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Find yourself confused by the Old Testament? Feeling dread about cracking open the oldest text of scripture? Then this book is for you. Written by Old Testament scholar Dr. Taylor Halverson, this book is a lively and inviting way to see the gospel afresh. Come see how the creation laid the groundwork for the plan of salvation. See the hand of God at work in the story of Noah. Listen to the story of God’s covenants with the children of Abraham. Follow the Israelites in the wilderness as they seek their God. Learn lessons from the Israelite cycles of faith and faithlessness in the Promised ...

What if the most common modern interpretations of some of the Bible’s most debated passages were deliberately crafted—not by early Christians, but by those who opposed them? In The Battle for the Bible’s Truth, Douglas Van Dorn uncovers a forgotten second-century campaign that reshaped how key Old Testament texts were read—and how they are still read today. Genesis 6:1–4, Deuteronomy 32:8, Psalm 82, and related passages once carried a clear supernatural meaning shared by Jews and the earliest Christians alike: heavenly “sons of God,” a divine council, and a coming divine Son ...

In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. A new introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology.

The Israel Decree meticulously traces the historical, political, legal, and scriptural foundations of Israel's God-promised right to the land. Writing with clarity and commitment to biblical truth, bestselling author and native Israeli Amir Tsarfati helps you: understand how today’s Israel is a continuation of the ancient biblical nation, fulfilling a divine promise made millennia ago; live with greater expectancy and hope in light of what Bible prophecy says about the rapture and tribulation; and be encouraged by God’s wonderful character as you see it on display.

“Open your ears,” says James Montgomery Boice. “Hear the voice of Christ. Believe him. Turn to him. Throw yourself upon him. Receive him as your Savior.” Even in the midst of pain and persecution, we are to live as Christ would live. Volume 3 of the Gospel of John shows Jesus turning to all who had received him in the midst of, and in spite of, growing hostility from the authorities of Judaism.

Chrysostom’s clear, forceful preaching brings Paul’s theology to life in two of his most important letters. In these homilies on Galatians and Ephesians, Saint John Chrysostom offers verse-by-verse exposition marked by pastoral urgency, rhetorical power, and deep insight into Paul’s thought. • Galatians: sermons on law and grace, justification by faith, the dangers of legalism, and the life of Christian freedom • Ephesians: sermons on the unity and holiness of the Church, spiritual blessings in Christ, reconciliation, moral renewal, and the Christian household • Readable modern ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER What feels shaky in your world? Maybe you feel hurt by the past, disappointed by the present, or worried about the future. If so, there is hope. For every problem in life, God has given you a promise. In Unshakable Hope, Max Lucado unpacks 12 of the Bible’s most...

Life today is full of difficulties—loss, sadness, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. In the midst of these challenges, joy and contentment often feels impossible or out of reach. Experience Jesus' message of joy today and every day with this 365-day devotional from New York Times bestselling...

Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn't chase. You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path.

Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning...

While most people think that the 27 books of the New Testament are the only sacred writings of the early Christians, this is not at all the case. A companion volume to Bart Ehrman's Lost Christianities, this book offers an anthology of up-to-date and easy-listening translations of many noncanonical writings from the first centuries after Christ - texts that have been for the most part lost or neglected for almost two millennia.

Nephi's small plates are a time capsule from the sixth century B.C., containing a "loser's eye view" of religion that strongly contrasts with the ideology of the Jerusalem establishment of the time. Lehi's dream and Nephi's interpretive vision are visionary-literary accounts of the two temple ordinances at the heart of the worship of Lehi's "visionary men" -- the Peace Offerings and the Day of Atonement. Learning to understand those visions opens up the rest of the Book of Mormon, and ancient scripture in general.

"There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory," 1 Cor. 15:41. "For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son," Rm. 8:29. Not, "he also predestined to believe." "As many as were ordained to eternal life believed," Acts 13:48. Not, "as many as were ordained to believe, believed." But per Calvin, "We were ... ordained to faith" (Eternal Predestination, Kindle 66). "Moreover whom he predestined, them he also called; and whom he called, them he also justified; and ...

Genuine and intrepid scholar, Colombo continues bringing us the knowledge possessed only by an elite over the Earth. Now he fearlessly answers the question of why intolerance, hatred, and genocide characterize our modern world. Scholars have failed to find the cause because they have been unable to engage in a critical examination of monotheism. The majority of Western people think that the Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – are the standard of religion. This belief is a mistake, once it has been discovered that many of the Abrahamic texts that the prophets claimed...

Enter the prayer, theology, and preaching of Augustine through the opening book of the Psalms. In this first volume of Augustine’s monumental exposition of the Psalter, the bishop of Hippo leads readers through the opening book of the Psalms with theological depth, pastoral warmth, and Christ-centered insight. Classic homiletic exposition by Augustine, one of the most influential voices in Christian theology Christ-centered interpretation of the Psalms through the voice of Christ and his Church Rich reflections on prayer, suffering, repentance, and praise Ideal for pastors, students, and ...

The Book of Exodus is the foundational narrative of the Old Testament, representing the transition of the descendants of Jacob from a collection of oppressed families into a sovereign nation under the direct rule of Yahweh. It is a story of liberation, law, and liturgy, spanning from the dark brick-pits of Egypt to the luminous clouds of Mount Sinai. The name "Exodus" itself is derived from the Greek word Exodos, meaning "the way out" or "departure."

Through comparative analysis, I will uncover intriguing parallels between the Watcher's transgressions and similar motifs found in other religious traditions, bridging the gap between Judeo-Christian scripture, ancient Near Eastern mythology, and other esoteric traditions. This audiobook is intended for a broad audience—academics, students, and the general public—who are interested in exploring the intriguing intersection of religious studies, biblical history, mythology, and angelology.

Homily Sixty-Two "The Fifteenth Sunday of Luke on the Subject of the Reform and Salvation of Zacchaeus the Chief Tax Collector". Also Against Love of Money.

When Jesus said to his first disciples, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men,” he knew his “fishing” for souls would parallel the preparation, patience, success, failures, and frustrations of fishermen. There has seldom been a more important time for Christians to reclaim Jesus and his message for theirselves, families, communities, and nation. Yet Christian values have never been as unknown, forgotten, or sidetracked as they are now. Amid the social chaos now permeating America, Christianity is losing ground to other faiths on one hand and lack of faith on another. It’s ...

Homily Sixty-Three "To Those Who Find Hard to Bear All the Different Kinds of Difficulties Which Come Upon Us From All Sides".