Study Commentaries

As a reminder of God's role in the history and future of America, Newt and Callista Gingrich give listeners a look into the architecture and beauty of the nation's capital in Rediscovering God in America. Listeners will take a walk through Washington, DC, to view the nation's monuments and memorials, including the National Archives, where Thomas Jefferson's immortal words jump off the page. But this is not simply a walking tour of the city; this is a tour of American history.

The Secrets of the Eternal Book decodes some of the Bible’s most enigmatic, yet oft-cited epochs. The author’s lively and easygoing style makes for a smooth entrance into the depths of perception, where one changes one’s world simply by contemplation and desire. While listening, you will gently rise beyond the level of physical events as they are described in the Bible, and you will find Pharaoh, Moses, Adam, and Eve that lie within you.

My 2019 writings on topics from tech to politics to God.

Autobiographies from the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Talmud teaches that the ancient patriarchs were all prophets, and that each one of them left testaments for their descendants to read. These contain commands for their children, moral lessons, and prophecy. This legend is not only repeated among the Essene community, but fragments of 20 such records have been found in the Dead Sea Scrolls!

This devotional commentary on the book of Ruth is the fourth in Dr. Parker's series "Expository Thoughts." Other books in this series are Expository Thoughts on Joshua, Expository Thoughts on 1 Samuel, and Expository Thoughts on James. Dr. Parker has always believed that Bible study that does not get down to the level of affecting the heart is very limited at best, and sometimes even dangerous. Intellectual Bible study generally puffs one up. Bible study is not primarily intended to inform, although it does inform. Bible study is primarily for the purpose of bringing us to the place of ...

Life Lessons covers topics of the heart and mind, often with related stories from the Scriptures. Ninety concise and to-the-point chapters speak to everyday topics we all may experience on any given day from dawn to bedtime.

This book is designed to guide and help the reader to get the advanced sound doctrine in Paul’s letters into their inner man (spirit and soul). Philippians, Colossians, Philemon Commentary is based on the only verse that tells us how to understand the Bible, 2 Timothy 2:15. The main emphasis is an easily understandable verse-by-verse explanation on the Bible letters themselves. Other features include: HOW TO PRAY IN THE DISPENSATION OF GRACE, how God solved the sin problem, the four major judgments of God, God gave His creatures free will, the five courses of punishment upon His people ...

Marilynne Robinson has plumbed the human spirit in her renowned novels, including Lila and Gilead, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In this new essay collection she trains her incisive mind on our modern political climate and the mysteries of faith. Whether she is investigating how the work of great thinkers about America, like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Alexis de Tocqueville, inform our political consciousness or discussing how beauty informs and disciplines daily life, Robinson's peerless prose and boundless humanity are on full display.

The final epistles of the New Testament a variety of lessons and instruction for readers of all ages. Hodgepodge Holiness is a verse-by-verse study of the letters written by James, Peter, John and Jude. It is designed to help a new student of the Bible better understand these often-under studied books and grow in the wisdom that comes with them.

I want to make it clear right away that this commentary series is not necessarily for Bible scholars, pastors, or anyone else who is well versed in the Hebrew and Greek of the Bible. Although, I do think they can benefit from it as well. Instead, this commentary series is for everyone else who does not fit into that group of scholars. I wrote this commentary series for those of you who would like to study the Bible with the knowledge of what the significant Hebrew and Greek words mean and how they fit into the context of each verse, chapter, and book that you may be studying. As a pastor ...

Do you want to have a better understanding of the Bible? Do you want to see the big picture and how all the pieces tie together? Do you want to have a deeper appreciation for how the New and Old Testaments compliment one another? Beyond the Verse is a collection of Wes McAdams' observations as he embarked on - and completed - a transformational journey of reading whole books of the Bible in one sitting. His summaries of each book of the Bible will help you to notice important themes, ideas, and concepts as you transform the way you read Scripture.

A tool for grace pastors, teachers of Bible studies, and individual ambassadors in the organization of the local assembly, the teaching of sound doctrine, and edifying of the saints. God “will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:4). Features: Verse-by-verse commentary of Paul’s Pastoral Epistles; The Two Ministries of Christ; Why Paul?; The Three Circles (What happens at salvation?); The Four Faithful Sayings; A portrait of Timothy; A portrait of Titus; Do the bread and cup pertain to the body of Christ?; Easter; The Tanakh explained; The ...

A verse-by-verse in-depth consideration of one of the most important books of the Bible. The book of Hebrews is often under-studied because many Bible readers are unfamiliar with its purpose. This commentary expands on the narratives and arguments of its original inspired author, in order to walk the reader through the epistle, step-by-step. Thus the book will: (1) show the purpose, functions and limitations of the Old Law (2) explain the greatness of Christianity in contrast to the Israelite Covenant (3) offer encouragement to Christians who may be (as the original readers were) ...

In The Bible’s Cutting Room Floor, acclaimed author and translator Dr. Joel M. Hoffman gives us the stories and other texts that didn’t make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings. The Book of Genesis tells us about Adam and Eve’s time in the Garden of Eden, but not their saga after they get kicked out or the lessons they have for us about good and evil.

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.

The three letters of Paul, written to Timothy and Titus offer tremendous insight into the work of the first century evangelist. This book offers a verse by verse study of those letters, breaking down the text in an easy to follow way.

A few years ago, Mark Adams made a strange discovery: Everything we know about the lost city of Atlantis comes from the work of one man, the Greek philosopher Plato. Then he made a second, stranger discovery: Amateur explorers are still actively searching for this sunken city all around the world, based entirely on the clues Plato left behind.

Meet Joshua. A brave leader who led the Israelites through battles, challenges, and victories on their journey to conquer Canaan. When you flip through these pages, you'll find an amazing historical account and lessons that will resonate with you. Victory Road goes beyond being a mere narrative; it's an invitation to rise, believe in yourself, and reach your goals. Keep in mind, your dreams are within your grasp. If you have faith and stay determined, you can totally achieve them. Whether your "Promised Land" is a personal goal, a lifelong dream, or a battle within, this book gives you what...

Trusting Jesus is hard. It requires following the unseen into an unknown and believing Jesus' words over and against the threats we see or the fears we feel. Through the imaginative retelling of 35 Bible stories, Not by Sight gives us glimpses of what it means to walk by faith, counsel for how to trust God's promises more than our perceptions, and the way to find rest in the faithfulness of God.

"Real Faith for Real Life: A Study in the Book of James" Uncover the Timeless Wisdom of James "Real Faith for Real Life" invites you on a profound journey into the teachings of the Book of James. Adapted from an insightful sermon series, this book takes you on a deep dive into James's wisdom, revealing its enduring relevance for modern Christians. What Awaits You: Faith & Life: Delve into the practical aspects of living out your faith in today's complex world. James offers a guide for dealing with trials and temptations. Faith & Works: James underscores the inseparable link between faith ...