Judith tells the story of a beautiful Jewish woman who enters the tent of an invading general, gets him drunk, and then slices off his head, thus saving her village and Jerusalem. This short novella was somewhat surprisingly included in the early Christian versions of the Old Testament and has played an important role in the Western tradition ever since. … Read more…
Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers treasures to the reader—and historical and theological puzzles as well. Paul A. Holloway treats the letter as a literary unity and a letter of consolation, according to Greek and Roman understandings of that genre, written probably in Rome and thus the latest of Paul’s letters to come down to us.
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A fresh interpretation of the final major sections of the Hebrew book of Ezekiel, chapters 38-48.
Stephen L. Cook offers an accessible translation and interpretation of the final sections of Ezekiel. These chapters, the most challenging texts of scripture, describe the end-time assault of Gog of Magog on Israel and provide an incredible vi… Read more…
Working through the Psalms one by one, this resource provides tools for our understanding of how Christ is present in these ancient worship texts. The Psalms cover the gamut of emotions, and have a lesson to provide and an understanding to convey about any circumstance in which we might find ourselves.
Exalting Jesus in Psalms 51-100 is pa… Read more…
Jeremiah marks a devastating time in the trajectory of a fulfilled promise. The nation was scattered in rebellion against this covenant-keeping God. It seemed that hope was lost and that the nation would not survive. Yet it would survive...not becaues of the hearts of the people; they were horribly turned away from God...What makes all of this work out in th… Read more…
Although God is never mentioned in Esther, it reminds us that even when circumstances may appear contrary to fact, God is both there and working things out. Although we may not see, hear, or feel God in our circumstances, he is still with us because of his promise.
Exalting Jesus in Esther is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commenta… Read more…
The theme of the book called Daniel is the sovereignty of God in all things. He is sovereign over the big things like international powers, and he is sovereign over small things like the apparently insignificant lives of [four Hebrew] teenagers. He is sovereign over history and is sovereign concerning the future. Our God is sovereign. - Daniel Akin in the Ex… Read more…
Authors Jim Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin examine 2 Peter & Jude in this comprehensive commentary. Like all books in the series, “Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter & Jude” is designed to be a clear and practical guide to the divine-inspired scripture, providing readers with accessible and encouraging information.
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The Christian claim is that the things the Bible teaches about Jesus are true and certain. We take this position because 1) Christianity is a biblical faith. Luke refers to the promises of the Old Testament that were fulfilled in Jesus. He sets out to show us how Jesus fulfills the promises of God. 2) Christianity is a historical faith. The things we claim w… Read more…
This title is a part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Series, edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida. All 48-volumes take a Christ-centered approach to expositing the books of the Bible. Instead of a verse-by-verse approach, the authors explain and apply key passages, teaching readers to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture.
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This title is a part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary Series, edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida. All 48-volumes take a Christ-centered approach to expositing the books of the Bible. Instead of a verse-by-verse approach, the authors explain and apply key passages, teaching readers to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture.
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Originally published in 1987 as part of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament series, this commentary by Pieter Verhoef offers a thorough exegesis and exposition of Haggai and Malachi and highlights the ongoing relevance of their prophetic messages for the Christian church. Bringing his knowledge of the ancient Near East, the Old Testament, a… Read more…
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