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  • 1 & 2 Thessalonians, By N. T. Wright 1 & 2 Thessalonians, By N. T. Wright
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    1 & 2 Thessalonians

    N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides

    by N. T. Wright
    With Patty Pell

    First impressions stick with us. Paul's first impression of the Thessalonian Christians was an especially powerful one: The gospel message he preached grasped their hearts and minds, and transformed their lives. That memory moves Paul to write tothe young church that's bubbling with a sense of the power of the living God. These studies seek to open our lives to that God who leaves a lasting impression ...

  • 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, By N. T. Wright 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, By N. T. Wright
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    1 & 2 Timothy and Titus

    N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides

    by N. T. Wright
    With Phyllis J. Le Peau

    When you need to know how to do something, a manual is the best place to start. 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus might be called "the Teacher's Manual," because so much of what they contain is about the kind of teaching that Christian leaders should--andshouldn't--be giving. Just as Timothy and Titus needed help to lead their young churches well in the midst of powerful cultural forces, we need guidance ...

  • 1 & 2 Peter and Jude, By N. T. Wright 1 & 2 Peter and Jude, By N. T. Wright
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    1 & 2 Peter and Jude

    N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides

    by N. T. Wright
    With Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen

    How does a Christian behave when surrounded by a hostile world that doesn't understand who we are or why we do what we do? In three letters, Peter and Jude provide some answers: Abandon the old pagan ways. Learn the new habit of love. Put on the mental armor that will make you strong to face suffering that may come.

    These nine studies from Tom Wright show you the wisdom of their words for ...

    Number of Studies: 9

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

  • The Message of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, By John Stott The Message of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, By John Stott
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    The 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, ...

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

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

  • 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary, By V. Philips Long 1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary, By V. Philips Long
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    1 and 2 Samuel

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by V Philips Long
    Series edited by David G. Firth
    Consulting Editor Tremper Longman III

    The stories of Samuel, Saul, and David are among the most memorable in the Old Testament. Yet the lives of these individuals are bound up in the larger story of God's purpose for his people. In this Tyndale Old Testament Commentary, V. Philips Long explores the meaning of the biblical history of Israel's vital transition from a confederation of tribes to nationhood ...

  • 1 and 2 Kings: An Introduction and Commentary, By Donald J. Wiseman 1 and 2 Kings: An Introduction and Commentary, By Donald J. Wiseman
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    1 and 2 Kings

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

    by Donald J. Wiseman

    The book of Kings is a unique source for understanding the history of Israel from the last days of the united kingdom under David to the eventual fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Presenting Israel's national history from a divine viewpoint, these narratives measure the kings of Israel and Judah not by the mark they leave on secular history, but by their "doing what is right in the ...

  • 1 and 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Commentary, By Leon L. Morris 1 and 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Commentary, By Leon L. Morris
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    1 and 2 Thessalonians

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale New Testament Commentaries

    by Leon L. Morris

    "No other writings of Paul provide a greater insight into his missionary methods and message as 1 and 2 Thessalonians," says Leon Morris. "Here we see Paul the missionary and Paul the pastor, faithfully proclaiming the gospel of God, concerned for the welfare of his converts, scolding them, praising them, guiding them, exhorting them, teaching them; thrilled with their progress, disappointed ...