by David G. Firth
Series edited by D. A. Carson

Biblical Foundations Award Finalist

The Old Testament, particularly the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings), has frequently been regarded as having a negative attitude towards foreigners. This has meant that these texts are often employed by those opposed to the Christian faith to attack the Bible—and such views can be echoed by Christians. While the ...

Edited by Gerald Bray
General Editor Thomas C. Oden

In Paul's letters to the Corinthian church, the pastoral issues of a first-century Christian community stand out in bold relief. And as the apostle responds to these challenges, the fathers lean over his shoulder, marveling and commenting on his pastoral wisdom.Best known among these patristic commentators is Chrysostom, whose seventy-seven homilies on the two Corinthian epistles ...

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

by Peter T Sommer

Deteriorating values. Competing religions. Weakening morality.

Do you feel sometimes that the world presents you with more problems than you can handle?

Timothy and Titus faced all of these tough issues as young church leaders. But Paul encouraged them to put aside timidity and insecurity, and to find strength in Christ. As Pete Sommer guides you in this eleven-session LifeGuide® Bible ...

Number of Studies: 11

Edited by Peter J. Gorday
General Editor Thomas C. Oden

Christianity Today Book of the Year

For the early church fathers, certain passages in the shorter letters of St. Paul proved particularly important in doctrinal disputes and practical church matters. Pivotal in controversies with the Arians and the Gnostics, the most commented-on christological text in these letters was Colossians 1:15-20, where Jesus ...

2 Simple Ways to Revitalize Your Church with Group Prayer

Churches are struggling to meet the needs of their congregations and to entice people to return to church after pandemic living. But instead of rolling out fancy programs, ministry veteran Carolyn Carney says we can revitalize our churches through the simple yet powerful act of group prayer. Read this article for two practical tips on building prayer in your congregation.

by John W. Olley

At the beginning of 1 Kings, Solomon's reign brought peace, prosperity, dynamic international trade, and a magnificent center of worship. By the end of 2 Kings, the people faced a complete reversal: they and their king were in exile, and Jerusalem and the temple lay in ruins. How can this story, told by the very people who suffered the defeat, be of value today?

In this Bible ...

Edited by Peter J. Gorday
General Editor Thomas C. Oden

Christianity Today Book of the Year

by Sandra L Glahn

Christianity Today Book Award Finalist—Biblical Studies

Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist

How Has Misinterpreting Paul Led to the Silencing of Women?

Some Christians think Paul's reference to "saved through childbearing" in 1 Timothy 2:15 means that women are slated primarily for delivering and raising ...

by John Stott

We live in a land where truth is subjective, individualized, and culturally conditioned. That same troubling thinking had invaded the churches led by Timothy and Titus, so Paul's pastoral letters to them focus on the objective and universal truthrevealed in Jesus.

John Stott's teachings from The Message of 1 Timothy and Titus and The Message of 2 Timothy are offered here ...

Number of Studies: 13

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