Widely used in personal and public worship, the Psalms present multiple interpretive challenges. Their poetic form has few, if any, points of contact with English poetry and the images in the Psalms can seem just as distant. Furthermore, Mark Futato writes, their ethics at times seem to go against the grain of the teachings of the New Testament.
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A guide for students and pastors to aptly interpret and communicate the messages of the prophetic books
Preaching from a prophetic text can be daunting because it can be difficult to place these prophecies in their proper historical setting. The prophets used different literary genres and they often wrote using metaphorical poetry that is … Read more…
The wisdom literature of the Bible (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) is filled with practical principles for everyday life. While some Christians are deterred by the pragmatic character of these matter-of-fact guidelines, they are as integral to God's purposes for His people as the explicitly theological material that dominates other parts… Read more…
At one time, Old Testament apocalyptic literature was relegated to the more obscure reaches of biblical scholarship, acceptable to occasionally refer to, but too thorny to delve into deeply. However, in recent decades it has moved to the forefront of research. The rich veins of insight to be mined in the book of Daniel and other apocalyptic texts are being r… Read more…
Among the Gospels, John's is unique. It has a structure with long conversations and extended debates, and much of its content is not found elsewhere. Jesus' relationship to the Father and his teaching on the Holy Spirit are given special prominence. Ultimately, faith, believing in Jesus, is at the center—with signs highlighted to provoke faith, and… Read more…
The Pilgrim’s Progress is an allegory originally published in 1678 and has been enjoyed by readers for over 300 years. The story follows the journey of Christian, his wife and their children as they travel to the Celestial City. The struggles and growth that Christian and his family experience will resonate with Christian believers of all ages as they jour… Read more…
With historic events seeming to burgeon with signs of the last days, the study of apocalyptic literature — that which is concerned with the end of history as we know it and the coming kingdom of God — has become increasingly relevant. C. Marvin Pate provides a guide to the distinctive content, form, and function of apocalyptic books for those who are int… Read more…
A concise guide to the interpretive process for the eight New Testament general letters
This handbook is designed as a step-by-step approach for analyzing and communicating eight letters of the New Testament: Hebrews, James, the Petrine Letters, the Johannine Letters, and Jude. Interpreting the General Letters provides important background… Read more…
The inaugural volume in the Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series, Interpreting the Pauline Letters begins by exploring the components of narrative — setting, characterization, and plot — and then develops the foremost theological themes in each of the books traditionally ascribed to Paul.
The method sets the task of exegesis wit… Read more…
These 28 adaptable, idea-packed outlines help pastors prepare sermons with an evangelistic thrust and positive living undertones that teach listeners how to renew their intimacy with God.
The Sermon Outline Series answers the urgent demand for scriptural, reasonably-priced, and appropriate sermon material. Consistently evangelical, these v… Read more…
These simple and straightforward sermon outlines for pastors and speakers make sermon preparation easier and more efficient.
The Sermon Outline Series answers the urgent demand for scriptural, reasonably-priced, and appropriate sermon material. Consistently evangelical, these versatile books include outlines on special days, on great theme… Read more…
These sermon outlines include all the essentials a pastor needs to get to the heart of the message.
The Sermon Outline Series answers the urgent demand for scriptural, reasonably-priced, and appropriate sermon material. Consistently evangelical, these versatile books include outlines on special days, on great themes in God's Word, and … Read more…
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