It's the defining reality of all existence, the central fact of human history, and the heart of the Christian faith: God became a man and lived among us. More than just part of the Christmas story, the doctrine of the incarnation radically affects our understanding of God, humanity, life, death, and salvation. In
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Mark Belz brings to life a beautiful story of biblical reconciliation between rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, powerful and weak. The focus is on Naaman, a Syrian general, and his Jewish slave girl, whose simple testimony helps to bring about a spiritual reconciliation between her Syrian master and God. Belz reaches beyond Naaman’s miraculous healing in the… Read more…
Amazing prophecies of God's plans for the world can befound embedded in the customs of the feasts of Israel. The intricate detail of theprophecies illustrated in the observances of these feasts provide insight intoGod's plan for the ages.… Read more…
Today a renewed and vigorous scholarly quest for the historical Jesus is underway. In the midst of well-publicized and controversial books on Jesus, N. T. Wright's lectures and writings have been widely recognized for providing a fresh, provocative and historically credible portrait. Now this most recent edition of Wright's classic work contains the … Read more…
Among New Testament writers, who is the best historian? Without a doubt, says Justo Gonzalez, it’s Luke. Concerned about the particulars of people and events, Luke also gives readers the big picture, positioning the stories of Jesus not just in the history of Israel but in the history of humankind. Luke uniquely tells us the grand story of salvation -- the… Read more…
A Top Ten Book for Parish Ministry in 2015, Academy of Parish ClergyThe Old Testament can seem strange and disturbing to contemporary readers. What should Christians make of Genesis 1-3, seemingly at odds with modern scientific accounts? Why does the Old Testament contain so much violence? How should Christians handle texts that give women a second-class sta… Read more…
All too often we look at our lives and wonder, “Is this really how life should be for a Christian?” God has made glorious promises to his people in Scripture. Has he failed us when we suffer through sickness, unemployment, broken relationships, recurring sin, or other trials?
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Enter into the greatest story ever told. In this carefully researched retelling of the story of Jesus, Russ Ramsey invites us to rediscover our wonder at Christ's sinless life, brutal death, and glorious resurrection. Featuring forty short chapters recounting key episodes from Jesus’s time on earth, this book expands on the biblical narrative in a … Read more…
The opening scenes in the story of redemption are essential for understanding what the rest of the Bible has to say about God, the world, and you. As you uncover the mysteries of the beginning of time, you'll discover how the sovereign God cares for the world, blesses those who walk in faith, and keeps his covenant promises.To help you personally interac… Read more…
God longs to restore fractured relationships, broken souls, and divided churches—and He wants to use imperfect people to do it. In 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, we see David facing a divided nation and his own sin. Yet God used David to restore the country, the throne, and his heart, showing that no personal or national situation is beyond God’s abi… Read more…
Eight times in the Bible, God tells us, “Be holy, for I am holy!” What does this look like in our daily lives? How can we make holiness, not happiness, our chief pursuit? The book of Leviticus reminds us that God’s admonition to be holy is an invitation to a life of close fellowship with Him. This study helps us understand what a difference… Read more…
Discovering Romans: Spiritual Revival for the Soul is a popular level guide by outstanding Bible teacher S. Lewis Johnson that opens up the motivating truths found in the apostle Paul’s powerful letter to the Romans. Anyone hungry to grow in practical understanding of Scripture will profit from Johnson’s rich teaching that stimulates both mind and emotio… Read more…
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