New Testament Biblical

Discover the depths of the New Testament with this comprehensive guide that delves into its historical setting, cultural background, and context. “THE NEW TESTAMENT: Its Background, Setting & Content” by Thomas F. Marshall is an essential resource for Christians seeking a more profound understanding of the Word of God. In this meticulously researched and engaging book, readers will find a wealth of information to enrich their Bible study experience. By examining the people, governments, and religious leaders of the time, along with the geographical and historical context of the New ...

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. G. K. Beale, coeditor of the award-winning Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, examines how the New Testament storyline relates to and develops the Old Testament storyline. Beale argues that every major concept of the New Testament is a development of a concept from the Old and is to be understood as a facet of the inauguration of the latter-day new creation and kingdom.

This Biblical Theology of the New Testament is grounded in four major themes: Covenants Kingdom Messiah Land-EarthA few of the interrelated theological subjects covered are: The Messianic Hope The Messianic Secret The Three Persons of the Trinity The “Already, Not Yet” Kingdom of God The Theology in Nineteen Kingdom Parables The Kingdom and the Spirit The Old Covenant and the New CovenantBob Conway holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Grace Theological Seminary and teaches Bible, Theology and Biblical Hebrew at Regent College of the Caribbean.

“I wear the black for those who've never read or listened to the words that Jesus said.” - Johnny Cash Listen to one of the most distinctive voices of our time read the most important story of all time in this audio edition of the New Testament. After 20 years of encouragement from his...

In this concise, engaging book, noted New Testament scholar Luke Timothy Johnson takes listeners on a journey back to the time of the early Roman Empire, when the New Testament was written in ordinary Greek (koine) by the first Christians. The author explains how the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, and Revelation evolved into the canon of sacred writings for the Christian religion, and how they reflect a reinterpretation of the symbolic world and societal forces of first-century Greco-Roman and Jewish life.

A Translation of the Good News of Jesus for Everyone If the Bible cannot be understood by everyone, then it is not good news. But from the very first days of the church at Pentecost, the good news of Jesus was translated into languages of everyday people through the power of the Holy Spirit...

David Bentley Hart undertook this new translation of the New Testament in the spirit of "etsi doctrina non daretur", "as if doctrine is not given". Reproducing the texts' often fragmentary formulations without augmentation or correction, he has produced a pitilessly literal translation, one that captures the texts' impenetrability and unfinished quality while awakening listeners to an uncanniness that often lies hidden beneath doctrinal layers.

Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A listenable, two-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright. An ideal guide for students...

Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A listenable, two-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright. An ideal guide for students...

Union with Christ is an important theological and practical concept that has received considerable attention in recent years. But not much consideration has been given to this union and its benefits in light of Jesus's resurrection and ascension. In this follow-up to his monumental A New Testament Biblical Theology, G. K. Beale summarizes and expands on that work with an eye to fleshing out the theological implications of the resurrection and ascension.

Some of Today's Leading Black Voices—Including 3 Oscar Winners, 23 Grammy Winners, 8 Emmy Winners, and 5 Golden Globe Winners—Performing Today’s New International Version (TNIV) This ambitious and critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible is set to an original musical...

God longs to connect with your child through his word. You want your kids to grow up knowing the truth about God, but don't have time. You want your kid to hear the truth about how awesome it is that God created them, and how much he loves them.

What can a Jewish historian, writing under Roman patronage, tell us about Jesus, John the Baptist, James the brother of Jesus, and the world of the New Testament? More than many realize. In this comprehensive study, Edward D. Andrews examines the writings of Flavius Josephus, the first-century priest, general, and historian whose works preserve invaluable accounts of Judea, Rome, and the key figures who shaped biblical history. Far from undermining Scripture, Josephus provides remarkable confirmation of its people, events, and settings — from Herod the Great to Pontius Pilate, from the ...

What if the greatest stories ever told were just waiting to be rediscovered? From the fierce warrior-judge Deborah to the faithful disciple Andrew, from the mighty Samson to the conflicted governor Pontius Pilate, the Bible pulses with unforgettable characters whose struggles mirror our own. This complete collection brings together twenty masterfully crafted biblical fiction stories that span from Genesis to Revelation. Journey through the Old Testament with figures like the reluctant prophet Jonah, the scheming Queen Jezebel, and the courageous Daniel, then step into the New Testament ...

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Have you thought much about the women in the Old Testament? How important they were in all the Bible stories? How many times have you read through the Old Testament in the Bible, and read about the women in the Bible who were important in Gods plans? Have you thought about how critical they were in making sure that Gods plans were carried out? Most of the don't get talked about much, or seem very significant, yet they were crucial in the plans of God. These women are all important in the overall plan of God. Eve Sarah Rebekah Hagar Rachel Rahab Deborah Jael Ruth Queen of Sheba Bathsheba ...

Do you know the real story behind the New Testament? We all share a fascination for discovering ‘the rest of the story.’ We enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes facts about seemingly familiar events. In this eight-session Bible study, well-known Bible scholars N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird...

How did the Bible come to Be, and Why does it matter? This book tells the story of how the Bible came to be and makes a case for why this history matters. Beginning with the basic questions believers are often asked about the origins of the Bible, Spellman introduces strategic steps you can take to understand and explain how the biblical writings were written and then gathered together into a treasured collection of authoritative Scripture. Examining the story of canon formation is both challenging and rewarding. The gains from this historical and theological heavy-lifting will strengthen ...

Serious students of the Bible quickly discover the diversity that stems from the human origins of Scripture, such as different authors writing in different times, places, genres, and languages. Written by an expert in biblical theology, this short, accessible book helps listeners understand the unity that springs from the divine authorship of Scripture and how the whole Bible fits together.

Modern readers of the New Testament often notice its varying ideas about women. Some passages encouraged women to be submissive and remain silent. Yet in others, women characters owned property, headed households, or spoke with approval. Women in the New Testament World helps listeners understand this conflicting evidence. It argues that social norms of the time encouraged traditional feminine virtues. However, as Susan Hylen argues, women in the culture enacted these virtues in a variety of ways, including active leadership in households, associations, and cities.