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paperbackThe Message of 1 & 2 Thessalonians
The Bible Speaks Today Series
by John Stott
The gospel shapes the church and the church spreads the gospel. In his heartfelt letters to the Thessalonians, the apostle Paul calls believers again and again to these essential truths. To encourage and correct the young church in Thessalonica, Paul addresses many issues that are still of vital importance today, such as Christian community, church leadership, moral living, evangelism, ...
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In today's culture, it's easy to forget that the original recipients of God's message would have heard Scripture, instead of reading it. In this interview, D. Brent Sandy (author of "Hear Ye the Word of the Lord") explores how oral communication shaped biblical writers and ancient hearers, providing constructive ways for us to be better hearers and performers of Scripture today.
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Do you want to discover the riches of Scripture? Do you want to draw closer to God? The Daily Quiet Time Bible Study was designed for your personal time of worship and study. Check back every day for a new study, and join the millions who have used this free devotional resource.
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Are you grappling with a difficult verse in the Bible? And are you looking for a short, easy-to-read answer that really makes sense without explaining away the verse? Visit this page for a daily excerpt from IVP's Hard Saying series.
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How To Read Series
The How to Read series guides you through the diverse literary landscapes of Scripture, providing the tools you need to read each genre as it was meant to be read. Bible scholar Tremper Longman III examines the books of Exodus, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Daniel and gives you all the background knowledge, literary analysis and theological insight needed to help you read and understand these biblical books.
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The IVP Bible Dictionary Series
The IVP Bible Dictionary Series stands out among Bible reference works, offering a unique bridge between academic scholarship and the needs of pastors, teachers, students, and lay readers. These volumes provide in-depth yet accessible exploration of select topics in a user-friendly, encyclopedia-style format.
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paperbackContextualization in the New Testament
Patterns for Theology and Mission
by Dean Flemming
Winner of a Christianity Today Book Award
Honored as one of the "Fifteen Outstanding Books for Mission Studies" by International Bulletin of Missionary Research
From Cairo to Calcutta, from Cochabamba to Columbus, Christians are engaged in a conversation about how to speak and live the gospel in today's traditional, modern and emergent ...
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paperbackA Week in the Fall of Jerusalem
A Week in the Life Series
by Ben Witherington III
It's AD 70. And amidst smoke, clamor, and terror, Jerusalem is falling to the Romans, its temple being destroyed. As Jews and Christians try to escape the city, we travel with some of them through an imagined week of flight and faith. A scribe makes his way into Galilee in search of records of Jesus' life and teachings. A company of women, responding to a prophecy, travels the route to a new life ...
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hardcoverExile: A Conversation with N. T. Wright
Contributions by N. T. Wright
Edited by James M. ScottFew New Testament scholars of recent decades have set the pitch for academic discussion and debate in their field like N. T. Wright. His signature contention, that Israel's continuing exile was a pivotal issue in the emergence of Christianity, hasfound a central place in contemporary New Testament scholarship. Israel had grievously sinned against Yahweh and suffered the judgment of exile from its ...
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LifeGuide in Depth Series
The LifeGuide® in Depth Series helps you take a deeper look at Scripture, diving further into themes and books of the Bible than you might have gone before. As you see new connections between the Old and New Testament, gain an understanding of the historical and cultural background of passages, engage in creative exercises, and concretely apply what you've learned, you'll be amazed at the breadth of the knowledge and wisdom you gain and the transformation God can work in you as you meet him in his Word. If you're longing to go deeper in your understanding of God and his Word, the LifeGuide in Depth series is for you.
