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The book of Hebrews is a rich and complex work of Christian scripture, emphasizing the superiority of Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of the Jewish faith. It offers a theological exploration of key concepts such as faith, redemption, sacrifice, and the role of Christ as both priest and sacrifice. The author urges his audience to persevere in their faith despite persecution and the temptation to revert back to Judaism. The book also contains...
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First Timothy Overview.What the book of first Timothy deals withThe book of First Timothy is a letter written by the apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy. It is part of the New Testament in the Bible and is one of the pastoral epistles.First Timothy deals with various issues that were arising in the early Christian church, including false teachings, church leadership, and practical instructions for Christian living.Paul instructs Timothy on...
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This book breaks a significant impasse in much Pauline interpretation today, pushing beyond both "Lutheran" and "New" perspectives on Paul to a noncontractual, "apocalyptic" reading of many of the apostle's most famous - and most troublesome - texts.
In The Deliverance of God Douglas Campbell holds that the intrusion of an alien, essentially modern, and theologically unhealthy theoretical construct into the interpretation of Paul has produced an...
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Embark on an enlightening expedition through the prophetic tapestry of the Bible with "Bible Prophecy Made Simple," a groundbreaking guide that demystifies the complexities of prophetic passages. In this compelling book, the author distils centuries of Biblical prophecy into an accessible and engaging narrative, making the enigmatic world of prophecy understandable for both seasoned scholars and those new to the exploration of the scriptures. Whether...
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Anthony Thiselton's lengthy New International Greek Testament Commentary volume The First Epistle to the Corinthians (2000) has become a standard work on 1 Corinthians. In this "shorter" commentary Thiselton draws on his excellent exegesis from that volume but combines it afresh with keen practical and pastoral application for readers at all levels.
Thiselton delves deeply into the context and text of Paul's first Corinthian letter as he suggests,...
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The Bible brings us valuable information and profound edification. How about exploring and growing through the Epistle of James?
Despite being admired by many, the Bible is not easily understood by a large portion of its readers.Those new to the faith especially encounter great difficulties during the journey of biblical studies. The Holy Scriptures are the living Word of God and everyone needs to be filled with this precious treasure. The SEARCHING...
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"Christians may not have shared the details of the particular situation of the Roman followers of Jesus, but they have shared for centuries the concern about what faith means for life, and they have turned to Paul to understand what it means to be faithful to our faithful God."
from the introduction
For centuries, the apostle Paul's reflections in the book of Romans have...
9) Galatians
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This book in the Westminster Bible Companion series explores one of Paul's most central letters. Frederick W. Weidmann observes the changes and developments in Paul's thought and practice in order to help pastors negotiate the distinction between their calling and self-identity.
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Legacy--everyone has one to give. What will be your legacy? Jensen explores the motif of legacy through the lens of the apostle Paul and one of his last letters to his spiritual son Timothy. It is an intensive exploration of the universal human endeavor to pass something of worth to a subsequent generation. Jensen weaves a tapestry of exegesis, theological excursus, psychological integration, and contemporary pastoral dilemmas to underscore the need...
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Let five premiere teachers of God's Word lead you to a closer, more intimate understanding of God's message to His people. Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible. The lessons include:
Leader's Notes 7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible
An explanation and interpretation of Scripture
A story that illustrates the passage in focus
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Every single day of our lives we are faced in our activities with decisions that affect our thoughts, words, and deeds and these either help positively or disturb negatively our inner spiritual being.Some due to their negative connotations build more spiritual inertia, and some others being positive help us to increase our sanctifying grace.Unfortunately, most of the time they neutralize each other, and we do not advance towards the heavenly kingdom...
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This new commentary - part of Eerdmans's acclaimed NICNT series - gives primary attention to John's gospel in its present form rather than the sources or traditions behind it.
J. Ramsey Michaels assumes that the John, who authored the book is someone very close to Jesus and, therefore, that the gospel is a testimony to events that actually happened in the life of Jesus. Yet Michaels does not ignore the literary character of the gospel of John or...
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“The Word Biblical Commentary” delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources...
15) The Book of Acts
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“... Undertaken to provide earnest students of the New Testament with an exposition that is thorough and abreast of modern scholarship and at the same time loyal to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.” This statement reflects the underlying purpose of The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Begun in the late 1940s by an international team of New Testament scholars, the NICNT series has become recognized by pastors, students,...
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The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of the letters that the Apostle Paul wrote to the early Christian church in Thessalonica. It is believed to have been written shortly after the first letter to the Thessalonians, likely in the early AD 50s. In this letter, Paul addresses some of the concerns that had arisen among the Thessalonian believers since he last wrote to them.Here are some of the key themes and topics addressed in 2 Thessalonians:Persecution...
17) Galatians
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An urgent letter to the early churches in Asia Minor, Galatians expresses Paul's concern for the spiritual welfare of the early believers. The central doctrine of Christianity was being undermined and confusion was growing as false teachers attempt to salvage the truth and integrity of the gospel, Paul penned Galatians-a book that would encourage hundreds of generations of Christians to remain steadfast in their faith. While contrasting grace and...
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To be chosen by God to work for the instauration of His kingdom on this earth you have to be a believer.You have to believe in God and in His son Jesus Christ and have faith in His promise to live always with us in this world through the Holy Spirit.If you do not believe in God and consider faith as blind foolishness that have no rational basis, you will not be chosen by God and will not be able to receive Jesus Christ in your heart nor live with...
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Let five premier teachers of God's Word lead you to a closer, more intimate understanding of God's message to His people. Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible. The lessons include:
Leader's Notes
7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible
An explanation and interpretation of Scripture
A story that illustrates the passage in focus
Other...
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This latest commentary in the Belief series looks at Paul's theological wrestling with the divisions facing the early church in Corinth. These divisions arose for many reasons, among them the practices of the community: baptism,the Lord's Supper, preaching, and the exercise of spiritual gifts.
The contemporary church in North America is likewise dealing with divisions of various sorts. Who can preach? Who can celebrate Communion? Who can marry...
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