In this book about the Bible’s most misunderstood book, Dr. Welton gives the reader profound insight and understanding, yet in his warm casual writing style. If you want to understand the ancient and mysterious book of Revelation, this is the best place to start. In this book you will learn that: Understanding Ezekiel unlocks Revelation Only three global events are mentioned in Revelation Revelation contains a hidden writing style, which unlocks its secrets Revelation is not written as an ...

Since they were first discovered in the caves at Qumran in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have aroused more fascination--and more controversy--than perhaps any other archaeological find. They appear to have been hidden in the Judean desert by the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed around the time of Jesus, and they continue to inspire veneration and conspiracy theories to this day. John Collins tells the story of the bitter conflicts that have swirled around the scrolls since their startling ...

Fourteen theological scholars address key topics related to the age of the earth, which is the crucial issue of debate in the church today regarding origins. Bringing to bear rigorous biblical, theological, and historical arguments in favor of a six-day creation, the global Flood, and a young earth, they also provide much-needed critiques of a number of contemporary old-earth interpretations of the book of Genesis.This fresh defense of the literal history of Genesis 1-11 nicely com...

In his 2009 post-synodal apostolic exhortation Verbum Domini, Pope Benedict XVI pointed out that “theological reflection has always considered inspiration and truth as two key concepts for an ecclesial hermeneutic of the sacred Scriptures” and that there is today the need “for a fuller and more adequate study of these realities, in order to better respond to the need of interpreting the sacred texts in accordance with their nature.”The Inspiration and Truth of Sacred S...

Among the most challenging biblical figures to understand is Jeroboam son of Nebat, the first monarch of northern Israel whose story is told in 1 Kings 11-14. This book explores the characterization of Jeroboam in the Hebrew text, and traces his rags to riches career trajectory. What are the circumstances whereby this widow's son is elevated to the position of king, with a conditional promise for a lasting dynasty? A close reading of the narrative reveals a literary achievement of great su...

The Old Testament offers a rich palette of ideas, images, and narratives that help us unpack some of the more compact and opaque theological ideas of the New Testament. In conversation with both Christian and Jewish interpreters, prominent scholar Gary Anderson explores the exegetical background of key Christian doctrines. Through a deeper reading of our two-Testament Bible, he illustrates that Christian doctrines have an organic connection to biblical texts and that doctrine can clarify m...

Privilege the Text! spans the conceptual gap between biblical text and life application by providing a rigorous theological hermeneutic for preaching.Kuruvilla describes the theological entity that is the intermediary between ancient text and modern audience, and defines its crucial function in determining valid application. Based on this hermeneutic, he submits a new mode of reading Scripture for preaching: a Christiconic interpretation of the biblical text, a he...

In this volume, a leading expert brings readers up to date on the latest advances in New Testament Greek linguistics. Stanley Porter brings together a number of different studies of the Greek of the New Testament under three headings: texts and tools for analysis, approaching analysis, and doing analysis. He deals with a variety of New Testament texts, including the Synoptic Gospels, John, and Paul. This volume distills a senior scholar's expansive writings on various subjects, making it a...

Basic Teachings of the Bible is a series of books that cover the Questions Christians ask, with biblical answers,Why Study the Bible?Where Did God Come From?Is Speaking in Tongues Evidence of True Christianity?Do We Have a Soul that Is Apart From Us?Does Abortion Show Respect for Life?Do We Possess a Soul or Are We a Soul?Does the Bible Teach Universal Salvation?What Is Inerrancy of Scripture?Does...

Expanding on R. A. Torrey's original Difficulties in the Bible, Edward Andrews answers today's most challenging questions raised against the Bible. Taking the most difficult passages of the Bible and addressing them with humility and determination, Andrews sheds light on the biggest stumbling blocks of Scripture, from the scientific issues of the creation story to historical and genealogical issues of early mankind. For anyone who wrestles with doubt concerning the accuracy of the Bible in...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to quickly memorize bible verses. This will also enlighten you about the reasons on why you have to memorize the scripture and how it affects your daily life. Always remember this phrase, “A bible verse a day will keep the evil away.”Every day, God is watching you. His eyes are set on you. Through reading His word, He lets you know that He wants to guide you, make your day joyous and blessed. By acknowledging that He is control ...

Step into the story behind “the story.” Discover the reasons behind and the vision for The Voice translation! In-depth interviews with key participants explain the translators' motivations and visions for the project. Learn how the translators worked to bring a balance between scholarship, literary style, and forward thinking to meet the scripture needs for the church.Features include:Discussion of how The Voice makes the Bible access...