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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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

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....

Do you already have a good grasp of the Old Testament? Wonderful. This book will be an enjoyable review. Do you not know the difference between the Bible and The Hobbit? Also fine. This book will be a helpful map into unknown territory.

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

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....

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

From beloved teacher and bestselling author Dallas Willard, an exploration of Psalm 23 and the secret of living a life of contentment, peace, and security....

Leading apologetics writer with a proven track record tackles the most difficult Old Testament passages and topics, helping listeners to reconcile the God of righteousness with the God of love....

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....

In Agents of the Apocalypse, noted prophecy expert Dr. David Jeremiah does what no prophecy expert has done before. He explores the book of Revelation....

Best-selling author and professor Dr. Taylor Marshall provides an easy-to-understand collection of Church fathers, saints, and mystics as he pulls back the curtain on the end times prophecies of the Book of Revelation—the book originally called the Apocalypse....

Grasping God's Word has proven itself in classrooms across the country as an invaluable help to students who want to learn how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible for themselves. This book will equip you to make sense of any passage in the Bible....

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....

Romans is the definitive statement of Christian doctrine - the most comprehensive book in the New Testament. Its impact on history is unequaled....

Beginning with Jesus' birth, Ken Bailey leads you on a kaleidoscopic study of Jesus throughout the four Gospels. Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women, and especially Jesus' parables....

Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be comprehended by everyone from armchair listeners to seminary students....

This letter is one of the two greatest theological treatises of the New Testament. It is the ''Leviticus'' of the New Testament, detailing how the Lord Jesus Christ is both the fulfillment and the successor to all that had gone on before....

New York Times best-selling author and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller unlocks new insights into the life of Jesus Christ....

This “quickbook” is titled “Magnifying Glass” because it’s an analysis of the text in Lk 2:40-52: authorship, source, context, structure, literary genre, historicity, and realism of the passage. It's the first quickbook in The Boy Jesus Series. This theme is a challenge for the average reader. But it’s necessary. It provides a foundation for subsequent reflections. It answers these questions: Are we sure Luke wrote these verses? Where did he get this information from? How did he structure this passage? What was he trying to communicate? Do we have other episodes from Jesus’ ...

This “quickbook” is titled “Passover” because it’s a commentary of verses 41-42 of the second chapter of Luke’s Gospel: Lk 2:41-42. In view of The Boy Jesus Series, the purpose of this quickbook is twofold: To describe the boy Jesus’ first pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover when he was 12 years old. To describe the boy Jesus’ experience of Passover, up to an entire week of celebrations and rituals.These two parts of the narration set the stage for Jesus’ remaining behind in Jerusalem. Scriptural, archeological, and historical research continue to back up my ...

This "quickbook" is titled "Mary" because it focuses on Mary's experience in Lk 2:40-52. The reader will see how the episode in the Gospel of Luke is also pivotal for Mary and her relationship with Jesus. Mary's "treasuring" of the words of Jesus is also significant because it reveals much about her own spirituality. This quickbook answers these questions: What was the initial encounter between Mary and Jesus like? Is there "proof" that Mary embraced her son? How does Mary understand her son at this moment? How can we make sense of Mary and Jesus' initial dialogue? How does this episode fit...

This “quickbook” is titled “Boy Jesus” because it’s a commentary of verse 40 in the second chapter of Luke’s Gospel: Lk 2:40. In view of The Boy Jesus Series, the purpose of this quickbook is to describe the boy Jesus’ life in Nazareth the years prior to the episode in the Temple. It sets the stage for Jesus’ first Passover pilgrimage at age 12. Scriptural, archeological, and historical research back up my study of the text, as well as common sense. This quickbook answers these questions: Why is the holy family so unique? What was life like in Nazareth? What were the feasts ...

This “quickbook” is titled “Searching for Jesus” because it’s a commentary of verses 43-46a of the second chapter of Luke’s Gospel, Lk 2:40-52. It’s the fourth quickbook in The Boy Jesus Series, after a presentation of the text itself in Magnifying Glass, the life of the boy Jesus in Nazareth in Boy Jesus, and the story of Jesus’ first Passover pilgrimage and celebration in Passover. This quickbook covers from the holy family’s completion of their Passover duties to the instant just before finding Jesus in the Temple. As such, it answers the questions: How long was their ...

Why this book? There are many Bible Study options today on the New Testament Epistles. The question is, what makes this book different? Why would you want to commit to this study? More than anything else, it is the approach that this book series takes that sets it apart from the many fine study resources available today. Similar to how Jesus addressed the seven Churches in the Book of Revelation, this study series will examine the Epistles and present the study as if Jesus is speaking the words to the church—to believers, today. Jesus extended words of encouragement to the seven Churches ...

Breakfast on the Beach is a harmonized, chronological retelling of the four Gospels that explores Jesus’s fourfold method of discipleship through its impact on his followers, especially Simon Peter. Harnessing the power of story, Johannes brings the gospel to life in new ways, emphasizing the relational nature of faith, discipleship, and what it means to follow Christ–whether in first-century Judea or in our own lives and contexts.

Books of the Bible starts off with "How to Read the Bible", a quick-start guide on how to set aside time every day to read the Bible and how to get the most of our your daily Bible reading. Following that is a high level overview of the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament. This is a good way for people to discover the various books of the Bible that they might have heard about and want to read first. Perhaps there are books of the Bible that you have forgotten about? Maybe you can't remember what John or Peter said. These brief chapters help explain.

Exegetical sermons through the gospel of John. The emphasis is on understanding John in its cultural setting and application to the present. Each sermon ends with a series of questions. These volumes can be used for sermon preparation, Bible study groups, or individual devotions or Bible study. Expository in style, you'll find new insights and understand difficult passages.

We attempt to answer the question of when the earliest believers saw Jesus as divine by exploring the Old Testament quotations that Matthew uses in his gospel. Modern scholarship leans toward a late first century acceptance, but Matthew's terminology and quotations indicate it was much earlier. The book is a chapter by chapter examination of indicators that Matthew provides.

Manuscripts of sermons covering the entire book of Isaiah. Dozens of cross references in every sermon. Chapters are covered verse by verse with a special emphasis on the Suffering Servant Songs.

The Gospel of John has been considered by many as less reliable than the synoptic gospels. It has numerous stories not in the other gospels and clearly teaches that Jesus was the long awaited Messiah. Is the criticism valid? John employs more historical details than any other gospel. Some of his details have only been confirmed in our generation. But an even greater confirmation of the validity of his gospel, is the convergence of his account with rabbinical writing of the time. John's Rabbi will give you insights into the culture and conversation of the first century which will open up ...

Over a year of expository sermons from chapters 15 through 28 of Matthew. The sermons have numerous Bible cross references and focus on application. They can be applied as sermon helps, a Bible study, or personal devotional. Conservative Biblical Theology without denominational ties.

A sermon series through the book of Exodus in exegetical style. This book can be used as sermon preparation help, personal study, small groups, or classes. The emphasis is on understanding the passage and it relevance to Christ as well as personal application.

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.