In Jesus Is Risen, #1 national bestselling author David Limbaugh provides a riveting account of the birth of Christianity. Using the Book of Acts and six New Testament epistles as his guide, Limbaugh takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the sorrow and suffering, as well as the joys and triumphs, of the apostles and other key figures as Christianity bursts through the borders of Judea following the death, resurrection, and ascension of...

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...

Find out how to persevere, remain faithful, and live a life that glorifies God with this incredible in-depth Bible study on Hebrews. See how the early church withstood intense persecution and experience the peace that comes from recognizing Christ as our perfect High Priest. Includes section-by-section commentary, quick-reference charts, and simple summaries! Hebrews was written during a time of intense persecution against Christians in the Roman...

In July 2008, a front-page story in the New York Times reported on the discovery of an ancient Hebrew tablet, dating from before the birth of Jesus, which predicted a Messiah who would rise from the dead after three days. Commenting on this startling discovery at the time, noted Talmud scholar Daniel Boyarin argued that "some Christians will find it shocking-a challenge to the uniqueness of their theology." Guiding us through a rich tapestry of new...

A beautifully illustrated, modern retelling of the Nativity Story.

Much recent scholarship on Paul has searched for implicit narratives behind Paul's scriptural allusions, especially in the wake of Richard B. Hays's groundbreaking work on the apostle's appropriation of Scripture. A. Andrew Das reviews six proposals for "grand thematic narratives" behind the logic of Galatians-potentially, six explanations for the fabric of Paul's theology: the covenant (N. T. Wright), the influx of nations to Zion (Terence Donaldson),...

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 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...

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...

In this comprehensive introduction to the apostle Paul, Stanley Porter devotes serious consideration both to the background and major contours of Paul's thought and to the unique contributions of each of his letters. Porter begins by introducing the Pauline tradition and outlining the basics of Paul's life, the chronology of his ministry, and his several imprisonments. Porter then discusses the background to Paul's thought, examines some of the major...