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God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules;
he only wants his people to know him more intimately, says
top-selling author D. A. Carson. The apostle Paul found that
spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father. By
following Paul's example, we can do the same. This book calls
believers to reject superficiality and revolutionize their lives by
embracing a God-guided approach to prayer. Previously published as
A Call to Spiritual Reformation, this book has now been updated to
connect more effectively with contemporary readers. A study guide,
DVD, and leader's kit for the book are available through Lifeway
and The Gospel Coalition.
Easier To Read and Highly Portable This NIV Larger Print Bible has
the best of all worlds - a highly portable size, a larger, very
readable, 10 point type that makes for comfortable reading without
straining, and the #1 selling New International Version (NIV)
translation. It is sure to become a favorite ministry Bible for
prison, street and homeless ministry, and nursing home outreaches.
Ideal for a child who's beginning to read, an elderly loved one, or
anyone who appreciates a larger text size than most Outreach
Bibles, in a two column per page format. Includes: - Introductions
to each Book of the Bible - Limited Old Testament and New Testament
maps - An extended Table of Contents (Mapping the Story) that helps
put the various Biblical Books of the Bible in their historical
groupings. Helping the reader see how it all fits together - The
Drama of the Bible in Six Acts introduction - The Drama of the
Bible: A Visual Chronology Biblical timeline - Living the Script
practical application page - A Table of Weights and Measures - 1280
pages, 5.5" x 8.5" x 1.4" - 10 point Bible text, 2 column format
Lessons from the book of Exodus: learn how to stop walking in
circles and rely on God's grace to show you the way to his good
promise. Do you wonder if you'll ever get back on track after
suffering a major setback or traumatic experience? Do you
wonder-even secretly-if God actually does keep his promises? Or if
his love is far-reaching enough, his plan detailed enough to
include even your daily struggles, habits, and hang-ups? In this
Bible study, Rebecca Bender takes study groups and individuals
straight into the book of Exodus where the Israelites are wandering
after their own tracks immediately after escaping from bondage and
oppression at the hands of Pharaoh. God is trying to get them to
the land of his promise, but they, like many of us, are frustrated
by doubts, fears, and self-destructive habits... This study guide
will equip you to: See Exodus in a new and relatable way that will
help you better understand God and yourself. Understand the
historical and cultural nuances of Egypt to give you fresh insight
into this powerful story. Learn applicable tips from the children
of Israel by understanding what they did right and what they did
wrong in order to reach their goals. Move beyond your own past and
into your promises. Get back on track after experiencing a major
setback in life or enduring a traumatic event. God has called you
out of bondage-to sin, to doubt, to defeat-and into his Promised
Land that flows with his grace and truth. This study guide includes
biblical and historical background insights, practical application,
group discussion questions, and a memory verse for each chapter.
Inscribed is a collection of studies that lead women to not just
survive but thrive by encouraging them to immerse themselves in the
Word of God.
Digs into the Bible to find out what Jesus did and said Encourages
you to decide what place Jesus has in your life today More than 110
titles available! Features the popular inductive study approach
Includes helpful notes for group leaders Convenient workbook format
for groups or individuals Approach questions help get you thinking
or start group discussion Application questions help you to act on
what you have learned Field-tested by individuals and groups prior
to publication
Genesis is a book of origins: of the world, of sin, of God's
promise of redemption, and of the people of Israel. It traces God's
pledge of a Saviour through Abraham's line down to his
great-grandson Judah. It is foundational for the New Testament and
its teaching that Jesus is the fulfilment of God's promise to save
humankind from sin and death. Andrew Steinmann's thorough
exegetical commentary includes a reconstructed timeline of events
from Abraham's life through to the death of Joseph.
* Builds on a successful and respected series * Well-known and
respected name in theological circles * 'For everyone' approach:
scholarly author with a highly readable style * Ideal for
individual or group study
Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha - a series of sessions exploring the
Christian faith - and vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in Kensington,
London, aids readers following the Bible in one year programme to
understand the Scriptures better. Drawing out a theme for each day
from the designated Bible readings, Gumbel's exegetical writings on
the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are packed
with insight, wisdom and application. These accompanying reading
notes will enhance the study of anyone reading the Bible in One
Year each day.
Winner of The PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2022 Shortlisted for The
Wolfson History Prize 2022 A The Times Books of the Year 2022 A
fascinating, surprising and often controversial examination of the
real God of the Bible, in all his bodily, uncensored, scandalous
forms. Three thousand years ago, in the Southwest Asian lands we
now call Israel and Palestine, a group of people worshipped a
complex pantheon of deities, led by a father god called El. El had
seventy children, who were gods in their own right. One of them was
a minor storm deity, known as Yahweh. Yahweh had a body, a wife,
offspring and colleagues. He fought monsters and mortals. He gorged
on food and wine, wrote books, and took walks and naps. But he
would become something far larger and far more abstract: the God of
the great monotheistic religions. But as Professor Francesca
Stavrakopoulou reveals, God's cultural DNA stretches back centuries
before the Bible was written, and persists in the tics and twitches
of our own society, whether we are believers or not. The Bible has
shaped our ideas about God and religion, but also our cultural
preferences about human existence and experience; our concept of
life and death; our attitude to sex and gender; our habits of
eating and drinking; our understanding of history. Examining God's
body, from his head to his hands, feet and genitals, she shows how
the Western idea of God developed. She explores the places and
artefacts that shaped our view of this singular God and the ancient
religions and societies of the biblical world. And in doing so she
analyses not only the origins of our oldest monotheistic religions,
but also the origins of Western culture. Beautifully written,
passionately argued and frequently controversial, God: An Anatomy
is cultural history on a grand scale. 'Rivetingly fresh and
stunning' - Sunday Times 'One of the most remarkable historians and
communicators working today' - Dan Snow
Many of us find the Old testament daunting. It seems long and very
distant. If the Old Testament is unknown territory to you, here's
just the book to get you into it. Alec Motyer leads us through six
key themes of the Old Testament, history, religion, worship,
prophecy, wisdom and God himself. Each chapter shows with
simplicity and warmth how important these themes are to the Old
Testament, and how relevant they are to our lives today. At the end
of each chapter the are seven short daily readings with crisp,
practical comments, designed to help you explore that chapter's
theme for yourself. Read through this book with your Old Testament
in front of you and you will be amazed how it speaks directly to us
today in our situations and our needs. The Scenic Route is a
journey well worth taking. 'Alec Motyer proves again his
faithfulness and reliability as a guide to the world of the Old
Testament. The potential for confusion, with its ancient history,
curious culture and perplexing events, is enormous, but Alec's
sure-footed guide takes us on the scenic route. It is remarkable
how, in such a brief and entertaining read, he can cover so much
ground. Like any tour guide worth his shekels, the author
highlights the most important vistas to be surveyed, while also
taking us off the beaten track to some lesser-known alleyways of
salvation history. The daily devotional Bible readings and notes
make this useful for personal or group study and will provide
readers not only with a good introduction to the Old Testament but
also an opportunity to encounter the God of Abraham, Isaac and
Jacob.' - Chris Sinkinson
Tom Wright's own translation of the Letter to the Hebrews is
combined, section by section with a highly readable discussion,
with background information, useful explanation and interpretation,
and thoughts as to how it can be relevant to our lives today. No
knowledge of technical jargon is required.
How can we know today what was happening in the minds and hearts of
Paul and the first Christians so long ago? By getting below the
surface of Paul's theology, the consistent key elements of early
Christian experience are revealed in a way that throws light on the
meaning of powerful religious experiences and movements both in the
past and today. Illuminating for those who have never read a word
on Paul yet disturbing and provocative for biblical scholars, this
book tackles the topic of the religious experience of Paul and the
first Christians. Lacking authentic knowledge of Paul's liberating
experience, generations of translators and interpreters have
inevitably and sometimes clumsily obscured Paul's meaning. In this
book, the scholarly accusation that Paul is incoherent is turned
upside down to show how uncritically accepted ways of translating
Paul mislead today's reader and introduce a mystifying complexity
into scholarship on Paul. Taking the reader step-by-step through a
painstaking restoration of the meaning of Paul's text, the colour
and form of Paul's original vision are revealed.
An easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible study
With a patented reference system beloved and acclaimed for more than
five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled
in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon
preparation. This easy-to-learn, easy-to-use system enables you to see
the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics. With over
100,000 references listed in the Bible’s margins, covering over 8,000
topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive
topical study. You can also expand your Bible study with even more
tools, including biographical sketches, an archeological supplement,
and outlines of each book of the Bible. The Thompson Chain-Reference
Bible allows Scripture to interpret itself without commentaries.
Features:
- Full text of the English Standard Version (ESV)
- Easy to understand Chain-Reference System with over 100,000
references in the margins
- References cover over 8,000 topics, each with its own pilot
number for exhaustive topical study
- Complete alphabetical and numerical indices listing all
8,000 topics with corresponding pilot numbers and Bible references for
comprehensive topical study
- Bible study aids such as biographical sketches of the most
prominent people in the Bible, an archeological supplement, glossary,
concordance, Bible harmonies, and outlines of each book of the Bible
- Key Verses and Key Thoughts provide basic information you
can use to develop your own study
- Verse Analysis shows the topics and themes of every verse
and provides easy reference to other verses with the same topics or
themes
- 16-page full-color map section
- Words of Christ in red
- Presentation page for gift-giving
- Satin ribbon marker
- 8.3-point type size
Accuracy You Can Trust. Universally recognized as the gold standard
among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard
Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan's
exclusive NASB Comfort Print (R) typeface. Available in a variety
of sophisticated designs, NASB Thinline Bibles give you the
translation celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical
languages in a portable, easy-to-read format. Features: The full
text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition Exquisite,
durable covers Less than one inch thick Double-column,
verse-by-verse format Presentation page Two satin ribbon markers
Words of Christ in red Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print
typeface 9-point print size
Reading the Bible provides inspiration and hope to millions of
people worldwide, but sometimes the language and geography leaves
readers with questions. This reference guide of over six thousand
Biblical names and terms helps you locate your favorite biblical
passages.
Formatted as a dictionary, its topics range from people and
cultures to religious terms. As a concordance, it also includes
places and events keyed to verse in the King James Bible. From
Abraham to Jerusalem, and from Frankincense to Queen Jezebel, this
dictionary can help you learn about and truly understand the people
and terms used in the Bible.
The New Living Translation is an authoritative version of
scripture, rendered faithfully into today's English by an
international team of over 90 leading biblical scholars. The
translation conveys the message of the original texts in clear,
contemporary language. Its guiding principle is to render words and
phrases as simply and literally as possible when that approach
yields an accurate, consistent and natural English text, thus
preserving literary devices, metaphors and word choices that give
structure and provide meaningful connections between different
passages. At the same time, the translation adopts a more dynamic
approach when the literal English equivalent would be too obscure
or archaic for readers to fully understand. The result is a
translation that is both exegetically accurate and idiomatically
powerful, making it eminently suitable for both private and public
use.
An all-in-one reference study Bible for everyone!
This convenient compact Bible is full of the study features you love in
Barbour's original KJV Study Bible 6,500 study notes, individual book
introductions, words of Christ in red, a dictionary/concordance, and
full-color maps. Plus, the new-and-improved KJV Cross Reference Study
Bible includes many more study helps, including
- Center-Column Cross References More than 25,000 entries point you
to related passages throughout scripture.
- Character Profiles: Fascinating information illuminates 33 of the
most important scriptural people spanning the breadth of God's Word.
- Bible Background Articles: 28 full-page articles answer questions
like "Who were the Hittites?" and "What happened between the Old and
New Testaments?"
- Questions and Answers: 58 unique questions appear alongside
interesting or confusing passages in scripture, giving context and
answers that help you grasp a fuller understanding of the Bible.
- Charts and Lists: 20 visual aids provide understanding in a new
way.
- Messianic Prophecies: Dozens of promises of the coming Messiah
and the fulfillment of these promises are clearly marked as a helpful
study feature.
- Parallel Passages: Passages that appear more than once in the
scriptures are highlighted as a great new study tool.
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