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....

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....

The world's most influential commentator on Paul delves deeply into the letter to the Romans and draws out its vital, enduring and Spirit-filled importance for Christians today....

Biblical scholars Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible....

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....

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

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....

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....

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

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....

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....

The crucifixion and resurrection of Christ are central events in our salvation. Yet few Christians have a good grasp of the first-century historical and religious context in which the crucifixion took place, nor of its true significance for the people of that time....

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....

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....

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....

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

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....

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....

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....

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

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

Matthew Henry had the rare ability to express profound spiritual insights with simplicity and eloquence....

The image of the historical Jesus takes form in the words of the Gospel Q. The Lost Gospel Q represents the very first Gospel, older than the traditional Gospels and written by Jesus' contemporaries. It preserves Jesus' original words—the Sermon on the Mount, Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, parables, and his counsel for a compassionate life. The original of the Gospel Q was lost for 2,000 years, but for the past 170 years historians and theologians have been digging through the many layers of the New Testament to uncover one of the most remarkable lost Gospels of the Bible.

Christianity has obscured the fact that Jesus taught Judaism. This loss is visible in many ways, such as the misinterpretation of many New Testament Scriptures. This book rediscovers the unyielding, even strengthened, commitment to the Law by Jesus and the New Testament authors. With both Bible citations and historical references, this book restores a full understanding of the gospel of the Jewish kingdom.

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...

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.

Exegetical sermons through the letter to the Colossians with an abundance of Scripture cross-references and questions at the end of each chapter. It can be a great aid for sermon preparation or Bible study groups. It can also be used for personal study of the Scriptures. The focus is on understanding the meaning to those who first received the letter and the application for today.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.