Study Commentaries

Immerse yourself in the Gospel of John like never before with Dr. Andrew C S Koh's Daily Devotion. This comprehensive expositional Bible study is a legacy to his family and a valuable teaching aid for Christians of all denominations. With 68 lessons divided into reflections, application, and prayer, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Dr. Koh's writing will inspire and encourage, reminding readers that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and by believing in Him, they can have life in His name. Praise for this book has poured in, with many ...

After her brother died unexpectedly and her mother moved into a dementia-care facility, spiritual travel writer and Episcopal deacon Lori Erickson felt called to a new quest: to face death head-on, with the eye of a tourist and the heart of a pastor. Blending memoir, spirituality, and travel, Near the Exit examines how cultures confront and have confronted death by investigating Egypt's Valley of the Kings, Mayan temples, Colorado cremation pyres, Day of the Dead celebrations, Maori settlements, and tourist-destination graveyards.

Der Held muss in die weite Welt hinaus und Abenteuer erleben, um ein Held zu werden – und eine Geschichte zu haben. Und was ist mit der Heldin? Doris Dörrie erzählt von drei Reisen – nach San Francisco, nach Japan und nach Marokko – und davon, als Frau in der Welt unterwegs zu sein. Sich dem Ungewissen, Fremden auszusetzen heißt immer auch, den eigenen Ängsten, Abhängigkeiten, Verlusten ins Auge zu sehen. Und dabei zur Heldin der eigenen Geschichte zu werden.

In Religion and Medicine, Dr. Jeff Levin outlines this longstanding history and the multifaceted interconnections between these two institutions. The first book to cover the full breadth of this subject, it documents religion-medicine alliances across religious traditions, throughout the world, and over the course of history. Levin summarizes a wide range of material in the most comprehensive introduction to this emerging field of scholarship to date.

The beginning of the modern contraceptive era began in 1882, when Dr. Aletta Jacobs opened the first birth control clinic in Amsterdam. The founding of this facility, and the clinical provision of contraception that it enabled, marked the moment when physicians started to take the prevention of pregnancy seriously as a medical concern. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Donna Drucker traces the history of modern contraception, outlining the development, manufacturing, and use of contraceptive methods from the opening of Dr. Jacobs' clinic to the present.

Discover the power of the Bible in your own life in Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh's expositional Bible study on 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, and Philemon. Explore the teachings of the Bible to deepen your understanding of God's Word. Discover how readers of various denominations can deepen their understanding of Jesus Christ and expand their knowledge of the Bible. By reading, studying, meditating on, and applying scripture, readers can better understand the Bible and apply it to their lives. Learn to apply the teachings of the Bible to your life and deepen your faith with Dr. Andrew C. S. ...

The plague of one-dimensional thinking is responsible for more unnecessary divisions, more useless doctrinal arguments, and more dangerous discrediting of inspired scriptures among God’s people than any other factor. The cure is to start thinking two-dimensionally. In this treatise, Paul Kasch challenges believers to consider matters from God’s perspective – and by so doing, attempts to unite us under the core values of our faith, better equipping us for our service and daily struggles while sojourning in this hostile environment. We have enough tribulation without fighting each other...

Lost in time for generations, the story of a 19th-century English gentleman in British India - a family mystery of love found and loyalties abandoned, finally brought to light. In 1841, 20-year-old Nigel Halleck set out for Calcutta as a clerk in the East India Company. He went on to serve in the colonial administration for eight years before abruptly leaving the company under a cloud and disappearing in the mountain kingdom of Nepal, never to be heard from again.

A verse by verse study of the book of Exodus from a prophetic perspective. This volume of the Morning Light Bible Study Commentary is an expositional inquiry of the book of Exodus. Topical messages have their place but when you read and study the word of God using the chapter by chapter expositional method, you gain access to a level of narrative and inspiration you won't get any other way. In studying the book of Exodus the types and shadows of the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, with its construction, materials and sacred artifacts will speak loudly to you of the redemptive truths of the ...

Acts is an action-packed, fast-moving narrative of the first century Christian Church between 33 to 60 AD. This a sequel to the gospel of Luke. This book will take you on an incredible journey with Peter, Paul and other first century disciples from Rome to Jerusalem, Samaria, Lydda, Joppa, Caesarea Maritima, Damascus, Antioch Syria, Cyprus, Lystra, Iconium, Derbe, Antioch Pisidia, Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, and back to Rome. Along the way you will experience the amazing miracles and hear the sermons and testimonies that led to the birth of the first century ...

A theological and exegetical exposition of the biblical text. Organized into nine independent but biblically sequential bible studies that are each useful for about 30 minutes of individual Bible study or about an hour of small group study and discussion. This is an ideal resource for teachers of a Bible study from the book of James. Table of Contents: James 1:1-18 Enduring the Storms of Life James 1:19-2:13 Living the Word James 2:14-26 The True Work of Faith James 3:1-12 Speaking With Love James 3:13-18 The Wisdom of God and Man James 4:1-17 Practical Atheism James 5:1-6 The Pitfall of ...

Imagine if someone who had never heard of Judaism or Christianity read the Old Testament. How could the relationship between God and humanity possibly be understood? In Joseph's Bones, Segal approaches the Bible from this fresh perspective—one framed by the story of the Israelites' fidelity to Joseph—and finds something an account of the human condition that reads like an existential novel about the struggle of mankind against the unpredictable and often unwarranted wrath of God. This is a rarity in Biblical interpretation—brilliant and rigorously argued, "a work of stunning originality."

Have you claimed any scriptures for your life and recited them over yourself hundreds of times? Do you need some key verses to hold onto that could powerfully transform your life? Join Matthew as he shares time-tested passages from the Word along with explanations of what they mean and how to personally apply them to your own life.

Disclaimer: Previously published by the author under the titlle, The Story of Joseph: Genesis 37-50 From Pit to Palace is a reflection of our journeys, seeking a God who intertwines dreams with destinies, despite our experiences of betrayal, hardship, and despair. Joseph's narrative in Genesis 37–50 has consistently resonated with both believers and seekers alike. It is not his perfection that draws us in, but rather the perfection of God's plan. Joseph's journey shows how his dreams lifted him from rejection to redemption. Despite being thrown into a pit, he never lost faith in the God ...

Dr. Andrew C.S. Koh's book, General Epistles, is a must-read for Christians of all maturity levels. This 3-in-1 guide of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and James provides a comprehensive Bible study and devotional guide to help readers grow in the knowledge of the grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The book is divided into 16 lessons, each containing a prayer, reflection, application, and prayer. By reflecting on the teachings of scripture and applying them to our lives, we can learn to properly understand and interpret the word of truth. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 states, “All scripture is given by...

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume.

When Italian journalist Father Antonio Spadaro and Martin Scorsese first sat down together in Scorsese’s home, neither could have predicted the depth of the conversation, intellectual exchange, or friendship that would result. While discussing the acclaimed director’s film Silence, about the persecution of Jesuits in Japan, they began a dialogue about faith that continues to this day.

Strongholds are anything that holds power over you. This should hopefully be Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, but often it is sin and darkness. Millions of people are living in misery today because Satan holds sway over them. This book will show you the way out of darkness and into the light. How to fight off your strongholds by uniting with or reuniting with the spirit of God.

The Fall of Satan and Rise of the Antichrist is my flagship book! Some important Bible prophecies are about to overtake us! This book corrects prophetic misconceptions. It also helps us to understand the season. Many teachers have said that Christ’s coming is eminent. But their accounts are too often generalized. This book identifies very specific milestones on the trail to Christ’s return that can be observed today. Many prophecies are just now coming into focus. Such as the destruction of Damascus and the Turkish led invasion into Israel. We can only recognize these events as we ...

As the world’s most popular annual Bible commentary for more than three decades, Standard Lesson Commentary (SLC) provides 52 weeks of study in a single volume and combines thorough Bible study with compelling illustrations and questions.