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How to Read the Bible in Changing Times
Understanding and Applying God's Word Today
2011
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Many find it difficult to take words that were written thousands of years ago and apply them to twenty-first-century life in the Western world. How do we read God's unchanging Word in a world that is increasingly defined by change?How to Read the Bible in Changing Times shows everyday Christians how to interpret and apply the Scriptures regardless of time and culture. Rather than seeing the Bible as a magic answer book, a list of commands to obey, or a series of promises t...
2018
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The four New Testament books known as the Gospels give us a rich perspective into the life of Jesus. While each may focus on various spiritual themes or present different aspects of Jesus's earthly life, each gospel should be respected and appreciated for its literary and historical integrity. Each writer's gospel book, fueled by the Holy Spirit, gives a unique window into who Jesus Christ is and what He came to accomplish. Together they weave a beautiful tapestry of the story of salvation...
Introducing Jesus
A Short Guide to the Gospels' History and Message
2018
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To Christians worldwide, the man Jesus of Nazareth is the centerpiece of history, the object of faith, hope, and worship. Even those who do not follow him admit the vast influence of his life. For anyone interested in knowing more about Jesus, study of the four biblical Gospels is essential.An abridged edition of the bestselling textbook Four Portraits, One Jesus by Mark Strauss, this simple, easy-to-understand guide introduces the four biblical Gospels and their subject, ...
2019
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This laminated sheet accompanies Mark L. Strauss's Four Portraits, One Jesus. Following the textbook's structure, this quick-study tool offers summaries, important definitions, dates, and concepts designed to support the students' learning experience and enhance their comprehension of what can be known from the Gospels about the central defining subject of Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth.Four Portraits, One Jesus is a thorough yet accessible introduction to the fo...
Four Portraits, One Jesus, 2nd Edition
A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels
2020
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A thorough introduction to the four biblical Gospels and their subject—the life and person of Jesus.Like different artists who render the same subject using unique styles and points of view, the Gospels paint four distinctive portraits of the same Jesus of Nazareth. To Christians worldwide, he is the centerpiece of history, the object of faith, hope, and worship. Even those who do not follow him admit the vast influence of his life.With clarity and insight,...
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- The Expositor's Bible Commentary
2017
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Continuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, the completely revised Expositor's Bible Commentary puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands.A staple for students, teachers, and pastors worldwide, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (EBC) offers comprehensive yet succinct commentary from scholars committed to the authority of the Holy Scriptures. The EBC uses the New International Version of the Bible, but the contributors work from the ...
Encounter with God
July–September 2020
2020
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Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. As well as daily content, feature articles provide insights into Christian spirituality, tack...
2014
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Concentrate on the biblical author's message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God's Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks:The key m...
2019
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Every passage in the Bible tells us something about who God is, who we are as those created in his image, and what God's purpose is for us and for the world. By reading it, we learn to discern his heart. When we know his heart, we begin to think in line with his purpose. This Bible provides teens with the tools to get to know God better.- Book introductions that point out the heart of God in each book- Short reading sections that each begin with a S...
The Biblical Greek Companion for Bible Software Users
Grammatical Terms Explained for Exegesis
2016
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Provides students with simple and clear explanations of the grammatical terms they're likely to encounter in their Bible software of choice.While Bible language and exegetical programs provide users with lots of useful information, most of them unfortunately don't explain the basic meaning of the grammatical terminology or why that information is significant for understanding biblical texts.For most of us, it's been a long time since we've had any formal tr...
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- Counterpoints: Church Life
2009
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Despite a strong belief in the institution and sacredness of marriage, studies show that Christian spouses experience divorce at least as much as the secular population.But whatever the reasons for a divorce--beyond the divorce itself--many Christians want to know: does the Bible support remarriage?The fact is that no consensus exists among evangelicals on their views of remarriage, leaving many Christians confused. This Counterpoints volume explores the bi...
Acts and Paul's Letters
The Gospel to the Ends of the Earth
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- Scripture Connections
2025
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Situated at the pivotal intersection of the departure of Jesus Christ and the arrival of the Holy Spirit, Acts and Paul’s Letters: The Gospel to the Ends of the Earth tells the story of the birth of the Christian church and the remarkable spread of the gospel. Readers will learn how to interpret Paul’s thirteen letters within the context of the historical telling of the early Christian movement in the Book of Acts and will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of one of the...