Herbert Armstrong popularized the idea that the Americans and British are descendants of the lost ten tribes of Israel. But his arguments contradict the Bible and history. Ralph Orr also traces the history of this idea, and how Herbert Armstrong borrowed it from other people, without noticing its errors.

The Bible does not prohibit believers from using force to stop evil aggressors. Ralph Orr examines the biblical evidence that is sometimes used by pacifists. He has a detailed study of the Old Testament, the Sermon on the Mount, and other relevant texts.

Know Your Bible is a concise, easy-to-understand guide to God's Word-giving you a helpful and memorable overview of all 66 books. For each Know Your Bible provides data on the author and time frame, a ten-word synopsis, a longer (50-100 word) summary, thoughts on what makes the book unique or unusual, a listing of key verses, and a "So, What?" section of practical application. It's a fantastic resource for individuals and ministries!

Heaven. Eternity. The Afterlife.When you mention any of these concepts, people of all ages and from all walks of life are certain to have opinions. How can we know for sure what heaven will be like?According to New Testament scholar and popular author Scot McKnight, all we need to do is turn to Scripture to answer our questions. McKnight helps you examine God’s Word in order to discover what awaits you on the other side of the grave and find answers to the ...

PART OF THE BELOVED “LORD” BIBLE STUDY SERIES WITH MORE THAN A MILLION COPIES SOLD—insightful, warm-hearted, and designed to meet you where you are and help you discover God’s answers to your deepest needs.“It’s overwhelming to consider the number of people who learned how to study their Bibles inductively because of [Kay Arthur’s] years of faithful teaching and writing.”—Melissa Kruger, The Gospel CoalitionOnce you become a Christ...

We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers...against spiritual wickedness in high places. —Ephesians 6:12This small but important book by Hendrik Berkhof ushered in a wave of studies on the powers spoken of in the New Testament, profoundly influencing William Stringfellow, Jacques Ellul, Marva Dawn, Walter Wink, and many others. John Howard Yoder brought it to an English-speaking audience for the first time in this translation, and drew from ...

Don’t Just Read Prophecy. Step into Its Fulfillment.The study of prophecy inspires elaborate timelines and speculation about which world leader might rise to power in the last days. But meanwhile, it’s far too easy to miss the significant prophetic signs contained in stories of biblical characters, in God’s creation, and in the lives and actions of today’s Israelis and Palestinians.The Holy Land Key opens our eyes to little-known aspects of prophec...

This book makes clear the need of every servant of the Lord to serve under the vision of the age in which he lives. It covers the visions unveiled throughout the Bible and encourages the believers to closely follow the completed vision of this age and to serve according to the present vision and practice in the Lord's Recovery.

If, as some scholars attest, Christianity has been complicit in the destruction of the environment, then Christianity can and must also have a role in changing human behavior in a way that helps to solve this massive problem. In Creation is Groaning, a set of highly regarded theologians and Scripture scholars offer a theology and spirituality of creation based on principles of eco-justice and environmental responsibility.Contributors to this volume are Denis Edwards, Antoi...

Updating the work of renowned biblical scholar John F. Walvoord, who famously predicted current world events, Armageddon, Oil, and Terror offers shocking predictions on the future of terrorism, oil-based economics, and nuclear war in the Middle East. In all, Armageddon, Oil, and Terror sheds light on 12 events related to end-time prophecies that seem eerily close to coming true. Includes materials from lectures and discussions after 9/11 and incorporates vital, updated ma...

God creates in Genesis, Christ brings salvation in the Gospels . but then what?In Dr. Stanley M. Horton's book, Our Destiny: Biblical Teachings on the Last Things, you'll discover what's in store for God's people and the answers to other eye-opening questions about the end times. Dr. Horton examines the prophesied last things, blessed hope of the believer, consummation of God's plan, and related Tribulation topics from a distinctly Pentecostal view. Featuring study questio...

This useful, concise introduction to the worlds around the New Testament focuses on seven key moments in the centuries before and after Jesus. It enlightens readers about the beginnings of the Christian movement, showing how religious, political, and economic factors were interwoven in the fabric of the New Testament world.Leading New Testament scholar Warren Carter has a record of providing student-friendly texts. This introduction offers a "big picture" focus and is logically and...