Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

Genesis is the book of beginnings.

Originally published in 1952, this book discusses the relevant historical facts and the main theories of the different theological schools on the literature of the New Testament.

From one of today's top-selling commentary series comes volume two of the Gospel of John.

Don't keep asking God for forgiveness.

When's the last time you were captivated by Jesus?

IntroductionDENNIS R.

Although the apostle Paul was in Thessalonica only a short time, his teachings had an enormous effect on the young believers living there.

What happened when Jesus, Peter, and Paul had firsthand encounters with death?

Healing the sick, bringing freedom from evil spirits, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God--these instructions are the core of what Jesus commanded the Twelve and seventy to do as he sent them out on mission.

My Lips Play Flute for the Highest presents fifty-five poetic texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls and other early Jewish writings: hymns, psalms, liturgies, petitions, visions, and end-time scenarios.

God is a God of love, justice, and peace.

There are many books about theological exegesis; there are far fewer books of theological exegesis.

No event in the history of humankind has elicited more comment or sparked more controversy than the trials, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus of Nazareth.

Languages consist of a wide variety of interesting elements, many of which have not yet been fully described or explored.

Not One Sparrow is Forgotten (Vol.

Why do even the sincerest students of God's Word sometimes find it dry or confusing?

What has gone so terribly wrong in Ephesus that Paul feels compelled to write the longest marriage code in the New Testament?

In his trailblazing studies of the spirit in Jewish and Christian antiquity, John R.

These study guides, part of a set from noted Bible scholar, John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept.

Zechariah, written to encourage the remnant of Israel struggling to follow the Lord, looks ahead to the eventual triumph of God's people and the coming of the Messiah.

What do you believe?

The poetic books of the Old Testament--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon--are often called humankind's reach toward God.

Divisions, immorality, marital strife, spiritual gifts, money, wisdom, folly, and holinessthese may have been Corinthian problems first, but we need Paul's wisdom just as much today.

The Teach Yourself the Bible Series is one of the best New Testament studies you will find anywhere.

How is Jesus also God?

Meist gelten die drei Johannesbriefe als Dokumente eines innerchristlichen Konflikts; demgegenüber geht der vorliegende Kommentar neue Wege, indem er sie in ein jüdisches Szenario einordnet.

Why do contemporary Christians seem to routinely talk past one another amid contentious theological debates?

What does Jesus value and seek in believers' hearts?

To many people, the Bible is a series of incongruous and confusing stories.

A reliable guide to Paul's last letter is provided by D.

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The view from above is majestic.

How do we understand a book as complex as the Bible?

Nowhere else than in 1st and 2nd Thessalonians does the apostle Paul deal so extensively with the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Are you ready to stop suffering from feelings of fear and unworthiness?

In Sharing the Crust, Mark Gornik tells the story of an unbreakable love through the life and witness of Allan Tibbels and a communion of saints in the Sandtown neighborhood of Baltimore.

The Bible is the Word of life.

This Bible study focuses on what the ancient church fathers referred to as typology.

The gates of hell shall not prevail against the church.

Witness the glory and love of Jesus.

Apart from a few famous stories, like Peter walking on water, most readers of the Bible have only a vague notion of who Jesus's apostles were and what they did.

Gaining Fresh Insights for MissionsIn todays world, the church on mission faces the immense challenge of engaging an array of cultures and ideologies.

The prophet Isaiah spoke words that reflected God's desire for humanity: victory, hope, comfort, and restoration.

The book of Romans was written to communicate God's message of grace and glory to all of his believers.

Why are there four Gospels in the Bible?

Commentary on Genesis is the last work of Martin Luther, written during the last several years of his life.

Who was Elijah in the Bible?