New Testament Message

This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need to be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.

Do you understand what Jesus meant through his parables? Are you seeking deeper spiritual understanding? Jesus' Parables Interpreted is an informative and reflective book. It contains the most important parables Jesus gave us and offers analysis and background information to help better understand them. The book aims to be instructive but also to bridge the distance between Jesus and ourselves, encouraging us to meditate on his words and his message and helping us strive to be better and happier human beings. Discover the timeless wisdom of Jesus' parables and how they apply to modern life.

Trace the unified narrative of Christian theology through a dynamic biblical journey from ancient promises to the cross. Perfect for a mindful commute or quiet devotional time, this reflective exploration connects isolated scriptures into one cohesive, uplifting drama. Instead of dry doctrine...

If you put aside what you think you know about Jesus and approach the Gospels as though for the first time, something remarkable happens: Jesus emerges as a teacher of the transformation of consciousness. Cynthia Bourgeault is a masterful guide to Jesus' vision and to the traditional contemplative practices you can use to experience the heart of his teachings for yourself.

Why does a 2,000-year-old book still matter? Why should it? The answer is found in The Message: REMIX New Testament, today's Bible in contemporary language for tomorrow's leaders. The Message has had a profound impact on millions of people worldwide, including some of the best-known artists in contemporary Christian music today. The Message: REMIX is read by artists whose lives have been impacted by The Message.

From Genesis to Revelation: A 66 Chapter Christian Bible Study is a comprehensive guide to the entire Christian Bible, covering all 66 books. This book provides readers with a detailed analysis and understanding of the Bible, from its creation story in Genesis to the end times prophesied in the book of Revelation. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one of the 66 books of the Bible, providing readers with an overview of the book's content, themes, and historical context. The chapters are written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers of all levels of biblical ...

Matthew speaks to the life you are searching for. It gathers teachings, parables, and encounters that address the full range of human longing — faith and doubt, justice and mercy, identity and belonging — examined through the life of one person who changed everything. Yet the Gospel of Matthew was composed in a world thousands of years removed from modern life. Matthew Explained explores the historical setting, cultural background, and key themes that run throughout the Gospel — helping readers understand what this account meant in its original context and why its message still speaks...

Of the four Gospels, John is the one that begins before the world did. Where Mark opens mid-action and Matthew opens with a genealogy and Luke opens with a carefully composed prologue, John opens in eternity: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John Explained walks readers through the most theologically developed of the four Gospels — its world, its structure, its seven signs, its I am declarations, and its most searching demands. It examines why John's Jesus speaks in sustained discourse rather than brief pronouncements, why the raising of ...

A thorough exposition of the book of Romans, with emphasis on the major doctrinal points. With outlines, definitions of key words, insights from the Greek, and a clearly labeled discussion of each verse.

Luke Explained is a guide to one of the most distinctive and demanding books in the New Testament. Of the four Gospels, Luke is the one that will not let you forget who is missing from the room. Written by a Gentile for a Gentile audience, it is the most carefully composed of the Gospels — a researched, ordered, eyewitness-grounded account addressed to anyone who needs to know whether the things they have been taught are actually true. This volume walks readers through Luke's world, its structure, its key themes, and its most searching demands. It examines why Luke's Jesus prays before ...

Of the four Gospels, Mark is the most urgent. It opens without genealogy or birth narrative — only a voice in the wilderness and a man emerging from the water — and it never slows down. It is the shortest Gospel and the most physically immediate, preserving more accounts of healing and exorcism in proportion to its length than any other, and ending with an empty tomb and women who fled in silence. In between, it offers the most compressed and demanding portrait of Jesus found anywhere in the New Testament. Mark Explained is a guide to reading this Gospel well. Drawing on historical ...

The Bible's most misunderstood book, finally made clear. No book of the Bible is more argued over—or more avoided—than Revelation. Some readers treat it as an impenetrable puzzle of beasts, bowls, and dragons. Others mine it for coded predictions of the end times, matching its symbols to the day's headlines. Both miss what the book actually is. Revelation Explained recovers the book of Revelation as it was meant to be read: a pastoral vision written to real churches under real pressure, centered on one unshakable conviction—that the throne at the center of reality is occupied, and the...

Book Summary Jesus Prayed Three Devotions – listening in on the Heart of Jesus. The introduction to Jesus Prayed invites readers into one of the most intimate moments in Scripture: Jesus’ prayer in John 17. This prayer takes place on the night before the crucifixion, during the Last Supper, when Jesus knew suffering and death were just hours away. Yet His heart remained full of love, peace, and purpose. Before He prayed, Jesus washed His disciples’ feet (John 13), revealing the heart of the Kingdom — humility, compassion, and sacrificial love. Even though Judas had already chosen ...

I see Christianity, as we know it today, as an outgrowth of mostly one mind and one perspective and that is the mind and perspective of Paul the apostle who was the alter-ego for another man who lived and wrote in the AD 80s and AD 90s. What I have discovered is that Paul, in writing about himself, is not writing about philosophy and movements that were later molded into a world religion; he is writing firstly about the very real events in which he participated, and only secondarily about his own singular effort to concoct a new religious perspective.

In 2 Corinthians 8-9 Paul is delivering an appeal to the Corinthian church to give generously through God’s provided grace, which displays the generous characteristics of God. In this manuscript, we will explore the framework of four different lenses. First, we will look at God’s grace as the genesis of generosity. Second, we will explore how God’s grace enables a witness of authentic love. Third, we will investigate how God’s grace enables a witness of unity. Finally, we will come to see how God’s grace of generosity through us as Christ-followers enables the future to break into...

No one disputes their celestial glory — dazzling, dramatic, and perhaps somehow meaningful. But how? What is it about the 12 major constellations in our night sky that has captivated almost everyone throughout history from ancient stargazers searching the skies with naked eyes to modern astronomers scanning the stars through incredibly powerful telescopes. There are those who claim the stars give each of us personal information based on the date of our birth. But we know better, of course. Are the positioning of the stars entirely random? If so, why do they tell such a powerful story? Is ...

31 Days To Get The Message: Traveling With Paul takes Paul's New Testament letters (Romans, First and Second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, First and Second Thessalonians, First and Second Timothy, Titus, and Philemon) and divides them into 31 daily listening segments.

Introducing "Guided by the Word," the ultimate guide to finding faith, purpose, and peace! Whether you're a devout Christian or simply seeking spiritual guidance, this book is a powerful resource for aligning your life with biblical teachings. Discover how faith has transformed the lives of countless individuals and learn how to apply its lessons to your own journey. From achieving a deeper understanding of the Bible to overcoming fear, shame, and guilt, this book covers it all. You'll also find practical tips for forgiveness, gratitude, and building strong relationships through faith. With...

From the translator of The Message, thirty-one ruminations drawn from the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Eugene Peterson was quite concerned about the language we use between Sundays. He strived for a continuity of language between the words we use in Bible studies and the words we...

The book of Revelation is one of the most fascinating books in the Bible. It reveals a relationship between the Creator and his creation that extends from the beginning of days to the end of days. Would it surprise you, however, to learn that most of the book of Revelation was written in the present tense and the past tense, and very little of it, in comparison, was written in the future tense?