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paperback1-2 Corinthians
Volume 7
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Edited by Gerald Bray
General Editor Thomas C. OdenIn 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 ...
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paperbackGalatians
An Introduction and Commentary
Tyndale New Testament Commentaries
by R. Alan Cole
In Galatians, the apostle Paul makes his most passionate and direct appeal for a gospel free of ethnic or ritual exclusion. Paul's gospel is that of salvation through Christ alone--in him there is "neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." By placing Paul's discussion firmly within its historical context, R. Alan Cole illuminates the potency and ...
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hardcoverActs
Volume 5
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Edited by Francis Martin
General Editor Thomas C. OdenThe Acts of the Apostles—or more in keeping with the author's intent, the Acts of the Ascended Lord—is part two of Luke's story of "all that Jesus began to do and teach." In it he recounts the expansion of the church as its witness spread from Jerusalem to all of Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.
While at least forty early church authors commented on Acts, the ...
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paperback1 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 at 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 in their ...
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hardcoverHebrews
Volume 10
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Edited by Erik M. Heen and Philip D. W. Krey
General Editor Thomas C. OdenDistinctive in form, content, and style, the epistle to the Hebrews offers a profound high Christology and makes an awe-inspiring contribution to our understanding of Jesus as our High Priest. The earliest extant commentary on the letter comes to us in thirty-four homilies from John Chrysostom. These homilies serve to anchor the excerpts chosen by the editors of this volume because ...
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paperbackHebrews
Volume 10
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Edited by Erik M. Heen and Philip D. W. Krey
General Editor Thomas C. OdenDistinctive in form, content, and style, the epistle to the Hebrews offers a profound high Christology and makes an awe-inspiring contribution to our understanding of Jesus as our High Priest. The earliest extant commentary on the letter comes to us in thirty-four homilies from John Chrysostom. These homilies serve to anchor the excerpts chosen by the editors of this volume because ...
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paperbackTell Her Story
How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church
by Nijay K. Gupta
Foreword by Beth Allison BarrA Comprehensive Look at Women Who Built the Early Church
Women were there. For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church. But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that women were actively involved in ministry, at the frontier of the gospel mission, and as respected leaders.
Nijay Gupta calls us to bring these ...
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paperbackGod's Comfort
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Jack Kuhatschek
Times of pain can tear your heart, wound your spirit, and leave you broken and scarred. You long for comfort. And if you seek God, you will find comfort. In the process, you may also find that your suffering is transformed into a source of spiritual growth, wisdom and compassion. As Jack Kuhatschek leads you through these nine LifeGuide® Bible studies on God's comfort, you will discover ...
Number of Studies: 9
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paperbackThe Pursuit of God in the Company of Friends
by Richard C. Lamb Jr.
You were not meant to walk alone. Many of us struggle to forge deep relationships with God and other people. Modern society has isolated us as rugged individuals, deceiving us into thinking we can make it through life on our own. Individualism has likewise shaped the pattern of Christian discipleship, privatizing faith and separating us from fellow believers. But we come to know God best when ...
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paperbackHow to Keep the Pastor You Love
by Jane A. Rubietta
- Who cares for your pastor in times of special need?
- What can you do to help your pastor's family on a regular basis?
- Are there steps you can take to ensure your pastor is personally and spiritually nurtured?
While Paul urges the church to "overwhelm them with appreciation and love" (1 Thessalonians 5:13), research and anecdotal evidence shows that most pastors experience ...
