Biblical Commentary

Everything You Need to Know About the Bible's Most Important Stories.

What follows is not a translation in the ordinary sense of the word. It’s more like a paraphrase. Rather than worry over the letter of the text, the goal has been to illuminate the large scale patterns that structure it. The King James Version, for instance, renders Paul’s letter with uncanny beauty but is opaque as an argument. Modern translations tend to have the same problem. Their overriding concern is with the letter of the text, not with its logic. As a result, Paul’s forest is always getting sacrificed for the sake of his trees. But Paul’s work is too important, his good news...

Abridged from Wayne Grudem's award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine provides a more accessible starting point for understanding the essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics: the word of God, the doctrine of God, humanity, Christ, the application of redemption, the church, and the future.

Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a well-loved book of the Bible that teaches some of the most important lessons of faith: who you are in Christ, how you are to live as His follower, and how to gain victory in the spiritual battles you face. In this study tool, Joyce Meyer takes a close look at the meaning of those beloved verses, identifying key truths and incorporating room for personal reflection. Joyce's first-ever biblical commentary series provides eye-opening teachings that will help you develop a stronger relationship with God.

Though Christians affirm that the Old Testament bears witness to Christ, how the Old Testament writers did this is a matter of extensive debate. Furthermore, Christian biblical scholars also debate the degree to which contemporary interpreters of the Bible can follow the hermeneutics of the New Testament authors in using the Old Testament to point to the person and work of Jesus Christ. Five Views on Christ in the Old Testament is the first book to bring together in conversation the major views on how the Old Testament points to Christ.

In our modern age the biblical Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for answers to scientific, apologetic, and historical questions. It is a text that has called forth flood geology, fueled searches for remnants of the ark on Mount Ararat, and inspired a full-size replica of Noah's ark in a biblical theme park. Some claim that the very veracity of Scripture hinges on a particular reading of the flood narrative. But do we understand what we are reading? Longman and Walton urge us to ask, what might the biblical author have been saying to his ancient audience?

In this iconoclastic and provocative work, leading scholars Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman draw on recent archaeological research to present a dramatically revised portrait of ancient Israel and its neighbors. They argue that crucial evidence (or a telling lack of evidence) at digs in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon suggests that many of the most famous stories in the Bible - the wanderings of the patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, and David and Solomon’s vast empire - reflect the world of the later authors.

An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of the Scriptures. Walk through the letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the community of faithful Christian believers who were scattered about the region of ancient Asia Minor as he sought to share the gospel message in an encouraging and instructive manner. This was Peter's magnus opus, a work that has served to encourage and guide Christians for these many centuries. The text is organized into 18 short Bible studies, each useful for a 30-minute personal study, or an hour group study. Table of Contents 1 Peter 1:1-12. An Affirmation of Hope 9-2 1 ...

Julius Caesar wrote his exciting Commentaries during some of the most grueling campaigns ever undertaken by a Roman army. The Gallic Wars and The Civil Wars constitute the greatest series of military dispatches ever written. As literature, they are representative of the finest expressions of Latin prose in its "golden" age, a benchmark of elegant style and masculine brevity imitated by young schoolboys for centuries.

Have you found it difficult to study the Bible and live like Jesus? Have you been frustrated because you want to follow Christ, but you may not have the practical guidance how to do so? Do you want to get excited to read and study God’s word? Whether you’re a new Christian, or a long-time follower of Christ, the In His Presence Devotional series will give you clear ways to walk with Jesus while equipping you to read and study the Bible effectively in a fresh way that is easy to understand.

A 2,000 year old sentence can change your understanding of fundraising forever. Professor Russell James III invites readers on a transformative journey through one of the New Testament’s most compelling passages on wealth and giving: 1 Timothy 6:17-19. As a simplified, yet richly detailed technical commentary, this work offers a fresh look at how the early church understood and approached the delicate topic of “those who are rich” and their capacity for meaningful generosity. From the opening chapters, which highlight the characters, setting, and backstory of Paul’s fundraising ...

• Winner of the International Impact Bool of the Year for 2025 in the category of Religion Want to go on an amazing journey through biblical history? Can you handle the truth of the biblical message? You get both in this book! • In the book, you will rediscover God through mathematics, archaeology, and logic. • Archaeology is used to validate the human stories within the Bible and the historical development of the Bible. Logic and mathematics are used to show that humans can never completely understand God, but that God can completely understand and communicate with each of us. • ...

The “CPH Old Testament Commentary: Book of Proverbs” is a comprehensive volume that offers a detailed verse-by-verse apologetic and background exposition of the ancient book of Proverbs. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the wisdom literature found in Proverbs, which includes practical guidance for living a godly and righteous life. The commentary also explores the role of Proverbs in the broader canon of Scripture, providing insights into how this book relates to other biblical texts and themes. Written by an experienced scholar and theologian, the “CPH Old Testament ...

About the book: Are you struggling with depression, drug abuse, suicidal thoughts, or homosexual tendencies? The modern world has offered us a lot of great advancements. But while the rest of the society was busy moving forward, a group of people were dragged down by the sins that came along with modernity. These are the people who lose themselves to their own demons. Conditions such as depression, addiction to drugs, and excessive use of technology are rampant throughout the world. These modern ailments often drive these people to commit suicide. Is there a solution to this growing ...

If you have not read the Bible, consider this, that it is the best seller of all best sellers, the #1 most printed book every week of every month of every year. It is estimated that over five billion complete copies of the Bible have been printed in 349 languages and with partial copies additionally printed in another 2,123 languages (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/best-selling-book-of-non-fiction). Consider carefully that something inside the Bible must be profound and compelling since hundreds of millions if not billions of people have read it. Over the centuries, the ...

The Book of Enoch: A Complete Guide and Reference is the ultimate reference and guide to the book of 1 Enoch (The Ethiopic Book of Enoch). This guide and reference contains the author's notes and insights on the ancient text, as well as commentary, parallel Bible verses, references to 2 Enoch and 3 Enoch, history, prophecy, and the Calendar of Enoch. The author has included an amazing section on the application of the Calendar of Enoch to the prophecy of Daniel and "Daniel's Week of Years."

An inductive commentary on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, presented as a sequence of ten units, each suitable for personal Bible study, or for presentation in a small study group. 1:1-2:8 Responding to God’s Call 2:9-3:23. Organizing God’s Task 4:1-23. Overcoming Opposition 5:1-13. Resolving Internal Strife 6:1-19; 7:1-6. Overcoming Adversity 8:1-18. Returning to the Word of God 9:32-37. Renewing Faith in God 10:1-39. Reestablishing the Covenant with God 11:1-12:47. Giving Thanks When the Job is Done 12:13-31. Maintaining Spiritual Integrity Appendix A Chronology of Ezra – Nehemiah

What was it like to be a woman in the biblical period? It depended, in part, on who you were: a queen, a judge, a primary wife, a secondary wife, a widow, a slave, or some other kind of "ordinary woman". In Women in the Bible, Jaime Clark-Soles investigates how women are presented in Scripture, taking into account cultural views of both ancient societies as well as our own. Most of Christendom still excludes women from religious leadership, and many Christians invoke the Bible to circumscribe women's leadership in the public square and in the home as well.

"No one is respected unless he is humble; arrogant people are on the way to ruin." - PROVERBS 18:12 Humility & Pride reflects on what the Bible and our world says about pride and humility. In this book, we will dive into: - Defining pride - The reasons for pride - Who you are fellowshipping with - The perfect role model of humility (Jesus Christ) - Look at God's & humankind's perspective - Quotes from the Biblical book of Proverbs (Bible's book of wisdom) - An inspiring example of a humble man who lead a billion+ people as their Prime Minister Get your copy today!

In this easy-to-follow exploration, That’s Not What The Bible Says helps you accurately learn to read the Bible for clearer meaning. Using ten topics as case studies, it shows how we typically misread scripture and take things out of context, and by applying some simple critical thinking techniques it uncovers ways to avoid erroneous interpretations.