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Grasping God's Word, Fourth Edition: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible
by J. Scott Duvall (Author), J. Daniel Hays (Author)
A Proven Approach to Help You Interpret and Understand the Bible Grasping God's Word has proven itself in classrooms across the country as an invaluable help to students who want to learn how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible for themselves. This book will equip you with a five-step Interpretive Journey that will help you make sense of any passage in the Bible. It will also guide you through all the different genres found in the Bible to help you learn the specifics of how to best approach each one. Filling the gap between approaches that are too simple and others that are too technical, this book starts by equipping readers with general principles of interpretation, then moves on to apply those principles to specific genres and contexts. Features include: Proven in classrooms across the country Hands-on exercises to guide students through the interpretation process Emphasis on real-life application Supplemented by a website for professors providing extensive teaching materials Accompanying workbook, video lectures, laminated study guide (sold separately) This fourth edition includes revised chapters on word studies and Bible translations, updated illustrations, cultural references, bibliography, and assignments. This book is the ideal resource for anyone looking for a step-by-step guide that will teach them how to accurately and faithfully interpret the Bible.
$27.99
Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)
by Walter A. Elwell (Author, Series Editor), Robert W. Yarbrough (Author)
A New Edition of a Bestselling and Critically Acclaimed New Testament Survey Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook (over 250,000 copies sold). This fourth edition takes into account the dramatic shift in the global Christian population. Other distinguishing features include ● abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color; ● sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; ● focus boxes isolating key issues; ● chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; and ● study questions.
$49.25
Survey of the New Testament, A (4th Edition)
by Robert H. Gundry
The 4th edition of this widely used guide to reading and interpreting the New TestamentThis revised edition of Gundry’s survey of the New Testament goes beyond providing background information and technical introductory material and leads students to read the New Testament itself. Whenever possible general questions of introduction and background are tied to assigned readings covering the entire New Testament. In addition, comments on these readings help students with interpretation and follow the flow of thought from one passage to another.Features include:• New design with four-color format and more photos and improved maps• Chapters begin with list, of study goals and end with summary, overview and of people, places, terms to remember, and review questions • Outlines, section headings, subheadings, and bolded items make it easy to follow structure of discussion• Phonetic pronunciations for unfamiliar names and terms• Breakouts with illustrative quotes from ancient, nonbiblical literature• Discussion questions on the contemporary relevance of the New Testament• Updated bibliographies • Conservative evangelical theological perspective also notes other positions and literature
$49.99
How to Read the Old Testament (The Crossroad Adult Christian Formation)
by Etienne Charpentier
This book is for those who want to read the Bible but don't know how to go about it. It is a modest, yet ambitous guide to the Old Testament geared toward the adult learner.
$11.61
Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)
by Bill T. Arnold (Author), Bryan E. Beyer (Author), Walter A. Elwell (Series Editor)
An Engaging Survey of the Old Testament This new edition of a bestselling evangelical survey of the Old Testament has been updated throughout. It is lavishly illustrated with four-color images, maps, and charts and retains the pedagogical features that have made the book so popular: ● chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries ● study questions ● sidebars featuring primary source material and ethical and theological issues ● lists of key terms, people, and places ● further reading recommendations Additional resources for students and instructors are available through Textbook eSources
$40.78
Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament
by William Sanford LaSor (Author), David Allan Hubbard (Author), Frederic William Bush (Author)
This standard textbook on the background, content, and message of the Old Testament is now thoroughly revised and updated and takes full account of new research in the field of Old Testament studies. This second edition features a new chapter on archaeology and the Old Testament by Robert E. Cooley, and other key chapters have been updated and expanded by leading scholars in the field of biblical studies--Leslie C. Allen, John E. Hartley, Robert L. Hubbard Jr., William B. Nelson Jr., Nancy Heidebrecht, and John E. McKenna.
$86.27
Victory Over Sin: A Simple Guide to Holiness
by Elizabeth Oke
Discover the path to victory over sin with Victory Over Sin: A Simple Guide to Holiness. This enlightening guide emphasizes the need to acknowledge our reliance on God and embrace the redemptive power of Jesus's sacrifice. Through His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection, Jesus assures believers of triumph over sin and the freedom to lead a life that glorifies God. Elizabeth Oke highlights the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to live a holy life. She asserts that this divine power, which raised Jesus from the dead, enables us to overcome sin and experience profound transformation. Readers are encouraged to seek God's presence diligently, embrace their freedom in Christ, and walk in daily victory, confident in the Holy Spirit's continual support. Embark on a journey toward a deeper relationship with God and live victoriously in Christ Jesus.
$12.95