Biblical Studies

Repurposed content from the 12 volume NIB, to serve as introductory academic textbooks

The Bible: enduring truths, lasting influence, complex relationships, and relevant approaches for living.

An engaging introduction showing how the Hebrew Bible forms faith, then and now.

An overview of the Old Testament that is explicitly engaged with the faith and practice of the Pentecostal movement.

Take a refreshing plunge into the Bible.

This book has been written for those who wish to learn more about the future. The author directs the reader to many verses in the Bible which tell ...

The Gospel of Mark is published with marginal notes to help the reader understand words not in current use or words that have changed their meaning...

John's Gospel presents precious insights of truth and reveals the glory of the Son of God. This volume considers chapters 13-21 by a highly respect...

Reading Biblical Greek is designed around three core elements: grammar, vocabulary, and reading and translation. It introduces first-year students ...

Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while it′s the most widely read book, it′s also the least understood. Regardless of your r...

This is the first of a two volume study of the life of David. Continuing through 2 Samuel 5, with an optional study on Psalm 40, it is for people w...

How do we speak of God who is not physical but spirit? We follow the Bible and use body language. We speak of God walking in the Garden, of talking...

Robert Young's 1898 edition of his translation. This is the third and last edition that he produced. Translation uses the same Elizabethian languag...

Do you sometimes find yourself feeling embarrassed or uneasy when the idea of 'fearing God' comes up in the Bible? Would you invite your friends an...

In this book Campbell McAlpine walks us through the finest counsel, advice and encouragement for life ever recorded – the book of Proverbs. Proverb...

In an engaging style--characteristic of the author, Walter Brueggemann--this Essential Guide describes the leading motifs of ancient Israel's worsh...

This is a comprehensive consideration of the book of Acts studying three major divisions in the book centered on Jerusalem, Judaea and Samaria.

Stephen Breck Reid maintains that every reader of the biblical text views it through the lens of other contexts. That is to say, communal narrative...

This book traces the history of the biblical idea of the Kingdom of God and suggests its contemporary relevance. “To grasp what is meant by the Kin...

This leader's guide gives for each lesson: a purpose statement, Bible background, and sections on beginning the lesson, developing the lesson, conc...

Refreshing insights into popular, well-loved Scripture. Each lesson offers a biblical basis for facing life's decisions and encourages a deeper per...

This teacher book contains complete plans for 26 individual study sessions presented in biblical order. For each session, teachers are provided wit...

Characterizations of Jesus abound: “dying Savior,” “monk,” or “troublemaker,” for example.  But who is Jesus?  Who  was  Jesus—really?  By surveyin...

In its tales of gore, rebellion, sexual escapades, and fleeting victory, Judges is one of the books of the Bible in which we most see our need for ...

• A supplement to the Godly Play classroom, to be used by storytellers and children during response time and/or by parents at home • Full-color th...

In Second Corinthians 12:7, Paul writes about "a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan" who had been sent to harass him. This "messenger" was ...

THE BIBLE– Why should we believe–as Jesus did–that it is ‘the mouth of God’? When did it come into existence? Is it inerrant? What do we need to l...

On almost any measure, Jesus has been the most influential human being ever to have lived.But is the time of his influence coming to an end? Does J...

Every year, someone releases a new book that promises to peel back the veil of history and uncover the ‘authentic’ Jesus. This Minizine will help y...

The One: Gospels is a vibrant new interpretation of the four Gospels using engaging, contemporary language: a modern version that tells the story t...

These two books are all about ordinary people from the Bible. Some did good things and some did bad things. As you read the stories, think about wh...

Focusing on six women from the Bible, each of whom offers a distinctive example of faith.

These two books are all about ordinary people from the Bible. Some did good things and some did bad things. As you read the stories, think about wh...

To truly love someone, you have to know him. And to truly love God, we must know him too. Not just know that he exists, but know who he is and what...

The Old Testament, while sometimes confusing and difficult for New Testament believers, is for all Christians because Christ is actually present th...

Poythress demonstrates how the sacrifices, traditions, and penalties of the law of Moses graphically foreshadow the work of Christ and his relation...

With extreme care and faithfulness to Scripture, Peterson sets forth the case for eternal punishment and refutes four alternative views. A timely r...

This book looks at the great king of Israel and delves into his life, including all that made him human and at the same time a man after God's own ...

"His father and mother were amazed at what was being said about Him." Luke 2:33 "Everyone was amazed at all the things He was doing." Luke 9:43 "...

Israel, the community to which Jesus belonged, took its name from their patriarch Jacob. His story of exile and return was their story as well. In...