Have you ever wondered why we Christians do what we do for church every Sunday morning? Why do we "dress up" for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do we have pews, steeples, choirs, and seminaries? This volume reveals the startling truth: most of what Christians do in present-day churches is not rooted in the New Testament, but in pagan culture and rituals developed long after the death of the apostles. Coauthors Frank Viola...

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented characters of the New Testament is Martha. Often painted in the colors of reproach, Martha seems to be the poster child for how not to be a follower of Jesus. From the mind of Diana Wallis Taylor comes this touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus. Through Taylor's lush descriptions and inspired combination of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha's...

The strategies that are found interspersed in Jesus' Gospels are to be brought out to the cognizance of modern man who is in utter poverty of love and understanding even in the midst of his bountiful wealth, skill, knowledge and all luxuries. The author Mr. J.J.Berthew unravels the 'Strategies of Jesus' for a pleasant, peaceful and happy life to everyone everywhere . Jesus Christ is the only greatest resource and treasure to everyone everywhere...

The Life Application Bible Commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. Each volume in the series provides in-depth explanation, background, and application for every verse in the text. Perfect for sermon preparation and lesson planning, this one-of-a-kind reference provides excellent quotes and a bibliography for additional commentary. Additional features include • Charts, diagrams,...

For believers feeling pressured to renounce or water down their faith, God gave the apostle John a series of visions as a call to stand firm. The book of Revelation unveils what will happen in the end and tells of the glory that awaits those who remain faithful. The 15 sessions of this Bible study give a glimpse of God's majesty in the end times and the defeat of evil. Learn more about heaven, hell, angels, spiritual warfare, and everything that is...

The book of Hebrews is a rich and complex work of Christian scripture, emphasizing the superiority of Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of the Jewish faith. It offers a theological exploration of key concepts such as faith, redemption, sacrifice, and the role of Christ as both priest and sacrifice. The author urges his audience to persevere in their faith despite persecution and the temptation to revert back to Judaism. The book also contains...

Decades after setting the study of Paul on a profoundly new footing with Paul and Palestinian Judaism (Fortress Press, 1977), E. P. Sanders now offers an expansive introduction to the apostle, navigating some of the thorniest issues in scholarship in language accessible to the novice and seasoned scholar alike. Always careful to distinguish what we can, know historically from what we may only conjecture, and these from dogmatically driven misrepresentations,...

The letter to the Hebrews is unique in the New Testament for its focus on the priesthood of Jesus and its interaction with the Old Testament. But beyond this deep theology, Hebrews is a practical book that addresses the very real challenges believers face when life gets difficult. In Hebrews Verse by Verse, the late Grant R. Osborne, with George H. Guthrie, shows readers how this beautifully crafted letter encourages believers to endure in faithfulness...

First Timothy Overview.What the book of first Timothy deals withThe book of First Timothy is a letter written by the apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy. It is part of the New Testament in the Bible and is one of the pastoral epistles.First Timothy deals with various issues that were arising in the early Christian church, including false teachings, church leadership, and practical instructions for Christian living.Paul instructs Timothy on...