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Book SynopsisThis detailed chronological study by a noted scholar describes the unfolding Old Testament concept of Messiah.Table of ContentsContents Dedication Preface to the Series Abbreviations I. Introduction: The Study of Messianism A Definitions B. Starting Points C. A Proposal D. The Promise-Plan of God E. Problems in Messianic Interpretation II. The Messiah in the Pentateuch A. The Edenic Prediction B. The Noahic Prediction C. The Abrahamic Prediction D. The Judaic Prediction E. The Balaamic Prediction F. The Mosaic Prediction Appendix: The Messiah in Job III. The Messiah Before and During the Davidic Monarchy A. Hannah and the King: God’s Anointed One B. Eli and the Faithful Priest: God’s Anointed One C. Nathan and the Established Dynasty and Kingdom of David D. David’s Dynasty and the Psalms Appendix: The Messiah in the Wisdom Literature IV. The Messiah in the Psalms (Part 1) A. The Conquering King and Enthroned Messiah (Psalms 110 and 2) B. The Rejection of the Messiah (Psalm 118) C. The Betrayal of Messiah (Psalms 69 and 109) V. The Messiah in the Psalms (Part 2) D. The Death and Resurrection of Messiah (Psalms 22 and 16) E. The Written Plan and Marriage of Messiah (Psalms 40 and 45) F. The Triumph of Messiah (Psalms 68 and 72) VI. The Messiah in the Ninth- and Eighth-Century Prophets A. The Ninth Century: The Messiah As a Teacher (Joel 2:23) B. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Second David (Hosea 3:4–5) C. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Raised House of David (Amos 9:11–15) D. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Breaker (Micah 2:12–13) E. The Eighth Century: The Messiah As the Coming Ruler (Micah 5:1–4) VII. The Messiah in the Eighth-Century Prophets (Isaiah) A. The Messiah As King B. The Messiah As Servant C. The Messiah As Anointed Conqueror VIII. The Messiah in the Seventh- and Sixth-Century Prophets A The Messiah in Jeremiah B. The Messiah in Ezekiel C. The Messiah in Daniel IX. The Messiah in the Postexilic Prophets A. The Messiah in Haggai B. The Messiah in Zechariah C. The Messiah in Malachi X. Conclusion A. Exegesis, Biblical Theology, and Jesus B. Continuities and Discontinuities in the Testaments C. Prediction and Fulfilled Prophecy Appendix I: Chart of New Testament Fulfillments of Old Testament Messianic Prophecies Appendix II: Chart of the Progress of the Sixty-Five Direct Predictions of the Messiah in the Promise Doctrine Author Index Subject Index Scripture Index Index of Hebrew Words

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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 third edition of this classic textbook on church history is updated to the late twentieth century. 200,000 copies are in print through the first three printings.Table of ContentsContents Charts, Maps, Pictures and Credits Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Ancient Church History (B.C., A.D.) The Spread of Christianity in the Empire to 100 1.The Fullness of the Time 2.On This Rock 3.To the Jew First 4.Also to the Greek 5.The Books and the Parchments 6.With the Bishops and the Deacons The Struggle of the Old Catholic Imperial Church for Survival 7.Christ or Caesar 8.Fables or Sound Doctrine 9.Earnestly Contending for the Faith 10.The Church Closes Ranks The Supremacy of the Old Catholic Imperial Church, 313 – 590 11.The Church Faces the Empire and the Barbarians 12.Conciliar Controversy and Creedal Development 13.The Golden Age of Church Fathers 14.The Christianity of the Cloisters 15.Hierarchical and Liturgical Developments Medieval Church History The Rise of the Empire and Latin-Teutonic Christianity 16.The First Medieval Pope 17.Christian Losses and Expansion 18.The Revival of Imperialism in the West Ebb and Flow in Relationships Between Church and State, 800-1054 19.The Emergence of the Holy Roman Empire 20.Revival and Schism in the Church The Supremacy of the Papacy 21.The Zenith of Papal Power 22.Crusaders and Reformers 23.Medieval Learning and Worship Medieval Sunset and Modern Sunrise, 1305-1517 24.Attempts at Internal Reform 25.The Papacy Faces External Opposition Modern Church History 1517 and After Reformation and Counter-Reformation, 1517-1648 26.The Background of Reformation 27.Luther and the German Reformation 28.The Reformation in Switzerland 29.The Reformed Faith Outside Switzerland 30.The Reformation and Puritanism in England 31.Counter-Reformation and Evaluation Rationalism, Revivalism, and Denominationalism, 1648-1789 32.The Establishment of Christianity in North America 33.Rationalism, Revivalism, and Roman Catholicism Revivalism, Missions, and Modernism, 1789-1914 34.Roman Catholic Victories and Vicissitudes 35.Religion and Reform in Great Britain and Europe 36.Foes of the Faith 37.The American Church in the National Era Church and Society in Tension Since 1914 38.The Church in Changing World Culture 39.The Decline of Liberal, Neo-Orthodox, and Radical Theologies 40.The Rise of Ecumenical Organization 41.Evangelical Unity in Diversity 42.Decline and Expansion in Church Growth Conclusion: Problems, Patterns, and Prospects Notes Index

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Book SynopsisAn unabridged one-volume edition of the three volume Renewal Theology, this text explains the proper spirit needed for the church to approach theology and to successfully arrive at an understanding of its faith.

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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 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 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 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 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 complete revision of the Gold Medallion-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 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 SynopsisAn abridgment of the award-winning standard reference grammar of New Testament Greek, Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics, for use in intermediate Greek courses.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Illustrations Abbreviations Preface The Language of the New Testament Syntax of Words and Phrases Part I: Syntax of Nouns and Nominals The Cases The Cases: An Introduction Nominative Case Vocative Case Genitive Case Dative Case Accusative Case The Article Part I: Origin, Function, Regular Uses, Absence Part II: Special Uses and Non-Uses of the Article Adjectives Pronouns Prepositions Part II: Syntax of Verbs and Verbals Person and Number Voice Active Middle Passive Mood Indicative Subjunctive Optative Imperative Tense The Tenses: An Introduction Present Imperfect Aorist Future Perfect and Pluperfect The Infinitive The Participle Syntax of the Clause Introduction to Greek Clauses The Role of Conjunctions Special Studies in the Clauses Conditional Sentences Volitional Clauses (Commands and Prohibitions) Subject Index/Cheat Sheet Scripture Index

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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 SynopsisNow completely revised, 1 Samuel–2 Kings continues the Gold Medallion Award–winning legacy of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary series, making world-class biblical scholarship accessible to all people.

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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 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 a complete revision of the Gold Medallion-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 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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Book SynopsisThis is history at its best. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya is readable, informative, gripping, and above all honest.From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya helps readers understand the life and role of a missionary through real life examples of missionaries throughout history. We see these men and women as fallible and human in their failures as well as their successes. These great leaders of missions are presented as real people, and not super-saints. This second edition covers all 2,000 years of mission history with a special emphasis on the modern era, including chapters focused on the Muslim world, Third World missions, and a comparison of missions in Korea and Japan. It also contains both a general and an illustration index where readers can easily locate particular missionaries, stories, or incidents. New design graphics, photographs, and maps help make this a compelling book.From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya is as informative and intriguing as it is inspiringan invaluable resource for missionaries, mission agencies, students, and all who are concerned about the spreading of the gospel throughout the world.Table of ContentsContents List of Graphics 9 Preface to the Second Edition 11 Preface 13 Part 1: The Irresistible Advance 1 The Early Centuries: Evangelizing the Roman Empire 21 Paul the Apostle 26 Polycarp 30 Perpetua 32 Ulfilas 34 Patrick 37 Columba 40 2 Roman Catholic Missions: Baptizing the Masses 44 Boniface (Winfried) 47 Anskar 51 Cyril and Methodius 53 Raymond Lull 56 Bartholomew de Las Casas 60 Francis Xavier 62 Matthew Ricci 67 3 American Indian Missions: Seeking the “Noble Savage” 71 Paul Le Jeune 72 John Eliot 74 The Mayhews 79 David Brainerd 80 Eleazer Wheelock 84 David Zeisberger 85 Isaac McCoy 86 Marcus and Narcissa Whitman 88 4 The Moravian Advance: Dawn of Protestant Missions 97 Count Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf 100 Christian David and Hans Egede 104 George Schmidt 110 Part 2: The “Great Century” 5 South Central Asia: Confronting Ancient Creeds 121 William Carey 122 Adoniram and Ann Judson 130 George and Sarah Boardman 139 Alexander Duff 141 James and Isabella Thoburn 144 6 Black Africa: “The White Man’s Graveyard” 147 Robert and Mary Moffat 149 David Livingstone 155 George Grenfell 163 William Sheppard 165 Alexander Mackay 167 Mary Slessor 170 7 China: “Barbarians Not Welcome” 176 Robert Morrison 178 Liang Afa 182 Karl F. A. Gutzlaff 184 J. Hudson Taylor 186 Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth 201 Mildred Cable 205 8 The Pacific Islands: Preaching in “Paradise” 208 Henry Nott and the Duff Missionaries 211 Hiram Bingham and Hawaiian Missions 214 John Williams 219 John G. Paton 224 John Coleridge Patteson 228 Florence Young 230 9 The Muslim World: Mission Field in the Desert 233 Henry Martyn 236 Samuel Zwemer 238 Temple Gairdner 242 Constance Padwick 245 Maude Cary 248 10 Korea and Japan: A Contrast in Receptivity 254 Horace Allen 256 Henry Appenzeller 258 Horace and Lillias Horton Underwood 262 John L. Nevius 264 Protestant Mission Initiatives in Japan 268 William Smith Clark and Kanzo Uchimura 269 Charles and Lettie Cowman 272 Mabel Francis 275 Part 3: The Expanding Involvement 11 Single Women Missionaries: “Second-Class Citizens” 287 Adele Marion Fielde 290 Charlotte (Lottie) Diggs Moon 294 Amy Carmichael 298 Johanna Veenstra 303 Gladys Aylward 306 12 Student Volunteers: Forsaking Wealth and Prestige 312 C. T. Studd 314 John R. Mott 319 Robert E. Speer 325 Fletcher Brockman 327 E. Stanley Jones 330 13 “Faith” Missionaries: Depending on God Alone 335 A. B. Simpson and the Christian and Missionary Alliance 336 Fredrik Franson and TEAM 340 Rowland Bingham and the Sudan Interior Mission 341 Peter Cameron Scott and the Africa Inland Mission 346 C. I. Scofield and the Central American Mission 349 Jim Elliot and Operation Auca 352 Eliza Davis George and the Elizabeth Native Interior Mission 360 14 Innovation and Ingenuity: The Call for Specialization 364 Medical Missions: “Angels of Mercy” 366 Ida Scudder 368 Carl Becker 372 William Cameron Townsend and Bible Translation 375 Clarence W. Jones and HCJB 381 Elizabeth “Betty” Greene and Mission Aviation 386 Part 4: The Era of the New Millennium 15 Twentieth-Century Martyrs: “Yankee, Go Home” 399 Betty and John Stam and China Martyrs 402 Paul Carlson and the Congo Martyrs 406 Betty Olsen and the Vietnam Martyrs 410 Chet Bitterman and Latin America Martyrs 414 William Donald McClure 417 16 Third World Missions: Younger Churches Reach Out 420 Pandita Ramabai 423 William Wade Harris 428 Semisi Nau 430 John Sung 432 Elka of the Wai Wai 435 17 New Methods and Strategy: Reaching Tomorrow’s World 439 R. Kenneth Strachan 443 Orlando Costas 447 Donald McGavran 449 Ralph and Roberta Winter 452 Lesslie Newbigin 454 18 Saints and Celebrities: Appealing to the Masses 458 Bob Pierce 460 Bruce Olson 461 Mother Teresa 461 Brother Andrew and Open Doors 464 Helen Roseveare 468 Jackie Pullinger 472 Don Richardson 475 Postscript 479 Notes 483 General Bibliography 513 Illustration Index 515 General Index 519 List of Graphics Pictures and Credits Polycarp (The Bettmann Archive) 31 Bo

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Book SynopsisGrant Osborne offers pastors, students, and teachers a focused resource for reading the Gospel of Matthew. Through the use of graphic representations of translations, succinct summaries of main ideas, exegetical outlines, and other features, Osborne presents the Gospel of Matthew with precision and accuracy.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this series is to exegete each passage of Scripture succinctly in its grammatical and historical context. Each passage is interpreted in the light of its biblical setting, with a view to grammatical detail, literary context, flow of biblical argument, and historical setting.

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Book SynopsisPreaching Magazine’s top commentary series of 2011, the ZECNT series brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. The next three volumes---Acts; 1 and 2 Thessalonians; and Colossians, Philemon---releasing together fall 2012, will be highly anticipated by pastors, teachers, and students.

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Book Synopsis1 and 2 Thessalonians is another release in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series. Each passage is interpreted in its biblical setting with a view to grammatical detail, literary context, flow of biblical argument, and historical setting.

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Book SynopsisConcentrate on the biblical author''s message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God''s Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of each passage, the ZECNT unpacks: The key message. The author''s original translation. An exegetical outline. Verse-by-verse commentary. Theology in application. While primarily designed for those with a basic knowledge of biblical Greek, all who strive to understand and teach the New Testament will benefit from the depth, format, and scholarship of these volumes.1-3 JohnIn her commentary on John''s letters, Karen H. Jobes writes to bridge the distance betwee

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Book SynopsisPresenting the Vine’s of the 21st century! Edited by William Mounce, author of the best-selling biblical Greek textbook, this volume draws on world-class contemporary scholarship to set a new standard in biblical word studies. No knowledge of Greek required. Perfect for busy pastors and anyone who wants to better understand God’s Word.Trade Review'5 stars!....Ideal for church leaders who want to do careful, word-by-word Bible studies but have never learned Greek or Hebrew. You'll be able to look up terms in English, find their Greek or Hebrew equivalents, and get added insight into what the word really meant in its original context. * Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox *

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Book SynopsisRevised and updated, this introduction for current and future missionaries presents the theological, cultural, and strategic foundations for effective Christian missions. Written by veteran missionary and church planter Gailyn Van Rheenen, Missions takes you on a spiritual, intellectual, and personal tour of the issues involved with contemporary mission work.

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