A survey of two literary devices that are indispensable for understanding salvation historyA biblical type is a person, place, or thing in salvation history that corresponds to a later person, place, or thing in the scriptural text. An allegory is a passage that says one thing in order to say something else. Both are common literary devices in the Bible that are vital for understanding truths about Jesus Christ found nowhere else.In 40 Questions About Typolog...

A Study of How Genesis 3 Influences the Whole Story of the BibleWhen looking around at the world, it is easy to see that all is not as it should be. This brokenness within the world and humanity finds its roots in mankind's rebellion against God. The fall, as recorded in Genesis 3, sets the stage for creation's need for redemption—ultimately found in Jesus Christ.In this book, pastor and professor Mitchell Chase argues that in order to understand the fall a...

A Biblical Theology of Resurrection Hope from Genesis to RevelationDeath is a powerful and sobering reality. While everyone must face death, it is not the end for those united with Christ. Followers of Jesus Christ have resurrection hope—the proclamation that Christ has defeated death and the promise that believers shall share in his victory. The resurrection is essential to the Christian faith and is rooted in the faithfulness of God.With scholarly insight...

Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, this commentary series features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. Editors Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton, and Jay A. Sklar have gathered a team of experienced pastor-theologians to provide a new generation of pastors and oth...

Wisdom Is Not Simply Knowledge or ClevernessWalking the Way of the Wise is a profound exploration into the depths of biblical wisdom, seamlessly blending scholarly insight with practical guidance. In this latest addition to IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT) series, Mitchell Chase invites listeners to rediscover wisdom as an essential thread woven throughout the tapestry of Scripture. Chase unveils wisdom not merely as knowledge o...

The Books of the Bible gives you an introduction to the Bible and an essential grasp of:The 39 Old Testament BooksThe 27 New Testament BooksThe shaping of both Testaments into the Bible you hold in your hands.When busy people want to know more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Zondervan Quick-Reference Library offers an instant information alternative in a manageable length. Covering the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in ...

Features 3 Different Bible Reading Plans! Easily Fits Inside Most Bible Covers! Perfect for individual use or group use.According to a 2014 nation-wide survey conducted by the American Bible Society, 62% of Americans wish they read Scripture more. So, the question is not do we want to read the Bible more— but how? How can we stay consistent in our Bible reading?Following a daily Bible reading plan is the simplest way to read through the entir...

If you enjoy a book of substance, you’ll love *Teach Me to Pray—*a collection of carefully excerpted devotionals from the writings of Andrew Murray. One of the world’s foremost authorities on the deeper Christian life, Murray wrote scores of insightful books through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Teach Me to Pray brings together 180 selections from Murray’s writings, addressing issues like the Holy Spirit, faith, obedience, love, and more. Text is lightly updat...

Jesus never used the title Messiah publicly and, instead, referred to Himself as the Son of Man 78 times. Why?The New Testament Gospels, as they are written, depend on Jesus' use of Daniel 7. Jesus referenced this chapter far more than any other to reveal Himself as the divine Human and to declare His gospel.Jesus' first-century audience understood His message, but we have lost sight of the way Jesus presented His gospel. Our understanding of Jesus, our grasp...

What was the gospel message carried by the first century apostles?In the first volume, we discovered Jesus referenced Daniel 7 more than any other passage. He used Son of Man as His primary title, and He used Daniel 7 as a concise summary of the gospel of the kingdom. We found that, if we miss the way Jesus used this one chapter, we can easily misinterpret His message. This raises a profound question: Did the apostles continue to use Daniel 7 as a foundation for th...

Discover the Beauty, Depth, and Awe-Inspiring Magnitude of God's GloryThe glory of God is a central theme that runs throughout Scripture. But what is God's glory? And what does it mean to glorify God? These are perhaps themost important questions we could ever ask. To answer them, it is crucial to see how God's glory is at the heart of the gospel and of the entire story of the Bible.According to biblical scholar Donnie Berry, glory refers to all the things ...

Does God really love every single person? Am I included on God's invitation list for salvation? How can I be sure? Well, let's ask Him! Man has varying opinions on this subject, so let's go to the Source, God Himself. The Bible says every word of God is pure and it declares that God cannot lie. Therefore, let me assure you that, according to God's Word, God really does love you, yes, "YOU," whoever you are!