Study Commentaries

C'è un'ansia di cambiamento nel mondo. Papa Francesco la raccoglie nei suoi gesti e nelle sue parole, specialmente in un tempo di crisi quale quello che stiamo vivendo. È chiaro che abbiamo tutti bisogno di capire che cosa ci sta accadendo, di dare una lettura umana e spirituale di quel che viviamo. Francesco, come si comprende in questo volume, assimila la visionedi sant'Ignazio di Loyola così come emerge negli Esercizi Spirituali.

For the majority of my fifty-seven years following Jesus, I have recorded my discoveries in a private spiritual journal. Over time, it grew into several notebooks that were eventually transferred to my computer. They contained various thoughts and insights that seemed important to my spiritual development. Some were pivotal, others less so, but I recorded them all, not knowing how God would use them in my life. All of the notes I recorded were meant for personal use, and as my way of showing God that I was paying attention.

The year was AD 67; persecution was rampant and false teachers saturated the church. Many believers no longer desired to hear sound doctrine and, therefore, heaped up teachers to simply itch their ears (2 Tim 4:2-4). Timothy, a pastor in the church of Ephesus, most likely, was discouraged (1:7, 2:1). With some of his last words, Paul writes from prison to encourage his disciple, Timothy, to complete his ministry (4:5). He commands him to be like a good soldier (2:3-4), a victorious athlete (2:5), and a hardworking farmer (2:6). Above all, Timothy needed to stay faithful to Scripture: he was...

Titus Andronicus is believed to be Shakespeare's first tragedy and the revenge play is among the most violent and bloody of his canon. The story tells of a famous Roman general engaged in a cycle of revenge with his opponents. The version is abridged and adapted into plain English. This is a theatrical audio production by a full cast.

Nehemiah: Becoming a Godly Leader is a fourteen week expositional study of the book of Nehemiah. It considers topics like the characteristics of a godly leader, a godly leader’s priorities, cultivating a life of celebration, characteristics of revival, how a godly leader responds to discouragement, conflict, prosperity and promotion, the tactics of the enemy, and much more. Let’s study it together with the Bible Teacher’s Guide. “The Bible Teacher’s Guide … will help any teacher study and get a better background for his/her Bible lessons. In addition, it will give direction and ...

The Daily Visits Series is a collection of devotions written over more than fifteen years. These brief studies, collected together, now form a simple commentary of specific portions of the Word of God. My prayer is that they may be helpful to the reader for Personal devotions Bible study or perhaps Sermon starter ideas.

1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude is an in-depth Bible study that offers readers the opportunity to explore the Word of God and encounter its God. Written by Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh, this devotional and teaching aid is a comprehensive guide to the Scriptures, providing daily lessons with opening prayer, exposition, application, and closing prayer. Each lesson provides a unique perspective on the text, emphasizing its place in our faith and exploring its relevance to daily life. This book is perfect for believers looking to deepen their understanding of Scripture. It is an ideal companion for ...

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.

The purpose of this book is to rapidly increase the believer’s understanding of God’s Word and to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ. Treasure Hunt Volume II covers all of Paul’s Prison Epistles. God’s Word in the King James Bible is given in bold and the commentary is given within brackets. Ephesians is Christ’s revelation of the mystery to us through Paul. It is advance doctrine and practice for the body of Christ. Philippians is an exquisite thank you letter encouraging believers in superior spiritual growth and unity. Colossians exalts Jesus Christ as the preeminent Head of the ...

There is perhaps no greater proof of man's innate sinfulness and hostility toward God than the staggering immorality of our culture. Most people, even many Christians, have either a distorted or a non-existent understanding of how God views his or her body, the primary focus of this book. As result, they are vulnerable to the deceptions and threats of the sexual revolutionaries. By examining and obeying God's perspective, we are equipped to navigate a culture saturated with sexual perversion and prurience, and we learn how to walk on a godly path of blessing and joy.

Immerse yourself in the Gospel of John like never before with Dr. Andrew C S Koh's Daily Devotion. This comprehensive expositional Bible study is a legacy to his family and a valuable teaching aid for Christians of all denominations. With 68 lessons divided into reflections, application, and prayer, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Dr. Koh's writing will inspire and encourage, reminding readers that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing in Him, they can have life in His name. Praise for this book has poured in, with many ...

An examination of sex and the Bible by one of the leading biblical scholars in the United States. For several decades, Michael Coogan's introductory course on the Old Testament has been a perennial favorite among students at Harvard University. In God and Sex, Coogan examines one of the most controversial aspects of the Hebrew Scripture: What the Old Testament really says about sex, and how contemporary understanding of those writings is frequently misunderstood or misrepresented.

In this collection of nearly 4,000 Bible verses, author James Larson highlights the humor - and sometimes tragedy - of scripture through his original and eye-opening interpretation. Respectfully presented with unique commentary and thought-provoking questions, this compilation will be sure to pique interest, inspire deeper contemplation, and launch the curious listener on a journey of reflecting upon God's word every day.

Have you ever wondered how so many religious groups, even those who claim to be "bible-based," have so many interpretations of the Bible's meaning? They can't all be right, so what to do? One course is to give up and consider the Bible too confusing or contradictory. Another would be to let the church you like tell you what the Scriptures mean without question and assume all the others must be wrong. However, if you would much rather find out how to properly interpret the Bible, with the help of independent and objective scholarship, this book is for you!

New, extended edition of the collection of “women's” reportages by Mariusz Szczygło. Unusual, nostalgic, atmospheric stories about ordinary women - beginning from Janina, who filled 700 notebooks describing her life step by step, and ending with two friends who have been writing letters to each other every week for 50 years, having never visited each other. These are only some of the characters in Mariusz Szygło's collection of wonderful “female stories” which come together into one, unusual story. This edition contains a new introduction and a new story about Iga Kamińska.

Mental Illness is real. Will the Church get real? This book is a collection of essays from various authors: men and women, pastors and congregants, counselors and nurses, parents and children. All have a unique view of how mental health conditions affect people, and how the church has responded to these circumstances. Whispers in the Pews tackles how the mentally ill have been, and still are, treated in the church at large by sharing stories. This is not fundamentally a teaching book, but a book of moments and lives, knitted together by the common theme of mental health.

La teología es un terreno demoníaco. Lo que Thomas Mann señaló sobre la música en su gran discurso en Washington de 1945 sobre "Alemania y los alemanes" no deja de aplicarse para hablar de cuestiones divinas y de cosas de este y otro mundo. También su observación en el mismo discurso de que la música es "el arte más remoto de la realidad y al mismo tiempo el más apasionado" se puede trasladar sin cambios relevantes a la naturaleza de muchas enseñanzas teológicas.

Estas lecciones tienen por finalidad proporcionar una perspectiva general muy sencilla y breve de 1) la Biblia, 2) su compleción, 3) su tema, pensamiento central y secciones y 4) los principios rectores para interpretar la Biblia.

Take a wild but eye-opening ride through the pages of the Bible and learn the stories they don’t teach in Sunday school. In his latest work, Paul Kasch is not afraid to offer sound commentary on the R-rated and X-rated content found in the scriptures. It is, after all, part of God’s Word. You will come away from these Bible lessons for adults spiritually charged, understanding that God did not always use perfect people to accomplish His will. That means he can even use the likes of you and me. A bit of warning, however: You might be absolutely blown away by the stories of some of the ...

I can think of no greater privilege than to bring to light the incredible works of a great American mystic, Neville Goddard, a prolific author, teacher, and a true man of God. Over his 40 years of teaching he left behind a legacy of printed material that rivals most metaphysical authors. It would be impossible to over-estimate the spiritual value of the teachings he left behind. He not only published 10 books, but he also left us over 300 printed lectures during his lifetime.