Twenty volumes of sound exposition, pastoral leadership, and the best of up-to-date evangelical scholarship come together in the IVP New Testament Commentary Series. Each volume presents passage-by-passage commentary based on the NIV along with background information on authorship, setting, theme and various interpretive issues. The main commentary focuse… Read more…
With solid scholarship and exceptional clarity, the Holman Concise Bible Commentary gives readers a feel for the key themes and intentions of all 66 books in the Bible. But don’t mistake concise for incomplete; this volume also contains detailed introductions to the ten major units of Scripture (the Gospels, Paul’s letters, etc.), maps related to bib… Read more…
The Olive Tree NKJV Concordance is both an English Bible Concordance and an Englishman's Concordance! The New King James Version (NKJV) is also included! This powerful resource, based on the NKJV translation, will greatly enhance your word studies, and works with the Dictionary Look up feature in The Bible Study App. It is a great way to find cross reference… Read more…
Nelson's New Illustrated Old Testament Survey allows the reader to quickly summarize or review all the pertinent details about any Old Testament book. More than a Bible handbook but less than a commentary, this handy resource provides a section by section breakdown of issues and topics dealt with in the Hebrew Scriptures. It includes: Complete but conc… Read more…
The Quest Study Bible Notes answer your questions. Over 7,000 notes shed textual, theological, and historical light on the Bible’s most puzzling passages. Nearly 350 articles by top scholars address some of the most popular and provocative questions asked by Christians and non-Christians. An article index and expanded subject index help you quickly find… Read more…
In the Courson's Application Commentary, Pastor Jon Courson has written a commentary that is a scholarly work, but is easy to read and makes practical applications for us in our daily walk with Jesus. This contains all three volumes of Jon Courson's verse-by-verse commentary on the Old and New Testaments. It is your opportunity to study the Bible with one … Read more…
Discover the fascinating connections between Gospel events and their locations in A Visual Guide to Gospel Events. Why was Jesus baptized in the Jordan River? Where did Jesus heal people? Where did he choose to reveal his authority, and why? What is the significance of the locations where he told parables or performed miracles? Where did Jesus choose to i… Read more…
Many Bible commentaries offer us an exciting tour through the ancient world of Biblical times. They give us cultural backdrop and add new, wonderful layers of meaning to familiar stories and passages. But when the time comes to return to normal, everyday life, we are left disconnected from the memories of our trip—without the knowledge of practical, real-… Read more…
Many Bible commentaries offer us an exciting tour through the ancient world of Biblical times. They give us cultural backdrop and add new, wonderful layers of meaning to familiar stories and passages. But when the time comes to return to normal, everyday life, we are left disconnected from the memories of our trip—without the knowledge of practical, real-… Read more…
The Gold Medallion Award-winning Expositor’s Bible Commentary is a major contribution to the study and understanding of the Scriptures. Providing pastors and Bible students with a comprehensive and scholarly tool for the exposition of the Scriptures and the teaching and proclamation of their message, this twelve-volume reference work has become a staple of… Read more…
Eugene Merrill's An Historical Survey Of The Old Testament, second edition, offers an introductory-level overview that uses the historical structure of the Old Testament as its basic framework and presents a conservative response to many critical issues. In this second edition certain sections are rewritten in light of fresh discovery and new insights. Th… Read more…
The Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary of the Old Testament series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament. Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. Th… Read more…
The Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary of the New Testament helps readers understand the historical and cultural background of the books of the New Testament. Discover: How the springs at Hierapolis help us understand why Jesus described the church at Laodicea as “lukewarm”. The background and circumstances of certificates of divorce in Judaism… Read more…
All the verse-by-verse insights of the 12-volume Expositor’s Bible Commentary—in 2 convenient volumes. When you want to dig more deeply into the meaning of God’s Word, a good expository Bible commentary is ideal. You want more than a simple, one-volume commentary that just scratches the surface. But you don’t want a time-consuming multi-volume se… Read more…
Insights on John, volume two in the landmark Swindoll's New Testament Insights series, provides a wealth of colorful, detailed, and easy-to-understand insights into the gospel of John. Drawing on his vast experience as a communicator of God's Word, Chuck Swindoll presents his legacy to all who read and love the Bible.… Read more…
Drawing on his vast experience as a communicator of God's Word, master teacher and communicator Chuck Swindoll presents his legacy to all who read and love the Bible: Swindoll's New Testament Insights series. Insights on James, 1 & 2 Peter, the newest addition to this landmark series, provides a wealth of colorful, detailed, and easy-to-understand insights i… Read more…
The Pillar New Testament Commentary, designed for serious readers of the Bible, seeks above all to make clear the meaning of the text of Scripture as we have it. The scholars of the PNTC volumes interact with the most important, informed contemporary debate yet avoid undue technical detail. Their ideal is a blend of rigorous exegesis and exposition, schola… Read more…
Learn how to study the Bible the way Rick Warren does in Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods. With simple, step-by-step instructions, America’s pastor guides you through twelve different approaches to studying God’s Word for yourself. Doing so will help you fulfill the third purpose of The Purpose-Driven® Life: becoming more and more like Jesus. Rick War… Read more…
The Holman Concise Bible Dictionary is the right resource when you just want the basics about a certain subject in Scripture. It easily covers all the traditional Bible dictionary topics-summaries of books in the Bible, major characters, places, animals, plants, etc.-with clarity and convenience. Plus, the volume features more than 2,800 articles on a variet… Read more…
For nearly 300 years, Christians have consulted the rich insights and brilliant reflections of Presbyterian minister Matthew Henry’s commentary on the Bible. Updating the language of the original while retaining its beauty and reliable content, The New Matthew Henry Commentary renders this classic work more accessible than ever. About Matthew Henry Mat… Read more…
How to Read the Bible Book by Book helps people read the Bible as a whole by showing how each book fits into the grand narrative of Scripture. Reading the Bible need not be a haphazard journey through strange and bewildering territory. Like an experienced tour guide, How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures. For each book of the… Read more…
A landmark new Bible study resource by Chuck Swindoll! For forty-five years, Chuck Swindoll has dedicated himself to communicating the truths of the Bible with accuracy, insight, clarity, and practicality. Now, drawing on a lifetime of knowledge and practical experience, Chuck brings to life each New Testament book in all its color and personality and offers… Read more…
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth guides readers in understanding the literary dimensions of the Bible by incorporating techniques for interpreting Scripture, while it also maintains faithfulness to literary genres. The primary task of Bible study is to determine what the Scriptures meant at the time they were written and how that meaning applies to… Read more…
The New Interpreter's® Dictionary of the Bible (NIDB), complete 5-volume set, is the definitive starting point for research on any topic, place or person in the Bible, with emphasis on the crucial theological concepts. Based on the NRSV. Unparalleled quality of information Written by 900 scholars, experts in their fields, from 40 nations and a variety o… Read more…
Dr. William Simmons' "A Concise Background Of The New Testament" is a valuable resource for understanding Israel's history, culture and religion as it impacts the life and ministry of Jesus and the experience of the early church. This work contains over 1100 linked scripture references and words throughout the text that are linked to the "Glossary" section … Read more…
The Asbury Bible Commentary is a modern one-volume commentary on the whole Bible. This is the first one-volume evangelical Wesleyan commentary on the entire Bible. Nearly 50 Wesleyan scholars collaborated on this landmark aid to pastors, Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, and college and seminary students. In addition to the the thorough exegesi… Read more…
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (or ISBE) contains nearly 10,000 articles covering every person and place in the Bible, all terms of theological importance, and all terms having to do with the history, transmission, and study of the biblical text. These articles have been written by hundreds of contributors from many specialized fields of rese… Read more…
Today's biblical interpreter, whether scholar, student, or pastor, is faced with a plethora of philosophies and methods for interpreting Scripture. Postmodern trends have emphasized one's community identity in shaping interpretation, leading to differing conclusions. In addition, modern biblical interpretation has too often been characterized by a schism b… Read more…
Jesus of Nazareth has captured the focus of more authors, directors, scholars, and everyday people than anyone else throughout history. For Christians across the world and throughout the ages a figure worthy of faith, hope, and love. But who exactly was this Jesus, and why did he gain such a following? Four Portraits, One Jesus goes to the primary source - t… Read more…
If you have a topic of interest, chances are The Holman Concise Topical Concordance can help you study it faster and more efficiently. It will lead you straight to scriptures that speak to your subject, whether you want to go to the New Testament or the Old, helping you both read and educate others with discernment and responsibility. Whereas most concord… Read more…
Now in the 4th edition, this widely-used guide to the New Testament covers everything from the cultural and historical background of the New Testament to the textual and historical criticisms of interpretations of the books of the New Testament itself. Useful for the beginner in New Testament studies as well as for the lifelong scholar of New Testament lite… Read more…
This encyclopedia surveys the original Greek and Hebrew words from which the NIV and NASB translations come. There is a world of robust meaning in the Bible’s original languages. And whether you’re a minister, a student, or a dedicated reader, this reference will help you capture God’s word more fully by defining significant Biblical words in an ea… Read more…
This resource will benefit everyone from the reader who has studied the Bible for years to someone who just picked it up. The Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding the Bible features short summaries, timelines, maps and charts, quick details on the authors and purposes of books, and many other features that give the reader a solid grasp of the Bible's ov… Read more…
The third edition of A Survey of the Old Testament, by Andrew Hill and John Walton, is an indispensable guide for readers who want to explore the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament and its various books. For each Old Testament book, the Survey addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes. … Read more…
While paying careful attention to a commentary’s traditional interest in the structure, backgrounds, and grammar of the text, Doriani's Matthew - Two Volume Set also supplies the theological commentary, Christ-centered focus, and personal and corporate applications that pastors and teachers need. Each chapter attends to Matthew’s original intent and seek… Read more…
Many Bible commentaries offer us an exciting tour through the ancient world of Biblical times. They give us cultural backdrop and add new, wonderful layers of meaning to familiar stories and passages. But when the time comes to return to normal, everyday life, we are left disconnected from the memories of our trip—without the knowledge of practical, real-… Read more…
If you are interested in studying the Old Testament this second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament, by Tremper Longman III and Raymond Dillard is the place to start. This edition is unique from other introductions to the Old Testament as it integrates and interacts with recent developments in Old Testament scholarship, offering a solid understan… Read more…
Explore the Sinai wilderness with Israel during the 40 years after the exodus, find your way with Paul across the Mediterranean Sea on his journey from Corinth to Ephesus, and track the events that led to the dissolution of Solomon's kingdom with the illustrative and detailed HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History! With over 100 vibrantly-colored maps, city p… Read more…
Readers of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to the Old Testament that may be unfamiliar or obscure. In The Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson have brought together a distinguished team of scholars to isolate, catalog, and comment on both the obvious Old Testament quotations and the more… Read more…
Shouldn't a Bible commentary clarify what God's Word actually says? In the Commentary on the New Testament respected linguist and teacher Gundry goes beyond questions of authorship, date, sources, and historicity, offering a one-volume exposition of the New Testament that focuses on what is most useful for preaching, teaching, and individual study--what the… Read more…