A Bible Commentary for Everyday
This is the one book of the New Testament where you really need a map! Acts follows the travels of the apostles as they spread the gospel throughout the Mediterranean, weaving together the geographical journeys with the internal journeys of faith experienced by those travelling The Way. As we read, we share with the first Christians the unfolding excitement of the birth of the church, beginning in a tiny upper room and spreading into every corner of the world.
Learn much that is relevant to your life from over 100 lesser-known Old Testament characters. Who exactly was Michal? What did Korah do? What can you remember about Achan?
In Bit Part Players - Act 2, follow-up to the successful Bit Part Players, Ray Markham looks at some of the lesser-known people who play only a small, yet vital, part in the New Testament and who often get overlooked or ignored.
The 'Bible Speaks Today' series has been widely acclaimed for its accurate exposition, contemporary relevance, and readability. On this CD-ROM its best-selling New Testament volumes are now made available in electronic form, with their helpful study guides. All who preach and teach the Word of God, or who want to study it earnestly, will benefit from these superb studies and the technology that now supports them.
David and Goliath Revisited
Confidence lies at the heart of society, determining the success or failure of the economy, the government, companies, schools, churches and, of course, individuals. As Christians, we are called to proclaim our faith in God, but how can we build and maintain this confidence in an increasingly secularised culture where such faith is often seen as marginal, embarrassing or even downright dangerous? Using the story of David and Goliath, Andrew Watson takes a narrative theology approach to show how the Lord can indeed be our confidence, whatever the odds. He explores how God can develop a proper self-confidence within individuals and his Church, revealing the gospel through transforming words and transformed lives.
The Gospel According to Paul
Was St Paul a distorter of Jesus' original message, or a faithful follower? Over recent years some critics of Christianity have claimed that while Jesus was a gifted teacher and a man of unparalleled kindness, St Paul was the true founder of Christianity, which he based on a delusional mistake: the idea that Jesus was God. This theory has found its way into academia, churches, newspapers, and, most recently, novels. In Did St Paul Get Jesus Right? respected New Testament scholar David Wenham looks at the historical evidence for such claims. Comparing the life and message of Jesus with the writings of St Paul, he offers a thoughtful exploration of their relationship, concluding that far from imagining Christianity, Paul was the messenger of an inherited faith.
Tools to unearth the Bible's treasure
There are no spanners or trowels here. These tools are rather a means of getting to the bottom of any Bible passage and discovering its true meaning. The passionate aim of this book is that it should help you to 'correctly handle the word of truth' so that you will experience God's clear guidance in your life, come to know him better and grow to love him more. Our prayer is that your Bible reading will never be the same again.
Helpful Introductions to Every Book Practical Approaches for Study. Applications for Everyday Life.
Are you frustrated when it comes to studying the Bible or remembering what you read? Get ready for a living, transforming, personal encounter with God. This book is hands on, 'how-to' guide that will walk you through the Bible book by book with tools that will enable you to see God's truth for yourself. You will be able to discern what it means, and apply it to your life in a way that is faithful to the teachings of God's Word. With instructions for studying each book, challenging questions for personal application, ways to discover the main content of books, chapter themes, with charts and much more, this book is a transforming personal study of the living, active Word of God at your fingertips.
Crossway Bible guides
A lively addition to the Crossway Bible Guide series from a father-son team. Knowing the truth about Jesus' return is Paul's heartfelt concern in his letters to the Thessalonians. As we wait expectantly for that day he urges us to stand together in brotherly love, work diligently, stand firm against the powers of evil, spread the word of God throughout the world.
Crossway Bible guides
More than any other book of the New Testament, Hebrews offers us a panorama of the Bible as a unified whole. The writer emphasizes the perfection of the new covenant by setting it against the backdrop of the old one which is past its sell-by date, obsolete, a mere shadow. Hebrews contains many rich motifs: God, his Son, angels and humans - the divine order; salvation then and now; the inspiring gallery of great heroes of faith; exhortations to press on, endure and keep a heavenly perspective
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A variety of articles on a range of topics related to handling the Bible.
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Reviews of books on the Bible and related topics.
Your journey through the Bible in 100 readings
Essential 100 is ideal for beginners in Bible reading as well as the more experienced. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Bible including introductions for different sections, 100 readings with notes, and opportunities to pray and respond. It encourages a holistic head and heart engagement with the Bible alongside intimacy with God. Anyone wanting to discover the 'big picture' of the Bible, its relevance to daily life, and a relationship with God will find this book invaluable.
The New Way to do Discipleship
Bible Reading Fellowship have produced a free online discipleship resource. It explores twelve key building blocks of the Christian faith: Jesus; The Bible; God the Father; The Cross and Resurrection; The Holy Spirit; The Church; Prayer; Worship; Intimacy with God; Christian Lifestyle; Christian Ministry; Christian Mission.It is a blend of web-based study, group interaction and personal application. To support this, the website has over:* 3,500 pages of content * 6.5 hours of video, including interviews, testimonies, location shots and meditations * Links to thousands of other websites, drawing on some of the best content the web has to offer Christians * Bible reading and other devotional resources (updated daily) * Information, reflection, interactivity, including a forum for discussion with others
Bringing the Bible to Life
Glo brings the Bible to life with HD video and documentaries, high-resolution images, historical animations, zoomable maps, 360-degree virtual tours and much more. And it’s all easy to find and natural to use with Glo’s unique browsing lenses. Glo’s incredible zoomable interface provides simple, intuitive ways to browse a world of biblical content through five main lenses. You can visually browse all the content in terms of how it relates to biblical passages, to the geography of the Holy Land, to the biblical timeline or to topics that are relevant to you.
Do you Care? Do You Know About Me?
What if God could give purpose and meaning to your life - even if you or someone else has really messed up? What if He could show you how to live today - no matter what kind of situation you are in? What if He promised to always accept you and stand by you? If God could do all these things, you'd want to get to know Him better. God Are You There challenges you to take God at His Word and see for yourself that you can rely on Him. Designed for personal or group study.
Uniquely presented, this history of the Bible draws together story and scholarship with lively accounts of the people, powers and incidents involved in bringing the Bible, in the language of thepeople, to the English. Informative, thought-provoking and very readable, this is a book that will help you discover the story behind the worlds best-seller. It tells how the Bible was created, how it became a best-sellingbook and the effects it had on those who encountered it.Through a discussion of democracy and literacy, learning and communication this book shows how the Bible is, above all, about freedom and why Ghandi described Gods book as containing enough dynamite to blow all civilisation to pieces.
When God's tomorrow meets your today
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Kingdom' is all about the importance and the impossibilty of the Kingdom of God. Armed with a rucksack full of stories, songs, sermons and scholarship, Russell Rook and Aaron White have set out to explore the sights and sounds of the Kingdom in the 13th chapter of Matthew.
The Lasting Rewards of the Inductive Method
Changing the way people study God's Word. What is Inductive Study? It is a revolutionary approach to directly interacting with God's Word - and letting it speak for itself - in a way so personal, so memorable, that every insight you gain will be yours for life. This is a dynamic guide to cultivating a step-by-step Bible study skills such as observation, interpretation, application, and more - skills that mean the difference between being a passive spectator and an active participant in God's Word. God's Word transforms lives, this amazing resource will enable you to study the Bible so that it transforms your life too.
Pssst! Do you want to solve a mystery?!
Bible study is serious fun! The Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Study series for kids help you find out for yourself what he Bible is all about - and give you exciting ways to do it. The best inductive studies for kids, these hands on books help teach the basic skills of Bible study for a lifetime of discovering God's Word.
Galatians
Are you really a Christian? In his letter to the Galatians, Paul sorts out just what is a true Christian. Today, with an abundance of religious groups all calling themselves 'Christian' and all with different ideas about what that means, the message of Ga
A Bible Commentary for Everyday
Isaiah means different things to different people. Cited in the New Testament more than any other Old Testament book, it encapsulates prophecies of judgement, restoration, deliverance, comfort, Messianic themes, and also narrative episodes. It speaks to its own historical context and foretells future circumstances. First and foremost, though, it is a testimony to God's enduring faithfulness to his wayward people. Isaiah's powerful combination of warning and hope is as relevant today as it was two-and-a-half millennia ago
Since its first publication The Essential IVP Reference Collection has become established as an invaluable source of biblical and theological scholarship. Integrating excellent reference material with a the versatile and user-friendly Logos Libronix Digital Library System, it is ideal for pastors, preachers, scholars and students and anyone who is serious about studying the Bible.
Enjoy the benefits of God's perspective on your finances. This study will help you to understand the basics of God’s teaching about money and will enable you to enjoy greater financial freedom in this life and reap eternal rewards in the next. Each week's study contains discussion starters, personal application, reflections etc. For individual or small-group use.
What does God reveal bout Himself? What was His plan in creating us? The answer to both questions lies in the phrase ‘meaningful relationships’. Understanding this will help us better relate to our boss, our children, our colleagues, our church family and the many other people we interact with. A four-week study ideal for small groups.
Get More from your Bible
Do you long for a greater, more personal understanding of God and His Word? A way to study the Bible that will transform the way you think and love? With inductive study, God Himself becomes your teacher as you learn how to 'hang on His every word' and discover truth or yourself. It is life changing. This book takes you through a step-by-step, interactive guide into the fascinating world of inductive Bible study so you can study the Bible book by book and understand what you are reading, recognize key words and concepts, discover the main point of any Scripture passage, and say with the Psalmist, 'For You Yourself have taught me.' Psalm 119:102
A well-established one-volume commentary on the whole Bible from a team of international contributors. It includes general articles on what the Bible is and how to read it; an introduction to each Bible book; and commentaries dividing each book into sections for ease of reference.
The 'New Bible Dictionary' has stood the test of time. It has long been recognized as an essential reference work, and it has been revised and improved for the Bible students of today. This Third Edition updates key articles, time charts and all bibliographies - revisions that reflect recent developments in biblical studies.
Discover the Life-Changing Approach to God's Word
Take a new step in Your Experience of God’s Word. Do you long to hear God speak to you through Scripture? To have your heart and mind transformed by His Word? God does speak through the Bible, and now you can learn simple and effective tools that will help you discover truth for yourself and personally experience the life-changing power of God’s revelation to mankind. With this easy-to-use guide, you will find out how to: carefully observe Scripture to see what it says and develop its context; accurately interpret the Word to understand its meaning; Apply truth to your life that you may glorify God. Thoroughly updated and expanded, The New How to Study Your Bible is filled with step-by-step instructions and practical help so you can use the inductive method – letting the Bible speak for itself – to discern the clear, timeless meaning of any passage of Scripture.
Essential Bible Reference Series
This illustrated work provides theological insights and offers up-to-date scholarship and a book-by-book guide to the New Testament.
This Bible uses an exceptionally clear and readable bold typeface with noticeably bold chapter numbers. In this edition, centre column cross-references highlight related passages in other parts of the Bible and the concordance at the back lists where key words appear throughout, making this edition perfect for anyone wishing to study the Bible scriptures closely, both lay and clergy. The text size for this Bible is 9.625pt. Shares pagination with New NIV lectern and NIV Pew Bibles
The world-famous NIV Study Bible is the leading and most widely used Bible of its kind. No other book combines the world’s most popular Bible translation - the NIV - with such comprehensive study notes, written by the original translators. An invaluable one-volume resource for anyone wishing to understand the true significance of the Bible scriptures. Features include: same-page translators’ study notes, centre-column cross-references, a concordance, full-colour maps and timelines, key themes index, essays, summaries and profiles.
Genesis 1-12
Beginning with God takes you on a journey through these momentous chapters, pausing to look at creation, the role of humanity in the world, the fall, the spread of sin, the flood and the tower of Babel. The final study focuses on Abraham, the man God chos
John's Gospel is often given to people as a readable account of Jesus of Nazareth, yet it is also a sublime masterpiece that has occupied theologians and mystics for centuries. It has been described as 'a book in which a child may paddle but an elephant can swim deep'. At the same time, however, it is still a story - the story of Jesus' deeds and words, his signs and teaching, and how these led to his arrest, death and resurrection.
This Pictorial Bible Atlas, by J Catling Allen has been updated and is the latest product in the 'Cover to Cover' series of Bible study materials. Twenty-four topographical maps and more than 100 full-colour photographs will familiarise you with the geography and archaeology of the Old and New Testaments. A chronological summary of redemptive history, from Abraham to the book of Revelation, keeps the maps and photos in the context of the biblical narrative.
How 2000 years of biblical interpretation can shed new light on old texts
Many readers of the Bible think that interpreting Scripture well simply requires a two way dialogue between themselves and the text. However, if we believe that God has been speaking through the Bible to devout Christians for the past 2000 years it would seem that we should find a way to identify the insights they perceived in the text so that we could learn to read the text with them.
365 DAILY DEVOTIONS - READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This book has been written to help us as we walk through the Bible in a year, growing a little closer each day to our heavenly Father. THE BIG PICTURE - Just what Walk Through the Bible was invented for! See the outline of the whole story before setting on your daily journey. THE THINKING STEP - Fascinating insights shared to improve Bible knowledge and let them strengthen your faith. THE ACTION STEP - Learning new things about the Bible is great, but what is it God is calling you to DO today?
God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you to read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship.
God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you to read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship.
God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you to read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship.
An introduction to biblical doctrine
In this best-selling textbook, each chapter begins with a clear definition of the doctrine under consideration and moves on to a thorough exposition of its basis in Scripture. Then follow questions for personal application which help to bring out the relevance of the doctrine to the life of the individual and the church
Many people admit to finding the Bible, or parts of it difficult to read. This title seeks to remedy this, as Derek Williams takes us all the way from Genesis to Revelation in his informative and humorous style. With time lines, summaries, summaries of summaries and key verses, this combines historical fact with the readers' own journey to understanding.
A Journey Through Its People, Places and Themes
An at-a-glance, accessible introduction to each book of the Bible, in sequence, explaining title and style, the location, the main themes and some key points to bear in mind. Each introduction is 1200-1500 words on average, though length varies depending on the size and complexity of the book under consideration. The presentations are pithy, direct and effective, and Cris is experienced as a pastor of a young church. These introductions have been published over the past few years in Youthwork magazine, which is supporting the publication.
How to understand the Bible as a whole
The Bible Overview is a flexible, highly useful tool for explaining the overarching story of the Scriptures. It provides a very valuable framework for understanding the individual parts of the Bible, as well as a basic method for reading and understanding
The Bible Speaks Today describes three series of expositions, based on the books of the Old and New Testaments, and on Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture. Each series is characterized by a threefold ideal: to expound the Bible text with accuracy, to relate it to contemporary life, and to be readable. Series editors are: John Stott, Alec Motyer and Derek Tidball
by Phillip Greenslade
The Big Story provides an overview of the Bible's epic story in a Bible-reading programme with helpful commentary. The backbone of the Bible story is a series of covenantal promises fulfilled by Jesus and the new covenant. As you see God's plan for His creation unfold, your vision will be enlarged and you will be enabled to link your life more fully to His big adventure.
The Lion Guide to the Bible is a straightforward yet authoritative one-volume introduction to the world's best-selling book. Chapter by chapter, Peter Walker takes you through every book of the Bible, describing and analysing the main themes and stories of each and introducing the principal characters. Without any jargon and assuming no previous knowledge, he carefully explains important concepts and addresses problem issues, using special boxed features for easy reference.
With three million copies in print in twenty-eight languages, The New Lion Handbook to the Bible has earned an outstanding reputation as the most helpful and accessible guide to the world's all-time bestseller: 'the best book to have next to the Bible'. Now the Handbook has been revised and redesigned in every detail - text, photographs, illustrations, maps and charts - and expanded by over a hundred pages, taking full account of the major advance in biblical studies since the book first appeared. The new book also has over a hundred special articles by leading scholars from around the world, including character studies of important biblical figures and advice on how to approach the different kinds of writings - story, poetry, prophecy, history, wisdom, apocalyptic - that appear in the Old and New Testaments.
The Greatest prayer in the world
Using the example of the Lord's Prayer, Peter Lewis shows how an intimate relationship with God is a reality that can be experienced today. Our Father . . .Quoted, memorised, spoken and sung, the Lord's Prayer is an inspiration to millions.Down the centuries and around the world it has expressed the deepest longings of all true Christians. However, the prayer that Jesus taught his followers reveals something far greater the character and purposes of God himself.
Preaching the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke
The stories of Jesus' birth are probably the most familiar parts of the Bible - and this book argues that they need rescuing from Christmas, a season which, as often as not, stifles rather than clarifies their meaning. Our understanding of them is so overlaid with sentimentality and legend that we can struggle to hear the word of God through the text. This verse-by-verse exploration of the birth narratives reveals them as carefully crafted works of theology, written in the light of the resurrection and drawing on the Hebrew scriptures to reveal the nature of the God who sent his Son into the world for our salvation.
The Tyndale Commentaries on the books of the Old and New Testaments have long been a trusted resource for Bible study. Written by some of the world's most distinguished evangelical scholars, these volumes offer clear, reliable, and relevant explanations of the biblical text. The aim throughout is to explain the true meaning of the Bible and make its message plain.
DVD (2 disks)
This two-disk set features video interviews with New Testament scholars including Graham Stanton, James Dunn, Stephen Travis and Tom Wright covering key topics in understanding Jesus’ mission and ministry.
This book - the first in a groundbreaking series - will equip practioners and scholars with imaginative ideas for using the Bible today. The Bible is at the heart of Christian life and witness. Yet often the actual use of the Bible in spiritual development and pastoral discussion is simplistic and naive. This resource addresses these issues to bring the Bible back into the centre of pastoral pratice. Contributors include Herbert Anderson, Pamela Couture and Carl Trueman.
The second volume in the exciting series which aims to develop critical awareness of the ways the Bible is, and might better be, used in pastoral practice. The book does not provide any simple answers, but guides the reader through the various approaches and perspectives that will enrich and solidify their approach to using the Bible in pastoral practice.
The third and final part of the groundbreaking series. A fully-illustrated workbook and an essential resource for practitioners and scholars. This lively and interactive workbook will help readers reflect upon and improve their use of the Bible in Christian ministry. In a comprehensive series of units, readers can evaluate their use of the Bible in their everyday life and work. The workbook is aimed primarily at those who are training for leadership in church at any level and offers essential tools for anyone involved in pastoral ministry.
Answers to 10 tough questions
Challenged by her friends, and later as a student by theological staff, Amy Orr-Ewing was determined to leave no stone unturned in her eagerness to prove that the Bible was unique and wholly reliable. Her passion drove her to complete an in-depth study of the answers to ten of the most frequently raised objections she encountered. Sensitively yet convincingly, the author addresses the arguments.
Discover the Life-Changing Approach to God's Word
Become an expert at Discovering Truth for Yourself. This companion volume to the New How to Study Your Bible provides everything you need to discern the clear, timeless truth of any passage of Scripture. You’ll gain experience studying different books of the Bible, observing the biblical text for enhanced understanding, determining the main ideas of a Bible passage, using words study tools, and much more. Turn your Bible-reading times into life-changing encounters with God as you use the inductive method of Bible study to discover for yourself the gems of meaning in His revelation to humanity.
This study helps the reader to learn how to hear God's voice and follow his plan for their life. It also looks at some of the hurdles that often get in the way of following God and suggests practical things to do to make hearing God's voice and following him easier especially when facing tough decisions.
The Bible study will focus on two of the fundamental human 'needs': acceptance and identity. Often our identity is based on the acceptance of other people and what they think, rather than what the word of God says and what he thinks. This book will help young people find out who God made them to be.
The Bible is full of stories of young men and women who battled with peer pressure. When the pressure was on they either stood their ground or caved in miserably. Either way, their lives are examples of how we should or shouldn't deal with peer pressure today. This study looks at these characters and the 6 'Ins': Influences, Intimidation, Insecurity, Individuality Independence and Involvement, and how each contributes to the way we deal with peer pressure
In this study guide we are going to try and bring some clarity to the mystery surrounding sexuality and let the reader decide whether it really is such a big deal or whether it has been blown out of proportion. Chip and Helen find out what the Bible says about sex so that young people can make the right decision about when to do it and who with.