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Book SynopsisThe #1bestseller in New Testament Commentaries.Over 400,000 copies sold! This is the official companion study to season 1 ofThe Chosen,the groundbreaking television series about the life of Jesus. What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?parallels each episode, connecting readers to the Bible in a brand-new way. It includes: A deeper look at Isaiah 43 and its fulfillment in Jesus and the lives of His followers (including us!) Script excerpts, quotes, and illustrations from the show Guiding questions for groups or individuals Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications?although it says even more about the Chooser than the choosees. We are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God?s chosen people. What does itactuallymean to be Chosen? To answer that question, we?re going Old school?Testament that is?which leads us back to the New. Which always leads us directly to Jesus.

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Book SynopsisIn A Fruitful Life we ponder the teaching of Jesus in John chapter 15, the famous 'vine' passage.

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Book SynopsisAn account of the two Jesus children whose destinies would come together at the temple in Jerusalem, and of the remainder of Jesus' childhood up until his baptism.

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Book SynopsisBrings Bock's wide knowledge of biblical times together with his insights into anthroposophy. Volume 1 looks particularly at the relationship of the New Testament to the Old, and the Sermon on the Mount.Trade Review'It is such a shame that Emil Bock is no longer with us, because I would have loved to have discussed many aspects of this work with him. However, this book is a great legacy, and I am really looking forward to the publication of Volume 2.'-- The Inner Light Magazine, February 2010'Emil Bock was a leading light in the early days of the Christian Community, which is rooted in the teaching of Rudolf Steiner... The topics covered are very broad, including parables, Miracles, The Sermon on the Mount, John the Baptist, Judas and Peter. I found his comments on the Beatitudes especially interesting in shedding new light on their layers of meaning.' -- Scientific & Medical Network, Winter 2009/10'Bock's thorough knowledge of his subject and the insights gained through the cosmic and spiritual understanding of Steiner's investigations in the supersensible worlds give his writings widths and depths that perhaps cannot be obtained in any other way. It is not necessary to accept it all in order to feel grateful for how much one's own understanding of what are often difficult and initially incomprehensible matters is enhanced and enriched by thinking along with him.'-- Louise Madsen, Perspectives, March-May 2010

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Book SynopsisThe author boldly challenges understandings of one of the most momentous social and religious movements in history, as well as its reception over time and place. Provides novel ways of reading well-known major historians (Gregory of Tours, Orosius, Eusebius a.o.) and key texts (Irenaeus, Seneca- Paul letters, NT Gospels, Ignatius).Trade Review'… bold and provocative … There is a great deal to enjoy in Vinzent's panorama of Christian history writing from the sixth century backwards, and it is always worth allowing one's assumptions to be challenged and entertaining a new perspective.' Teresa Morgan, The Tablet'Recommended.' G. M. Smith, ChoiceTable of Contents1. The Romans, Christ, and Paul; 2. 'The older, the better': Eusebius of Caesarea and his construction of early Christian beginnings; 3. The Apostolic and Prophetic Church according to Iulius Africanus, Origen and Tertullian; 4. Scriptures and Tradition in Irenaeus and the Canonical New Testament; 5. The Twelve Apostles – the Praxapostolos, the Epistula Apostolorum, and the Acts of the Apostles; 6. Traditions of Paul and the Ignatian Letters; Outlook: How did it really happen?; Appendix.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers new interpretative insight into the Gospel of John, applying a combination of critical discourse analysis, conceptual metaphor theory, and anthropological theories of ritual.Specifically it explores the meaning of the statement âœNow the ruler of this world will be driven outâ in John 12:31 and defends a widely overlooked alternative reading. The author proposes a prophecy-fulfilment scheme whereby this predictive utterance by Jesusâ is subsequently implied as fulfilled in the departure of the satanically-possessed Judasâ from the circle of Jesusâ disciples at the Last Supper in John 13:30. Addressing several major strands relating to purity, exorcism, and group identity, the analysis provides an important entry-point for a fresh examination of the Fourth Gospel as a whole. The book represents a significant contribution to Johannine scholarship and to New Testament studies and will be of interest to scholars of religion, theology and biblical studies.

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Book SynopsisThe Passion Translation is a modern, easy-to-read Bible translation that unlocks the passion of God's heart and expresses his fiery love-merging emotion and life-changing truth. This translation will evoke an overwhelming response in every reader, unfolding the deep mysteries of the Scriptures. If you are hungry for God, The Passion Translation will help you encounter his heart and know him more intimately. Fall in love with God all over again.

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Book SynopsisFour Gospels. One Jesus.

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Book SynopsisThis commentary on Ephesians, redesigned with a new cover and updated ESV Scripture references, celebrates our full redemption in Christ and explores the mystery of the church. Part of the popular Preaching the Word series.

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Book SynopsisThis volume pairs the momentous work ofThe Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridgewith the English Standard Version text for an accessible way to interact with the New Testament in its original language.

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Book SynopsisThis 12-week study examines the Sermon on the Mount passage by passage and helps readers apply Jesus's words of wisdom in their daily lives.

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Book SynopsisDrawing from his years of pastoral experience, pastor-theologian Douglas O'Donnell provides deep exegesis, engaging illustrations, and relevant applications of the Gospel of Mark.

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Book SynopsisESV Bible Promises is a carefully curated collection of 700 of God's beloved promises, organized into centralized themes to help believers meditate on the assurance of God's unfailing promises.

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Book SynopsisThis Bold Blue deluxe edition of My First Hands-On Bible is the preschooler version of the popular Hands-On Bible, which has sold nearly one million copies. Jesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations; My First Hands-On Bible uses the same experience-based learning to communicate God's Word in an active, understandable way.My First Hands-On Bible is a fun and simple, yet meaningful way to engage preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten children (ages 36) with the Bible while helping them build a solid faith foundation. Each lesson focuses on a specific Bible point through a variety of activities in order to reinforce and help young children remember the stories and lessons. Using common household items, you can help your children have a hands-on learning experience while engaging them in 85 key stories from the Bible.My First Hands-On Bible doesn't just retell the Bible stories; it also includes actual Scripture from t

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Book SynopsisEsteemed biblical scholar Dale Ralph Davis examines the treasure to be found in Luke’s gospel. His humor and love for his Saviour shine through in this addition to the Focus on the Bible series. Taking a few verses at a time, the exegesis draws the reader into the fascination that Luke has for this man Jesus. Volume one covers chapters 1–13 of Luke, while volume two covers chapters 14–24.Trade Review… practical, scholarly, whimsical, logical, shrewd, humorous, insightful, creative, thoughtful, gripping. But best of all it is true to the text and intent of Luke’s Gospel and its focal point, Jesus Christ. Davis wonderfully combines a scholar’s skills and wisdom with a storyteller’s knack and a pastoral heart. -- Robert W. Yarbrough (Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri)Written with Dale Ralph Davis’ usual clarity, humour and warmth, these volumes will not only serve as a sure guide to help readers understand Luke’s Gospel but will strengthen them in their faith in the Jesus about whom Luke writes. -- Peter Orr (Lecturer in New Testament, Moore Theological College, Sydney)Davis not only informs your mind (helpful technical footnotes are included on the bottom of the pages); he feeds your soul, fills your heart, and moves you to praise and thank God for the one who came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 17:10). -- Steve Jussely (Senior Pastor, Lakeland Presbyterian Church (PCA), Flowood, Mississippi and Former Adjunct Professor of Homiletics, Reformed Theological Seminary)… here is a scholar (he is a ninja in the original languages) and a convicted pastor and a winsome believer. In Dr. Davis’ Luke exposition, your eye is drawn to authorial intent and your heart is drawn to the matchlessness of Christ. -- Austin T. Duncan (Professor of Pastoral Ministries, Director of D.Min Studies, Director, The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching, The Master’s Seminary, Los Angeles, California)… Davis’s exposition of Luke is so winsome, wise, and illuminating that I found it hard to put down. His pastoral application with stories and illustrations is nothing short of brilliant. Read the exposition, meditate and pray on what you read, and encounter Jesus Christ. -- Thomas R. Schreiner (James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)Brimming with insightful exegesis, theological depth, vivid illustration and pastoral application, these two volumes are vintage Dale Ralph Davis. Whether you use them in personal devotion, or a small group, or as a preacher seeking to teach your congregation, this engaging journey through Luke’s gospel will be a very useful and edifying guide. -- Reuben Hunter (Pastor, Trinity West Church, London)

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Book SynopsisThe book of Romans is rich in doctrinal truth. In Expository Outlines and Observations on Romans Rob Ventura mines these truths and offers quick, accessible, expository nuggets for preachers and teachers. With a thoroughly Reformed view, Ventura has taken each passage of Romans and helps pastors prepare sermons that will help congregations dig deep into this excellent book. The exegesis of the original Greek is beneficial without being highly technical, and readers are aided on their journey by some of church history’s finest, including Luther, Calvin, Spurgeon, and Lloyd Jones. For each passage Ventura highlights: – A central theme – A homiletical outline – Exegetical and practical insights – Applications for the church – Applications for non–believers An excellent addition to any preacher’s bookshelf, this book will not only enrich your preaching, but also cause your own heart to marvel anew at the grace of God.Trade Review… provides the student and the preacher with a clear and straightforward exposition and also potent and timely application of the letter. May God give Rob’s work wonderful usefulness in spreading Romans life–changing gospel truths. -- Sam Waldron (President, Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and one of the Pastors, Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Owensboro, Kentucky)… its deep insights and simplicity make it useful to all believers—the seasoned expositor, the Sunday school teacher, the parent leading family devotions, and the recent convert. -- Paul Washer (Founder and Missions Director, Heart Cry Ministry, Radford, Virginia)This commentary is carefully outlined with helpful exegetical comments along with theological reflection. It especially stands out for its focus on application and for quotes from luminaries from the past. -- Thomas R. Schreiner (James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)His diligent research covering the long history of the interpretation of Romans and his own discerning reading of the text will be a most welcome resource for pastors. I highly recommend it. -- David E. Garland (Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Waco, Texas)Rob Ventura is an author, scholar, and pastor–preacher with the gift of expressing New Testament theology in clear, elegant prose. Reading him in full flow in his new commentary on Romans affords the simple pleasure of watching an expert do what they do best. -- Geoff Thomas (Conference Speaker and author, Aberystwyth, Wales)… this well–organized study models how to think through Romans from the ground up. It will aid preachers and teachers in grasping both the stately trees (verses) and magnificent forest (the whole epistle) of the sublime gospel presentation called Romans. -- Robert W. Yarbrough (Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri)… exegetical, doctrinal, and warmly practical, containing helpful applications for both believers and unbelievers at the end of every section. This is a reliable and highly recommended exposition… -- Joel R. Beeke (Chancellor, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan)This is a splendidly rich and extremely useful volume, written in a style reminiscent of Spurgeon’s Treasury of David. From now on, this will be the first resource I’ll turn to when studying any passage from Romans. -- Phillip R. Johnson (Executive Director, Grace to You Ministries, Sun Valley, California)

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Book SynopsisEric C. Redmond traces the servant ministry of Jesus in the gospel of Mark, revealing him as the authoritative Son of God in this Focus on the Bible layman's commentary. Part of the Focus on the Bible series of commentaries for laypeopleExamines text passage by passageReveals overall themes and key pointsReflective questions with each chapterAlthough the shortest of the gospel accounts, the book of Mark is not lacking in rich content. Written to a largely nonJewish audience, it arose from a need for a quickly written, simple account of the life of Christ that affirmed his deity. Eric C. Redmond, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, opens up this fastmoving book for us and highlights the key points about Jesus' life which Mark emphasises. Mark shows how the servant ministry of Jesus reveals him as the authoritative Son of God to those who have simple faith in him,granting them entrance into the kingdom of God, and calling them to like service in the way of God. Th

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned scholar Michael Gorman examines the important Pauline theme of participation in Christ and explores its contemporary significance for Christian life and ministry. One of the themes Gorman explores is what he calls "resurrectional cruciformity"--that participating in Christ is simultaneously dying and rising with him and that cross-shaped living, infused with the life of the resurrected Lord, is life giving. Throughout the book, Gorman demonstrates the centrality of participating in Christ for Paul's theology and spirituality.Table of ContentsContentsIntroductionPart 1: Paul and Participation1. Participating in Christ: An Overview2. The Cross: Revelation of Christ and God, of Humanity and the Church3. Cruciform or Resurrectiform? Paul's Paradoxical Practice of Resurrectional Cruciformity4. A New Translation of Philippians 2:5 and Its Significance for Paul's Theology and Spirituality5. The Apocalyptic New Covenant and the Shape of Life in the Spirit according to Galatians6. Reading Galatians 2:15-21 Theologically: Beyond Old and New, West and East7. New Creation! Justification and Participation from Galatians to 2 Corinthians8. Righteousness, Resurrection, Reconciliation: From 2 Corinthians to Romans9. Theosis in 2 CorinthiansPart 2: Paul and Participation Today10. Being "In Christ" Today: Paul's Letter to the Contemporary Church in North America11. Paul on Practicing and Preaching the Resurrection Today Indexes

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Book SynopsisIn this addition to the award-winning BECNT series, leading evangelical biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner offers a substantive commentary on Revelation. Schreiner's BECNT volume on Romans has been highly successful, with nearly 40,000 copies sold. In this volume, Schreiner presents well-informed evangelical scholarship on the book of Revelation. With extensive research and thoughtful chapter-by-chapter exegesis, he leads readers through the text of Revelation to help them better understand the meaning and relevance of this biblical book. As with all BECNT volumes, this commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text and an acclaimed, user-friendly design. It admirably achieves the dual aims of the series--academic sophistication with pastoral sensitivity and accessibility--making it a useful tool for pastors, church leaders, students, and teachers.

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Book SynopsisThis five-views work brings together an all-star lineup of Pauline scholars to offer a constructive, interdenominational, up-to-date conversation on key issues of Pauline theology. The editors begin with an informative recent history of biblical tradition related to the perspectives on Paul. John M. G. Barclay, A. Andrew Das, James D. G. Dunn, Brant Pitre, and Magnus Zetterholm then discuss how to interpret Paul's writings and theology, especially the apostle's view of salvation. The book concludes with an assessment of the perspectives from a pastoral point of view by Dennis Edwards.Table of ContentsContentsPaul in Perspective: An Overview of the Landscape More Than Forty Years after Paul and Palestinian Judaism B. J. Oropeza and Scot McKnight 1. The Roman Catholic Perspective on Paul Brant PitreTraditional Protestant Perspective Response to Pitre A. Andrew DasNew Perspective Response to Pitre James D. G. DunnPaul within Judaism Perspective Response to Pitre Magnus ZetterholmGift Perspective Response to Pitre John M. G. BarclayRoman Catholic Perspective Reply to the Respondents Brant Pitre2. The Traditional Protestant Perspective on Paul A. Andrew DasRoman Catholic Perspective Response to Das Brant PitreNew Perspective Response to Das James D. G. DunnPaul within Judaism Perspective Response to Das Magnus ZetterholmGift Perspective Response to Das John M. G. BarclayTraditional Protestant Perspective Reply to the Respondents A. Andrew Das3. The New Perspective on Paul James D. G. DunnRoman Catholic Perspective Response to Dunn Brant PitreTraditional Protestant Perspective Response to Dunn A. Andrew DasPaul within Judaism Perspective Response to Dunn Magnus ZetterholmGift Perspective Response to Dunn John M. G. BarclayNew Perspective Reply to the Respondents James D. G. Dunn4. The Paul within Judaism Perspective Magnus ZetterholmRoman Catholic Perspective Response to Zetterholm Brant PitreTraditional Protestant Perspective Response to Zetterholm A. Andrew DasNew Perspective Response to Zetterholm James D. G. DunnGift Perspective Response to Zetterholm John M. G. BarclayPaul within Judaism Perspective Reply to the Respondents Magnus Zetterholm5. The Gift Perspective on Paul John M. G. BarclayRoman Catholic Perspective Response to Barclay Brant PitreTraditional Protestant Perspective Response to Barclay A. Andrew DasNew Perspective Response to Barclay James D. G. DunnPaul within Judaism Response to Barclay Magnus ZetterholmGift Perspective Reply to the Respondents John M. G. BarclayAfterword: Pastoral Reflections on Perspectives on Paul: Five Views Dennis EdwardsIndexes

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Book SynopsisPopular author Jack Levison offers a fresh take on the Holy Spirit through a careful reading of every reference to the Spirit in the Gospels. Viewed through the lens of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, the Spirit shows up at odd times and in odd teachings--in desert sojourns, a strange saying about scorpions and snakes, and puzzling sayings about birth from above and springs from below. Grounded in scholarship, yet accessible and inviting, this companion volume to Levison's A Boundless God analyzes key aspects of Jesus's experience of the Holy Spirit, offering nuggets of insight on every page.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction1. Spirit and the Swell of Expectation2. Spirit, Fire, and a Vital Message3. Spirit and the Sway of Baptism4. Spirit and the Torment of Temptation5. Spirit, Promise, Praise, and Prayer6. Spirit and the Threat of Blasphemy7. Spirit and the Hazard of Hostility8. Spirit, New Birth, and Living Water9. Spirit and Inspired Memories10. Spirit and Our FutureConclusionAppendix: Relevant References to Pneuma in the Canonical GospelsIndexes

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Book SynopsisThis highly readable investigation of the early church explores the revolutionary nature, dynamics, and effects of the earliest Christian communities. It introduces readers to the cultural setting of the house churches of biblical times, examines the apostle Paul's vision of life in the Christian church, and explores how the New Testament model of community applies to Christian practice today. Updated and revised throughout, this 40th-anniversary edition incorporates recent research, updates the bibliography, and adds a new fictional narrative that depicts the life and times of the early church.Table of ContentsContents Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction 1. The Sociocultural and Religious Settings 2. The Gospel of Other-Directed Freedom 3. Church in Family Business Residences 4. Church as Present Heavenly Reality 5. The Community as a Loving Household 6. The Community as an Organic Harmony 7. Mutual Learning and Testing of Faith 8. Common Meals and Signs of Fellowship 9. The Sharing of Gifts and Ministry 10. The Interplay of Grace and Order 11. Unity and Diversity among the Members 12. The Contribution of Women in Church 13. Abolishing Religious Distinctions between Members 14. Defining Leadership by Function, Not Position 15. The Role of Visiting Missioners 16. The Link between Mission and Church 17. The Nature of Paul's Authority 18. The Exercise of Paul's Influence Conclusion Appendix 1: The Drift of the Pastorals Appendix 2: Going to Church in the First Century Glossary Indexes

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Book SynopsisHow does Christ's obedience relate to our salvation? Speaking into current conversations about the nature of salvation, respected New Testament scholar Brandon Crowe argues that we are saved by Christ's perfect obedience, which has implications for understanding the gospel message, Christian hope, and discipleship. Jesus is not only the quintessential model of faithfulness in a fallen world, but his unique work frees us from the burden of perfect obedience.Table of ContentsContentsPart 1: Definitions1. What Is Required?2. The Basis of JustificationPart 2: Exegesis3. The Obedience of the Last Adam4. The Mosaic Law and Perfect Obedience5. Jesus's Obedience and Salvation in the Gospels6. The Obedience of the Perfect Priest7. Obedience, Resurrection, and SalvationPart 3: Implications8. Jesus's Obedience and Our Justification9. Jesus's Obedience and Our Obedience10. What Is Required Is FinishedIndexes

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Book SynopsisSouthwestern Journal of Theology 2023 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Theological Studies) New Testament Theology is a major new contribution to New Testament scholarship by renowned scholar Eckhard Schnabel. While many New Testament theologies approach the material through a particular thematic construct (e.g., covenant), Schnabel takes a different approach. First, he focuses on Jesus Messiah and his significance for the early church. Second, he seeks to describe the theology of the New Testament as it was written and read in its historical context. This approach honors the fact that the authors and original readers of the New Testament were real people dealing with real issues in their specific ecclesiological, cultural, and missiological settings. Schnabel comprehensively combines a historical description of the New Testament's theology with a systematic reflection on the New Testament's message and the convictions of Jesus and his early followers. This valuable contribution to the field will be insightful reading for students, scholars, and pastors.Table of ContentsPart 1: History, Faith, and Theology1. Introduction2. Historical Contexts3. The Foundational Significance of JesusPart 2: The Proclamation of Jesus4. The Beginning: John the Baptist5. The Life and Mission of Jesus6. The Proclamation of JesusPart 3: The Proclamation of the Jerusalem Apostles7. The Missionary and Pastoral Responsibilities of the Jerusalem Apostles8. The Proclamation of the Jerusalem ApostlesPart 4: The Proclamation of the Apostle Paul9. The Missionary Work and Pastoral Responsibilities10. The Gospel as Proclamation of the Fulfillment of God's Promises in Jesus Messiah11. The Proclamation of Jesus Messiah12. The Reality of the World13. The Gift of Salvation through Jesus Messiah14. The Messianic People of God15. The Return of Jesus, the Day of Judgment, and the FinalConsummationPart 5: The Consolidation of the Apostolic Mission16. The Theological Convictions of Mark17. The Theological Convictions of Matthew18. The Theological Convictions of Luke19. The Theological Convictions of John20. The Theological Convictions of the PreacherPart 6: The Message of the New Testament21. The Unity of the New Testament22. Fundamental Reality: The Revelation of God, Creator and Savior23. Incarnational Revelation: Jesus Messiah, Savior, Lord24. Personal Salvation: Forgiveness of Sin and Reconciliation with God25. Continuing Transformation: The Life of the Church as MessianicCommunity26. Joyful Expectation: Life and Death, the Return of Jesus, and Eternal LifeIndexes

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Book SynopsisStudying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook (over 250,000 copies sold). This fourth edition takes into account the dramatic shift in the global Christian population. Other distinguishing features include abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color; sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; focus boxes isolating key issues; chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; and study questions. An accompanying website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources offers an array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards and self quizzes. Resources for professors include discussion questions and a test bank.Table of ContentsContentsTo the ProfessorTo the Student1. Why Study the New Testament?Part 1: Encountering Jesus and the Gospels2. The Middle East in the Days of Jesus3. The Gospel and the Four Gospels4. The Gospel of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come!5. The Gospel of Mark: Son of God,Servant of All6. The Gospel of Luke: A Savior forAll People7. The Gospel of John: Eternal Lifethrough His Name8. Man from Galilee: The Life of Jesus Christ9. Lord, Teach Us: The TeachingMinistry of Jesus Christ10. Modern Approaches to the NewTestament: Historical Criticismand Hermeneutics11. The Modern Study of the Gospels12. The Modern Search for JesusPart 2: Encountering Acts and theEarliest Church13. The World and Identity of theEarliest Church14. Acts 1-7: The Earliest Days of the Church15. Acts 8-12: Salvation for Both Jew and Gentile16. Acts 13-28: The Light of Christ to the Ends of the EarthPart 3: Encountering Paul and HisEpistles17. All Things to All People: Life andTeachings of the Apostle Paul18. Romans: Right with God19. Corinthians and Galatians:Apostolic Counsel for Confused Churches20. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon: Lettersfrom Prison21. Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus: A Legacy of FaithfulnessPart 4: Encountering the GeneralEpistles and the Apocalypse22. Hebrews and James: Maintaining Full Commitment to Christ23. Peter, John, and Jude: A Call toFaith, Hope, and Love24. Revelation: God Is in Control!Epilogue: Matters to PonderGlossaryIndexes

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Book SynopsisWhat was the apostle Paul's relationship to Judaism? How did he view the Jewish law? How did he understand the gospel of Jesus's messiahship relative to both ethnic Jews and gentiles? These remain perennial questions both to New Testament scholars and to all serious Bible readers. Respected New Testament scholar Matthew Thiessen offers an important contribution to this discussion. A Jewish Paul is an accessible introduction that situates Paul clearly within first-century Judaism, not opposed to it. Thiessen argues for a more historically plausible reading of Paul. Paul did not reject Judaism or the Jewish law but believed he was living in the last days, when Israel's Messiah would deliver the nations from sin and death. Paul saw himself as an envoy to the nations, desiring to introduce them to the Messiah and his life-giving, life-transforming Spirit. This new contribution to Pauline studies will benefit professors, students, and scholars of the New Testament as well as pastors and lay readers.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Making Paul Weird Again2. Radically New or Long-Lost Reading of Paul?3. Judaism Doesn't Believe Anything4. Paul, An End-Time Jew5. The Gentile Problem6. Jesus the Messiah7. The Gentile Problem and Cosmetic Surgery8. Pneumatic Gene Therapy9. The Bodies of the Messiah10. Living the Resurrected Life11. Resurrection as the Culmination of the Messiah's Coming12. The Messiah and the JewsConclusionIndexes

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Book SynopsisTraditional views of the atonement tend to be reductive, focusing solely on Jesus's death on the cross. In his 2011 groundbreaking book Atonement and the Logic of Resurrection in the Epistle to the Hebrews, David Moffitt challenged that paradigm, showing how the atonement is a fuller process. It involves not only Jesus's death but also his resurrection, ascension, offering, and exaltation. In the succeeding years, Moffitt has continued to expand and clarify his thinking on this issue. This book offers a more fulsome articulation of his work on the atonement that reflects his recent thinking on the topic. Moffitt continues to challenge reductive views of the atonement, primarily from the book of Hebrews, but he engages other New Testament passages as well. He offers fresh insights on sacrifice and atonement, the importance of resurrection and ascension, Jesus's role as priest, and a new perspective on Hebrews. This important book brings Moffitt's award-winning and influential scholarship to a broader audience. The book includes a foreword by N. T. Wright.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by N. T. Wright1. Rethinking the Atonement: An Introduction2. Modeled on Moses: Jesus's Death, Passover, and the Defeat of the Devil in the Epistle to the Hebrews3. Wilderness Identity and Pentateuchal Narrative: Distinguishing between Jesus's Inauguration and Maintenance of the New Covenant in Hebrews4. Isaiah 53, Hebrews, and Covenant Renewal5. "If Another Priest Arises": Jesus's Resurrection and the High-PriestlyChristology of Hebrews6. Blood, Life, and Atonement: Reassessing Hebrews' Christological Appropriation of Yom Kippur7. Weak and Useless? Purity, the Mosaic Law, and Perfection inHebrews8. Serving in the Tabernacle in Heaven: Sacred Space, Jesus's High-Priestly Sacrifice, and Hebrews' Analogical Theology9. It Is Not Finished: Jesus's Perpetual Atoning Work as the Heavenly High Priest in Hebrews10. Observations on Directional Features of the Incarnation and Jesus's Sacrifice in Hebrews11. Jesus's Heavenly Sacrifice in Early Christian Reception of Hebrews: A Survey12. Righteous Bloodshed, Matthew's Passion Narrative, and the Temple'sDestruction: Lamentations as a Matthean Intertext13. The Sign of Jonah and the Prophet Motif in the Gospel of Matthew: Moving toward the Gentile Mission14. Atonement at the Right Hand: The Sacrificial Significance of Jesus's Exaltation in Acts15. Affirming the "Creed": The Extent of Paul's Citation of an EarlyChristian Formula in 1 Corinthians 15:3b-7Indexes

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Book SynopsisInternationally renowned author and Bible teacher Joyce Meyer provides a close study on Philippians, emphasizing the true joy that comes from serving others through Christ.Paul's letter to the people at Philippi serves as a reminder that if we search for joy in possessions, places, or people, we will always come up short. True, lasting joy comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, living in harmony with His followers, and serving others in the name of Christ. The life lived by the Philippians is still attainable today. In her comprehensive approach, Joyce Meyer takes a deep dive into well-known and beloved verses, identifying key truths and incorporating room for personal reflection.Joyce's Philippians provides a key study tool that will help you develop a stronger relationship with God. If you take time to examine His word, you'll see how much He loves you and how much He desires that you live a joyful, content life on earth!

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Book SynopsisIn his letter to the Ephesians, Paul emphasizes the unity of believers in the inaugurated new creation. He first sets before his audience the salvation freely offered to us through faith in Christ, then applies this truth to their lives, calling them to live lives of love. In this volume, S. M. Baugh approaches this important letter from a first-century perspective, examining ancient sources to determine what Paul's words meant in their ancient context, while also interacting with recent scholarship. The result is a commentary that is academically rigorous and at the same time presents Ephesians as the good news it was meant to be.About the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary Series:The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series incorporates the latest in critical biblical scholarship and is written from a distinctly evangelical perspective. Each comprehensive volume combines historical and literary explanations with insights for understanding the text within the Bible's larger story and applying it to everyday life.Trade ReviewUsually full-length commentaries devote much of their space to surveying and evaluating the secondary literature--a useful but rarely a fresh or exciting venture. Baugh's commentary is different. Every page reflects years of exacting study of primary sources--classical literature, inscriptions, the first-century historical context (especially the history of Ephesus, gleaned from both archaeological and documentary evidence), coupled with a profound commitment to biblical theology. This does not mean he spends so much time on the historical and literary contexts that he fails to study the letter itself: far from it. Rather, Baugh's impressive learning is in service of understanding Ephesians. Baugh's comments are invariably measured, judicious, the product of informed and careful scholarship, lightly worn. Mercifully, the excellent scholarship comes in readable prose, making this a thoroughly interesting and stimulating work. This is now unquestionably the best technical commentary on Ephesians.--D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"We have a number of excellent commentaries on Ephesians, and so we might wonder if there is a need for another one. S. M. Baugh, however, has written a fresh and independent commentary on the letter. His expert knowledge of the Greco-Roman world shines through his exposition, as does his facility in Greek grammar. Students, pastors, and scholars will find Baugh to be a must read as they study the text and theology of one of Paul's most important letters."--Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation"S. M. Baugh is the exegete's exegete and this commentary is pure gold. Turning first to controversial passages I've preached or written on before, I discovered, sure enough, that I had more work to do! He doesn't just give us his answers, but shows us his work by thorough attention to ancient sources, contexts, literary practices, and engagement with the history of Christian interpretation. For the pastor-scholar intent on mining the mystery revealed in Ephesians, this commentary is indispensable."--Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California"This is not just an outstanding commentary, it is an important one. Decades of study of Scripture and of many aspects of the ancient world come together to produce a fresh and enlightening study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. The reader will learn, perhaps for the first time, what really constitutes an author's "style," with an introduction to rhythm, meter, cola, periods, rhetoric, and literary composition, that is, to issues that help us appreciate how ancient readers would have read and heard the text. Illustrations are copiously supplied from Biblical and classical literature and from ancient inscriptions. Baugh gives attention to actual manuscripts of Ephesians, to their characteristics and the ways they divide the text. One might expect the author of a NT Greek Grammar to treat all relevant aspects of the Greek language in the text of epistle, and this expectation is happily satisfied, to the benefit of the expositor of Scripture. Excurses at the end of the commentary enrich our understanding of various background issues based on Baugh's wide learning in ancient language and culture. All of these features that we might associate with an academic commentary are joined to a theological and devotional approach to the text as God's word for his people. Baugh's method of treating the text according to ancient ways of reading it and hearing it ought to form a model for much future work in Biblical commentary."--Charles E. Hill, John R. Richardson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, Reformed Theological Seminary"S. M. Baugh's commentary on Ephesians is a model of how commentaries ought to be written and organized. The fruit of thirty years of study, Baugh's Ephesians is packed with exegetical insight, well-expressed in clarity of analysis and charity of argument. It is also filled with pastoral wisdom and helpful application. Baugh's defense of Pauline authorship of Ephesians in the context of his larger discussion of the composition of such first century epistles is compelling. If you plan on preaching through Ephesians (or Paul's letters in general), this is a 'must have' volume."--Dr. Kim Riddlebarger, co-host of the White Horse Inn radio broadcast and author of The Lion of Princeton

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Book SynopsisRevelation is like no other book in the New Testament. Its bizarre images need explaining even for seasoned Bible readers, but when we turn to biblical scholars we find that they don't all agree.In Revelation Verse by Verse, Grant R. Osborne offers a clear exposition of the book that takes seriously both its first-century context and what it means today. Where he disagrees with other interpretations of particular images, he briefly mentions them but remains focused on the text throughout. Rather than being a book that stirs up fear, Revelation is instead a hopeful and even devotional book, focused on the certainty of God's bringing his plans to completion, the futility of Satan and his plans, and the glory of the Lamb.Revelation Verse by Verse is the first volume in the Osborne New Testament Commentaries, a new series from noted Bible scholar Grant R. Osborne directed toward pastors and committed laypeople.Trade ReviewA well-known writer of New Testament commentaries tackles a well-known New Testament book. The result is an instructive reading of this often-discussed text. Read Osborne's Commentary on Revelation and learn.--Darrell L. Bock, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary"Somehow and seemingly at every turn in this most unusual of New Testament books, Grant Osborne has studiously avoided the cliche as well as the trendy. Instead, he has kept a steady eye on the big ideas of Revelation: the Christ of this book is the Lion, the Lamb and the Lord; the victory over evil most assuredly comes from a cosmic battle waged by the Father of the Lord Jesus against evil and all its dominions; and our means to that victory is a Spirit-generated faithful obedience through suffering."--Scot McKnight, Julius R. Mantey Professor in New Testament, Northern Seminary"Many people avoid the book of Revelation because it seems strange and its interpretation is controversial. Grant Osborne brings his many years of intense and intelligent study of Revelation to bear in this compelling reading of this book's powerful vision of Christ's second coming. I recommend it to all readers and especially pastors."--Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College"Grant Osborne has spent his entire professional career teaching and writing about good principles for the interpretation of Scripture and then modeling them in his own scholarship, not least in commentaries on numerous New Testament books. The Osborne New Testament Commentaries, therefore, are a welcome new series by a veteran New Testament scholar determined to spend as much time as God gives him in his retirement years distilling the conclusions of the finest of scholarship without bogging down the reader in the detailed interaction with all the various perspectives that have been suggested. If all the volumes are as good as this inaugural work on Revelation, the series will become a most welcome resource for the busy pastor or teacher." --Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary"Grant Osborne has produced a marvelously written volume on the book of Revelation that will be immensely helpful for pastors and church leaders, including both students and teachers of Scripture. Carefully designed and thoughtfully structured, this commentary will enable readers to understand both the historical and textual meaning of this challenging book, as well as to grasp its theological and contemporary significance. It is genuine joy to recommend this fine volume. I pray it will receive the wide readership it deserves."--David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University"The book of Revelation provides plenty of passages for challenging exegesis and interpretation. In this verse by verse commentary, Grant Osborne does not back away from the often controversial issues, but distills reams of previous material into useful insights and potential, effective teaching points. I am sure that pastors and other lay teachers will benefit greatly from this commentary on Revelation." --Stanley E. Porter, President, Dean, and Professor of New Testament, Roy A. Hope Chair in Christian Worldview, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada"Revelation is well known for its historical quagmires and hermeneutical imponderables, and is sometimes characterized by idiosyncratic and even perhaps eccentric interpretations. Grant Osborne's thoughtful approach, being fiercely biblical in nature, attempts to strip away what may be modern and superficial in thinking and seeks to unveil the book's central message by placing it into its ancient historical setting." --Barry J. Beitzel, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"One of our premiere evangelical scholars on the New Testament, Grant Osborne has applied years of his life to the text of the New Testament's most challenging book. Yet his commentary on Revelation is no ivory-tower tome. The rich, deep-rooted research on display here weaves its way through a down-to-earth prose that is at once wonderfully accessible and devotional, sure to stretch the minds and warm the hearts of Christian leaders and laypeople alike." --George H. Guthrie, Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible, Union University"Revelation is the most confusing and the least taught, read, or studied book in the Bible. It also has the most radically different interpretations by pastors and scholars. FINALLY, Dr. Osborne has provided a most effective, easy to comprehend, and qualitative orthodox interpretation of the book of Revelation. Dr. Osborne is conservatively trained and prophetically insightful and sensitive--a rare and valuable combination. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How can you effectively understand the book of Revelation? One verse at a time. Dr. Osborne's verse-by-verse interpretation is a must-read and must-study for pastors, scholars, and the laity, each of whom will solve the confusion by reading this commentary." --Raleigh B. Washington, President and CEO, Promise Keepers

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Book SynopsisIn his epistle to the Philippians, Paul addresses internal struggles and external pressures that the church faced. In the letter he presents the sacrificial life of Christ as the ultimate example, "the ethical foundation for all of life," and then calls believers to imitate Christ in their own lives.In this volume, Mark J. Keown scrupulously examines Philippians with a clear eye on the original text and a fine-tuned ear to first-century culture while also interacting with the full history of scholarship on Philippians. Keown also carefully considers the letter's theological and devotional importance for present-day believers. The result is the most comprehensive commentary on Philippians yet published.

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Book SynopsisReveals the rich meaning at the heart of the four New Testament Gospels through an analysis of their stylistic features.

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Book SynopsisIn his epistle to the Philippians, Paul addresses internal struggles and external pressures that the church faced. In the letter he presents the sacrificial life of Christ as the ultimate example, "the ethical foundation for all of life," and then calls believers to imitate Christ in their own lives.In this volume, Mark J. Keown scrupulously examines Philippians with a clear eye on the original text and a fine-tuned ear to first-century culture while also interacting with the full history of scholarship on Philippians. Keown also carefully considers the letter's theological and devotional importance for present-day believers. The result is the most comprehensive commentary on Philippians yet published.

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Book SynopsisMany familiar Gospel narratives are filled with geographic details that we gloss over because of our distance from the Holy Land. Yet climate, landscape, natural resources, and other features of geography leave a lasting mark on the societies and cultures that have developed within them. In a world of dirt roads and dry riverbeds, where shepherds watch their flocks in the hills and fishermen mend their nets by the sea, Jesus taught from hill and plain, using the surrounding landscape as the backdrop for his teaching. Jesus' parables and illustrations are often brimming with geographic clues, but the significance of these distinctive details is often lost on us today. The Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels puts readers in the sandals of the disciples as they travel throughout Israel with Jesus, explaining the significance of geography for mining the riches of the biblical text.

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Book SynopsisJude calls believers to stand firm in their belief in Jesus' messiahship, even when various forms of rebellion occur around them. In this comprehensive volume, Herbert Bateman examines the historical, cultural, and literary context of Jude's letter, identifying the "godless" as Zealots and other Judaeans caught up in an insurgence against Rome. At the same time, the letter admonishes readers to extend mercy to those who inadvertently rebel against God, both inside and outside the church.The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series incorporates the latest in critical biblical scholarship and is written from a distinctly evangelical perspective. Each comprehensive volume combines historical and literary explanations with insights for understanding the text within the Bible's larger story and applying it to everyday life.

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Book SynopsisRomans is Paul's most thorough presentation of the good news he preached. Writing to a church he had not yet met, Paul lets them know that both Jews and Gentiles need to be rescued from death, and the crucified and risen Jesus is the Savior they need. In Romans Verse by Verse, Grant R. Osborne shows readers what Romans meant to its original audience and what it means today. Throughout, he keeps scholarly discussions in the background so he can shine a light on the text itself in a way that non-scholars can understand.The Osborne New Testament Commentary Series is a set of commentaries on every New Testament book for people who are looking for a straightforward explanation of the text. In them, today's readers gain fuller access to the riches of each book from a master teacher who loves God's Word.

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