New English Bible

We, as a civilization, were not the first to invent and detonate a nuclear weapon. You would not know that weapons of mass destruction—WMD—information is contained in the Old Testament texts because the evidence is not clear-cut and, therefore, not in-your-face type. The Bible interpreters usually employ unnecessary religious iconography to describe events that are simply irreligious. We fail to interpret the Bible according to the authors’ intended meaning. Today, it has become the fad to dismiss the well documented events in the Bible as mythological fairy tales. They do this to ...

It isn't easy being a man, especially in a culture that often denigrates men, and where so many children are now born without good male role-models. This handbook is intended for such men looking for a role-model, for men looking to be better at being Godly Men, and for women looking to know what a Godly Man should look like. More than anything, this book is about knowing the One who is the perfect, generous, loving man - GOD Himself. "Tov Rose fills in the gaps of God the Father," said respected television host Sid Roth, of It's Supernatural! "The church has emphasized God the Son (Jesus) ...

If you would like to know more than just bits and pieces of God's plans for the future, pastor Skip Heitzig is your guide to gaining a fuller understanding of the Book of Revelation. You will explore everything from the rapture to Christ's eternal kingdom and gain a deeper appreciation for the majesty and power of God; examine all the key events that will take place in the last days; discover how God's plans for the future apply to you right now; and learn how to be ready for Christ's return.

This book offers a brief introduction to the Acts of the Apostles. Acts is a substantial book, sitting right in the middle of the New Testament, looking back to the four Gospels and ahead to the mission of the early church. It provides a framework for our understanding of the letters; but it does more than that. It offers a sophisticated and nuanced view of what it means to think of the gospel of Jesus, Israel's Messiah, going out into the world over which Israel's Messiah claims the status of Lord.

The Book of Revelation is a work of profound theology. But its literary form makes it impenetrable to many modern listeners and open to all kinds of misinterpretations. Richard Bauckham explains how the book's imagery conveyed meaning in its original context and how the book's theology is inseparable from its literary structure and composition.

How is the follower of Jesus to understand the words of the Old Testament? How are those words relevant to the New Covenant he is establishing? What might the words of the Lord’s Prayer have conveyed to his initial followers, and why is that historical information essential to the prayer two millennia later? In Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine takes a detailed and colorful overview of Matthew 5-7, collectively known as Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount.

SAINT PAUL'S JOKE is a joke played upon those who believe, as Martin Luther asserted, that they will achieve salvation through faith and can willfully ignore biblically mandated deeds. Prior to its publication, the Vatican studied the text, with the result that Pope Benedict resigned, and the current Pope Francis -- the 112th and final Pope in St Malachy's Prophecy of the Popes -- emerged to bring the Church slowly back to its roots. This book begins by recounting the history of the period in terms of the people involved -- from the actual date and stated events of the birth of Jesus, to ...

Pilate has tried Jesus and found him innocent. However, wanting to please the chief priests and the officers, he condemns him to die... He hands him over to the chief priests, and bearing his cross, they lead him to Golgotha for the crucifixion. This book is about the events surrounding Jesus while on the cross.

Protect yourself and your baby by tapping into God’s divine promises in the Bible! Bible Promises for Baby and Mom is a heartfelt and deeply personal weekly spiritual guide designed to uplift and strengthen expectant mothers through the power of God’s Word. Each week of pregnancy, this book offers select scripture-based prayers that align with your baby’s miraculous development and the physical and emotional changes you experience as a mother. Here are some of the reasons why this pregnancy devotional is preferred over others: The curated scriptural verses and prayers are designed to ...

Walk through the Bible's earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus's most notable stories and parables. The Good News of the gospel message comes alive in this book as listeners see Jesus as divine and human, powerful and weak, approachable yet mysterious. The book features an in-depth study of select passages and illuminates the Gospel in its historical context and as a source for the other gospels.

"No matter what happens over the next few hours and days—everyone, remain calm. This is not the end, but only the end of the world as we know it...." Unfortunately, when some people read the phrase “end of the world”, they envision cataclysmic scenarios that involve apocalyptic doom and global destruction. They tend to see all chaos and crisis through this negative lens, and sadly, it destroys their hope for the future. This is not that kind of message!

In a fast-paced, technology-based era when drive-thrus, cell phones, laptops, and Internet banking are the norm, it's sometimes hard to fathom that God doesn't appreciate our frail attempts at spiritual shortcuts. Through the pastoral epistles, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, with insight from Paul's letter to Philemon as well, Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe illustrates that working for God's Kingdom requires tenacity, never-ceasing prayer, and protective battle gear that only God can provide.

This book combines three versions of scripture along with verse by verse commentary to make the books of 1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy and Titus come alive in a way that may have never happened to you before.

This book clearly describes ways of understanding some original Hebrew and Greek techniques and discovering the true meanings of many of the words of Jesus. This book will be an important addition to your personal or group Bible study time.

Hear God's written Word spoken! Thomas Nelson introduces the New Century Version (NCV) of the Bible in audio, perfect for today's busy lifestyle. Narrated by Rev. Ronnie Meek, a 17-year veteran pastor with 30 years of theater experience, you can hear the Old Testament through the voice of a master storyteller. Be inspired by an all-original music score as a background for this amazing story.

According to the headlines, the world is falling apart! Where's God in all of the change, conflict, and chaos? Pastor David Jeremiah offers culturally relevant and biblically accurate insights on terrorism, radicalized Islam, the new Russia, the debt crisis, and more to reveal how God's hand is at work in his unfolding plan for humanity. No one can afford to ignore these warnings. From prophetic clues in Scripture to an understanding of the power of Christ in all believers, this book directs us on a clear path forward.

★ Do you feel like you are missing out on what God promised you? ★ Instead of the abundant life you signed up for, are you struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, and other emotional pain? If so, then Experiencing Joy: Strategies for Living a Joy-Filled Life is for you. Joy is your strength and your privilege in Christ. Don't believe the lie that God doesn't care about your feelings. He created them and he alone can restore them to His original intent. Don't waste another minute of your life "enduring" less than God's best. Kick those joy-stoppers out of your life and finally find ...

This dramatized audio version of Psalms and Proverbs in the NIV brings the Bible to life with true-to-text dramatization of God's Word. The fully orchestrated background enriches the text reading and enhances the total experience. Digitally engineered from start to finish, this audio Bible delivers an inspiring and uplifting encounter with the Word of God.

Christianity 101 provides a starting point to answering the question, "What is Christianity?" Written with a firm reliance on the Bible as the word of God, it presents answers for interested persons who may not yet have this same trust in the Bible. As the subtitle suggests, this work rests solely on the teachings in the Bible from a nondenominational perspective. This study would be useful for anyone wanting to understand original Christianity for the first time. It would also be useful for new Christians who want to know more about the basics of their faith. In addition, even for long-...

A method of interpretation—a hermeneutic—is indispensable for understanding Scripture, constructing theology, and living the Christian life, but most contemporary hermeneutical systems fail to acknowledge the principles and practices of the biblical writers themselves. Christians today cannot employ a truly biblical view of the Bible unless they understand why the prophets and apostles interpreted Scripture the way they did.