This critically acclaimed series provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

As a human, you have the absolute right to your beliefs. No one has the moral authority to impose their views on you by force or by the threat of eternal torture in hell.

God made you free.

Your beliefs influence your attitude, which affects your behavior. And your attitude and behavior determine whether you find meaning and joy in life.

This is Jesus Christ respects your mastery over your own mind. Instead of telling you what to believe, this interactive book simply provides information about Jesus Christ so that you can make an informed decision. You decide what to believe. You write down your own thoughts and independently grow to appreciate yourself.

As we mature, we increasingly value having a life of meaning. We want our existence to mean something. We want to have joy, especially when our lives are full of suffering, evil, pain, fear, and unfairness.

Among all the things Jesus taught, none is more tangibly valuable than the secret to having a life of meaning. If you follow it, you are guaranteed a joyful and meaningful life regardless of how awful life treats you. All you must do is to:

• Love God
• Love your neighbor
• Love yourself
• Keep God's commandments

Our God is a God of love. If your attitude is love and your behavior aligns with his will, then you can unite with him and share in his very nature and glory. You will leave this world with joy, for as he is, so are you.

This is Jesus Christ is a tool to help solidify your understanding of the most influential person in history so that you can leverage that knowledge into having a life of meaning and joy. Use it to your advantage. You are worth it.

Quickly find over 5,000 of your favorite biblical phrases. Find it Fast in the Bible is a trusted, time-saving resource for personal and group study. This A to Z Resource is the perfect companion for any topical concordance or Bible dictionary.

Features:

• Quick access to meaningful biblical phrases
• Exact chapter-and-verse locations

The ancient Israelites lived among many nations, and knowing about the people and culture of these nations can enhance understanding of the Old Testament. Peoples of the Old Testament World provides up-to-date descriptions of the people groups who interacted with and influenced ancient Israel.
Detailed accounts by specialists cover each group's origin, history, rulers, architecture, art, religion, and contacts with biblical Israel.

The Believers Church Bible Commentary presents the best of modern scholarship in an accessible, practical form. The commentary emphasizes the special concerns of readers from the Believers Church tradition.

At the end of each chapter, an article on "The Text in the Life of the Church" highlights how the Scripture passage applies to the daily practice of Christian faith. Some of the themes that the Believers Church Bible Commentary underscores are believer's baptism, submission to the rule of Christ in the church, and following Christ in personal sacrifice and service.

Pleins' exposition reveals in the Psalms the core of a liberating worship that grasps the realities of individual suffering as well as the stern demands of social justice. Presenting a stirring fresh translation of many of the ancient hymns and prayers of the psalter, Pleins offers new perspectives on their meaning for the individual as well as for the community, from biblical times to the present.

The work, My Holy Bible Extracts of 1,401 Powerful Verses, started on January 2, 2004, when I commenced an intensive and in-depth daily reading of the Holy Bible. It covered all the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament. This Second Edition comprises of 886 powerful verses from the Old Testament and 515 powerful verses from the New Testament. The breakdown is shown below:

• Genesis: 57 verses Isaiah: 80 verses Romans: 38 verses
• Exodus: 40 verses Jeremiah: 39 verses 1 Corinthians: 16 verses
• Leviticus: 27 verses Lamentations: 8 verses 2 Corinthians: 11 verses
• Numbers: 19 verses Ezekiel: 24 verses Galatians: 10 verses
• Deuteronomy: 36 verses Daniel: 15 verses Ephesians: 16 verses
• Joshua: 15 verses Hosea: 7 verses Philippians: 11 verses
• Judges: 22 verses Joel: 5 verses Colossians: 11 verses
• Ruth: 4 verses Amos: 5 verses 1 Thessalonians: 10 verses
• 1 Samuel: 21 verses Obadiah: 2 verses 2 Thessalonians: 8 verses
• 2 Samuel: 12 verses Jonah: 5 verses 1 Timothy: 15 verses
• 1 Kings: 34 verses Micah: 8 verses 2 Timothy: 9 verses
• 2 Kings: 23 verses Nahum: 5 verses Titus: 5 verses
• 1 Chronicles: 14 verses Habakkuk: 5 verses Philemon: 1 verse
• 2 Chronicles: 17 verses Zephaniah: 5 verses Hebrews: 25 verses
• Ezra: 7 verses Haggai: 3 verses James: 17 verses
• Nehemiah: 10 verses Zechariah: 14 verses 1 Peter: 17 verses
• Esther: 14 verses Malachi: 7 verses 2 Peter: 9 verses
• Job: 31 verses Matthew: 78 verses 1 John: 17 verses
• Psalms: 151 verses Mark: 27 verses 2 John: 2 verses
• Proverbs: 67 verses Luke: 51 verses 3 John: 1 verse
• Ecclesiastes: 22 verses John: 43 verses Jude: 7 verses
• Song of Solomon: 6 verses Acts: 39 verses Revelation: 22 verses

Each of the 1,401 powerful verses has either a question that pricks the conscience of the reader, excites him or her, and provokes in the reader the urge to review one’s relationship with God. Interacting with some of the posers contained in this work will definitely lead to a sober reflection of the reader, as well as strengthen one’s abiding faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to the questions, there are some explanations on some of the deep sayings of the Holy Book which most readers tend to misconstrue. Above all, this work will induce readers, particularly Christians, to take ownership in godly pursuits and to domesticate their relationship with God as against the lukewarm attitude of most Christians who treat God as an abstract being. This work is about the desire to draw near the God in us and to personalize our relationship with him. The work concludes with an afterword, which is candid advice from the heart of the author to all readers.

For years, author Dewey Olmstead has been writing essays based on his sometimes unusual insights into the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether he wrote for friends, families he visited, or even strangers, Olmstead wanted nothing more than to share the truth of the Scriptures and for people to grow closer to God.

"Line upon Line" presents a collection of Olmstead's essays offering encouragement and inspiration to those struggling with daily life. Written in an easy-to-read for-mat, these nuggets of wisdom convey the awesome power of the Gospel and fill believers with hope and strength.

His thoughtful commentary punctuates each subject and seeks to answer some of our most common questions about God and His Kingdom, which we are a part of. Olmstead discusses the beauty and majesty of God's creation, how Earthly laws relate to God's eternal laws, the importance of reading the Scriptures, the beauty of our heavenly inheritance, and much more.

Learn amazing truths that will carry you through this troubled world, past the gatekeeper, and into exaltation with "Line upon Line."

Susan Niditch's commentary on the book of Judges pays careful attention to the literary and narrative techniques of the text and yields fresh readings of the book's difficult passages: stories of violence, ethnic conflict, and gender issues. Niditch aptly and richly conveys the theological impact and enduring significance of these stories.

The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.