King David was a deeply flawed man, yet he became one of the greatest leaders in history. His story reminds us that we are all imperfect and subject to tragic failure, but that God can still use us when we humbly and sincerely seek forgiveness. Though forgiven, David paid for his sins dearly - particularly in the life of his family. But, he never resigned himself to a life of despair as did his…
Under the reign of a murderous pharaoh, Moses' parents were forced to trust God for the life of their child. Years later, Moses showed this same faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt into the land God had promised them. Though there were many conflict in Moses' lifetime, he never allowed them to compromise his relationship with God. His submission to God and His law - regardless of the c…
It can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don't know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God's story o…
Now back in print in a beautiful new paperback edition, this study by one of Europe's foremost New Testament scholars provides a comprehensive exposition of the teaching of the apostle Paul. Firmly grounded in a careful exegesis of the biblical text and crafted with constant reference to the wealth of scholarly study of Paul's writings, this volume is a standard for interpreters of Paul's thoug…
The five books of the Pentateuch are filled with color and adventure, noise and upheaval. They are books of promise, hope, love, and redemption for those who trust their lives to God. The Christian cannot neglect an understanding of this portion of God's Word. Herbert Wolf has provided an opportunity to meet that challenge. As he highlights God's personal relationship with His creation and the…
Includes "A bibliography of the writings of Geerhardus Vos" (p. 547-559). The idea of biblical theology as a science and as a theological discipline -- Eschatology of the New Testament -- The range of the logos title in the prologue to the fourth gospel -- The eschatological aspect of the Pauline conception of the spirit -- The priesthood of Christ in the epistle to the Hebrews -- Hebrews, the …
HOW DID THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE COME TO BE RECOGNIZED AS HOLY SCRIPTURE? WHO DECIDED WHAT THE SHAPE OF THE CANON SHOULD BE? WHAT WERE THE CRITERIA THAT INFLUENCED THESE DECISIONS? After nearly nineteen centuries the canon of Scripture still remains an issue of debate for Christians and scholars. Protestant Bibles exclude the Apocrypha while Catholic Bibles include them. On the other hand, M…
The apostle Paul writes of an individual in conflict, with self, others, and God. The loser on this battlefield is truly a winner. A careful integration of social science and New Testament study interprets Paul's insights into the self, New Testament scholar J. Knox Chamblin presents what is essentially a systematic theology of the self.
Ray Stedman's popular commentaries combine the insight of a seasoned student of the scriptures with the warmth of a pastor's heart. Stedman takes the text seriously and provided many practical applications, drawing the reader in with apt anecdotes and illustrations. He sets the Psalms in context, but also shows how they relate to many New Testament truths and to the reader's daily life. Along w…
Theologically and pastorally profound, this study of biblical hermeneutics builds on Trinitarian presuppositions, while exposing the idols that lead interpretation astray. Poythress emphasizes the interpreter's spiritual qualifications along with linguistic principles.