The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible® (POSB) is a practical and comprehensive commentary set that gives the pastor or teacher everything they need to preach or teach God’s Word. Covering every book of the Bible, POSB is the perfect resource for expository or topical teaching. With over a million copies sold in print, POSB is unlike a… Read more…
There are commentaries and there are books on preaching - but very few books combine elements of both to enable the preacher or Bible teacher to prepare a series on specific sections of Scripture. This series gives the Bible teacher suitable tools to understand the context of biblical books, doctrinal themes, the methods of interpretation,… Read more…
Thru the Bible Commentary, Volumes 1-5: Genesis through Revelation is a complete edition of the 60-volume Thru the Bible commentary series, by Dr. J. Vernon McGee. This set is an excellent choice if you need an in-depth Bible commentary explained in a thorough and simple way. Dr. McGee modeled his style of teaching after Dr. Harry Ironside… Read more…
An award-winning legacy continues; completely revised and featuring world-class evangelical scholarship, the Expositor’s Bible Commentary (REBC) includes brand new commentaries and updates throughout the volumes. In the Olive Tree Bible App, the EBC-R comes to life. Verse references become hyperlinks, the split window allows you to read the Bible side-by-s… Read more…
The Exegetical Summary Series from SIL International (SILES) summarizes scholarly interpretations of Greek or Hebrew biblical texts. A broad spectrum of students and translators will find this resource helpful in producing meaningful translations of the original Biblical text despite their varying levels of exegetical skills. Each volume in the series (see l… Read more…
by G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson
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…
The CSB Apologetics Study Bible helps today’s Christians better understand, defend, and proclaim their beliefs in an age of increasing moral and spiritual relativism. This revised and updated edition includes new articles and extensive apologetics study material from today’s leading apologists to reflect and provide deeper understanding of the relevant a… Read more…
by D. A. Carson, Andrew David Naselli, Douglas J. Moo, T. Desmond Alexander and Richard Hess
Marvel at the big story; savor each detail Biblical Theology allows you to ponder the individual stories and themes of Scripture while observing how they all fit together in God’s grand biblical narrative. Rather than focusing primary attention on how the Bible addresses many questions as a whole (which is what many … Read more…
The Christian Standard Bible aims to draw readers into a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God. By translating Scripture into the clearest possible modern English, the CSB allows readers to experience God’s Word at its fullest. THE ANCIENT TEXTS AS THEY WERE MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD Developed by 100 scholars from… Read more…
The Living Bible is Kenneth Taylor's interpretive paraphrase of the Bible. Taylor created this paraphrase as a help for those who wanted to read the Bible to children without having to stop and explain many things. In a 1979 interview published in Christianity Today he explained that the version began in the context of his … Read more…
by Hershel H Hobbs and Henry Franklin Paschall
A concise, thorough interpretation of the entire Bible designed especially for Sunday School teachers. The Teacher’s Bible Commentary has been one of the widely used reference tools for Sunday School Teachers for over 25 years. From the idea stage, the commentary was designed to meet the week-to-week needs of men and women who have the a… Read more…
The New Interpreter’s Bible One-Volume Commentary brings the best of biblical scholarship to the service of the church. This volume features new articles on all the books of the Bible, including the Apocrypha, as well as general articles on the history, interpretation, and use of the Bible. The authors are a diverse group of the top biblical scholars in th… Read more…
Unger’s Commentary on the Gospels is a brand new, never-published edition of the observations and teachings of Dr. Merrill Unger on the New Testament Gospels. Included in this volume is a book introduction for each of the four gospels and a thorough verse-by-verse commentary on this New Testament group of books. The co… Read more…
by G. K. Beale, D. A. Carson, Andrew David Naselli and Benjamin Gladd
Readers of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to the Old Testament that may be unfamiliar or obscure. The Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament and the Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament bring clarity around this important field of study. In the Commentary on the New Testament Us… Read more…
by G. K. Beale, D. A. Carson, Andrew David Naselli and Benjamin L. Gladd
With the torrent of publications on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, the time is ripe for a dictionary dedicated to this incredibly rich yet diverse field. This companion volume to the well-received Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (CNTUOT) brings together leading evangelical biblical scholars to explore and explain … Read more…
by Duane F. Watson and Alan J Hauser
At first glance, it may seem strange that after more than two thousand years of biblical interpretation there are still major disagreements among biblical scholars about what the Jewish and Christian Scriptures say and about how one is to read and understand them. Yet the range of interpretive approaches now available is the result both of the richness of th… Read more…
G. Campbell Morgan understood the unity and connectedness of every part of the Bible, sharing this understanding through his Analyzed Bible. "Telescopic" in nature, his study focused on the structure of the Bible in broad strokes, leaving others to plumb the depths of individual verses and chapters. Under Campbell's expert guidance, re… Read more…
Olive Tree is pleased to offer this comprehensive set of expository Bible study notes by Dr. Thomas Constable, Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Constable's Expository Bible Study Notes grew out of Dr. Constable’s personal study and his 45 years of experience as a professor and teacher. Twenty-five years in t… Read more…
In the NIV Leadership Bible Notes you'll learn from both ancient and contemporary experts in leadership theory. These Bible Notes are designed around 52 "Home Pages" that offer topical studies divided into three categories: personal development, relationships, and skills. It’s true! You can spend just 15 minutes a day to increase your leadership effect… Read more…
by Lee Gatiss
The NIV Proclamation Bible offers a valuable resource for those who teach from the Bible regularly and anyone who enjoys studying Scripture in greater depth. This edition, developed by Lee Gatiss in collaboration with the Proclamation Trust, includes a wealth of additional material from leading theologians, pastors, and Bible teachers to enhance your study … Read more…
The Psalms are the only extended portion of Scripture written to God—they are prayers. The Psalms are uniquely suited to foster communication with God, which is the purpose of this edition. The ESV Devotional Psalter pairs each of the 150 psalms with brand-new devotional content written by Dr. Dane Ortlund, guiding readers to thoughtfully interact with and… Read more…
It's remarkable how much the Lord can say to us in only five words of Scripture. Scattered throughout the Bible are small phrases that pack a punch. They teach truths, uncover human frailties, reveal God's grace, and even expose the schemes of the Enemy.Bestselling and beloved author Warren Wiersbe offers one hundred concise but nourishing devotions … Read more…
by Martin Luther, James C. Galvin, Jonathan Petersen and Jonathan Peterson
Narrated by Jonathan Petersen and Jonathan Peterson
Timeless insights from one of the most important people in church history. Some people value good works so much that they overlook faith in Christ. Faith should be first.… It is faith—without good works and prior to good works—that takes us to heaven. We come to God through faith alone. —Martin LutherResounding across the centuries, Martin Luther’s… Read more…
by Dave Veerman
The ebook How to Apply the Bible by Dave Veerman provides practical methods to apply the principles of the Bible to daily life. The Bible can be more than just understood, it can also impact lives if it includes comprehension and action. Veerman provides notes on the seven different literary types of the Books of the Bible (history, law, poetry a… Read more…
by Geoffrey Hunter, Stephen Wright and Gethin Thomas
Based on the sound premise that preachers want to reach and grow their congregations, A Preacher's Companion, edited by Geoffery Hunter, Stephen Wright and Gethin Thomas, contains practical and useful suggestions and advice for all aspects of preaching. Based on biblical theology and cultural and communication research, this eBook is an excel… Read more…
Distinguished Old Testament scholar Walter Kaiser believes that the Old Testament is sorely neglected today in teaching and preaching, but it is even more neglected when it comes to setting forth the hope that Christians have for the future. Firmly believing that the Old Testament offers important insights into biblical eschatology and the Christian life, he… Read more…
Grasping God’s Word has proven itself in classrooms across the country as an invaluable help to students who want to learn how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible for themselves. The third edition, revised based on feedback from professors, will continue to serve college-level students and lay learners well in their quest to gain a firm grasp on the ro… Read more…
by Ben C. Blackwell, Jason Maston and John K. Goodrich
Readers of Paul today are more than ever aware of the importance of interpreting Paul's letters in their Jewish context. In Reading Romans in Context a team of Pauline scholars go beyond a general introduction that surveys historical events and theological themes and explore Paul's letter to the Romans in light of Second Temple Jewish literature. … Read more…
by Charles W. Koller and Michael Quicke
This is a classic that has stood the test of time. For forty-five years, seminary students and pastors have benefited from the principles found in this book. Two of Koller's popular texts, Expository Preaching without Notes and Sermons Preached without Notes, are combined in a single volume that allows preachers to prepare and deliver sermons without bei… Read more…
This bestselling text by Haddon Robinson, considered by many to be the "teacher of preachers," has sold over 300,000 copies and is a contemporary classic in the field. It offers students, pastors, and Bible teachers expert guidance in the development and delivery of expository sermons. This new edition has been updated throughout and includes helpful exercis… Read more…
by D. A. Carson
In this exposition of 1 Corinthians, D. A. Carson presents a comprehensive view of what the death of Christ means in preaching and ministering to God's people. He explains the key biblical principles for dynamic, cross-centered ministry and how to put the cross at the center of Christian life.… Read more…
Proposes a method of biblical interpretation consisting of contexual, syntactical, verbal, theological, and homiletical analysis.… Read more…
by John Piper
According to Warren Wiersbe, The Supremacy of God in Preaching "calls us back to a biblical standard for preaching, a standard exemplified by many of the pulpit giants of the past, especially Jonathan Edwards and Charles Spurgeon." This newly revised and expanded edition is an essential guide for preachers who want to stir the embers of revival. Piper has ad… Read more…
"Some may object to my dogmatic assertions; but I do not apologize for them. Every preacher should believe strongly in his own method; and if I cannot persuade all of the rightness of mine, I can at least stimulate them to think and to consider other possibilities. I can say quite honestly that I would not cross the road to listen to myself preaching, and th… Read more…
by John F. MacArthur, Master's Seminary Faculty and Master's Seminary Faculty
Many sermons preached today lack the divine knowledge and spiritual understanding available only through dynamic expository preaching. In Preaching: How to Preach Biblically, John MacArthur’' well-known passion for the Bible combines with the expertise of faculty members at The Master's Seminary to inspire and equip preachers in effective … Read more…
by J. Daniel Hays, J. Scott Duvall and Terry G. Carter
Narrated by J. Daniel Hays, J. Scott Duvall and Terry G. Carter
People in churches today are hungry for a word from God. Preachers need to prepare and deliver sound biblical sermons that connect with their audience in a meaningful way. Whether you are a student who is new to preaching or a veteran looking to brush up your preaching skills, you will benefit from Preaching God's Word. In this special… Read more…
Plan a full year of sermons with Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook. Inspiration doesn't always have to come from the mountain top. God can just as easily use a resource like Nelson's Preacher's Sourcebook to give you fresh and new ideas for your sermons, small group meetings, and seasonal gatherings. With suggestions for creative o… Read more…
by Craig Brian Larson, Zondervan and Haddon Robinson
A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including:Sermon structure and “the big idea.&… Read more…
by John D. Woodbridge, Timothy George, Benjamin K Forrest, Dwayne Milioni, William J Curtis and Kevin King
Covering a broad range of preaching over the centuries, the two-volume A Legacy of Preaching reference set is the definitive reference for experienced preachers who wish to deepen their own preaching as well as aspiring students who want to learn from the masters of the past. Each chapter introduces readers to a key figure in the history o… Read more…
One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage advice packed within these pages than with any other book of si… Read more…
by Charles H. Spurgeon and Grover Gardner
Narrated by Grover Gardner
One contemporary scholar and authority on Spurgeon says of this work: "Next to Mr. Spurgeon's great literary work, The Treasury of David, we consider (these) Lectures to My Students his greatest single contribution to the Christian world. There is more practical wisdom, common sense and sage advice packed within these pages than with any other book of si… Read more…
by Michael Horton and Julius Kim
Preaching the Whole Counsel of God is a primary textbook on the art and science of preaching for pastors and pastors-in-training that teaches you how to practice expository, Christ-focused hermeneutics, combined with Gospel-centered, audience-transforming homiletics. It will guide you to:Discover the truth of the text according to the human author.Discern Ch… Read more…
by Kerwin A Rodriguez, Laurie L Norris and Michael J Boyle
Everything that’s taught in seminary . . . all in one place!Maybe you’re involved in ministry but you never had the chance to go to seminary. Maybe it was many years ago and you need a refresher. Or maybe you just graduated and you don’t want to forget it all. If any of these descriptions fits you, One Volume Seminary is the resource you… Read more…
The Pastor's Handbook (NIV) is intended to meet the continuing need of the Christian minister for guidance and forms as he does the work of the ministry. It seeks to offer options to suit the tastes of the pastor and congregation within the parameters of quality, beauty and dignity. To this end, numerous changes, both large and small, have been made&md… Read more…
The Pastor's Handbook (KJV) is intended to meet the continuing need of the Christian minister for guidance and forms as he does the work of the ministry. It seeks to offer options to suit the tastes of the pastor and congregation within the parameters of quality, beauty and dignity. To this end, numerous changes, both large and small, have been made&md… Read more…
by John Koessler, Michael J. Easley, John M Koessler, David Finkbeiner, George Sweeting, Gerald W Peterman, Joseph M StowellIII, Michael A Rydelnik, Andrew J Schmutzer, Winfred Neely, Daniel Green, H E SingleyIII, Pamela MacRae, Walter McCord and de Rossett
"I can't tell you how many times I have preached and afterward promised God I would never embarrass Him like that again." — Joseph M. Stowell. Unnatural. Supernatural. A gift. Hard work. Exhilarating. Terrifying. These words only begin to describe the challenge and reward each pastor experiences. So what can assist today's pastors in su… Read more…
Privilege the Text! spans the conceptual gap between biblical text and life application by providing a rigorous theological hermeneutic for preaching. Kuruvilla describes the theological entity that is the intermediary between ancient text and modern audience, and defines its crucial function in determining valid application. Based on this hermeneutic, he… Read more…
by Tony Evans and Anthony Evans
The No-Nonsense Preaching Manual Every Pastor Needs The first book in the Kingdom Pastor’s Library from Tony Evans, The Power of Preaching will help you be faithful to the Word of God and preach with power and conviction. From the practice of preparation to learning to choose subjects wisely, this book offers you a preaching education from one of th… Read more…
by John Piper
In this revised and expanded edition of Brothers, We Are Not Professionals that includes a new introduction and select all-new chapters, best-selling author John Piper pleads through a series of thoughtful essays with fellow pastors to abandon the professionalization of the pastorate and pursue the prophetic call of the Bible for radical ministry. “We… Read more…
The pastor’s life never goes as one would imagine it. The highs are much greater and heartfelt than you anticipate; the anxiety and stress are deeper and last longer than you expect. Add to this mix the possibility of working a full time job in addition to pastoring, and you can see why a pastor's time is in such great demand. What if you could hol… Read more…
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