorts of strange rooms. What does this odd and ancient world have to do with us, who are modern followers of Jesus? As it turns out, everything! Every chapter in the Old Testament, in a variety of ways, tells the story that culminates in Jesus the Messiah. What Christians today call the Old Testament is what Jesus and the earliest believers simply called the Scriptures.

An exegetical and theological exposition of the scriptures. Organized as a series of stand-alone Bible studies that can be used for about 30 minutes of individual study, or about one hour of small group study. The focus is on the meaning of the scriptures within their historical context, informed by the original language, grammar, and structure. The commentary in each passage contains application of its truths to the life of the faithful believer. Table of Contents: Micah 1:1-2:5. The Path to Destruction Micah 3:1-12. The Consequence of Ungodly Leadership Micah 4:1-13. The Restoration of ...

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 Ecclesiastes. Table of Contents ________________________________________ Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26. The Futility of Worldly Pursuits. Ecclesiastes 3:1-22. A Time For Every Purpose Under Heaven. Ecclesiastes 5:9-6:12. The Corrupting Power of Wealth. Ecclesiastes 7:1-29. ...

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins. Ideal for students, professors, pastors, and lay listeners with an interest in the intelligent design controversy and creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets Bible-believing scientists free.