Commentaries

Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the son of God? Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts....

In a voice as rich as it is recognized, James Earl Jones lends his narrative talents to the King James Version of the New Testament....

The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated - because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do....

Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable....

Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness....

Escaping from Eden will take you on a journey around the world and into the mythologies of ancient Sumeria, Mesoamerica, India, Africa, and Greece, to reveal a profound secret, hidden in plain sight in the text of the Bible....

Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to Paul’s fullest, grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel and explains why it is just as vital for believers today as it has been for believers throughout history....

Twenty years ago, pastor-teacher and best-selling author John MacArthur tackled a seemingly simple question and wrote a book that has since taken its place among Christianity's classics....

For generations, the book of Genesis has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by various hands, expressing different factional interests, with borrowings from other ancient literatures that mark the text as derivative....

Pastor-teacher John MacArthur helps listeners understand Jesus' parables and how they relate to the whole of his message....

Acts is a book of action. But whose actions does it follow? The most obvious answer is the Apostles’. The book’s full name is the Acts of the Apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the nations. Yet we can also think of it as the Acts of the Holy Spirit....

Revelation is a lens that puts the entire Bible into focus. The lens is focused on the person of Jesus Christ, and his destiny is imminent. This is a book of victory: We are overcomers! We are the ultimate winners in the game of life....

A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording - which is impossible to determine - and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture....

Dr. R.C. Sproul provides an introduction to John in his accessible, conversational style. Each chapter is packed with insights and exhortations to draw you closer to the life and light of the Savior....

If the Bible isn’t a science book or an instruction manual, then what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired?....

In this comprehensive exposition, a leading New Testament scholar explores the unfolding theological unity of the entire Bible from the vantage point of the New Testament....

The rarely heard inspirational stories of the Apocrypha brought to life in this unique audiobook....

Dr. Jeremiah examines prophecy through the eyes of the characters in the book of Daniel and explains what the prophecies mean....

Because of its emphasis on "the Love of God" and Jesus' being the incarnation of that Love, many believe this gospel is the most important for Christians. Written by the "disciple whom Jesus loved", the book is organized around seven miracles, seven discourses and seven "I AM" statements....

A. J. Jacobs explores the most influential book in the world: the Bible. He determined that the best way to explore the Bible was to live it, as literally as possible. For one year....

Best-selling author Scott Hahn sheds new light on the Mass, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic rituals....

Ehrman sketches Jesus's transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God....

The Old Testament is a fierce battleground for atheists and Christian apologists, with each side accusing the other of taking challenging and troubling passages out of context....

Over 250,000 copies sold in print. This anniversary edition celebrates fifty years of Whitcomb and Morris's biblically based system of creationism and catastrophism that unifies and correlates scientific data from early earth history—a modern creationist classic....

As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's word and a deeper knowledge of God himself....

Expository sermons through the book of Genesis. Can be used as sermon helps or small group study or personal devotions. Dozens of cross-references in every passage. The emphasis is on understanding the text and its connection with Christ, concluding with application to real life situations.

Exegetical sermons through the letter to the Philippians is one of series in Preaching Through the Bible. Each sermon ends with a series of questions to help review the main points. The sermons emphasize the original meaning and context and move to application. Each sermon is filled with cross-references. This is a helpful tool for sermon preparation, Bible study groups, or individual devotions and Bible study.

Twenty-one sermons through the entire letter to the Galatians. Helpful in sermon preparation or as a personal study through the letter. The sermons are focused on understanding the original meaning as well as the application to the Christian life today. Each sermon concludes with a series of questions for discussion or review of the main points. All sermons include twenty to fifty Bible cross-references to support the thoughts being expressed.

In this volume in the Reading the Old Testament commentary series, Steven Tuell proposes that the theme of the Minor Prophets is a comforting word of hope and deliverance. Nahum–Malachi, the last six books of the Christian Old Testament, span the period from the end of the Assyrian empire in the 7th century BCE to the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the emergence of Persia in the 5th century BCE. But these books also have a collective identity as the latter half of the Book of the Twelve—the ancient Jewish and Christian designation for the so-called “minor” prophets. This ...

The New Testament’s letter “To the Hebrews” presents one of Scripture’s most influential interpretations of Jesus as God’s Son and exalted Messiah, who is both the essential revelation of a covenant-keeping God and the faithful agent of God’s eternal salvation. Yet Hebrews is routinely neglected in its study and proclamation in part because of its exclusion from either of the two canonical collections of apostolic letters, Pauline and Catholic. But context matters. This commentary argues that the context that matters most for a close reading and careful practice of Hebrews as ...

The Jewish festival scrolls known as the Megillot is a collection of Old Testament books that recognize that life itself—with all its joys and griefs, successes and failures, achievements and yearnings—can be a key to interpreting Scripture. In Reading the Megillot, Jeanette Mathews uses her own translations to reimagine each book as a different type of performance: Song of Songs as a Greek play, Ruth as a miniseries, Lamentations as performance poetry, Ecclesiastes as a television talk show, and Esther as a pantomime. Each script is introduced with historical and literary context and ...

While his autobiography and the countless testimonies written by his contemporaries are incredibly powerful, this volume contains an extra special treasure; Hudson Taylor’s personal Bible studies, notes, and thoughts. They are saturated with prayer and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, coming from the soul of a man entirely sold out to Jesus. In this, he covers an in-depth study of the Song of Solomon, Prosperity, Self-Sacrifice, our calling as Christians, and much more.

Jesus helps us believe! Because of his connection with the Gospel of Mark and those impactful verses, along with him being moved to lead a Bible study through the Gospel of Mark, Gil made the decision to write down his thoughts concerning every story in Mark. This book is a result of his preparation for the Bible study. The book is a commentary that presents the thoughts and ideas that came to him from studying those stories. This book presents his comments in ways that listeners may not have considered before.

All the Fulness by David Campbell is a Thesis on the Godhead written in lay mans language . It is right for the scholar & for the novice a like . That Jesus Christ is God is a central theme of Christianity & the Bible . Colossians 2:9 (KJV) states - "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." You will be captivated by the explanation of this great Bible Truth as you read through the pages of "All the Fulness" by David Campbell . Please allow me to correct an error on the back cover which states that David Campbell was in Scotland for 2 years . David Campbell was actually in...

Sanctification is a vital aspect of the Christian experience. Those who come to Christ are sanctified; that is, set apart for God s plan and purpose. However, sanctification is not just a positional work of grace, but also a conditional work of believers as they grow in the knowledge of Christ. In this issue, we will discuss the doctrine of sanctification and its place in the Christian s life. In addition, we will explore the conditional and positional aspects of sanctification and its relationship to holiness.

The Book of Revelation. It’s been called mysterious, puzzling, and frightening. Some people say it’s not worth reading. But why would Jesus’ last word to His people be so irrelevant and unpractical? Could there be more to this final message than we realize? It’s time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the Bible. Read Michael W. Newman’s Revelation: What the Last Book of the Bible Really Means. See why this compelling book of the Bible is so worthwhile. 340 pages. Study Guide included.

Genesis provides the foundation for understanding human suffering. The story of Original Sin and the Fall of mankind sets the stage for everything that follows. But what kind of a God would punish and curse the children of future generations of for wanting to become Homo sapien... man the wise? We are told that Eve's curiosity and disobedience are reasons enough for our predicament and encouraged to move on to get to the reward of the "good news." Most of us do exactly that treating Genesis like a preface to a book that can be glossed over to get to the meat of the story. But in so doing, ...

In this commentary, discover practical truths for the Christian life. Jude wrote to warn the believers against false brethren and to challenge them to contend for the faith of Jesus Christ. This epistle should evoke a sense of fear and reverence in the Christian today. It should cause the Christian to stand boldly in the faith without fear of recognizing and opposing those who propose to dilute the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The "Heavenly Citizens" series serves as a tool to help the Christian understand not only what the Bible teaches us, but also how to study the Bible. Explaining what the Bible teaches is like giving someone a fish to eat. Teaching him how to study the Bible is like teaching someone how to fish so he can feed himself. Both approaches are essential to developing spiritual maturity. "Colossians" is the seventeenth volume in the "Heavenly Citizens" series. The Apostle Paul begins this letter with a greeting from God the Father. It is written to the Church of Colosse, located on the eastern ...

The "Heavenly Citizens" series serves as a tool to help the Christian understand not only what the Bible teaches us, but also how to study the Bible. Explaining what the Bible teaches is like giving someone a fish to eat. Teaching how to study the Bible is like teaching someone how to fish so they can feed themselves. Both approaches are essential to developing spiritual maturity. "Numbers" is the fourth volume in the "Heavenly Citizens" series and contains 795 pages. This book records the numbering of the Israelites prior to their departure from Mt. Sinai, where they had spent just over ...