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  • The Message of 2 Corinthians, By Paul Barnett
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    The Message of 2 Corinthians

    The Bible Speaks Today Series

    by Paul W. Barnett

    The letter of 2 Corinthians reveals a powerful debate between the apostle Paul and a shadowy group of opponents, along with the local church members who supported them. Paul records a range of emotional extremes as he defends hisdoctrine, ministry, and character to this beloved yet troublesome congregation. In his response to the conflict, Paul develops a momentous theological message: ...

  • The Message of 2 Timothy, By John Stott
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    The Message of 2 Timothy

    The Bible Speaks Today Series

    by John Stott

    After teaching many times from the book of 2 Timothy, John Stott writes, "I have been impressed afresh by the timeliness for today of what the apostle writes, especially for young Christian leaders. For our era too is one of theological and moral confusion, even of apostasy. And the apostle summons us, as he summoned Timothy, to be strong, brave and steadfast."

    In this revised ...

  • The Message of 2 Peter & Jude, By Dick Lucas and Christopher Green
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    The Message of 2 Peter & Jude

    The Bible Speaks Today Series

    by R. C. Lucas and Chris EW Green

    The letters of 2 Peter and Jude are sometimes overlooked, yet their message for the church is timely and compelling. Today, as in the first century, Christians must guard against false guides who can lead believers astray and cause divisions within the community of faith. Responding to this ever-present danger, 2 Peter and Jude equip readers to discern truth from illusion and exhort ...

  • Genesis 1-11, Edited by Andrew Louth
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    Genesis 1-11

    Volume 1

    Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by Andrew Louth
    General Editor Thomas C. Oden

    The rich tapestry of the creation narrative in the early chapters of Genesis proved irresistible to the thoughtful, reflective minds of the church fathers. Within them they found the beginning threads from which to weave a theology of creation, Fall, and redemption. Following their mentor the apostle Paul, they explored the profound significance of Adam as a type of Christ, the ...

  • Commentaries on the Twelve Prophets: Volume 1, By Jerome
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    Commentaries on the Twelve Prophets

    Volume 1

    Ancient Christian Texts

    by Jerome
    Edited by Thomas P. Scheck

    Jerome (c. 347-419/20), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. Beginning in 379, Jerome used ...

  • Want more context as you begin to study I John? This introduction will give you the background you need as you read the Daily Quiet Time Bible Study. We hope you continue to discover the riches of Scripture and draw closer to God as you join the millions who have used this free devotional resource.

  • The Pastoral Epistles: An Introduction and Commentary, By Osvaldo Padilla
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    The Pastoral Epistles

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale New Testament Commentaries

    by Osvaldo Padilla
    Series edited by Eckhard J. Schnabel
    Consulting Editor Nicholas Perrin

    In his New Testament letters to Timothy and Titus, the apostle Paul is concerned with church order, defending correct doctrine, and passing on the faith.

    In this introduction and commentary to both letters, Osvaldo Padilla sets them in their distinct context of Paul's later ministry and draws out their pastoral wisdom. With thoughtful exposition he shows how the lessons Paul ...

  • Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1-2 Peter, By Ben Witherington III
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    Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians

    A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on 1-2 Peter

    Letters and Homilies Series

    by Ben Witherington III

    Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians, Volume 2 is the one of two volumes extending Ben Witherington's innovative socio-rhetorical analysis of New Testament books to the latter-Pauline and non-Pauline corpora. By dividing the volumes according to the socioreligious contexts for which they were written, Witherington sheds fresh light on the documents, their provenance, character ...

  • Seeing by the Light: Illumination in Augustine's and Barth's Readings of John, By Ike Miller
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    Seeing by the Light

    Illumination in Augustine's and Barth's Readings of John

    Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture

    by Ike Miller
    Series edited by Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Daniel J. Treier

    How can we understand God's revelation to us?

    Throughout the church's history, theologians have often answered this question by appealing to a doctrine of illumination whereby the Holy Spirit shapes our knowledge and understanding of Scripture. Without denying the role of the Holy Spirit or the cognitive role of illumination, Ike Miller casts a broader vision of divine illumination ...

  • Genesis 1-11, Edited by John L. Thompson
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    Genesis 1-11

    Old Testament Volume 1

    Reformation Commentary on Scripture

    Edited by John L. Thompson

    The first chapters of Genesis are the bedrock of the Jewish and Christian traditions. In these inaugural pages of the canon, the creation of the world, the fall of the human creature, the promise of redemption and the beginning of salvation history are found. Interwoven in the text are memorable stories of the ancient biblical patriarchs and matriarchs.Throughout the history of commentary, interpreters ...