Christianity: sacred texts and revered writings

Eliminate the Spiritual Distance between You and GodDo you feel far from God?

This book provides a comprehensive biblical and theological survey of the people of God in the Old and New Testaments, offering insights for today's transformed and ethnically diverse church.

How does Christ's obedience relate to our salvation?

Academy of Parish Clergy 2022 Top Five Reference BookThere are few biblical texts more familiar to Christians than Psalm 23: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want .

When difficult or unwanted change enters our lives, it can cause fear, anxiety, and anger to bubble up from within.

In the face of the world's problems, kindness may seem like a long-lost virtue without enough power to make an impact.

In Gift and Giver, leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener takes a probing look at the various evangelical understandings of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church.

Prompted by a friend to describe Jesus as he is--not as he was or will be in the coming days--Dick Eastman found himself stammering.

Explore how the roots of the ancient Christian tradition inform and shape faithfulness todayThe Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places.

"This important study is the fruit of a lifetime of reflection, teaching, and writing on Paul.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the greatest Christian missionaryThe life and ministry of the apostle Paul were a sprawling adventure spanning thousands of miles across Roman roads and treacherous seas as he boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus to anyone who would listen, be they commoners or kings.

Come as you are--for real--and know that God cares about every aspect of your life.

As Christian girls, it's hard to hold on to a sense of who we are in Christ in a world that is constantly telling us who we should be.

A top New Testament scholar, preacher, and tour guide to the lands of the New Testament offers an informed commentary on this challenging portion of Scripture with an eye toward preaching the text.

Respected scholar Dorothy Lee considers evidence from the New Testament and early church to show that women's ministry is confirmed by the biblical witness.

Leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener, one of the most trusted exegetes working today, is widely respected for his thorough research, sound judgments, and knowledge of ancient sources.

A leading New Testament scholar provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding the Gospels.

Preaching 2022 Book of the YearHaddon Robinson's widely used and influential text, Biblical Preaching, has influenced generations of students and preachers.

A senior New Testament scholar and teacher helps students understand the historical, literary, and theological issues of the book of Acts and introduces key concepts in the field of narrative criticism.

Today's neurological research has placed habit at the center of human behavior; we are what we do repetitively.

Walter Moberly is a top Old Testament theologian known for his creative, accessible, and provocative writing.

Start Reading, Understanding, and Loving the Bible with this Companion Guide Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read?

Many of us tend to live as though Jesus represents the "spiritual part" of our lives.

This survey textbook by two respected New Testament scholars is designed to meet the needs of contemporary evangelical undergraduates.

This five-views work brings together an all-star lineup of Pauline scholars to offer a constructive, interdenominational, up-to-date conversation on key issues of Pauline theology.

This important work by one of the most significant New Testament scholars of the modern period, now available in English for the first time, explores the significance of Christian apocalyptic for the church in times of conflict and crisis.

2020 Center for Biblical Studies Book Award (Reference Works)This book introduces readers to a much-neglected and misunderstood assortment of Jewish writings from around the time of the New Testament.

A Thoroughly Revised and Updated Introduction to Biblical ExegesisWorld-renowned scholar Michael Gorman presents a straightforward approach to the complex task of biblical exegesis.

This work offers students the most current discussion of the major issues in Greek and linguistics by leading authorities in the field.

Two respected Old Testament scholars offer a fresh, comprehensive treatment of the messiah theme throughout the entire Old Testament and examine its relevance for New Testament interpretation.

Being a pastor is a complicated calling.

Leading biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline Letters.

This book surveys the current landscape of New Testament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions.

Mark Allan Powell, destacado erudito bíblico, está convencido que la iglesia necesita prestar más atención a la población hispánica que está creciendo en los Estados Unidos.

Christianity Today 2021 Award of Merit (Biblical Studies)The word rûaḥ (commonly translated as breath, wind, spirit, or Spirit) occurs in the Old Testament 378 times--more frequently than torah, shalom, or Sabbath.

This accessible and balanced introduction helps readers sort out key views on the most important debated issues in New Testament studies.

Christianity Today 2022 Book Award of Merit (Beautiful Orthodoxy)Many Christians view the Bible as an instruction manual.

God came in the flesh to show us what love looks like.

This highly readable investigation of the early church explores the revolutionary nature, dynamics, and effects of the earliest Christian communities.

A senior scholar and teacher with four decades of classroom experience offers a concise, student-level theology of the entire Old Testament.

A recognized expert in Greek grammar examines two features of the Greek verb: voice and mood.

Explore how the roots of the ancient Christian tradition inform and shape faithfulness todayThe Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret scripture creedally for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other orthodox Christians did for their times and places.

Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afreshHighly regarded Old Testament scholar John Goldingay offers a substantive and useful commentary on Hosea through Micah and explores the contemporary significance of these prophetic books.

Named a Sejong Book of 2021, Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA)2020 Center for Biblical Studies Book Award (New Testament Runner-Up)"Utterly fresh and innovative, important both exegetically and ethically.

Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afreshHighly regarded Old Testament scholar John Goldingay offers a substantive and useful commentary on the book of Genesis that is both critically engaged and sensitive to the theological contributions of the text.

This fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew highlights the unique contribution that Matthew's rich and multilayered portrait of Jesus makes to understanding the connection between the Old and New Testaments.

Veteran Old Testament teacher Mark Gignilliat explores the theological and hermeneutical instincts that are necessary for reading, understanding, and communicating Scripture faithfully.

Just like us, the women of New Testament times were ambitious, worried, broken, lonely, insecure, and unfulfilled.

For many people, skeptics and believers alike, the Old Testament is rife with controversial passages and events that make both belief and sharing our beliefs with others difficult.