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Leading People into the Way of Jesus You might not immediately
think of yourself as a “leader,” but the apostle Paul likely
would. When Paul uses the term leader in a church context he
includes anyone who mentors or cares for people into the way of
Jesus. In this volume of the New Testament Everyday Bible Study
series, Scot McKnight explores four letters written by Paul to
three pastoral leaders—Timothy, Titus, and Philemon—and how
they model wise advice for leaders in the churches of Ephesus,
Crete, and Colossae. Throughout the study of these four letters,
McKnight reveals important elements of leadership for us today
through Paul’s mentoring of these three leaders. The first three
letters are commonly referred to as the Pastoral Epistles, as Paul
pastors Timothy and Titus on how to lead churches in Ephesus and
Crete, and in the fourth letter, Paul pastors Philemon to lead a
house church through a challenge. While these letters are specific
to their contexts, they offer timeless wisdom for all sorts of
church leaders, from parents and teachers to pastors and business
leaders. In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely
respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive
insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New
Testament. Each volume provides: Original Meaning. Brief, precise
expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the
central message of each passage. Fresh Interpretation. Brings the
passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King
Jesus. Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions
for reflection and application for each passage.
The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference
book. Featuring 208 articles written by numerous experts, it brings
the very latest in Pauline scholarship and theology to students,
teachers, ministers and laypeople in an accessible and easy to use
layout. No other single volume reference work presents as much
information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature,
background and scholarship. This second edition of the Dictionary
of Paul and His Letters has been completely revised and updated, to
ensure that it contains the very best and most recent developments
in Pauline thought. With articles organized in alphabetical order,
it is easy to browse through and find exactly what you need -
whether you are a student, preacher or simply interested in better
understanding Paul's writings. Part of the IVP Reference series,
the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, Second Edition, is
committed to the authority of Scripture, utilising the best of
critical methods, and maintaining dialogue with contemporary
scholarship and challenges facing the church Those who have enjoyed
and benefited from the first edition of the Dictionary of Paul and
His Letters will find this second edition an equally indispensable
companion to study and research, while those who are new to the
study of Pauline theology will find this an incomparable resource.
"Make sure this new guide for living is on your shelf." -Max Lucado
This 15th anniversary of the bestselling classic The Jesus Creed
invites us to rediscover the core of biblical Christianity: Loving
God and Loving Others. Memorizing the Great Commandment is one
thing, but living by it is quite another. One of today's most
engaging and sought-after Biblical scholars, Scot McKnight
demystifies this ancient creed and reveals its power to transform
the lives of believers today. He explores how Jesus connected the
ancient Jewish commandments to "Love the Lord your God with all
your heart, soul and strength" and to "Love your neighbor as
yourself" to become the foundation of his ministry. In The Jesus
Creed, his seminal work, Scot invites followers of Jesus to step
back into the world in which Jesus lived and to hear his core
teachings like we've never heard them before. And just like his
disciples, we discover how praying the Jesus Creed will close the
gap between the people we are right now and the people God created
us to be. In The Jesus Creed, you will: Learn about the identities,
hopes and struggles of the people closest to Jesus - Joseph and
Mary, John the Baptist, Peter, and John Discover how Jesus's
radical acts of compassion restore those who are marginalized,
oppressed, or grieving How the Jesus Creed can shape society to
grow in justice, faith, and joy How the Jesus Creed deepens our
love for Jesus, leading to healing, forgiveness and wholeness in
our personal lives
Revelation was written by John to seven churches at
the western end of Asia Minor who were under the thumb of the
Roman empire (Babylon). Life in the empire involved constant
challenges with compromises to the ideology of the empire and
emperor, and John exhorts them to be witnesses in word and life as
well as to practice a worship that constantly affirms the triumph
of God. And this same witness and worship is what we are called to
today. The Lamb of God shows the way to live, and God's
promise is that justice and peace, the ways of God, will eventually
be established (not by war but by witness and worship). Scot
McKnight provides scholarly insights with a pastoral heart for all
the books of the New Testament. The NIV is used as the
primary Bible text but McKnight also includes insights from his own
translation of the entire New Testament. Each Bible study features
a short, compact, clear exposition that both summarizes the whole
and gives the reader a clear focus for what is central to the
passage. McKnight also offers some historical context; connects the
passage to the larger story of the Bible; provides an illustration,
a metaphor, or an image that brings the passage alive; and
provides a list of 2-3 resources for further reading or
study. The series is suitable for group study, personal
study, or daily reading.
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1–2 Chronicles
Carol M. Kaminski; Edited by (general) Tremper Longman III, Scot McKnight
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A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible
Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in
light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do
so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical
texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully
live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric
approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers,
and laypeople alike. Three easy-to-use sections designed to help
readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes
complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each
passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand
story EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as
embedded in its canonical and historical setting LIVE the Story:
Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes
contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers,
and students Praise for SGBC: "Pastors and lay people will welcome
this new series, which seeks to make the message of the Scriptures
clear and to guide readers in appropriating biblical texts for life
today." -Daniel I. Block, Wheaton College and Graduate School "An
extremely valuable and long overdue series that includes comment on
the cultural context of the text, careful exegesis, and guidance on
reading the whole Bible as a unity that testifies to Christ as our
Savior and Lord." -Graeme Goldsworthy, author of According to Plan
"Engagingly readable, it not only explores the biblical text but
offers a range of applications and interesting illustrations."
-Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary "I love the SGBC
series. It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh."
-John Ortberg, Senior Pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church "A
perfect tool for helping every follower of Jesus to walk in the
story that God is writing for them." -Judy Douglass, Cru
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John (Paperback)
Scot McKnight
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Become a daily Bible reader, attentive to the mind of God. In the
New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected
biblical scholar Scot McKnight reveals the newness and activeness
of God's Word as it works in our everyday lives. His unique
approach to Bible study combines sound theology with relevant
pastoral wisdom. Each volume of this series provides: Original
Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers
a clear focus for the central message of each passage. Fresh
Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what
it means to follow King Jesus. Practical Application: Biblical
connections and questions for reflection and application for each
passage. Ideal for personal reflection or group study, John will
help you see God in the biblical context so you can hear from God
in your context. John's Gospel highlights how people responded to
Jesus in the first century but also showcases responses for readers
today: faith that abides in who he is, obeys what he calls us to
do, and witnesses about Jesus to the world. Who Jesus is and who we
understand him to be shape how we respond to Jesus and the kind of
person we are created to become. Scot McKnight will walk you and
your group through John with Scripture passages (sometimes
translated from the original by McKnight himself), reflection
questions, pastoral insights, and ideas for putting God's words
into action.
The Gospel of Mark presents the life of Jesus (a biography) as a
life destined for death and the life of discipleship corresponding
to a life destined for daily crucifixion. A suffering Messiah paves
the way for suffering discipleship. The disciples in the Gospels
are presented as excited and expectant, clueless and learning,
surprised and shocked, but don't perceive the reality of the true
Messiahship until the cross. In this Everyday Bible Study series,
McKnight also offers some historical context; connects the passage
to the larger story of the Bible; provides an illustration, a
metaphor, or an image that brings the passage alive; and
provides questions for reflection and application for further study
or discussion. The series is suitable for group study,
personal study, or daily reading.
Redemptive Peace The church in Rome was split into differing groups
and in their zeal to advocate for their viewpoints had gone over
the line of gospel mission to controlling ambition. In trying to
unify a congregation he’d never met, the Apostle Paul starts the
first half of his letter reminding the believers of their
redemption in Jesus, anticipating the unity for their life
together. Paul ends with a call for peace; a redemptive peace
that speaks to how to live in relation to our state, our work, our
church, and our households. Romans is the most influential document
in the New Testament for the formation of what Christians believe
today. But it also has importance for how to live that belief in
our chaotic world. Ideal for personal reflection or group study,
Scot McKnight explores the links between the Bible’s world and
ours, presenting the enduring relevance of the letter to the Romans
for us today. In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series,
widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines
interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the
New Testament. Each volume provides: Original Meaning. Brief,
precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus
for the central message of each passage. Fresh Interpretation.
Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to
follow King Jesus. Practical Application. Biblical connections and
questions for reflection and application for each passage.
Unleashing God’s Kingdom Every paragraph in Luke’s gospel is
about Jesus. Luke showcases Jesus’ character by recounting all
the significant events of his life, recalling his major teachings,
and recommending his character as the truest way to live. The Jesus
in Luke’s biography doesn’t wait for these events to happen to
him, instead Jesus powerfully moves and unleashes the kingdom of
God, proclaiming—and demonstrating—holistic redemption. This
redemption cannot be reduced to ethics, morality, or even what we
call social justice. Its foundation is a Person, and in that Person
holistic redemption explodes into living realities. Those who
follow this Person suddenly realize they are on mission with Jesus,
as Luke tells his great story. In this deep dive into the person of
Jesus, Scot McKnight shows that the Christian movement today, just
as it was in Jesus’ time, is empowered by the Spirit of God.
Explaining the links between the Bible’s world and ours, McKnight
explores the enduring relevance of the Gospel of Luke for today. In
the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected
biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with
pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume
provides: Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the
biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of
each passage. Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with
fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus. Practical
Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and
application for each passage.
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Galatians
Nijay K Gupta, Scot McKnight
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A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible
Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in
light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do
so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical
texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully
live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric
approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers,
and laypeople alike. Three easy-to-use sections designed to help
readers live out God's story: LISTEN to the Story: Includes
complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each
passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand
story EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as
embedded in its canonical and historical setting LIVE the Story:
Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes
contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers,
and students Praise for SGBC: "The editors and contributors set
that table very well and open up the biblical story in ways that
move us to act with sensitivity and understanding ... Well done."
-Daniel I. Block, Wheaton College and Graduate School "[The]
easy-to-use format and practical guidance brings God's grand story
to modern-day life so anyone can understand how it applies today."
-Andy Stanley, Senior Pastor, North Point Ministries "Engagingly
readable, it not only explores the biblical text but offers a range
of applications and interesting illustrations." -Craig S. Keener,
Asbury Theological Seminary "I love the SGBC series. It makes the
text sing and helps us hear the story afresh." -John Ortberg,
Senior Pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church "Pastors, Bible study
leaders, and Christians of all types who are looking for a
substantive and practical guide through the Scriptures will find
these volumes helpful." -Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School
"This commentary series breaks new ground ... Ideal for preaching
and teaching." -Craig Blomberg, Denver Seminary "A perfect tool for
helping every follower of Jesus to walk in the story that God is
writing for them." -Judy Douglass, Cru
Become a daily Bible reader, attentive to the mind of God. In the
New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected
biblical scholar Scot McKnight reveals the newness and activeness
of God's Word as it works in our everyday lives. His unique
approach to Bible study combines sound theology with relevant
pastoral wisdom. Each volume of this series provides: Original
Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers
a clear focus for the central message of each passage. Fresh
Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what
it means to follow King Jesus. Practical Application: Biblical
connections and questions for reflection and application for each
passage. Ideal for personal reflection or group study, Philippians
and 1 and 2 Thessalonians will help you see God in the biblical
context so you can hear from God in your context. Philippians and
the Thessalonians address believers in the first century and in the
twenty-first century with words that are practical and deeply
spiritual: Philippians appeals for unity and rejoicing in the face
of suffering. 1 and 2 Thessalonians emphasize having a heart of
thanksgiving and discuss the return of Christ. Kingdom living is
the shape of life in Christ. These letters have taught Christians
since the first century to live a life shaped by confidence in what
God has promised us, but also to live that life without trying to
escape from this world. Exploring the links between the time these
words were written and our own times, Scot McKnight uncovers the
enduring relevance and importance of these three letters for our
lives today. He'll walk you and your group through the books with
Scripture passages (sometimes translated from the original by
McKnight himself), reflection questions, pastoral insights, and
ideas for putting God's words into action.
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Acts (Paperback)
Scot McKnight
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Become a daily Bible reader, attentive to the mind of God. In the
New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected
biblical scholar Scot McKnight reveals the newness and activeness
of God's Word as it works in our everyday lives. His unique
approach to Bible study combines sound theology with relevant
pastoral wisdom. Each volume of this series provides: Original
Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers
a clear focus for the central message of each passage. Fresh
Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what
it means to follow King Jesus. Practical Application: Biblical
connections and questions for reflection and application for each
passage. Ideal for personal reflection or group study, Acts will
help you see God in the biblical context so you can hear from God
in your context. Luke's account of the early church in the book of
Acts shines a light on our purpose today. Scot McKnight shows how
we are called by God to participate in God's mission in the world
to redeem it through Jesus Christ. He'll walk you and your group
through Acts with Scripture passages (sometimes translated from the
original by McKnight himself), reflection questions, pastoral
insights, and ideas for putting God's words into action.
The biblical Book of Revelation frustrates and fascinates many
people with its imagery and apocalyptic tone. Most popular
interpretations of the book rely on a perspective known as
dispensationalism, popularized by the Scofield Bible and more
recently the Left Behind series of novels. Yet there are many
problems with this popular way of reading Revelation, and until
now, few alternatives have been available that were easy to
understand. In Revelation for the Rest of Us, Scot McKnight with
Cody Matchett explore the timeless message of Revelation and how it
speaks to us today with a courageous challenge to be faithful
witnesses to Jesus while standing against the ever-present reality
of worldly authorities. The writer, John, stimulates the
imagination to see the world differently, through the eyes of God,
presenting a "divine politic" that subverts the anti-god patterns
of governments, empires, and those in power. McKnight addresses the
popular misconceptions about the book, explaining what John means
in his use of the images of dragons, lambs, and beasts, and how the
symbolism of Revelation speaks powerfully to the present
day--though not in the way most people think. Drawing from the
latest scholarship, they present an understanding of Revelation for
anyone interested in deepening their personal study of the Bible as
well as preachers looking to communicate this timeless message
today. McKnight offers in this book a discipleship manual for
discerning the immoralities of political powers and how the church
can be both an agent of resistance and transformation. John
designed his Book of Revelation to disciple readers into dissidents
of the ways of the world and empire. John describes that empire
with the term "Babylon." Babylon is a timeless image of empire,
militarism, economic exploitation, injustice, and oppression. The
Book of Revelation disciples Christians through worship and the
courageous challenge of faithful, or allegiant, witness to the
slaughtered-Lamb. John's dissident disciples can discern the
presence of "Babylon" in our world and learn to speak up, speak
out, and walk in the way of the Lamb. He disciples us by
stimulating our imaginations to see the world and "Babylon" through
the eyes of God, and in so doing John presents a "divine politic,"
a view of government and power that subverts the anti-god patterns
of "Babylon" today.
Become a daily Bible reader, attentive to the mind of God. In the
New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected
biblical scholar Scot McKnight reveals the newness and activeness
of God's Word as it works in our everyday lives. His unique
approach to Bible study combines sound theology with relevant
pastoral wisdom. Each volume of this series provides: Original
Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers
a clear focus for the central message of each passage. Fresh
Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what
it means to follow King Jesus. Practical Application: Biblical
connections and questions for reflection and application for each
passage. Ideal for personal reflection or group study, James and
Galatians will help you see God in the biblical context so you can
hear from God in your context. The letters of James and Galatians
both speak words of life to believers in the first century and in
the twenty-first century: James offers us practical and relevant
wisdom about the speech we use (especially considering modern means
of communication), the trials we face, and the specific dangers of
wealth. Galatians reminds us of the total sufficiency of Jesus in
securing our salvation, and of the leadership of the Holy Spirit
for living out our faith. Exploring the links between the time
these words were written and our own times, Scot McKnight uncovers
the enduring relevance and importance of these two letters for our
lives today. He'll walk you and your group through both letters
with Scripture passages (sometimes translated from the original by
McKnight himself), reflection questions, pastoral insights, and
ideas for putting God's words into action.
This five-views work brings together an all-star lineup of Pauline
scholars to offer a constructive, interdenominational, up-to-date
conversation on key issues of Pauline theology. The editors begin
with an informative recent history of biblical tradition related to
the perspectives on Paul. John M. G. Barclay, A. Andrew Das, James
D. G. Dunn, Brant Pitre, and Magnus Zetterholm then discuss how to
interpret Paul's writings and theology, especially the apostle's
view of salvation. The book concludes with an assessment of the
perspectives from a pastoral point of view by Dennis Edwards.
Experience the New Testament afresh in Scot McKnight's bold
translation. Typical translations of the New Testament make the
biblical text as accessible as possible by using the language of
our own day. At times this masks the distance between the New
Testament text and modern readers. Scripture continues to speak to
us but it speaks as an ancient text to the modern world. New
Testament scholar Scot McKnight offers a translation of the New
Testament with a daring approach to the ancient text. Clever in its
expression and at times stunning in its boldness, The Second
Testament will challenge readers to experience God's Word anew. God
blesses the beggars in spirit because theirs is Heavens’ Empire.
God blesses the grievers because they will be consoled. God blesses
the meek because they will inherit the land. God blesses the ones
hungering and thirsting for the rightness because they will be
satisfied. (Matthew 5:3-6) Features include: Complete text of the
New Testament Brief introductions to each book Maps of key
locations and events Glossary of key terms in the translation
Full-cloth hardcover with foil stamping Deluxe bookmark ribbon
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Pivot
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An Award-Winning Challenge to Popular Ideas of the Kingdom
According to Scot McKnight, "kingdom" is the biblical term most
misused by Christians today. It has taken on meanings that are
completely at odds with what the Bible says and has become a
buzzword for both social justice and redemption. In Kingdom
Conspiracy, McKnight offers a sizzling biblical corrective and a
fiercely radical vision for the role of the local church in the
kingdom of God. Now in paper. Praise for Kingdom Conspiracy 2015
Outreach Resources of the Year Award Winner One of Leadership
Journal's Best Books for Church Leaders in 2014 "This is a
must-read for church leaders today."--Publishers Weekly "A timely
resource for the missional church to reexamine some basic
assumptions that impact church practice in the everyday."--Outreach
Discipleship occurs when someone answers the call to learn from
Jesus how to live his or her life-as though Jesus were living it.
The end result is that the disciple becomes the kind of person who
naturally does what Jesus did. How the church understands salvation
and the gospel is the key to recovering a biblical theology of
discipleship. Our doctrines of grace and salvation, in some cases,
actually prevent us from creating an expectation that we are to be
disciples of Jesus. A person can profess to be a Christian and yet
still live under the impression that they don't need to actually
follow Jesus. Being a follower is seen as an optional add-on, not a
requirement. It is a choice, not a demand. Being a Christian today
has no connection with the biblical idea that we are formed into
the image of Christ. In this ground-breaking new book, pastor and
author Bill Hull shows why our existing models of evangelism and
discipleship fail to actually produce followers of Jesus. He looks
at the importance of recovering a robust view of the gospel and
taking seriously the connection between conversion-answering the
call to follow Jesus-and discipleship-living like the one we claim
to follow.
The issue of baptism has troubled Protestants for centuries. Should
infants be baptized before their faith is conscious, or does God
command the baptism of babies whose parents have been baptized?
Popular New Testament scholar Scot McKnight makes a biblical case
for infant baptism, exploring its history, meaning, and practice
and showing that infant baptism is the most historic Christian way
of forming children into the faith. He explains that the church's
practice of infant baptism developed straight from the Bible and
argues that it must begin with the family and then extend to the
church. Baptism is not just an individual profession of faith: it
takes a family and a church community to nurture a child into faith
over time. McKnight explains infant baptism for readers coming from
a tradition that baptizes adults only, and he counters criticisms
that fail to consider the role of families in the formation of
faith. The book includes a foreword by Todd Hunter and an afterword
by Gerald McDermott.
How are we to live out the Bible today? In this updated edition of
The Blue Parakeet, you'll be challenged to see how Scripture
transcends culture and time, and you'll learn how to come to God's
Word with a fresh heart and mind. The gospel is designed to be
relevant in every culture, in every age, in every language. It's
fully capable of this, and, as we read Scripture, we are called to
discern how God is speaking to us today. And yet applying its words
and directions on how to live our lives is not as easy as it seems.
As we talk to the Christians around us about issues that matter,
many of us wonder: how on earth are we reading the same Bible? How
is it that two of us can sit down with the same Bible and come away
with two entirely different answers about everything from
charismatic gifts to the ordaining of women? Professor and author
of The King Jesus Bible Scot McKnight challenges us to rethink how
to read the Bible, not just to puzzle it together into some
systematic belief or historical tradition but to see it as an
ongoing Story that we're summoned to enter and to carry forward in
our day. What we need is a fresh blowing of God's Spirit on our
culture, in our day, and in our ways. We need twenty-first-century
Christians living out the biblical gospel in twenty-first-century
ways. And if we read the Bible properly, we will see that God never
asked one generation to step back in time and live in ways of the
past. Through the Bible, God speaks in each generation, in that
generation's ways and beckons us to be a part of his amazing story.
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