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The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (commonly called the "1689") has become the doctrinal standard for most of those Christians who denominate themselves with the term Reformed Baptist in this new millennium. It is the conviction of this editor that a "new" edition is needed. You have that "new" edition in your hand. It is likely that you have surmised that I mean "new" in the sense of reprint of the first edition in facsimile rather than...
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Gott liebt uns Menschen – die Bibel ist sein Liebesbrief an uns. Er sagt aber auch unmissverständlich, dass wir uns gegenseitig lieben sollen.
Die 50 Bibellese-Einheiten mit fundierten Erklärungen sind zum großen Teil den Bibellese-Büchern mittendrin entnommen. Sie wollen helfen, das Thema in der persönlichen Stille vor Gott zu vertiefen. Mit Impulsen und einer Übertragung in den Alltag.
3) Revelation
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For believers feeling pressured to renounce or water down their faith, God gave the apostle John a series of visions as a call to stand firm. The book of Revelation unveils what will happen in the end and tells of the glory that awaits those who remain faithful. The 15 sessions of this Bible study give a glimpse of God's majesty in the end times and the defeat of evil. Learn more about heaven, hell, angels, spiritual warfare, and everything that is...
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See Who God Is and What Love Is. Who is God? What is love? People have asked these questions for thousands of years, and they were asking them in John's day too. Christians like John believed the answers were found in Jesus, but some so-called believers were leading people astray, questioning Jesus' very identity. John wrote these letters to the churches he loved in order to keep them straight. With conviction, confidence, and clarity, John presents...
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While many books exist on the subject, Who's Who in the Bible Made Easy offers a more concise, easier-to-read format than most. Alphabetical entries cover important information about main characters from the Old and New Testaments, from Adam to the apostles. Makes an excellent Bible-study aid for looking up key facts about the patriarchs, prophets, important kings, and other major players in the Old Testament, as well as who's who in the Gospels and...
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The Life Application Bible Commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. This volume provides in-depth explanation, background, and application for every verse in the books of 1 & 2 Corinthians. Perfect for sermon preparation and lesson planning, this one-of-a-kind reference provides excellent quotes and a bibliography for additional commentary.
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7) Matthew
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The Texts @ Contexts series gathers scholarly voices from diverse contexts and social locations to bring new or unfamiliar facets of biblical texts to light. Matthew sheds new light from new perspectives on themes in the Gospel including community; land, labor, and Empire; children, parents, and families; health and disabilities; and border-crossings. The authors challenge us to consider how we deal with cultural distances between ourselves, and these...
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One of the keys to effectively preaching and teaching God's Word is a deep understanding of the meaning of biblical words in the original Hebrew and Greek. As the building blocks of language, words are the means we use to communicate with one another, and they're also the means God has chosen for communicating with us, his people.
To enrich your preaching, teaching, and personal study of God's Word, this clear, accurate, and easy-to-use dictionary...
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Perhaps the single most common admonition in Scripture is the call for God's people to express faithfulness in their lives and in their relationship with God. Just as Isaiah encouraged Ahaz to "stand firm in the faith or you will not stand at all" (Isa 7:9), God demands the same from each of us. The Bible is full of examples of faith, but perhaps more than any other chapter, Hebrews 11 exemplifies and extols the life of faith. Cloud of Witnesses:...
10) The Book of Job
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The poetical masterpiece that confronts the inexplicable mystery of good and evil can be a companion on your own spiritual journey.
The book of Job, celebrated as a classic of world literature and one of the glories of the Bible, can often be puzzling and frustrating: puzzling for its dialogue form and off-putting because of the many questions it leaves unanswered. The book was written in a world very different from our own, and yet the fundamental...
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This concise commentary on the Gospels and Acts, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors from a rich diversity of perspectives connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.
Introductory articles describe the challenges of reading the New Testament in ancient and contemporary contexts,...
12) Exodus
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The Story of Humanity's Redemption ContinuesThe book of Exodus recounts how God brought Israel out of slavery and allowed them to become His treasured possession. Through miraculous deliverance and covenant law, the Redeemer is revealed. Exodus contains one of the earliest sets of laws ever recorded, beginning to shape a more just society for everyone. The book points us to God's purpose for which all laws and people are made-pure and wholehearted...
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Retrieves rich historical biblical insights for readers of Genesis today
In this latest addition to the Bible in Medieval Tradition series, Joy Schroeder provides substantial excerpts - none previously available in English - from seven noteworthy medieval biblical interpreters who commented on Genesis between the ninth and fifteenth centuries.
Representing a chronological and geographical range of authors - including Hildegard of Bingen, Nicholas...
14) Bible Overview
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Get a Handle on Every Book of the Bible-at a Glance
You know it's important to read God's Word-we read the Bible to get to know the Author himself, but it's an intimidating book! With 66 books written over 1600 years, by about 40 writers, and around 800,000 words, the Bible is massive and complicated with history, names, and events. Bible Overview will give you a grasp of each book quickly in this full-color handbook.
This full-color guide gives...
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La Biblia declara ser, y la iglesia a lo largo de los siglos confiesa que es, la Palabra de Dios. El propósito de la versatilidad de la Biblia: para estudiar, enseñar y predicar es animar al lector tomar en serio la Biblia en todo el uso que haga de ella como estudiante, pastor, líder laico o como creyentes "comunes y corrientes". Su propósito es también animarnos en serio el hecho de que la Biblia nos llega en palabras de escritores humanos,...
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This commentary on the Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.
Introductory articles describe the challenges of reading the New Testament in ancient and contemporary contexts, as well as exploring...
17) 2 Peter & Jude
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Persecution from the Outside, Dangers from WithinThe early church had faced persecution from outside the community. Now they were defending themselves from dangers within. Internal differences were not uncommon-but these churches were facing teachers who distorted the gospel for their own gain. Peter and Jude denounce these for-profit teachers and encourage Christ followers to stand firm in the faith, secure in the promise that Jesus will someday...
18) Isaiah
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Isaiah's name means the Lord is salvation -and this was his message for more than 40 years. Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord pronounced judgment on the proud who sought to save themselves. But through Isaiah God also comforted the humble with glimpses of a Prince of Peace. Learn more about the book of Isaiah in the 18 sessions of this classic Bible study. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings. Includes study aids and discussion...
19) The Beatitudes
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A beautifully illustrated pamphlet describing the Beatitudes and how, they apply to Christians today, Rose offers Jesus' beloved teachings on finding hope and joy offer a true picture of God's blessings for believers. Understanding the Beatitudes will help Christians learn how to live the "Kingdom" life. Those who follow Jesus will be inspired and challenged to live out these attributes in contrast to worldly values: Poor in spirit, Mourning, Meekness,...
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This commentary on the letters and legacy of Paul, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors connect historical, critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.
Introductory articles describe the challenges of reading the New Testament in ancient and contemporary contexts, as well as exploring other themes...
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