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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *

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Book SynopsisOf all the books of the Bible, few are as fascinating or as intimidating as Revelation. Four grim horsemen, the Antichrist, the ten-horned beast, the ultimate battle at Armageddon, the mark of the beast. It''s no wonder that these images have griped the imagination of so many--and have been variously interpreted as symbolizing everything from Hitler and Gorbachev to credit cards and the Internet. Is the book of Revelation a blueprint for the future? A book of powerful symbolic imagery with warnings for the church? Is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century? Four Views on the Book of Revelation explores four interpretations of the book of the Apocalypse: Preterist – a historical interpretation, arguing that most of John’s prophecies occurred in the first century, soon after his writing of them. Idealist – a spiritual or symbolic interpretation, arguing that th

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Book SynopsisThis book serves the needs of serious students of the New Testament – whether teachers, pastors, scholars, or lay people – for both a brief theological orientation to each New Testament book and a theological overview of the New Testament as a whole.Table of ContentsContents Preface...9 Abbreviations...13 Introduction 1. The Theology of the New Testament: The Basic Questions...19 One The Gospels and Acts 2. The Persistence and Importance of a Fourfold Gospel...45 3. Mark: The Death of God’s Son as Good News...57 4. Matthew: New Wine in Old Skins...84 5. Luke–Acts: The Place of Christians in the Progress of Salvation History...111 6. John: Faith in Jesus as the Means to Eternal Life...150 7. Four Diverse Witnesses to the One Gospel of Jesus Christ...181 Two The Pauline Letters 8. The Coherence and Center of Paul’s Theology...219 9. First Thessalonians: Maintaining Faith, Love, and Hope in the Midst of Suffering...234 10. Second Thessalonians: Perseverance Despite Persecution and False Teaching...250 11. Galatians: The Grace of God and the Truth of the Gospel...262 12. First Corinthians: A Plea for Peace, Holiness, and Fidelity...276 13. Philippians: The Importance of the Gospel’s Progress...307 14. Second Corinthians: Power Perfected in Weakness...323 15. Romans: The Gospel of God’s Righteousness...342 16. Colossians: Christ Preeminent in Cosmos and History...375 17. Philemon: Reconciliation in Practice...387 18. Ephesians: The Unity of Church and Cosmos in Christ...393 19. First Timothy: The Church as Pillar and Foundation of Truth...408 20. Titus: Knowing God, Doing Good, and Making Salvation Attractive...423 21. Second Timothy: Faithfulness to the Gospel...430 22. The Common Emphases and Central Convictions of Paul’s Letters...438 Three The Non-Pauline Letters and the Revelation of John 23. Finding Unity in the Non-Pauline Letters and Revelation...483 24. James: The Wisdom of the Undivided Life...496 25. Jude: Contending for the Faith against a Perversion of God’s Grace...512 26. Second Peter: Ethics and Eschatology...522 27. First John: The Truth about Jesus, His Death, and His Love Command...536 28. Second John: Avoiding Those Who Have Abandoned Truth and Love...556 29. Third John: Working Together with the Truth...562 30. First Peter: On Suffering as a Christian...569 31. Hebrews: Jesus as Perfecter of the Faith and Leader of the Faithful...585 32. Revelation: Meaning amid Oppression...612 33. The Clash of World Views in Hebrews to Revelation...651 Conclusion 34. The Theological Unity of the New Testament...681 Works Cited...727 Scripture and Apocrypha Index...763 Other Ancient Literature Index...787 Subject Index...791 Modern Author Index...795

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Book SynopsisDr. Willem VanGemeren explains and interprets the prophetic voices of the Old Testament, concluding with an explanation of the relevance of the prophetic word today.

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Book SynopsisThe doctrine of hell is one of the most difficult and unsavory theological topics. In Four Views on Hell, leading biblical scholars meet this subject head-on, discussing the four primary views on what the Scriptures say about divine punishment. Is hell to be understood literally as a place of eternal smoke and flames? Or are such images simply metaphors for a real but different form of punishment? Is there such a thing as conditional immortality, in which God annihilates the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Is there a Purgatory, and if so, how does it fit into the scope of biblical interpretation?Here, scholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture: Literal – defended by John F. Walvoord Metaphorical – defended by William Crockett Conditional – defended by Clark Pinnock Purgator

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Book SynopsisReligious pluralism is the greatest challenge facing Christianity in today''s Western culture. The belief that Christ is the only way to God is being challenged, and increasingly Christianity is seen as just one among many valid paths to God.In Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World, four perspectives are presented by their major proponents: Normative Pluralism: All ethical religions lead to God (John Hick) Inclusivism: Salvation is universally available, but is established by and leads to Christ (Clark Pinnock) Salvation in Christ: Agnosticism regarding those who haven''t heard the gospel (Alister McGrath) Salvation in Christ Alone: Salvation depends on explicit personal faith in Jesus Christ alone (R. Douglas Geivett and W. Gary Phillips) This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his view, but also to c

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, Alister McGrath has gained prominence as one of evangelicalism''s preeminent theologians. A brilliant scholar and communicator, he combines the clarity of thought of a scientist (he holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology) with the deep convictions of a committed Christian and theologian. Studies in Doctrine contains four of McGrath''s more popular theological works: Understanding Doctrine explains what doctrine is, why it is important, and what its limitations are. Understanding the Trinity moves from a superb apologetic for God''s existence, to developing a concept of God, to a probing and balanced examination of the Trinity proper. Understanding Jesus is a basic, eminently readable, and surprisingly personal introduction to the person and work of Christ. Justification by Faith demonstrates how the vitality and relevance of the doctrine of justification by faith can be recovered and presented to contemporary culture. This volume gives the student and non-specialist a cTable of ContentsCONTENTS Foreword Understanding Jesus Foreword Introduction Part I – Getting Started 1. Jesus and Christianity 2. Why Have Doctrines about Jesus? 3. The Sources of Our Knowledge about Jesus Part II – The Person of Jesus Christ 4. The Resurrection Event 5. The New Testament Witness to the Person of Jesus 6. The Incarnation: The Doctrine 7. The Incarnation: Its Significance Part III – The Work of Jesus Christ 8. The New Testament Witness to the Work of Jesus 9. The Loving God 10. The Victorious God 11. The Forgiving God Part IV – Conclusion 12. The Identity and Significance of Jesus Christ Understanding the Trinity Preface 1. God and His Critics 2. Encountering God 3. Thinking About God 4. Biblical Models of God 5. A Personal God 6. The Incarnate God – Jesus Christ 7. The Road to the Trinity 8. God as Three and God as One 9. God and the Trinity 10. The Strong Name of the Trinity Bibliography Understanding Doctrine Introduction 1. Getting Started Part I – Doctrine: What It Is 2. The Way Things Are: Doctrine and Description 3. Responding to God: Doctrine and Revelation 4. Intellect and Feelings: Doctrine and Experience 5. Believing and Belonging: Doctrine and Christian Identity Part II – Doctrine: Why It Matters 6. Doctrine and Faith 7. Doctrine and the Christian Life 8. Is Christianity Possible Without Doctrine? 9. The Coherence of Doctrine and the Challenge of Heresy 10. Wrestling with Doctrine: Discovering the Creeds Part III – Some Key Doctrines Examined 11. The Person of Jesus Christ 12. The Work of Jesus Christ 13. The Trinity Conclusion Bibliography Justification by Faith Preface 1. Introduction Part I – The Background of the Doctrine 2. The Biblical Foundation 3. Augustine and the Pelagian Controversy 4. The Reformation 5. Denominational Differences Part II – The Contemporary Significance of the Doctrine 6. The Existential Dimension 7. The Personal Dimension 8. The Ethical Dimension 9. Conclusion Appendix: The Dogmatic Significance of the Doctrine Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *Table of ContentsSeries Introduction 15 General Editor’s Preface 17 Author’s Preface 19 Abbreviations 23 Introduction to Ecclesiastes 43 Outline of Ecclesiastes 44 Select Bibliography on Ecclesiastes 49 Text and Commentary on Ecclesiastes 235 Introduction to Song of Songs 256 Outline of Song of Songs 257 Select Bibliography on Song of Songs 263 Text and Commentary on Song of Songs 379 Scripture Index 391 Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *

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Book SynopsisWhat is at stake is authenticity. . . . Sooner or later Christians tire of public meetings that are profoundly inauthentic, regardless of how well (or poorly) arranged, directed, performed. We long to meet, corporately, with the living and majestic God and to offer him the praise that is his due.D. A. CarsonWorship is a hot topic, but the ways that Christians from different traditions view it vary greatly. What is worship? More important, what does it look like in action, both in our corporate gatherings and in our daily lives? These concernsthe blending of principle and practiceare what Worship by the Book addresses.Cutting through cultural clichés, D. A. Carson, Mark Ashton, Kent Hughes, and Timothy Keller explore, respectively:Worship Under the WordFollowing in Cranmer's FootstepsFree Church Worship: The Challenge of FreedomReformed Worship in the Global City This is not a comprehensive theology of worship, writes Carson. Still less is it a sociological analysis of current trends orTable of ContentsPreface . . 7 Acknowledgments . . . 9 1. Worship under the Word . 11 D. A. CARSON 2. Following in Cranmer’s Footsteps . . . . 64 MARK ASHTON WITH C. J. DAVIS Appendix: Putting the Principles into Practice (3 Sample Services) . . . . 109 3. Free Church Worship: The Challenge of Freedom . . . . 136 R. KENT HUGHES Appendix A: College Church Worship (5 Sample Services) . . . . 173 Appendix B: Wonders of Worship . 189 Appendix C: Reading the Word . . . 190 Appendix D: When Music Equals Worship . . . 192 4. Reformed Worship in the Global City 193 TIMOTHY J. KELLER Appendix A: Sample Worship Services . . 240 Appendix B: Prayers for Those Not Taking the Lord’s Supper . . . 249 Indexes 251

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Book SynopsisThis is a hardcover set that helps readers understand the historical and cultural background of the books of the New Testament. Brimming with lavish, full color photos and graphics, each book will walk you verse by verse through the books of the New Testament.Table of ContentsIntroduction . vii List of Sidebars . . . . ix List of Charts xi Index of Photos and Maps xii Abbreviations . . . . xvi Matthew . . . . 2 Michael J. Wilkins Mark . . . . 204 David E. Garland Luke 318 Mark Strauss Credits for Photos and Maps . . 516

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Book SynopsisThis is a hardcover set that helps readers understand the historical and cultural background of the books of the New Testament. Brimming with lavish, full color photos and graphics, each book will walk you verse by verse through the books of the New Testament.Table of ContentsIntroduction . vii List of Sidebars . . . . ix List of Charts . . . . xii Index of Photos and Maps xiii Abbreviations . . . xviii Romans . . . . 2 Douglas J. Moo 1 Corinthians . . . 100 David W. J. Gill 2 Corinthians . . . 194 Moyer Hubbard Galatians . 264 Ralph P. Martin and Julie L. Wu Ephesians . 300 Clinton E. Arnold Philippians 342 Frank Thielman Colossians 370 Clinton E. Arnold 1 Thessalonians . 404 Jeffrey A. D. Weima 2 Thessalonians . 432 Jeffrey A. D. Weima 1 Timothy . 444 S. M. Baugh 2 Timothy . 478 S. M. Baugh Titus 498 S. M. Baugh Philemon . 512 S. M. Baugh Credits for Photos and Maps . . 520

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Book SynopsisThis is a hardcover set that helps readers understand the historical and cultural background of the books of the New Testament. Brimming with lavish, full color photos and graphics, each book will walk you verse by verse through the books of the New Testament.Table of ContentsIntroduction . vii List of Sidebars . . . . ix List of Charts . . . . xii Index of Photos and Maps xiii Abbreviations . . . xviii Hebrews . . . . 2 George H. Guthrie James 86 Douglas J. Moo 1 Peter . . . 120 Peter Davids 2 Peter . . . 152 Douglas J. Moo 1 John . . . 176 Robert Yarbrough 2 John . . . 212 Robert Yarbrough 3 John . . . 220 Robert Yarbrough Jude 228 Douglas J. Moo Revelation 244 Mark Wilson Credits for Photos and Maps . . 384

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Book SynopsisThis Greek grammar text integrates the technical requirements for proper Greek interpretation with the actual interests and needs of Bible Students. It is the first textbook to systematically link syntax and exegesis of the New Testament for second-year Greek students.

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Book SynopsisWe speak of grace often. But do we understand it? More important, do we truly believe in it . . . and do our lives proclaim it as powerfully as our words? In What''s So Amazing About Grace?, award-winning author Philip Yancey explores grace at street level.If grace is God''s love for the undeserving, he asks, then what does it look like in action? And if Christians are its sole dispensers, then how are we doing at lavishing grace on a cruel and pain-filled world?In fourteen sessions, this study guide will help you to interact deeply with Yancey''s most personal and provocative book yet. If you''re willing to leave your comfort zone to embrace a more vigorous, passionate Christianity--read on. And prepare to grapple with grace and un-grace on a personal level.You''ll consider how you can contend graciously with today''s tough moral issues. And you''ll discover how you can become Christ''s answer to a world that desperately wants to know, What''s So ATable of ContentsUsing This Study Guide Week One: The Last Best Word Week Two: What Grace Is and Isn’t Week Three: Grace in the Bible Week Four: Forgiveness: An Unnatural Act Week Five: Why Forgive? Week Six: Getting Even Week Seven: The Arsenal of Grace Week Eight: Oddballs, Jesus, and Me Week Nine: Loopholes Week Ten: Grace Avoidance Week Eleven: Morality, Politics, and Grace Week Twelve: Serpent Wisdom Week Thirteen: Patches of Green Week Fourteen: Gravity and Grace Note

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Book SynopsisYour children are gone or leaving soon. It''s time to focus once again on your own future and especially on your marriage. What''s in store for the second half? David and Claudia Arp provide answers and practical help in this groundbreaking book. Drawing on their national survey of hundreds of second-half couples, the Arps reveal eight marital challenges every long-term marriage faces, and they offer strategies and exercises for meeting each of them. The Second Half of Marriage will challenge you to create a vision for the rest of your life together -- and inspire you to make that vision a reality.

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Book SynopsisThis compilation of how-to ideas for youth promotion, publicity, advertising, fundraising, announcements, administration, bulletin boards, flyers, and all kinds of tricks of the trade will be a worthy addition to your youth ministry library and come to you from The Ideas Library.

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Book SynopsisBreak the ice and warm up your group -- at meetings, parties, studies, or any other youth group event -- with one of these 230 crowd breakers and mixers! - Mixers . . . Make it fun for kids to get acquainted! Lots of creative ways for a group of strangers or classmates to circulate and learn a lot about each other in a little time. - Meeting-Opening Contests . . . All you need usually are two or three brave souls to jump feet first into a crazy competition while the group watches -- like Greasepuff (page 55) or Foot Signing (page 112). - Musical Crowd Breakers . . . Okay, so when your group sings, they remind you of water buffaloes with strep throat. At least they''ll enjoy these engaging musical openers. All you usually need is a tape deck or CD player. Quizzes & Word Games . . . At last -- quizzes with absolutely no academic consequences, but loaded with crowd-breaking potential (and lots of laughs, too). If you''re a youth worker or recreation director in a church, school, club, o

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to do everything in Jesus' name? Is that an ideal attainable only by a few super Christians--or is it a way of life we can all experience?Leader's guide included!Fully Devoted group sessions are:What Is True Spirituality?GraceGrowthGroupsGiftsGivingWe Know Him Well . . .Table of ContentsPursuing Spiritual Transformation Ten Core Values for Spiritual Formation Fully Devoted: Living Each Day in Jesus’ Name session one What Is True Spirituality? session two Grace session three Growth session four Groups session five Gifts session six Giving session seven “We Know Him Well” Leader’s Guide

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Book SynopsisFew books have been more warmly received by Bible teachers and students. He That is Spiritual defines true Christian living and unfolds the biblical teaching concerning spirituality -- what it is, and how it is secured. Nothing could be more important to Christians than the theme of this book. Its sound teaching corrects many false impressions and presents a scriptural pattern for the full life in Christ.

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Book SynopsisThe Gold Medallion winning commentary by one of the leading Old Testament evangelical scholars that explores Genesis with the academic integrity you expect from a conservative commentary, but in an approachable style that addresses the text as 'theological literature.'

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Book SynopsisSo you''re leading a small group? Your small group can accomplish big things in the lives of your teenagers. And in Help! I''m a Small-Group Leader! you''ll find methods and approaches you can use. Foibles and minefields to avoid. Solutions and tips that will help you nurture your small group into a growing community, whatever you goals. Inside you''ll discover -- How to put small groups together - How NOT to lead a small group - How to start a discussion -- and KEEP IT GOING - How to ASK QUESTIONS that get responses - Three kinds of BIBLE STUDY questions to ask - How to work with DIFFERENT personalities in a small group - How to help you kids LEARN TO PRAY - 10 ideas for BUILDING COMMUNITY in your small group . . . and to top it off are 20 pages of questions (100 questions, to be exact) that you can use in your small group Bible study, on the most common subjects discussed in junior and senior high small groups. All this in a no-frills, straight-to-the-point style -- perfect for voTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction What Is a “Small Group”? Why Small Groups? How to Put Small Groups Together How Not to Lead a Small Group Starting a Discussion---and Keeping it Going The Importance of Confidentiality Ask Questions That Get Responses Three Kinds of Bible Study Questions to Ask Working with Different Personalities in a Small Group You Can Help Your Kids Learn to Pray 10 Ideas for Building Community in Your Small Group

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today''s contextEzra-Nehemiah chronicles the return of the exiles to Jerusalem during the Persian Period. Empowered by the Persian authorities, Ezra and Nehemiah came on the scene in Jerusalem to restore the worship of the God of Heaven and the sanctity of Zion and His people. God''s sovereignty over temporal powers, confession of sin and repentance, and worship according to Yahweh''s holiness undergird the account. In the face of tremendous odds, opposition and betrayal, both Ezra and Nehemiah displayed selflessness and devotion by following their calling and trusting God''s plan. In the commentary, Donna and Thomas Petter lead us through this narrative of restoration and help us discover how to apply Scripture to our lives today.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today''s context, each passage is treated in three sections:OrigiTrade Review'It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we've missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing 'doers of the Word.'' * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *'The NIV Application Commentary series doesn't fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend's embrace.' * Eugene Peterson *'The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.' * J. I. Packer, Regent College *'This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible's timeless message speak to this generation.' * Billy Graham *

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Book SynopsisThis volume is the best book available for building New Testament Greek vocabulary with new improvements to make it even better!

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Book SynopsisToday, some people think of the church as a powerless institution made of ancient traditions and stuffy buildings. They''re wrong! The church is the new community of God''s people. It''s filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. And it has as much to say to the world today as it did two thousand years ago. In Acts, you will discover that God wants to do a fresh work among his people by the power of the Holy Spirit. You will find the pathway to authentic community. You will learn how to grow as a worshiper. And you will deepen your passion to invite others into the fellowship of Christ-followers we call the church. Sound exciting? Let''s rediscover church together!

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the history of various doctrines in identical order to their appearance in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology. Rather than following the history of Christianity and learning about various doctrines as they arise, readers can trace the development of vital Christian theology topic by topic.

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Book SynopsisThis is a first-of-its-kind text that successfully accomplishes a full integration of psychology and theology with the goal of endorsing a biblical psychology that can guide Christ-centered counseling for Christian professionals and counselors.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Tables Figures Acknowledgments Introduction 1.Values and Worldview Clarification 2.Reclaiming a Biblical Psychology 3.Diverse Strategies in Christian Counseling 4.The Integration of Theology and Psychology 5.God, Client, and Therapist in Christian Counseling 6.A Biblical Strategy for Christian Counseling 7.Practitioner and Client Assessment 8.Resolving Root Issues in the Marketplace 9.Counseling Assistance Tool Kit 10.Professional Christian Therapy and the Church Community 11.Professional Accountability Relationships with Authority Appendix A: Spiritual Conflict Integration in Psychotherapy Appendix B: The Role of Psychiatry in Managed Care Appendix C: Care Ministries Within the Church Appendix D: Professional Forms Appendix E: Steps to Freedom in Christ Notes Index Tables 1.1Four Western Worldview Models 6.1 Effect of the Fall on Humanity 6.2 United with Christ 6.3 Levels of Conflict 136 6.4 Levels of Resolution 137 8.1 Critical Impairments 202 8.2 Impairments in the Four Realms of Human Beings 203 8.3 Impairments in the Wholistic Realm 209 9.1 Season of Loss 247 10.1 Basic Level Training 319 10.2 Advanced Level Training 10.3 Schedule for Basic Level Training: Sixteen-Week Format 10.4 Schedule for Basic Level Training: Four-Weekend Format A.1 Follow-up Results on Self-rated Scale Figures 2.1 The Excluded Middle 2.2 A Balanced Worldview 3.1 Clinical Approaches to Psychotherapy 4.1 Original Creation of Humanity 4.2 Role of the Physical Body 4.3 The Human Brain 5.1 Role of God in Therapy 5.2 God’s Sovereignty 6.1 Personal Disciplines: Without Christ at Center 6.2 Personal Disciplines: With Christ at Center 7.1 Barren Tree 8.1 Four Realms of Human Beings: A Nonbiblical Worldview 8.2 Five Realms of Human Beings: A Biblical Worldview 9.1 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: The Game 9.2 Pair Bonding 9.3 Addiction Cycle 10.1 A Model for Integration A.1 Spiritual Warfare: The Enemy’s Deception A.2 Spiritual Warfare: The Reality

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Book SynopsisThis book includes messages relating man and his scientific environment to the calculated and clear plan of God.

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Book SynopsisIn 1998, What's So Amazing About Grace? was chosen as the Gold Medallion Book of the Year. Stamped with Philip Yancey's journalistic gift for inquiry and personal passion for truth, this provocative best-seller has challenged and inspired more than half a million readers worldwide with a vision of the lifeExperience the Impact of Grace It's one thing to talk about grace; it's another to taste its power. What's So Amazing About Grace? ZondervanGroupware takes you and your study group for interactive, gut-level encounters with radical, life-changing grace. Through candid video interviews, Philip Yancey integrates true-life faces and experiences with 10 POWERFUL SESSIONS that will rock your preconceptions, get you thinking and talking, and help you discover together why grace is more amazing than you've ever dreamed.This Participant's Guide will help you not only gain a better understanding of what grace is and why it is so precious, but also integrate it into your life. Engaging questionTable of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction by Philip Yancey Session 1: The Missing Ingredient: A Beautiful Word, a Powerful Concept Session 2: Letting Grace Soak In: God’s Love for the Undeserving Session 3: An Unnatural Act: Extending Grace When You’ve Been Wronged Session 4: The Art of Forgiving: Responding with Grace When It Seems Impossible Session 5: Skin-Deep: The Power of Grace to Penetrate Racism Session 6: Grace Put to the Test: Grace in the Face of Disagreement Session 7: Grace Abuse: Cheapening Grace and Robbing Its Power Session 8: The Church Backslides: How Legalism Corrupts Grace Session 9: Dispensing Grace: How Can We Do It? Session 10: Counterforce: Grace Set Loose in the World About the Writers

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Book SynopsisBiblical theology is crucial if we are to grasp the whole of the Bible and to do so on its own terms. In this fifth volume of the Scripture and Hermeneutics series, the authors turn their attention to biblical theology and its importance for biblical interpretation.Table of ContentsContents Preface xi Contributors xiii Abbreviations xvii The Artists xix Out of Egypt xxiii Biblical Theology and Biblical Interpretation: Introduction 1 Craig G. Bartholomew Quo Vadis? 11 Out of Egypt: The Content of this Volume 16 Approaches to Biblical Theology 1. The Church Fathers and Biblical Theology 23 Gerald Bray Defining our Terms 23 The Relevance of the Fathers for Biblical Theology Today 29 Ontology and Biblical Theology 33 2. The Nature and Genre of Biblical Theology: Some Reflections in the Light of Charles H.H. Scobie’s ‘Prolegomena to a Biblical Theology’ 41 Karl Möller Scobie’s Approach to Biblical Theology 41 Reflections on the Nature and Genre of Biblical Theology 53 The Role of Descriptive Analytical Biblical Theologies 60 3. Some Directions in Catholic Biblical Theology 65 Francis Martin Dei Verbum 66 The Challenge of Catholic Biblical Theology since Dei Verbum 73 Concluding Reflections 84 4. The Theology of the Old Testament by Marco Nobile: A Contribution to Jewish-Christian Relations 88 Nuria Calduch-Benages The Current Situation of Biblical Theology 89 viii Contents The Theology of the Old Testament by Marco Nobile 90 The Contribution of Nobile’s Work to Jewish-Christian Relations 96 Conclusion 99 5. Mission as a Matrix for Hermeneutics and Biblical Theology 102 Christopher J.H. Wright Introduction: Bible and Mission 102 Steps Toward a Missional Hermeneutic 109 Contours of a Missional Hermeneutic 120 Conclusion: Framework or Map? 137 6. Story and Biblical Theology 144 Craig G. Bartholomew and Mike W. Goheen Introduction 144 The Impetus Toward Narrative from Philosophy and Theology 145 The Impetus Toward Narrative from Practical Theology and Theological Ethics 147 The Impetus Toward Narrative from Missiology: Missionary Encounter between Two Stories 150 Story and Biblical Theology 153 N.T. Wright and the Recovery of Story in Biblical Studies 154 Arguments Against Reading the Bible as a Grand Story 158 Conclusion 167 7. The Problem of ‘Biblical Theology’ 172 James D.G. Dunn Introduction 172 Posing the Problem 173 The Fundamental Nature of the Problem 174 The Central Subject Matter of Biblical Theology 177 Conclusion 183 Great Themes of the Bible 8. Biblical Theology and the Problems of Monotheism 187 Richard Bauckham Introduction 187 Monotheism as a Misleading Category 188 The Quest of the Historical Monotheism 196 The Old Testament: A Monotheistic Book? 206 The Shema in the New Testament 218 9. The Unity of Humankind as a Theme in Biblical Theology 233 Stephen C. Barton Introduction: Humankind at Risk 233 Contents ix Why Unity? Unity of What Kind? 234 The Unity of Humankind in the Greco-Roman Tradition 236 The Unity of Humankind in the Bible and Early Judaism 238 The Unity of Humankind in the New Testament 242 Conclusion 254 Parts of the Bible and Biblical Theology 10. Zechariah 14 and Biblical Theology: Patristic and Contemporary Case Studies 261 Al Wolters Introduction 261 Patristic Commentaries 264 Twentieth-century Commentaries 277 Conclusions 283 11. Paul and Salvation History in Romans 9:30 – 10:4 286 William J. Dumbrell Introduction 286 Salvation History and Covenant 288 The New Covenant in the New Testament 289 National and Believing Israel 296 Paul and Law in the Light of the Cross 297 Conclusion 310 12. Hebrews and Biblical Theology 313 Andrew T. Lincoln Biblical Theology and Hebrews 313 Scripture and the Relationship between Old and New in the Rhetorical Structure of Hebrews 317 Some Features of Hebrews’ Christological Reading of Scripture 320 Does Hebrews’ Christological Reading Have a Coherent Hermeneutical Framework? 325 Hebrews and Biblical Theology 330 Theological Interpretation and Biblical Theology 13. Systematic – In What Sense? 341 Trevor Hart System Addicts? Or, On the Need to Avoid both of Two Patron Saints 341 Transformation and Convergence in the Frame of Knowing: The Distinctive Task of a Systematic Theology 345 x Contents 14. Biblical Theology and the Clarity of Script

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Book SynopsisContinuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, this completely revised edition---Numbers-Ruth---in The Expositor’s Bible Commentary series puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands. Numbers-Ruth builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with the most current scholarship and resources.

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary---now completely revised. The original work has earned its reputation with students, professors, and pastors the world over. Now this thirteen-volume set builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with the most current scholarship and resources.

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Book SynopsisJeremiah–Ezekiel continues a Gold Medallion Award–winning legacy in this completely revised volume in The Expositor’s Bible Commentary series, making world-class biblical scholarship accessible to all people.

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Book SynopsisThis is a revision of the Gold Medallion Award-winning commentary series. It is up to date in its discussion of theological and critical issues and thoroughly evangelical in its viewpoint.

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary---now completely revised. The original work has earned its reputation with students, professors, and pastors the world over. Now this thirteen-volume set builds upon the foundation of its predecessor with the most current scholarship and resources.

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Book SynopsisThis is the best-selling one-volume Bible dictionary. More than 5,000 entries include discussions of historical, geographical, chronological, and biographical aspects of the Bible, as well as articles on theological subjects; more than 700 pictures are included as well.

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