Biblical Studies

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...

Good news for the needy. Bad news for the power brokers. Jesus came into the world announcing a new order where Satan is overthrown and broken rela...

The Book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike the casual reader as bizarre, bewildering, an...

Blessing is one of the most used but least understood of Christian terms. We want to be blessed, and to be a blessing, but do not think a great dea...

This second edition of Jesus and the Gospels prepares readers for an intensive study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and the events they narrate. Cra...

When Jesus walked with his confused disciples on the Emmaus road, he began with Moses and all the Prophets and explained to them what was said in a...

Forty pilot whales lie stranded on Darlington Beach, Tasmania. Marine conservation biologist Andrew Irvine knows he must act fast... The Bible teac...

Throughout Christian history, the overwhelmingly predominant view of the Bible has been that it is itself the living and active word of God. Timoth...

The massive diversity and complexity of the Bible can make it a daunting project for anyone to tackle. Getting a grasp on the unity of the Bible, i...

When Jesus met sinners, he told them they were forgiven. When he met social outcasts, he said they were accepted. When he met straight-laced religi...

The language of 'christophanies' is used technically by scholars to refer to appearances of the incarnate Son of God after his resurrection, as nar...

God had allowed the unthinkable to happen. His people were in exile in Babylon; his promises seemed shattered. Was he really in control? Was he fai...

Our closest friends are the ones who will tell us the truth about ourselves. Jesus is that kind of friend. He reveals our identity, makes sense of ...

Jesus' strategy was countercultural. The Bible describes him as a conquering hero - but a hero who had to die first. In our world, conquering heroe...

Jesus is Lord of the universe, and yet he desires our companionship. He is the one who can share our suffering, understand our weaknesses and alway...

Jesus is a relentless lover without limits. Even when we cannot, or will not, return his love, Jesus continues to love us despite our actions and o...