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paperbackA Gracious and Compassionate God
Mission, Salvation and Spirituality in the Book of Jonah
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Daniel C. Timmer
Series edited by D. A. CarsonThe book of Jonah is arguably just as jarring for us as it was for the ancients. Ninevah's repentance, Jonah's estrangement from God and the book's bracing moral conclusion all pose unsettling questions for today's readers. For biblical theologians, Jonah also raises tough questions regarding mission and religious conversion. Here, Daniel Timmer embarks on a new reading of Jonah in order to secure ...
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paperbackChristian Confidence
An Introduction to Defending the Faith
by Chris Sinkinson
Philosophy, archaeology and science are hot topics in Christian circles, perplexing many believers about how these issues relate to faith. Fortunately for us, Chris Sinkinson has investigated these areas and gathered historical Christian perspective. The result is this accessible introduction to apologetics, which enlightens minds and inspires confidence. Christian Confidence is a one-stop ...
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paperbackThe Message of Ruth
The Wings of Refuge
The Bible Speaks Today Series
by David J. Atkinson
The book of Ruth tells the story of ordinary people facing ordinary events. We meet Naomi, who went through famine and bereavement but eventually won peace and security. We meet Ruth, a foreign woman from Moab who chose faithfulness to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and to Naomi's God. And we meet Boaz, who by marrying Ruth fitted into God's purposes for history. Both King David and ...
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paperbackEphesians
N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides
by N. T. Wright
With Lin JohnsonHave you noticed how sometimes you have a story in the back of your mind that keeps coming up, even when you're talking about something else? In Ephesians, throughout its worship, prayers and instructions for living, Paul can't contain his joy and amazement at the larger story of God's plan to save us in Jesus the Messiah. These eleven studies from Tom Wright will help us see the significance of ...
Number of Studies: 11
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paperbackColossians & Philemon
N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides
by N. T. Wright
With Dale Larsen and Sandy LarsenPaul must often have felt like a mother duck guiding her ducklings to safety. He had seen the enthusiasm of the Colossian Christians but knew they had no idea of the dangers they would face. Longing for them to continue growing in faith, Paul--now stuck in prison--wrote to his young flock, affirming them, warning them of hazards and pointing them to King Jesus, the supreme one who was with them ...
Number of Studies: 8
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paperback1 & 2 Thessalonians
N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides
by N. T. Wright
With Patty PellFirst 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 to the 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 ...
Number of Studies: 8
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hardcoverBirth of the Chosen One
A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story
by Terry Wildman
Illustrated by Hannah Noel Buchanan and Holly BuchananA Classic Holiday Picture Book from the Pages of the Bestselling First Nations Version!
Adopted from the Gospel of Luke, Birth of the Chosen One is a unique retelling of the birth of Jesus told in the tradition of Native oral storytellers.
Featuring stunning Native American art, Birth of the Chosen One is a powerful picture book that illuminates ...
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paperbackLetters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians
A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Titus, 1-2 Timothy and 1-3 John
Letters and Homilies Series
by Ben Witherington III
The study of the so-called General or Catholic Epistles has been hampered, argues Ben Witherington, by the failure to properly discern their genre. Several of these "letters" are much better understood as homilies--although, like the rest of the New Testament, they are situation specific. In this first of three volumes, Witherington extends his innovative socio-rhetorical analysis of New Testament ...
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paperback1 & 2 Timothy and Titus
N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides
by N. T. Wright
With Phyllis J. Le PeauWhen you need to know how to do something, a manual is the best place to start. 1 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--and shouldn'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 ...
Number of Studies: 12
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paperbackA Deeper Look at the Sermon on the Mount
Living Out the Way of Jesus
LifeGuide in Depth Series
by John Stott
With Dale Larsen and Sandy LarsenA deep look at Scripture—God's very words—is never wasted. In fact, not only is it never wasted; it's richly rewarded. The more deeply we dive into the riches of the Bible, the more deeply we can experience and serve God, the giver of all truth, wisdom, love and understanding. The new LifeGuide® in Depth Bible Studies help you do just that, taking you further into themes and books of Scripture ...
Number of Studies: 12
