Exploring and explaining the creation narrative could not be entrusted to more capable hands than Martin Luther. Armed with knowledge of the original biblical languages, assisted in this regard by capable scholars, he possessed the ability to consult more than just the Latin translations available at the time, but more particularly the foundational texts. Ad… Read more…
C. H. Mackintosh was a mid-19th century writer associated with the Plymouth Brethren in Dublin, Ireland. Called to full-time teaching and writing in 1853, his best-known and most enduring work would be the Notes on the Pentateuch, covering the first five books of the Bible. This is the Exodus volume of that set.
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This overview of the theme of weakness in the Bible offers readers practical encouragement and hope as they learn to view their frailties as part of God’s plan and purpose for their lives. Our culture deifies strength—and sadly, the church does too. Who has the most successful ministry, the largest congregation, or the godliest family? Our… Read more…
An Introduction to the Theology and Themes of 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Like Paul's other early churches, Thessalonica experienced great societal pressure to conform to the surrounding culture. But amid persecution, the Thessalonians remained faithful to … Read more…
Powerful Stories of Life's Emergencies For more than 35 years, veteran EMT Andrea Jo Rodgers has been helping people in their most terrifying and vulnerable moments—and bearing witness to the miraculous power and handiwork of God. In this new collection of unforgettable stories, Andrea shares more heart-pounding accounts of rescues and intervention… Read more…
We need Jesus. The whole Jesus. The American church is in decline. Secularism is fast gaining traction in culture. Ministry leaders and Christians who love the church are rightly concerned about this momentum. We’re scrambling to find solutions.Longtime Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes that the driving for… Read more…
Are you preparing to take the gospel to the nations? You’ve said “yes” to God’s call to go, and now you will pack up your things and step into the unknown of a new location, people, and culture. The following years will likely include great joy, frustration, homesickness, difficulty, and excitement. In this book, ten men who have serv… Read more…
Verbal aspect in the Greek language has been a topic of significant debate in recent scholarship. The majority of scholars now believe that an understanding of verbal aspect is even more important than verb tense (past, present, etc.). Yet there still are no alternative accessible textbooks, both in terms of level and price. In the second edition, Constantin… Read more…
Christians have been brought from death to life by the sovereign grace of God. Chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and renewed by the Holy Spirit, we enjoy the many blessings of salvation. Yet the greatest gift of our new life is communion with Christ Himself. And our highest privilege is to serve the Lord as we grow in conformity to Him. This ninet… Read more…
Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable Peace
Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt.… Read more…
What If We Really Imitated Jesus?Living as Jesus lived—is that even possible? Jesus was sinless, performed miracles, and atoned for the sins of humanity. He was God’s beloved Son! How could we possibly come anywhere close to being like Him? But Scripture tells us to live as Jesus did, which means God Himself makes this kind of life possible. How then can… Read more…
What set Charles Haddon Spurgeon apart more than any of his other accomplishments was his ability behind the pulpit. Crowds gathered weekly, with visitors coming from around the world to hear the Holy Spirit pour out through his sermons. No matter the topic, modern readers would be wise to see what Spurgeon had to say. Spurgeon always made a point of direc… Read more…