Appropriate for both an academic and an informed lay audience, this Bible incorporates extensive study notes, as well as articles, charts, and graphs, that comment on Scripture from a distinctly Reformed perspective. Included is the complete text of each of the six major Reformed doctrinal standards, keyed in the study notes to relevant Scripture passages.Special features: - In-text theological articles focusing on topics relevant to Reformed believers.- Extensive theological and study notes.- Side-column reference system.- Section and book introductions and outlines.- Doctrinal standards of the Reformed Faith: Heidelberg Catechism, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort, Westminster Larger Catechism.- In-text maps, charts, and graphs.- Concordance.

    Larry Hurtado, widely respected for his previous contributions to the study of the New Testament and Christian origins, offers the best view to date of how the first Christians saw and reverenced Jesus as divine. In assembling this compelling picture, Hurtado draws on a wide body of ancient sources, from Scripture and the writings of such figures as Ignatius of Antioch and Justin to apocryphal texts such as the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Truth. Hurtado considers such themes as early beliefs about Jesus’ divine status and significance, but he also explores telling devotional practices of the time, including prayer and worship, the use of Jesus’ name in exorcism, baptism and healing, ritual invocation of Jesus as “Lord,” martyrdom, and lesser-known phenomena such as prayer postures and the curious scribal practice known today as the nomina sacra. The revealing portrait that emerges from Hurtado’s comprehensive study yields definitive answers to questions like these: How important was this formative period to later Christian tradition? When did the divinization of Jesus first occur? Was early Christianity influenced by neighboring religions? How did the idea of Jesus’ divinity change old views of God? And why did the powerful dynamics of early beliefs and practices encourage people to make the costly move of becoming a Christian? Boasting an unprecedented breadth and depth of coverage — the book speaks authoritatively on everything from early Christian history to themes in biblical studies to New Testament Christology — Hurtado’s Lord Jesus Christ is at once significant enough that a wide range of scholars will want to read it and accessible enough that general readers interested at all in Christian origins will also profit greatly from it.

    His story of exile and return was their story as well. In the well-known tale of the prodigal son, Jesus reshaped the story in his own way and for his own purposes. In this work, Kenneth E. Bailey compares the Old Testament saga and the New Testament parable. He unpacks similarities freighted with theological significance and differences that often reveal Jesus' particular purposes. Drawing on a lifetime of study in both Middle Eastern culture and the Gospels, Bailey offers here a fresh view of how Jesus interpreted Israel's past, his present and their future.

    As with his other books and about which millions of readers can testify, William Barclay displays a remarkable writing talent that combines a profound mastery of the ancient languages with the wider conversation of secular literature and a deep devotion to scripture.For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, the Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Now, with the release of the New Daily Study Bible, a new generation will appreciate the wisdom of William Barclay. With clarification of less familiar illustrations and inclusion of more contemporary language, the New Daily Study Bible will continue to help individuals and groups discover what the message of the New Testament really means for their lives.

    Comprehensive documentation of the Jewish and Greco-Roman social and historical context of the Fourth Gospel sheds light on its literary nature and theological meaning.

    Six introductory chapters provide background discussion on Paul's world, his resume, his letters, his gospel, his spirituality, and his theology, while the main body of the book covers in turn and in full detail each of the Pauline epistles. Gorman gives the context of each letter, offers a careful reading of the text, and colors his words with insightful quotations from earlier interpreters of Paul." Enhancing the text itself are questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter and numerous photos, maps, and tables throughout. All in all, Apostle of the Crucified Lord is the ideal book for students and any other readers interested in seriously engaging Paul's challenging letters.

    Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

    Mark Johnston guides us through John's account of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He shows that the Gospel of John can be seen as the reflective Gospel, a selection of the works and words of Christ for detailed contemplation. John takes us by the hand and leads us into the depths and mysteries of Christ's Person and the wonders He has accomplished - so that the reader should come to living faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, and have eternal life in His Name.

    Research previously shrouded in academic jargon is presented in a way that is not only understandable, but encourages readers to evaluate the evidence for themselves and to draw their own conclusions. Over 4,000 thought-provoking questions allow readers to ponder the scriptures in new and exciting ways. In many ways, this book immediately and directly facilitates a close, deliberate, and thoughtful reading of the scriptural text.

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    Unlike some discussions of Pilate, this one takes Pilate's role as governor and representative of Roman imperial power seriously. It views Pilate predominantly as a strong, efficient, and astute governor, not as a weak and indecisive man, pressured into killing Jesus against Pilate's convictions. The conclusion considers some of the ethical and theological issues the scenes involving Pilate raise for contemporary readers.Chapters are "Would the Real Pilate Please Stand Up?" "Reading the Gospel Accounts of Pilate," "Governors and the Roman Imperial System," "Mark's Pilate," "Matthew's Pilate," "Luke's Pilate," and "John's Pilate."Receive From Earth's Creation to John's Revelation FREE with the purchase of two or more Interfaces volumes. Mention this offer in the comment section of the order form when placing your order or call 1.800.858.5450.Warren Carter, Ph.D., is professor of New Testament at Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri. He has published numerous scholarly and ecclesial publications.

    Whatever people believe about him, the religion he founded now claims more followers worldwide than any other. But who was this preacher from Nazareth? And what was the world like in which he lived? Peter Walker places Jesus firmly in the Jewish world of 1st-century Palestine, exploring the religious and social background of his life, analyzing his ministry and teaching, and contrasting this with Jewish expectations of the Messiah. One of six volumes in the IVP Histories Series, Jesus and His World draws on biblical scholarship and sharp insight to bring this central figure of world history to vibrant life.

    H. Carroll's An Interpretation of the English Bible comes from his passion for the Bible, his commitment to doctrine, his love of the church and particularly God-called gospel preachers, and his principles of theological education. His lectures on the Bible were at the heart of seminary curriculum and, in the Texas of that day, gave access to scholarly exposition to many who did not have and could not get the facility of biblical languages. This is a cache of rubies and diamonds for the theological expositor and will always reward the time given to reading."Dr. Tom NettlesProfessor of Historical TheologyThe Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY"This excellent new edition will make available to twenty-first century students of Holy Scripture a trustworthy commentary that reflects the sound theology of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's principal founder and first president. As an English Bible commentary, it is unequaled in clarity and faithfulness to the text. You will find it an invaluable tool for personal study, teaching, and preaching."Dr. Kenneth HemphillNational Strategist for Empowering Kingdom Growth (SBC)Former President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX

    This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAPTER III The Composition of the Acts 1 S. Luke1! aim To enquire into S. Luke's aim in writing the Acts is at the same time to ask What is the meaning of the book ? and what are its leading ideas / The Acts then may be regarded as: (1) A record of the Truth. It is a second volume, and at the beginning of the first (the Gospel) S. Luke like a modern writer announces his motive in a preface (Lki 11). This was that Theophilus might know the certainty contenting the things wherein he had been instructed. His aim, then, was to convey accurate information; in other words he was impelled by the historical instinct, i.e. the desire to preserve the remembrance of great deeds. At first, in their expectation of an immediate return of their Lord, the Christians needed no history. But as years went by, the end had not come. The first generation of disciples was passing away, and the foundation of the church was becoming a thing of the past. Accordingly, before he leaves the world, S. Luke is anxious to leave behind him a written record of the matters which had been fulfilled among them. And no doubt some of the incidents and a great deal of the detail in the Acts are simply due to the personal reminiscences and the recording instinct of the writer. There was a further motive. In the oral tradition in which Christians were instructed or catechized some accounts of the beginnings of the church must have found a place. At any rate various written attempts at gospel and church history were already in circulation, though, as it would seem, not of a high class. There was, then, great need for a certain or accurate narrative, and this S. Luke sets himself to draw up. Once more, the dedication to Theophilus is a hint that S. Luke is addressing the general reading public. The Acts, like t...

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    Wright will help you study the Jewish view of God as Creator along with the Christian view of the resurrection of Jesus.  Instead of ever-popular views that try to push God and His Creation apart, this series will show you how to build instead an integrated vision of spirituality and social justice. Disc 1: Resurrection: Beginning and Source of the New Creation (53:33) Disc 2: Nature, Grace, and New Creation (59:41) Disc 3: New Creation in Action: Spirituality, Justice, and Beauty (57:01) Disc 4: Questions and Answers (27:15) These lectures were recorded live at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia.

    Today Christians in many parts of the world are also at opposition to the worldview of the time. Revelation gives strength to those who are oppressed, and John R. Yeatts’ commentary attends to themes of martyrdom, suffering, service in the world, hope, the triumph of Christ, and the role of the church in bearing witness to the triumphant Christ. The commentary includes clear biblical commentary, relationships between various portions of Scripture, and applications drawn from the Anabaptist tradition and the larger Christian community.