Christian Biblical Reference Books

The Ten Commandments are among the best-known teachings in the Bible. As the first laws given by God at Mt. Sinai, they occupy a special place in t...

How do historical and literary details contribute to a coherent theological witness to Jesus in the Gospel of John? A leading British evangelical N...

How do we think about the theology of the book of Jeremiah? Do we consider themes section by section, or do we step back and look at the whole? Joh...

Paul's Letter to the Galatians is one of the fiercest and most polemical writings in the Bible. That is what makes it, for the author of this study...

Klaus Haacker, a respected expert on Paul's writings, presents a compelling introduction to the theology of the Letter to the Romans. This volume c...

The book of Isaiah's imagery sparkles as it inspires. It draws us in to meditate and extends our vision toward the future. But what should we make ...

1 and 2 Kings unfolds an epic narrative that concludes the long story of Israel's experience with institutional monarchy, a sequence of events that...

1 and 2 Kings unfolds an epic narrative that concludes the long story of Israel's experience with institutional monarchy, a sequence of events that...

In the book of Amos the language about land is used extensively, including terms and ideas such as Zion, YHWH's bringing of Israel into the land, r...

With a reporter's practiced skill, Jayna Davis unscrambles the convoluted and distorted facts of the Oklahoma City bombing to present a compelling ...

Mary, the mother of Jesus; Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus; and Mary Magdalene all feature prominently in the gospel narrative. But what can...

When the disciples asked Jesus how to anticipate His return, He gave a remarkably detailed answer. As you study the signs Jesus pointed to, you'll ...

John Stott offers comment on the letters of John.

Tony Evans is one of the most influential church leaders of our time and has been faithful in his effective proclamation of the Gospel for over 50 ...

The Pentateuch lays an important literary and theological foundation for the rest of Scripture, so it's important that readers correctly understand...

This Old Testament book, 'the best of songs', has fascinated and perplexed interpreters for centuries. We hear the passionate melody of romantic lo...

The children were visiting a tall tower in America when they ended up in an adventure in the ancient Tower of Babel.

All three Synoptic Gospels tell the story of Jesus's transfiguration. Yet there has been surprisingly little written about this key event, and many...

What does it mean to follow God whole-heartedly? Discover the signs of a heart truly transformed by the power of the gospel in Rose’s new pamphlet ...

Theologian Tyron Inbody suggests a new understanding of God in this highly accessible introduction to Christian perspectives of suffering and evil....

New in paperback from the Understanding God series. Tony Evans encourages people who have read only portions of the Word to discover its transformi...

This classic Bible study help gives you a concordance, chain-reference system, topical Bible, and commentary all in one. Complete with over 500,000...

As John Calvin notes, the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman (described in Matthew 15 and Mark 7) shows ‘in what manner the grace of Ch...

Paul Barnett sheds light on the geopolitical context of Jesus’s passion and the birth of the church.

Serving Christ and His church as a pastor, theologian, and military chaplain, John Owen lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in England...

Editor Brandon D. Smith envisions The Trinity in the Canon in three parts: the first part contains chapters on history and methodology; the second ...

Many African Christians can’t explain what sin is, how it affects people, or how it came into the world. The best they can offer is a mix of popu...

Klaus Berger offers a clearly written and highly understandable introcuction to the controversy surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls. He insightfully e...

Based on linguistic and thematic links in the narrative of Mark, The Turning Point in the Gospel of Mark argues that the twin pericopae of Peter's ...

Who were the 12 men who were the closest to Jesus? The Twelve Disciples takes you inside "the circle" to learn more about Jesus' devoted followers,...

The Twice Told Tale: Parallels in the Bible is a title by Abba Bendavid that attempts to help the reader make sense of I and II Chronicles, a part ...

In The Two Prophets to Nineveh, James McCarthy guides readers on an exegetical tour through the prophetical books of Jonah and Nahum. When studied ...

How Much Do You Know About the Bible? God’s Word is filled with fascinating history, intriguing facts, and an endless supply of interesting trivia....

Don't let the things that worry us or make us anxious take hold. They can easily grow to enslave us and prevent us from being free. The Ultimate Ex...

Why can I be confident the Bible is reliable? Who decided which books made the final cut? What else do I need to know to understand what I’m readin...

Strange but True Bible Facts Did you know: that King David swore like a sailor? that the Book of Ecclesiastes encourages drinking, especially bee...

An Expository Journey Through the Book of James Helps Christians Move from Double-Mindedness to Wholeness Everyone longs for wholeness and honesty ...

Exciting fiction premiere from beloved New York Times bestselling author Beth Moore. Only God knew why Jillian Slater agreed to return to New Orle...

Jesus was both called by, and gave himself, unusual names. Noted theologian, R.C. Sproul, seeks to enlighten us by investigating what those names a...

Finally, a Bible study that goes deep... Frustrated with the watered-down, "light" Bible studies that are all too common, Erica Wiggenhorn wanted t...

What did it mean to be a Christian believer when the church was young? How were these early Christ-followers distinctive in their home communities...

Scripture is a transformative, unfolding Word that's shapes and changes its readers. Too often, however, the Bible can be misunderstood or hard to ...