"Combining thousands of insightful notes with the complete ESV Bible text, the ESV Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty. It highlights the Bible's storylines, complex characters, historical settings, literary genres, motifs, theological themes, imagery, and important terms, making the Bible come alive with greater clarity and impact. This one-of-a-kind study Bible is an indis ..."
"Combining thousands of insightful notes with the complete ESV Bible text, the ESV Literary Study Bible helps readers understand God's Word more fully, in all its richness and beauty. It highlights the Bible's storylines, complex characters, historical settings, literary genres, motifs, theological themes, imagery, and important terms, making the Bible come alive with greater clarity and impact. This one-of-a-kind study Bible is an indis ..."
"Henrietta Mears With his ability to exercise proven authority apparently impaired,
David lives to see his own sins of murder and adultery replicated in the lives of
his sons. V. Philips Long In the scenic, succinct, and subtle narratives that
constitute the books of Samuel, the danger of“overreading,” of becoming overly
subtle in interpretation, is ever-present, but so is the danger of “underreading.” V.
Philips Long Doctrinally, t ..."
"For more than forty years, pastor R. Kent Hughes has shared the gospel with thousands of people and raised the standard of expository preaching in North America and beyond.To celebrate his legacy and pay tribute to his years of ministry, fifteen of Hughes’s friends and colleagues from across the globe, including J. I. Packer, Wayne Grudem, John MacArthur, Peter Jensen, and D. A. Carson, examine what it means to be an expository preacher ..."
"For more than forty years, pastor R. Kent Hughes has shared thegospel with thousands of people and raised the standard ofexpository preaching in North America and beyond.To celebrate his legacy and pay tribute to his years ofministry, fifteen of Hughes's friends and colleagues from acrossthe globe, including J. I. Packer, Wayne Grudem, John MacArthur,Peter Jensen, and D. A. Carson, examine what it means to be anexpository preacher. Amon ..."
"Throughout the history of English literature, church ministers have figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even poetry. Pastors in the Classics is a unique, unprecedented collection of relevant literary masterpieces in which the pastor's experience is a major part of the story. Part 1 is a reader's guide to twelve important classics written over four centuries and covering seven different nationalities. Each chapter n ..."
"Charles Ashworth, a Cambridge academic sent to investigate possible sexual
scandals at Starbridge; Jonathan Darrow, a Fordite monk and spiritual healer;
Neville Aysgarth, who begins as a young, ambitious archdeacon of Starbridge
and becomes dean of Starbridge Cathedral; Venetia Flaxton, who has an affair
with Aysgarth Plot summary: Although the novels can stand alone, they should be
read chronologically to get the full effect. The ..."
"For over forty years, Leland Ryken has championed and modeled a Christian liberal arts education. His scholarship and commitment to integrating faith with learning in the classroom have influenced thousands of students who have sat under his winsome teaching. Published in honor of Professor Ryken and presented on the occasion of his retirement from Wheaton College, this compilation carries on his legacy of applying a Christian liberal a ..."
"The Bible has a lot to say about Christ's return--it is mentioned more than three hundred times throughout the New Testament. We often downplay this doctrine because the precise details are debated. However, these passages are in Scripture to build our hope and joy in the here and now. This compilation of expository messages from eight leading Bible teachers, including Tim Keller, John Piper, and D. A. Carson, explores the theme of rede ..."
"It is a reader's Bible by virtue of dividing the Bible into units of a size that lends
itself to daily reading or weekly group Bible study. The commentary and tips for
reading appear at the head of passages instead of in footnotes. These leadins,
moreover, move readers into the text that follows, instead of being a distraction
from the text. The introductions to the books of the Bible provide a roadmap that
points out what a reader ..."
"Our world presents daily distractions that can easily displace Christ as the center of a man’s heart and life. The goal of the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible is to strengthen and encourage men through the life-giving Word of God and sound devotional content aimed at nurturing godliness. With 365 theologically rich and gospel-centered devotions drawn directly from the Bible, this all-new resource was created under the editorial oversight of ..."
"Our world presents daily distractions that can easily displace Christ as the center of a man's heart and life. The goal of the ESV Men's Devotional Bible is to strengthen and encourage men through the life-giving Word of God and sound devotional content aimed at nurturing godliness. With 365 theologically rich and gospel-centered devotions drawn directly from the Bible, this all-new resource was created under the editorial oversight of ..."
"“We are far too easily pleased.” C. S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity—books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection. With contributions from Randy Alcorn, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, Dav ..."
"Many people around us have desperate needs, and the Holy Spirit will not let us sit by and do nothing. This booklet encourages believers to act by pursuing a mercy ministry for their church."
"Timely and valuable core teachings from an evangelical movement dedicated to the gospel of Christ and a Scripture-based reformation of ministry practices.The church is reeling because of the relativistic mindset of our world. Up until a generation ago, most adults had similar moral intuitions whether they were believers or not, and the core of protestant orthodoxy was still intact. Yet, in the wake of postmodernity and secularism, all t ..."
"This collection of readings, drawn from the writings and sermons of 25 classic and contemporary theologians and Bible teachers, focuses on the wonder of Christ's sacrifice.In a culture where crosses have become little more than decorative accessories and jewelry, how easy it is for even the most well-intended Christian to rush from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday without thoughtfully contemplating the cross and all that it means. Yet we mi ..."
"This book contains sermons preached in advent by three of America's most respected pastors. These sermons seek to meet the needs of their people and use the opportunity the season affords in preaching about Christ and redemption."
"Jeffry C. Davis, Philip Graham Ryken. CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE LIBERAL ARTS
IN THE NEW JERUSALEM Philip G. Ryken Eternal life in God's recreated world
will be the fulfillment of what God originally asked us to do. . . . This time . . . we
will not just be tending a garden; we will be ... 1 By referring to Troy, these words
evoke the memory of The Iliad and The Odyssey—Homer's epic poems based on
the Trojan Wars. The novelist is using co ..."
"This collaborative endeavor identifies the interpretive methods used throughout history and constructs a way forward for our own approach to reading the Major Prophets, offering fresh and helpful insights to scholars, students, and pastors ..."
"As you look to the future for Christ's return, learn how to live now for his glory.James Boice was known in his pastoral ministry for offering clear, practical, and biblical instruction. Never before published, this dynamic work on Revelation 1-6 gives his final thoughts on the church and on worship, as well as on facing trials in the light of heavenly realities and Christ's return. What does Christ expect of his church on earth? How do ..."