"1 and 2 Kings," like each volume in the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, is designed to serve the church--through aid in preaching, teaching, study groups, and so forth--and demonstrate the continuing intellectual and practical viability of theological interpretation of the Bible.

    But young Madai, a descendant of the tribe of Japheth, had a burning fire within him that demanded action. So he left his home in the north to search out the truth. Was the great father-God real? Had Eden existed? Were rumors of Noah and the great flood true? Madai had to know. He crossed the great Brine Sea, braving serpents, monsters and all manner of evil. Follow the adventures of Madai as he discovers the secrets of Genesis. Go with him to the ark. Meet the great patriarchs of old through the power of story! Watch the Bible come alive as you travel back thousands of years to a primal time in history when the world was still young! 300 years after the flood, God was a rumor, a fading whisper. But God is more lasting than rumor, and his hope and truth more powerful than evil.

    

    I will wage war against these Christians, and I will emerge victorious. My name is Saul."St. Paul the Apostle is a towering biblical figure, but almost nothing is known about his early life as Saul of Tarsus.As death loomed over him at Mamertine Prison in Rome, under the watchful eye of his jailer and final follower Aurelius, he wrote: I will die tomorrow. In the morning, around sunrise.There are two things for which I am eminently grateful: That I have been permitted to have fought the good fight and finished the race marked out for me; and that I will not have to endure another winter in this place.Starting from that pivotal moment, blending historical fact with audacious creativity, the author of the award-winning I, Claudia propels us back through the life of the man who would become St. Paul. Her vividly imagined, well-founded tale of loss, transformation, and divine intervention will captivate believers and non-believers alike who yearn for the human truth and drama behind the scriptures. "I am convinced that Saul is a man for our times," explains Wilder, "primarily because he was interested in just one thing: truth."

    As the first lady of Freedom Temple of God In Christ, Arykah has the weight of the congregation on her shoulders. She’s in counsel constantly teaching forgiveness but Arykah struggles to take her own advice and live the life of a preacher’s wife when she becomes face to face with someone that she thought she’d never see again, the very person that had scarred her for life. Will Arykah practice what she preaches or will she put her own faith to the test and open her heart to allow healing to come in?

    

    

    Anna Meridian—an archaeologist and woman of faith—uncovers the find of a lifetime: ancient documents dating to the time of the apostles, confessions that the early Christians are perpetrating a falsehood. She decides she must keep the documents' existence a secret, but word eventually leaks out. Many turn from their faith as another earth shattering discovery sheds more light on the validity of the manuscripts. The archaeologist searches for meaning in it all—why did these manuscripts come to light and what is her part in God's plan?

    It will sometimes happen that where there is the most sorrow in the antecedents, there will be the most pleasure in the sequel. As the furious storm gives place to the clear sunshine, so the night of weeping precedes the morning of joy. Sorrow the harbinger; gladness the prince it ushers in. Cowper says:—"The path of sorrow, and that path alone, Leads to the place where sorrow is unknown."

    These are combined with the first edition’s focus on literature and narrative, and an increased amount of improved maps are also included. In all, the book charts every major element that unifies the Old Testament, making it an excellent companion for Bible reading.Any student desiring a thorough and time-tested overview of the Bible’s first half will find it in this updated edition of Old Testament Survey.

    But too often he is viewed as an Americanized shepherd boy on a Sunday school felt board or a New Testament saint alongside the Virgin Mary. Not only does this neglect one of the Bible’s most complex stories of sin and redemption; it also bypasses the gritty life lessons inherent in the amazing true story of David.  Mark Rutland shreds the felt-board character, breaks down the sculpted marble statue, and unearths the real David of the Bible. Both noble and wretched, neither a saint nor a monster, at times victorious and other times a failure, David was through it all a man after God’s own heart.

    The insight within these pages will rock your Bible-reading world, and will not only explain what is happening - but why. Guaranteed!" - Jim Bakker, The Jim Bakker Show Brilliant! - Dr. Thomas Horn - Bestselling author Groundbreaking! - Joel Richardson - NYT Bestselling author Riveting! - Derek Gilbert - Host, SKYWATCH TV Eye-opening! - Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat - Tel Aviv, Israel Warning! The truths contained in Gods and Thrones will forever change the way you read your Bible. This theological non-fiction work may prove to be one of the most significant books you've ever read, especially as it connects deep spiritual truths to your life as well as present-day global concerns. Gods and Thrones will pull back the veil on a number of deeply significant biblical mysteries: Have you ever wondered what in the world is wrong with of us? Don't worry, you really are seeing what you think you see! And billions around the planet share the same concerns. Is it that the world is truly falling apart, or is it that everything is simply coming together just as the Bible predicted? What really happened in the Garden of Eden that plunged all of creation into a dark abyss of death and destruction, and ultimately gave birth to the entire Christ event? How is the real message of the Garden Fall connected to shocking New Testament declarations - as well as today's global headlines? (Hint: It wasn't a talking snake convincing a woman to eat a piece of fruit...) What devastating event actually caused Yahweh to push the reset button during the days of Noah's Flood? What did Jesus mean when He said the period just before His return would be just like the Days of Noah? Have you ever seen the evidence within the Bible of how God has utilized a court-like assembly involving divine beings since the beginning of time? Did you know this assembly is, to this day, actively involved in the affairs of the nations? Did you know that Jesus and several New Testament writers confirm these truths as well? Did you know that four different times in the scripture God appears to describe Himself as "us?" What in the world could that mean? You'll find the answer ahead, and it is probably not what you're thinking now. Did you know that Yahweh has two families? Even the New Testament is crystal clear concerning this truth, yet its significance is often missed by the bulk of today's Church. Is the world in the throes of being set up for a visitation? Why are internationally renowned world figures continually insisting that this idea be accepted by the global population? Is the "New World Order" actually close upon us? We are currently living in the most prophetic times since the first coming of Jesus Christ. You are not only getting ready to discover why, but you will finally understand why now. The "gods" are scrambling for their thrones - And now ... it's game on! All of this and so much more awaits you in the absorbing pages of Gods and Thrones. Using dozens of renowned scholarly sources, including the works of several top biblical language experts - Top-60 Amazon bestselling author Carl Gallups will take you on an utterly unique biblical journey that will literally change your life. You'll never read your Bible (or look at the world) in the same way again! Find out for yourself why the reviewers are raving about Gods and Thrones! No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.

    

    This viewpoint is even making inroads into the church. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments?In this timely and readable book, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including: God is arrogant and jealousGod punishes people too harshlyGod is guilty of ethnic cleansingGod oppresses womenGod endorses slaveryChristianity causes violenceand moreCopan not only answers God's critics, he also shows how to read both the Old and New Testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving God in both.

    This book is a continuation of the narrative begun in 1 Samuel, and continued through 2 Samuel and 1 Kings. Ralph finishes it off with a captivating and rewarding journey through 2 Kings.Written between 561 BC and 538 BC, 2nd Kings gives us a warning about the consequences of sin, especially the catastrophic repercussions of Israel's love affair with idolatry. Despite struggling with other problems, we see that the Jewish people learned from their experience. They never made a mistake of this enormity again.Through prophets such as Elisha and Elijah we see God's compassion for his people and the opportunity for repentance. An opportunity spoilt by Judah, climaxing with the subjugation of the kingdom by the Babylonians.Illuminating, accessible and laced with his unique sense of humour, Davis' practical devotional expository applies events to the contemporary reader providing parallels to alert us in the 21st century.