Biblical Moral

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Moral Choices: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus comes a surprising history of Jesus’ most radical commandment—a new kind of altruism—tracing how the extraordinary duty to love even those who are strangers to us has shaped our world and our lives. When we donate money to...

Through accessible insights, The Earth Will Be Filled explores how the theme of glory can deepen your understanding of Scripture, offering you a meaningful way to reflect on God's majesty and presence. This book is an invitation to immerse yourself in the awe of God's glory. Step into the richness and wonder of God's glory with The Earth Will Be Filled, and discover how glory permeates Scripture and invites us into a life-transforming response.

And who is my neighbor? Christians confess the Bible as the Good Book, the perfect guide for becoming loving and holy, just like Jesus. And yet, that same book describes God commanding the Israelites to kill every Canaanite living in the Promised Land. How are we to understand the Bible as the Good Book when it depicts God commanding actions like genocide? How are we to reconcile this narrative with the God revealed in Jesus Christ, the God who taught us to love our enemies?In this bold new book, Randal Rauser defends a novel approach to the Canaanite genocide, one that remains faithful to ...

L. Michael Morales examines the key elements of three major redemption movements in Scripture: the exodus out of Egypt, the second exodus foretold by the prophets, and the new exodus accomplished by Jesus Christ. We discover how the blood of a Passover lamb helps us grasp the significance of Jesus' death on the cross, how the Lord's defeat of Pharaoh foreshadowed Jesus' victory over Satan, how Israel's exodus out of Egypt unfolds the meaning of the resurrection, and much more.

Understanding the basis of making moral choices is crucial as society becomes increasingly complex. Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics gives college students a solid grounding in both theory of ethics and its applications to the social issues of today. Avoiding undue dogmatism, Professor...

In History as Covenant, Manuel Martínez introduces a provocative “covenantal” framework for understanding historical recurrence. While acknowledging modern models like Strauss-Howe’s generational shifts, Ray Dalio’s debt cycles, and Kondratiev’s economic waves, Martínez argues that these theories only describe the mechanics of history. His primary contribution is the “moral-spiritual engine”: the idea that history does not just repeat—it renders account. Martínez bases his theory on Genesis 47:11, interpreting the settlement of Israel in Egypt as the foundational ordering...

Infertility is the profoundly wounding experience of many couples, often leading to feelings of despair and shame as they grapple with shattered dreams and unanswered questions. But God does not leave them alone in their pain. The Creator and Redeemer of life has not forsaken the infertile, but has called and equipped them to participate in his church, kingdom, and mission.

Be Prepared to Think Theologically through Today's Most Pressing Ethical and Moral Issues In Theological Ethics theologian, pastor, and ethicist W. Ross Hastings gives pastors, ministry leaders, and students a guide designed to equip them to think deeply and theologically about the moral...

If you've always wanted to defend your Christian faith with confidence and clarity but struggle to find the right words when tough questions arise, then keep reading… Are you sick and tired of feeling intellectually outmatched when skeptics, atheists, or doubters challenge everything you believe? Have you tried reading dense theology books, watching endless debates, or sitting through apologetics seminars — but nothing seems to stick or feel usable in real conversation? You see, defending your faith doesn't have to be complicated. Even if you've never studied philosophy, science, or ...

What if the greatest danger facing today’s believers isn’t persecution, but compromise? In a world where moral lines are blurred, truth is traded for convenience, and faith is watered down by cultural pressure, the question is no longer whether Christians can survive—but whether they can stand with integrity. Every day, you are confronted with choices that test your convictions: decisions about relationships, money, politics, sexuality, work, technology, and faith itself. The temptation to bend the truth or blend in with the crowd feels overwhelming. Many have already surrendered ...

Resolving the Problem of Evil: A Formally Reasoned Theodicy presents a step-by-step, analytic pathway that invites rigorous evaluation. Each definition is explicit, each inference is shown, and every conclusion is grounded in Scripture (Sola Scriptura) while remaining in broad continuity with the Christian philosophical tradition. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER: A logically consistent theodicy demonstrating how a perfectly good and all-powerful God can coexist with real, pervasive evil and suffering—without weakening either divine goodness or power. Sharp distinctions between the logical and ...

What if the very thing you resist is the thing that helps you grow stronger? In The Palm Tree That Did Not Want To Be Pruned, young readers meet a proud palm tree who loves the praise it receives from visitors to the Gardener’s estate—but hates the process of being pruned. When the Palm Tree convinces the Gardener to stop trimming its fronds, it learns a difficult yet powerful lesson after a storm causes unexpected damage. Through rich storytelling and a meaningful parable, this beautifully illustrated picture book teaches children the value of loving correction, the wisdom behind ...

Torah: A Study of Commandments and Their Purpose Explore the covenant relationships, enrich your biblical understanding, and apply the commandments to everyday decisions. The commandments of the Bible are more than just rules—they are divine principles meant to shape every aspect of life. In Torah: A Study of Commandments and Their Purpose, you’ll embark on a journey through the sacred laws of the Torah, gaining fresh insights into how they have guided faith and morality for millennia. This book offers a deep dive into the various types of commandments (mitzvot), from the moral and ...

In a world where justice is no longer measured by time served, but by value repaid, a new system has replaced prison with something far more absolute. Malachi is a murderer. Stripped of his name and identity, he is sent to the Antonia Citadel, where he becomes a “Ghost of the Machine”—a man who works not for freedom, but for survival. Every hour of labor, every drop of sweat, is siphoned into a digital ledger that feeds the family of the man he killed. He owns nothing. He earns nothing. He works only to eat. Sarah is the widow left behind. The system forces her into an impossible ...

MORAL INJURY: Towards a Theology seeks to add to the theological discussion surrounding PTSD and/or Moral Injury by contributing a Biblically Reformed and Covenant Theological take on this issue.

From the nation's most peripatetic civil liberties lawyer comes a "dazzling and stimulating" exploration of how the creation of the ten commandments provides the origins to today's law (Library Journal). Alan Dershowitz is one of America's most famous litigation experts. In the Genesis of...

An introduction to ethics that will help Christians rediscover a moral reasoning rooted in Scripture and navigate the ethical crises of our time. How should Christians live? How should we interact with one another? Why do we think the way we do about right and wrong? How should we approach...

The Patriarchs, Moses, and the Law: Philo’s Guide to Virtue and Obedience Delve deeper into Philo’s biblical thought with the third volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, focusing on Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the laws that shaped Israel. Modern English Translation – Clear, readable rendering of Philo’s Greek text. Biblical Heroes Examined – Explore the lives and lessons of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses as moral exemplars. Law, Ethics, and Spiritual Life – Understand the Ten Commandments and Israel’s special laws through Philo’s philosophical lens. Part of the ...

Sex and gender are among the most controversial topics of our time—but human confusion about desire, identity, and the body is nothing new. The Bible acknowledged this struggle long before our modern debates. In Sex, Gender, and the Bible: A Need to Know Essay, C. W. Steinle offers a clear, compassionate, and deeply grounded exploration of what Scripture actually says about human sexuality. With pastoral sensitivity and historical insight, this essay addresses some of the most pressing questions facing Christians today: Why did God create humanity male and female? Why do our desires so ...