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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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Who authored the most ancient segments of the Bible? What is their age, and how have they endured through the ages? This book delves into the reasons why dictators, tyrants, and powerful factions have harboured such fear and loathing towards these texts, leading to relentless suppression and censorship. Even now, possession of these writings can result in dire consequences. These pivotal questions are explored in The Story of the Torah, the inaugural...
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Growing up in church and the tragedy of my sister losing a one- and six-year-old children leading to a family crisis about who God is. The resulting biblical study about God and the love he has shown us through Jesus Christ and the amazing things that I discovered about the opening of the seven seals in Revelations. The book reveals more of who Christ is and more of the character of man.
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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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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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Get the Summary of Thomas Watson's The Beatitudes in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Beatitudes" by Thomas Watson offers a profound exploration of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the essence of true religion and the path to eternal life. Watson interprets Christ's teachings as a guide for converting and nourishing souls, highlighting the importance of ministers in preaching and combating false teachings......
12) The Story of God
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This book contains 269 pages of thought provoking expose regarding this person we call God. It unravels some of the mysteries, when that is possible from the bible text. It attempts to portray in practical ways the inscrutable God. It would be like telling someone about an alien from another planet far, far away. It is inspirational, and helps one to worship. The more we know God the more substantive our worship. I will not quote the many reviews,...
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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 Daniel is a biblical book found in both the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the Christian Bible. It is named after its central figure, Daniel, who is believed to be the author and protagonist of the book. The Book of Daniel deals with a variety of themes and topics, including prophecy, visions, wisdom, faithfulness, and the sovereignty of God.The book is divided into two main sections: the first section consists of narrative stories about...
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The Book of Ruth is a biblical book found in the Old Testament. It is named after its central character, Ruth, a Moabite woman who becomes an ancestor of King David. The book primarily deals with themes of loyalty, kindness, faithfulness, and the providence of God.The narrative of the Book of Ruth revolves around a widow named Naomi and her Moabite daughter-in-law Ruth. After the death of their husbands, Naomi decides to return to her homeland, Bethlehem,...
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The Book of Luke is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible. It is attributed to the author Luke, who was a physician and a companion of the apostle Paul. The book is primarily concerned with the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, presenting a detailed narrative of these events.Here are some key themes and topics covered in the Book of Luke:Birth and Childhood of Jesus: Luke provides an account of...
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The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, often abbreviated as 2 Corinthians, is a book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the Christian community in Corinth, a city in ancient Greece. 2 Corinthians primarily deals with several main themes:Comfort and encouragement: Paul seeks to comfort and encourage the Corinthians in the midst of challenges and difficulties they were facing, including persecution...
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The Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of John, is the last book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is a highly symbolic and prophetic book that deals with a variety of themes, including eschatology (the study of end times), apocalyptic literature, Christian theology, and ethics. Here are some key aspects of what the Book of Revelation deals with:Prophecy and Eschatology: The Book of Revelation contains a series of visions...
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The biblical book of 2 Timothy is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to his younger protege and fellow missionary, Timothy. It is one of the pastoral epistles, along with 1 Timothy and Titus, which were written to provide guidance and instruction to church leaders.In 2 Timothy, Paul encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in his faith and to continue preaching the gospel, even in the face of persecution and opposition. He reminds Timothy of the importance...
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