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Did God Really Command Genocide
Original price was: $17.00.$8.50Current price is: $8.50.Read moreA common objection to belief in the God of the Bible is that a good, kind, and loving deity would never command the wholesale slaughter of nations. Even Christians have a hard time stomaching such a thought, and many avoid reading those difficult Old Testament passages that make us squeamish. Instead, we quickly jump to the enemy-loving, forgiving Jesus of the New Testament. And yet, the question doesn’t go away. Did God really command genocide? Is the command to utterly destroy morally unjustifiable? Is it literal? Are the issues more complex and nuanced than we realize?
In the tradition of his popular Is God a Moral Monster?, Paul Copan teams up with Matthew Flannagan to tackle some of the most confusing and uncomfortable passages of Scripture. Together they help the Christian and nonbeliever alike understand the biblical, theological, philosophical, and ethical implications of Old Testament warfare passages. Pastors, youth pastors, campus ministers, apologetics readers, and laypeople will find that this book both enlightens and equips them for serious discussion of troubling spiritual questions.
Young Mans Guide To Discovering His Bible
Original price was: $12.99.$5.40Current price is: $5.40.Add to cartHow can a book written 2000 years ago help a teen guy to deal with today’s issues?
Though the times have changed, the problems haven’t. Temptation. Peer pressure. Acceptance. Increased responsibilities. Getting along with parents. Friends. And girls.
God wants to help–and that’s why He wrote the Bible. You can learn a lot from the people in it, as well as the adventures they experienced. You’ll be surprised how relevant the Bible is!
God’s Word can change your life–for real. But that can’t happen until you commit yourself to knowing the Bible.
That’s what this book is all about–knowing the Bible, discovering what it says, and making it your personal guide in all you do. Along the way, bestselling author Jim George offers many great ideas for Bible study and practical application.
You’ll find this the beginning of an incredible adventure–one you’ll never get tired of!
Young Womans Guide To Discovering Her Bible
Original price was: $12.99.$9.85Current price is: $9.85.Add to cartWhat is God’s take on the issues that are nearest to a teen girl’s heart? Issues like acceptance, loneliness, friendships, and relationships? How about getting along with your parents? Or finding your purpose and place in life?
It’s amazing how relevant the Bible is–you’ll find yourself relating to the people and experiences in it. And you’ll discover promises from God that will help you through anything and everything.
It all comes alive when you commit yourself to knowing the Bible. That’s what this book is all about–knowing the Bible, learning what it says, and making it your personal guide in all you do.
Bestselling author Elizabeth George offers many great ideas for Bible study and practical application. You’ll love growing closer to God…and experiencing exciting changes in your life!
8 Great Debates Of Bible Prophecy
Original price was: $15.99.$10.50Current price is: $10.50.Add to cartYou’ve heard about the tribulation, millennium, rapture, and antichrist, but you may wonder, what’s all the debating about? Do most Christians agree on the big issues? And what about other topics–dispensationalism, interpretive views, timing of events…are they too complex for most folks to understand?
Not at all! In this concise and easy-to-read review, respected Bible teacher Ron Rhodes identifies eight of the most important end-times discussions. Avoiding complex arguments, he highlights the most important biblical passages, summarizes a few of the most popular interpretations, and provides succinct conclusions. He demonstrates that the Bible’s end-times teaching is intended to be a blessing for every believer.
As you compare and contrast the various viewpoints, you’ll be able to enjoy constructive conversations with other Christians and support your own informed convictions. You’ll also enrich your reading of the Scriptures and see how passages fit together in God’s great plan for the ages.
Encountering The Book Of Romans 2nd Edition (Reprinted)
Original price was: $29.99.$22.99Current price is: $22.99.Read moreIn this updated edition of his successful textbook, a leading evangelical New Testament scholar offers a guide to the book of Romans that is informed by current scholarship and written at an accessible level. The new edition has been updated throughout and features a new design. After addressing introductory matters and laying the groundwork for reading Romans, Douglas Moo leads readers through the weighty argument of this significant book, highlighting key themes, clarifying difficult passages, and exploring the continuing relevance of Romans. As with other volumes in the well-received Encountering Biblical Studies series, this book is designed for the undergraduate classroom and includes pedagogical aids such as photos and sidebars.
How To Read The Bible Book By Book
Original price was: $22.99.$15.59Current price is: $15.59.Add to cartReading the Bible need not be a haphazard journey through strange and bewildering territory. Like an experienced tour guide, How to Read the Bible Book by Book takes you by the hand and walks you through the Scriptures. For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its key elements and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately. In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through a given book of the Bible using their unique, progressive approach: Orienting Data—Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book Overview—A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book Specific Advice for Reading—Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing A Walk Through—The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole. Here you are taken by the hand and told, ‘Look at this!’ How to Read the Bible Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the Bible for yourself.
How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth
Original price was: $24.99.$11.50Current price is: $11.50.Add to cartUnderstanding the Bible isn’t for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It’s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life. More than three quarters of a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This fourth edition features revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include: Updated language for better readability Scripture references now appear only in brackets at the end of a sentence or paragraph, helping you read the Bible as you would read any book—without the numbers A new authors’ preface Redesigned and updated diagrams Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources Covering everything from translational concerns to different genres of biblical writing, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth is used all around the world. In clear, simple language, it helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible—their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today—so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God’s Word.
Becoming A Titus 2 Woman (Anniversary)
Original price was: $12.95.$10.95Current price is: $10.95.Read moreIt has been 17 years that this book has challenged mature Christian women to mentor younger wives and mothers. Perhaps this endurance is because young women today yearn for the friendship and counsel of one who has lived though the challenges of life and remained strong in her relationship with Jesus Christ. This expanded version includes valuable Appendices that will give the mentoring relationship eternal significance. It is still popular as an individual study or in small groups.
Flood Of Noah
Original price was: $18.99.$13.50Current price is: $13.50.Read moreHundreds of legends – possibly as many as 600 – seem to point to many of the details familiar to those who have read the Biblical account of Noah and the ark. Why are there so many similarities in these legends among so many diverse cultures? Why are there differences? What can we learn of pre-Flood history from ancient and archaeological records? From the astonishing historical flood account of a remote people group in China to the flood legend of Transylvania gypsies to many other examples from almost every continent, discover a fascinating journey of truth! These legends are what we would expect to find as remnants of a historical event on the scale we have never seen before or since!
Can We Still Believe The Bible (Reprinted)
Original price was: $24.00.$23.00Current price is: $23.00.Add to cartChallenges to the reliability of Scripture are perennial and have frequently been addressed. However, some of these challenges are noticeably more common today, and the topic is currently of particular interest among evangelicals
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In this volume, highly regarded biblical scholar Craig Blomberg offers an accessible and nuanced argument for the Bible’s reliability in response to the extreme views about Scripture and its authority articulated by both sides of the debate. He believes that a careful analysis of the relevant evidence shows we have reason to be more confident in the Bible than ever before. As he traces his own academic and spiritual journey, Blomberg sketches out the case for confidence in the Bible in spite of various challenges to the trustworthiness of Scripture, offering a positive, informed, and defensible approach.Reading Matthew : A Literary And Theological Commentary (Revised)
Original price was: $34.00.$26.80Current price is: $26.80.Add to cartEditor’s Preface
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. Matthew 1:1-4:16:Introducing Jesus The Messiah, The Son Of God
Introduction
The Birth Of The Messiah
The Fulfillment Of God’s Promises (1:1-25)
From Judea Of David To The Galilee Of The Gentiles (2:1-23)
Getting Ready: God’s Son In The Wilderness (3:1-17)
God’s Son Who Fulfills All Righteousness (3:1-17)
God’s Son Who Vanquishes Satan (4:1-11)
Dispelling The Darkness In Galilee (4:12-16)Chapter 2. Matthew 4:17-16:20: Jesus’ Ministry To Israel
Part 1: Teaching, Healing, And Calling Lost Sheep, 4:17-11:1
Jesus’ Debut: Authority And Compassion (4:17-25)
Magisterial Teaching: A Charter For Discipleship (5:1-8:1)
A New Moses? (5:1-2)
Congratulations Are In Order (5:13-16)
Changing The World (5:13-16)
The Fulfillment Of The Law (5:17-19)
Restoring God’s Intention In The Law (5:20-48)
Acts Of Devotion: For Applause Or For God? (6:1-18)
What To Do About Money? (6:19-34)
Relating To Others (7:1-12)
Warning: Obedience Is Not Optional (7:13-7:27)
Restoring Life To Others (8:2-9:35)
Great Harvest And Great Dangers (9:36-10:42)
Part 2: Rejection And Confession, 11:1-16:20
Doubt, Indifference, And Dissent (11:2-12:45)
The Mysteries Of The Kingdom Revealed (12:46-13:58)
Power And Mercy For God’s People (14:1-36)
Bread For All (15:1-16:12)
Building The Church On Bedrock (16:13-20)Chapter 3. Matthew 16:21-28:20: Jesus’ Passion And Resurrection
Introduction
The Shadow Of Death And The Promise Of Glory (16:21-17:23)
Living Together As The Family Of God (17:24-18:35)
What’s In It For Us?
The Demands And Rewards Of The Kingdom (19:1-20:16)
Jerusalem Meets Its King (20:17-21:22)
Jesus Lord In The Temple (21:23-22:46)
False Teachers Lead Others To Ruin (23:1-39)
Judgment Is Coming (24:1-25:46)
The Life-Giving Death Of The Rejected Messiah (26:1-27:56)
The Victorious Breakthrough (27:57-28:20)Order This Book From Our Online Bookstore
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Reading Matthew provides thorough guidance through Matthew’s story of Jesus. Garland’s commentary reveals the movement of the story’s plot while also highlighting the theology of Matthew. Reading Matthew is an essential book for studnets and ministers studying the first GospelCold Case Christianity
Original price was: $18.99.$12.00Current price is: $12.00.Add to cartOver 2,000 years ago a man lived, was executed, and rose from the dead, but there is almost no forensic evidence to prove it. A vocal atheist-turned-apologist, Wallace uses his skills as a homicide detective to investigate Jesus’ life—and death. Relating stories from his career to the Gospels, he artistically validates Christianity’s claims.
101 Answers To Questions About The Book Of Revelation
Original price was: $15.99.$14.99Current price is: $14.99.Add to cartWho are the 144,000 in Revelation 7:1-8? Are the trumpet judgments literal or symbolic (Revelation 8; 11)? What is the mark of the beast (Revelation 13:18)?
Readers who have questions about the book of Revelation usually dont want to wade through pages of commentary to find their answers. Prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock offers a helpful solution in this concise Q&A format.
Questions are grouped in broad categories that focus on interpretation, background information, Jesus Christ, and the letters to the churches. A final category, The Consummation, is further divided into subparts that address the tribulation, the second coming, the millennium, and more.
These easy-to find and easy-to-understand responses to the most commonly asked questions about the book of Revelation will empower readers to mine its riches and stand strong in their faith.
Love Your Enemies
Original price was: $25.00.$6.79Current price is: $6.79.Read moreFrom 1971-1974 John Piper attended the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in München for doctoral work. In choosing a dissertation topic he decided to explore Jesus’s command in the Synoptic Gospels to love one’s enemies, and its relationship to similar ethical exhortations in the epistles (the Early Christian Paraenesis).Using a history of traditions approach, Piper begins by examining each New Testament reference to Jesus’s command in an attempt to place its origin within the broader paraenetic tradition. Piper moves on to survey similar exhortations for enemy love in the environment of the early church, then analyzes this particular command of Jesus within the broader context of his whole message. He investigates the theological significance of Jesus’s love command in the paraenesis and finally concludes by focusing on the Gospel tradition’s use of the command, particularly in Matthew and Luke.First published by Cambridge University Press in the Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series, this repackaged edition features a new, extensive introduction. A serious work of Christian scholarship by a long-time respected author and pastor, this will be of interest to scholars, students, and lay people who have training in New Testament studies.
Week In The Life Of Corinth
Original price was: $18.00.$13.99Current price is: $13.99.Add to cartIn this fictional re-creation, the world-famous New Testament academic helps us enter into the concerns of everyday Christians in the first century. Through the eyes of a Corinthian merchant, we sense typical sights, sounds, and smells; the intellectual milieu; and moral quandaries. Includes helpful sidebars, maps, and diagrams throughout.
