To achieve the greatest possible accuracy in an English translation of the original Hebrew and Greek texts, the translators of this readable, modern Bible version have attempted to write what is, as much as possible, a “word for word” rendering of the text. The authors of the English Standard Version, ESV, published in 2001, view their work as … Read more…
The ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) couples the foremost and latest evangelical Christian research and knowledge with the acclaimed ESV Bible text. The end product for you is the most expansive study Bible published to this day, made by an exceptional group of 95 evangelical scholars and educators. For the serious student of the Bible to the rea… Read more…
The Gospel Transformation Bible Notes are designed to help you encounter the gospel in Scripture.
The apostle Paul summed up his whole ministry as existing “to testify to the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24). That single-minded goal is the heartbeat of the Gospel Transformation Bible Notes. Produced out of the conviction that t… Read more…
For years, the spiritual lives of countless men and women all over the world have been strengthened with the help of The MacArthur Study Bible. This all-in-one spiritual library contains Dr. MacArthur’s personal study notes along with the full-length Bible text. Virtually every Scripture has a matching study note with detailed information, explanation, and… Read more…
The ESV Student Study Bible is ideally suited for students who are serious about God’s Word—who want to learn more about what the Bible teaches and how the Bible applies to all of life.
With 12,000 clear, concise study notes, the ESV Student Study Bible provides numerous new features—including nearly 900 “Did You Know?” facts, 12… Read more…
Combining thousands of insightful notes with the complete ESV Bible text, the Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty. It highlights the Bible's story lines, complex characters, historical settings, literary genres, motifs, theological themes, imagery, and important terms, making the Bible c… Read more…
The Olive Tree ESV Concordance is both an English Bible Concordance and an Englishman's Concordance! The English Standard Version (ESV) is also included! This powerful resource, based on the ESV 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 refere… Read more…
The English Standard Version Bible is now available with Strong's Numbers, a powerful Bible study tool.
Olive Tree's Bible App makes Strong's numbers easy and powerful. Tap on a word or Strong's number in the text and open the related dictionary information in a new screen, split screen, or pop-up window, depending on your … Read more…
Capitalizing on recent advances in satellite imaging and geographic information systems, the Crossway ESV Bible Atlas offers Bible readers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that blends technical sophistication with readability, visual appeal, and historical and biblical accuracy.
Video: How Bible Maps work in the Olive Tree Bible App… Read more…
From Genesis to Revelation, Matthew Henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and
scholarship on the entire Bible. Henry has profound insights on the content, message and nature of God's divine
revelation. Perfect for all readers of the Bible who want a convenient, comprehensive commentary.
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This commentary on the New Testament comes from three of the greatest Bible commentators. Study the New Testament with the assistance of Matthew Henry, John Wesley, and Charles Spurgeon. The New Testament reveals the divine plan of redemption and the secrets and principles of Christian living, and these three giants of the faith bring out the most … Read more…
This commentary on the Psalms comes from three of the greatest Bible commentators. Study the Psalms with the assistance of Matthew Henry, John Calvin, and Charles Spurgeon. The Psalms are an amazing collection of praise, prayer and prophecy, and these three giants of the faith bring out the most crucial elements, principles and applications of the … Read more…
This is one of the most popular Old Testament commentaries available, created by two scholars who deeply respected the authority of Scripture. It examines the historical and literary aspects of the text as well as grammatical and philological issues. It also makes use of the Hebrew words and grammar; but these have been put into context, making it easy to fo… Read more…
Introducing the New Testament A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey is engaging and up-to-date New Testament introduction has been carefully designed for the classroom. Mark Allan Powell presents disputed and controversial issues fairly, neither dictating conclusions nor privileging skepticism over faith-based perspectives. A recognized expert in Ne… Read more…
What is a systematic theology? Many different definitions have been given, but for the purposes of this book the following definition will be used: Systematic theology is any study that answers the question, "What does the whole Bible teach us today?" about any given topic.
This definition indicates that systema… Read more…
First published in 1932, Louis Berkhof's Systematic Theology has remained one of the most important and widely-used systematic theologies. Written during his tenure at Calvin Theological Seminary and mostly transcribed from his lectures between 1926 and 1928, this work provides one of the clearest articulations of Reformed theology. Written in a scholarl… Read more…
Hendrickson's Expository Dictionary is more than just a handy and thorough alphabetical guide to the English translation of the Hebrew and Greek words used in both Testaments. There are thousands of articles, all arranged alphabetically by English word for ease of use. Each article is divided into two sections--Old Testament (Hebrew) Words and … Read more…
Gray's Commentary is a clear and understandable overview of the Old and New Testaments complete in one volume. Designed to supplement reading of the Bible, this concise Bible commentary furnishes explanations and expositions, devotional insights, and spiritual guidance in an easy-to-use layout. Following each commentary section, inductive study… Read more…
<p>Proclaiming the gospel is without a doubt the most important task of pastoral ministry, yet often other, seemingly more urgent activities obscure it. From time to time all pastors and preachers need to be reminded of the primacy of the gospel.</p> <p>Preaching the Cross does just this. It is a call to expository, gospel-centered… Read more…
<p>John Piper’s newest book will help Christians think about thinking. Focusing on the life of the mind helps us to know God better, love him more, and care for the world. Along with an emphasis on emotions and the experience <em>of</em> God, we also need to practice careful thinking <em>about</em> God. Piper contends … Read more…
<p>Now in its third edition and featuring a new foreword by <em>New York Times</em> best-selling author David Platt, pastor Mark Dever’s classic book is not an instruction manual for church growth. Rather, it is a wise pastor’s recommendation for how to assess the health of a church using nine crucial qualities often neg… Read more…
<p><strong>We all want to experience liberating, love-producing, risk-taking satisfaction in God.</strong> But the reality is that we often struggle to find, and hold onto, true and lasting joy—even when we have embraced the good news of God’s grace. So we face a crucial question: <em>What should I do when I don&am… Read more…
Generations after Charles Spurgeon's death, Christians are still finding his rich biblical understanding in Evening by Evening to be a great way to end their day. In this stand-alone edition of Spurgeon's classic devotional, pastor-author Alistair Begg has carefully updated Spurgeon's language while faithfully preserving the original message. The… Read more…
<p><strong>“If you live gladly to make others glad in God, your life will be hard, your risks will be high, and your joy will be full.” —from the Introduction</strong></p> <p>The American Dream beckons people to spend their lives on trivial diversions, slipping through life caught up with seeking su… Read more…
<p>We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions. Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue. John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons.</p> <p>Yet each man will always be remembered for the messages he declared-messages that still resound today. John Piper explores ea… Read more…
<p>Athanasius. John Owen. J. Gresham Machen.</p> <p>Each of these men stood for the truth of God's Word in the face of opposition-all out of a deep love for Christ and a desire for people to know God in his fullness. Popularity was not a concern, and they took no joy in controversy for argument's sake. However, these men were willin… Read more…
This full-length guide accompanies group members through DVD presentations by John Piper and includes opportunities for reflection, penetrating questions, and five daily assignments per week so that churches, small groups, classrooms, and families may learn to behold and delight in Jesus for who he really is.
In 2 Corin… Read more…
<p>In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today's churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible, many Christians are choosing to become more shallow, more entertainment-oriented, and ther… Read more…
There is an appetite for God. And it can be awakened. I invite you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dangers of idolatry, and to say with some simple fast: "This much, O God, I want you." Our appetites dictate the direction of our lives--whether it be the cravings of our stomachs, the passionate desire for possessions or power, or the … Read more…
Morning by Morning is considered a devotional classic for its faithful handling of Scripture and passionate interaction with God's Word. In this stand-alone edition, noted pastor-author Alistair Begg has carefully modernized Charles Spurgeon's language while preserving the original meaning, and used the English Standard Version for the Scripture text… Read more…
<p>'Useful men are some of the greatest blessings of a people. To have many such is more for a people's happiness than almost anything, unless it be God's own gracious, spiritual presence amongst them; they are precious gifts of heaven.'</p> <p>Certainly one of the most useful men in evangelical history was the man who preac… Read more…
<p>The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did he suffer so much? What has this to do with me? Finally, who sent him<span> to his death?</span> The answer to the last question is that God did. Jesus was God's Son. The suffering was unsurpassed, but the whole message of the Bible leads to this… Read more…
Six of today’s leading pastor-theologians—John Piper, Voddie Baucham, D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll, and David Wells—have joined together to offer Christians a practical, biblical vision of Christ’s supremacy, so they will be better prepared to present the undeniable truth to a searching society. After grounding readers in the important tru… Read more…
“It is utterly crucial that in our darkness we affirm the wise, strong hand of God to hold us, even when we have no strength to hold him.” — John Piper
Even the most faithful, focused Christians can encounter periods of depression and spiritual darkness when joy seems to stay just out of reach. It can happen because of sin, satanic a… Read more…
N. T. Wright, Bishop of Durham in the Anglican church, has studied, taught, and written on the New Testament for over twenty years, including historical scholarship focusing on Jesus and Paul. One of his most controversial topics has been Paul's view of justification, where Wright argues that Paul's understanding of the Gospel does not put its prima… Read more…
<p>In his essay <em>The End for Which God Created the World</em>, the great theologian Jonathan Edwards proclaimed that God's ultimate end is the manifestation of his glory in the highest happiness of his creatures.</p> <p>Pastor John Piper has devoted his years of ministry to exploring the implications of this stunning trut… Read more…
<p>Are Christians merely forgiven, or do they possess the righteousness of Christ? Recently the time-honored understanding of the doctrine of justification has come under attack. Many question how-or if-we receive the full righteousness of Christ.</p> <p>Martin Luther said that if we understand justification 'we are in the clearest ligh… Read more…
<p><em>This valuable resource is designed to be used in a ten-session, guided group study that examines each chapter of John Piper's best-selling book.</em></p> <p>The average person would sum up his ideal life in words that describe the American dream: College. Job. Marriage. House. Kids. Comfortable income. Retire. But did… Read more…
This eight-week companion to the God Is the Gospel DVD reinforces John Piper’s powerful teaching about the ultimate good of the good news with five assignments per week. It’s your best resource for leading your class, small group, church, or family to embrace God as the gospel in every area of their lives.
John Piper awakens you to the… Read more…
<p>Who is Jesus Christ?</p> <p>You've never met him in person, and you don't know anyone who has. But there is a way to know who he is. How? Jesus Christ-the divine Person revealed in the Bible-has a unique excellence and a spiritual beauty that speaks directly to our souls and says, 'Yes, this is truth.' It's like seein… Read more…
<p>For more than forty years, pastor R. Kent Hughes has shared the gospel with thousands of people and raised the standard of expository preaching in North America and beyond.</p> <p>To celebrate his legacy and pay tribute to his years of ministry, fifteen of Hughes's friends and colleagues from across the globe, including J. I. Packer,… Read more…
<p>Bunyan • Cowper • Brainerd</p> <p>John Bunyan suffered long-term imprisonment, even when a simple promise to cease preaching would have freed him, and he was moved to rely on God even more… Despite month after month of debilitating depression, William Cowper's poetry reflected the sustaining character of … Read more…
The Swans Are Not Silent: Book Three
Bitterness and frustration tempt everyone who endures opposition or slander or rejection. It's hard not to give in. And if adversity continues for a long time (even decades) is there hope for perseverance? Will we find the grace to finish the race?
In this third volume of The Swans Are Not Silent ser… Read more…
<p>'John Piper's succinct and superbly perceptive study of William Wilberforce deserves to become an acclaimed bestseller. It not only tells the story of a great man's life-it also tells us how to understand the ultimate source of his greatness and happiness. Moreover, that understanding goes far deeper than the abolitionist achievements fo… Read more…
