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A fresh approach which not only offers trustworthy exposition, but also provides a book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter tour through the glory of the Bible. This highly readable personal "conversation" with Scripture guides you through each book, helping you reap the rich, life-changing applications on every page. You will be encouraged to develop your own personal Bible reading program and learn the power of meditation on its truth.
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"A Searcher's Treasures"
An Independent Study of God's Word
This book presents interpretations both old and new, both from the writer's own studies and from the learned works of others. It is intended to help get Bible reading and study above the horizon and into view so that society can realize the greatness of God and better understand Him. The book challenges common beliefs to a degree, but to a greater degree it builds upon the foundations...
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"Manna" is a word that brings a variety of thoughts to one's mind; things such as provision, blessing and life's daily supply. But what is the Manna of God? Is it just a miraculous food source that occurred during one brief period in ancient history, or is it something more, something miraculous, perhaps even for today? In this book you will learn about and see the incredible provision of God in your life, how He provides for you, the evidences that...
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The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.
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GRANDES LIBROS DE LA BIBLIAPROVERBIOS:SABIDURÍA PARA CADADÍA DE LA VIDAEl libro de > es el tesoro más grande del mundo en cuanto a sabiduría. Ofrece ideas prácticas para las decisiones diarias y provee lineamientos morales para vivir en un mundo inmoral. Mientras destapas las riquezas de >, descubrirás por qué > para todos los asuntos de tu vida diaria.
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The Old Testament is not just a collection of disparate stories, each with its own meaning and moral lessons. Rather, it's one cohesive story, tied together by the good news about Israel's coming Messiah, promised from the beginning. Covering each book in the Old Testament, this volume invites readers to teach the Bible from a Reformed, covenantal, and redemptive-historical perspective. Featuring contributions from twelve respected evangelical scholars,...
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Introductions to the New Testament often take a defensive stance, focusing on historical-critical issues but failing to address the interests and needs of pastors and Bible teachers. However, with an emphasis on the theology, key themes, and overall message of each book in the New Testament, this collaborative effort of nine biblical scholars takes a more positive and pastorally relevant approach. Written from a distinctly Reformed, covenantal, and...
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The truths of the Bible are clear and yet we foolishly dilute or even change the Word to conform to our standard of living instead of to God's standard. It is my hope that the reader of this book will reconsider what God says truth is. This book may be confrontational to some. A careful reading will hopefully cause the reader to think about what he has previously learned and whether it is truth. You may not agree with all I've written but if it causes...
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The book of 1 Kings outlines the rise and fall of ancient Israel through the stories of fourteen kings. It is a book of great victories and devastating failures. In its pages are violence, betrayal, power, and politics. But no matter how great the accomplishments or evil the deeds, none of these kingdoms built by human kings could last.
John Woodhouse walks us through this book passage by passage as it reveals how God's purpose for the kings reaches...
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The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible and deals with the creation of the world, the origin of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including stories of Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, and the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It provides a foundation for many religious beliefs and offers insights into human nature and the relationship between God and humanity.The book starts with the creation narrative, describing how God created...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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The Wiersbe Bible Commentary is a must have for believers wanting a deeper and practical resource for studying the New Testament and includes:
• The complete New Testament in one volume (Matthew to Revelation)
• Section-by-section commentary
• Biblical chart
• Book introductions
• Extended notes
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Dr. Warren Wiersbe is one of the most beloved Bible teachers with over 40 years of pastoral experience. His bestselling...
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Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraph-by-paragraph discussion of the text. A great...
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The apostle Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica to encourage Christians to live in light of the gospel. In 1 and 2 Thessalonians, he addressed a number of topics, including the persecution they were enduring, the second coming of Christ, and how they were to live in difficult times. While the letters were written nearly two thousand years ago, pastor James H. Grant Jr. insists that Paul's audience includes us as well as the Thessalonians. Grant...
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During Paul's ministry, Corinth was a newly rebuilt, bustling, important city in the Roman Empire. It was a place full of pride, individualism, wealth, and religious pluralism. No wonder its inhabitants held little regard for Paul's message!
Sound familiar? Our contemporary culture has much in common with ancient Corinth. The relevance of this book to churches today is astounding. Paul delivers powerful theology that turns the values of the ancient...
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General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible...
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¿Has leído la Biblia y sentido que tienes dificultades para comprender lo que dice?¿Las enseñanzas de la Biblia parecen demasiado alejadas de la vida cotidiana?Pocas cosas son probadamente eficaces para expandir nuestros corazones y mentes, acercándonos Dios de la manera que lo hacen la reflexión tranquila y el estudio de la Biblia. Él nos dio esta revelación de sí mismo en sesenta y seis libros. Los libros de esta serie abrirán la Biblia...
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How did Christianity become one of the most important religions in world history? Any investigation into this important question must begin with Acts-the biblical book that chronicles the tumultuous days of the early church and the spread of Christianity in the years following Jesus's death and resurrection. In this redesigned volume in the popular Preaching the Word commentary series, Kent Hughes leads pastors and laypeople alike to rediscover the...
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Original works by godly writers, tailored for the understanding of today's reader
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents the very best work on individual Bible books for today's believers. Timothy...
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