Study Bible Commentary

This thoroughly enjoyable new commentary, The Pillar of the Truth, gives background for the three letters, brings out parallels between the Apostolic age and Israel's time in the wilderness, and, in step-by-step fashion, shows how the Apostle Paul was preparing the nascent Church for institutionalization.

In "Philemon Bible Study: Slavery In Scripture," embark on a profound journey through the often-neglected book of Philemon, where the intersection of faith and social dynamics comes to life. This insightful exploration delves into the complexities of slavery as depicted in the Bible, unravelling the layers of historical context, cultural nuances, and ethical considerations surrounding this controversial topic. As readers navigate the verses of Philemon, they will discover a rich tapestry of wisdom that not only addresses the challenging issues of the time but also provides timeless lessons ...

Interpreted masterfully by pre-eminent Old Testament scholar Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos, the story of Samuel touches on a vast array of subjects that comprise the rich fabric of human life. As it happens, in this volume of the Reading the Old Testament series we view ancient Israel in the era of Samuel, Saul, and David. From parental yearning for their young to spousal and sibling relationships, these accounts entail far more than simply a recounting of the lives and circumstances of the central characters. The reader gains an inside look at royal intrigue, military campaigns, occult ...

Preparing for the End of the World takes a close look at what it means to have a clean heart and also digs deep into biblical prophecy in order to help us understand what is soon going to be our new reality. This picture is not dark or bleak, but bright - for those who understand what it means to genuinely live for the Lord.

Here's a book that should accompany every copy of God's Word! It's small but packed with helpful information on the Christian faith, promising insight for believers and seekers of any age or background.

What Do A Few Crooks, Prostitutes, And Grieving Parents All Have In Common? They all discovered the goodness of Christ through life-changing encounters! Journey through the New Testament Gospels and enjoy a verse-by-verse study of seventeen unique individuals whose lives were powerfully transformed by the Good Lord Jesus Christ. Reading Good Lord will help you: Learn More About The Biblical Jesus See How Jesus Christ Changes Lives Experience Your Personal Encounter With Christ Purchase Good Lord today and discover the goodness of Christ in life-changing encounters! More Reasons To Buy: ...

Dive into the depths of Scripture with this comprehensive verse-by-verse study and commentary on the Book of Revelation. Designed for those seeking clarity and understanding, this resource unpacks the Bible's most prophetic and awe-inspiring book, exploring its relevance for today and the future. Discover the rich truths behind Revelation as it unveils: The Rapture and the events of the Tribulation. The defeat of Satan and the end of death. The triumphant return of Christ and the consummation of God's redemptive plan. This study bridges ancient text with modern understanding, shedding light...

Imagine if someone who had never heard of Judaism or Christianity read the Old Testament. How could the relationship between God and humanity possibly be understood? In Joseph's Bones, Segal approaches the Bible from this fresh perspective—one framed by the story of the Israelites' fidelity to Joseph—and finds something an account of the human condition that reads like an existential novel about the struggle of mankind against the unpredictable and often unwarranted wrath of God. This is a rarity in Biblical interpretation—brilliant and rigorously argued, "a work of stunning originality."

Tauchen Sie ein in einen der großen Klassiker der christlichen Literatur. Diese Auslegung der Bergpredigt sind Gedanken und Inspirationen des spirituellen und intellektuellen Mannes Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Für ihn ist Gehorsam ein wesentlicher Teil des Glaubens.

Popular writer and teacher Jeannine Brown shows how a narrative approach illuminates each of the Gospels and highlights the overarching stories. This book offers a corrective to tendencies to read the Gospels piecemeal, one story at a time. It is filled with examples that show how narrative criticism brings the text to life, making it ideal for courses on the Gospels. Listeners will gain hands-on tools and perspectives to interpret the Gospels as whole stories.

Read how God has revealed himself to this person and the message is for everyone to hear. You will read about where we actually get created and what becomes of each and every one of us, as well as what the Bible says is going to happen to the earth. This book will be hard to put away. You will sense the Holy Spirit in the writing but from one down-to- earth man. Sensitive to a world that has both believers and non-believers where scientists are constantly commenting on TV about how the earth is made and the universe. They never give God any credit nor do they seem to think any God could have created it all.

What happens at the end of our lives and of the course of history? Will God bring about a just and peaceful world? What lies beyond this realm, and what can we know of the beings who dwell there? In Death, the End of History, and Beyond, Greg Carey offers resources for understanding multiple, even conflicting, ways that the Bible imagines these ultimate realities.

Crete was a difficult ministry. Culturally, the people were known for being lazy, deceptive, and combative (Tit 1:12). Though difficult, many churches there needed to be discipled and built up. Consequently, Paul visited to minister to the Cretans and eventually left Titus there to continue the work. In Paul’s letter to Titus, he encourages his son in the faith and gives him various instructions. Titus was to select elders in all the churches to help train the believers, teach them sound doctrine, and protect them from false teaching (Tit 1:9-10). In addition, Paul emphasized that the ...

Prostitution, incest, drunkenness at the Lord's table, sectarianism, and babble all were problems in Paul's rag-tag startup church in Corinth. Paul's letter was a course-correction for many in the church, bringing people back to the Gospel as the basis for right unity, sexual ethics, observation of the sacraments, and worship.

Hebrews is an in-depth commentary on the epistle of Hebrews written for daily Bible study and devotion. This book is divided into thirteen chapters, each corresponding to the thirteen chapters of Hebrews. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of, reflection on, and practical implementation of Hebrews’ teachings. This book offers readers a thorough and understandable examination of the epistle of Hebrews, along with a practical approach to reading it. This book can help you understand the Bible better and build stronger faith. Get your copy today to bring its words alive!

En El Dios viviente y el Dios de la resurrección, Witness Lee muestra que existe una distinción entre el Dios viviente y el Dios de la resurrección. Antes de pasar por la muerte y la resurrección, Dios era simplemente el Dios viviente; el elemento humano no estaba en Él. En ese momento el hombre estaba en la tierra, y Dios estaba en los cielos.

In the Revelation Jesus speaks directly to John: “Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;” The Revelation is not about “the things that were” or the past, at the time it was written. If this book is primarily about the future from the time of John receiving the Revelation, then we must consider that much of the things which shall be hereafter having commenced shortly thereafter, would now, in our time, 1900 years later, have already happened over that span of time, and can be found in history.

How do you eliminate a half trillion annual expense in the US alone? How do you prevent capital offenses in the first place? God has the solution: we just don't like key parts of it. We shoot ourselves in the foot in order to think of ourselves as dignified and compassionate. Yet the responsibility of public stoning (with the rest of the Biblical model) is more dignified and compassionate than any alternative. Death is the most severe court judgment in the full range of Biblical justice tools, and so it deserves primary investigation.

Descriptive study of the book of Acts and its lessons.

This classic 1962 guide to the King James Bible collects the most famous passages from the Old and New Testaments and arranges them with intervening synopses of all 66 biblical books. Under editor Frances Hazlitt's masterful direction, listeners will quickly become fully acquainted with the broad sweep of the Bible and will come to a new, intimate understanding of oft-quoted verses.