Letters from Jesus


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Winner, Christian Indie Awards; Finalist, International Book Awards Did you know that Jesus sent seven letters from heaven? The letters from Jesus to the Revelation churches must be the most misunderstood chapters in the Bible. Many dismiss them as too hard, too strange, or too scary. Contrary to what you may have heard, these letters are good news from start to finish. They are love letters from Jesus to all of us, and they reveal the extreme goodness and favor of God. In Letters from Jesus, Paul Ellis unpacks the astonishing good news found in these ancient letters. In them he finds answers to tough questions: What does God expect from me? Is he angry at my fears and failings? How do I know what the Spirit is saying? How do I overcome life’s trials? What makes me worthy to walk with the Lord? Am I lukewarm? Does God punish me when I sin? Will Jesus erase my name from his book? And many more! Get your copy now.




The Gospel According to Paul


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From Bible teacher John MacArthur, a revelatory exploration of what the apostle Paul actually taught about the Good News of Jesus. The apostle Paul penned a number of very concise, focused passages in his letters to the early church that summarize the gospel message in just a few well-chosen words. Each of these key texts has a unique emphasis highlighting some essential aspect of the Good News of Jesus Christ. The chapters in this revelatory new book closely examine those vital gospel texts, one verse at a time. John MacArthur, host of the popular media ministry Grace to You, tackles such questions as: What is the gospel? What are the essential elements of the message? How can we be certain we have it right? And how should Christians be proclaiming the Good News to the world? As always, the answers John MacArthur gives are clear, compelling, well-reasoned, easy to grasp, and above all, thoroughly biblical. The Gospel According to Paul is written in a style that is easily accessible to lay people, including those who know very little about the Bible, while being of great value to seasoned pastors and experienced ministers. The Gospel According to Paul is the third in a series of books on the gospel by John MacArthur including – The Gospel According to Jesus and The Gospel According to the Apostles. The Gospel According to Paul is also available in Spanish, Evangelio según Pablo.




Heralds of the Good News


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A text-critical, literary, and theological investigation of Paul's use of Isaiah in his letter to the Romans. It situates Paul's reading of scripture within the milieu of early Jewish interpretive practices and places it in the particular context of his own mission to the Gentiles. This publication has also been published in hardback, please click here for details.







The Structure of Paul's Letters


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Good News in Galatians


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Remember the Poor


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Combining historical, exegetical, and theological interests, Bruce Longenecker here dispels the widespread notion that Paul had little or no concern for the poor. Longnecker s analysis of Greco-Roman poverty provides the backdrop for a compelling presentation of the importance of care for the poor within Paul s theology and the Jesus-groups he had established. Along the way, Longenecker calls into question a variety of interpretive paradigms such as Steven J. Friesen s 2004 poverty scale and offers a fresh vision in which Paul s theological resources are shown to be both historically significant and theologically challenging.




Good News Bible


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God in Paul's Letters


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In Pauline studies, where Christological questions have often carried the day, Paul's understanding of God is emerging to play an equally important role. What did it mean to the apostle that God is sovereign Lord of history and creation? This volume explores the various ways that the theme of God is foundational to Paul's seven undisputed letters, with attention to the diverse perspectives of each letter. In addition, the volume offers essays on overarching topics such as epistemology and the new creation that Paul describes in his writing. The authors engage as well challenging questions, including Paul's views on evangelizing all people, Jew and Gentile alike. Readers will come away with a deeper appreciation for both the theology and the Christology of Paul, whose understanding of God provides the key to the salvific plan realized in Christ.




The Good News According to Paul's Letter to the Romans


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The Good News According to Paul's Letter to the Romans, by Robert A. Bailey, is a new translation based on the latest edition of the Greek text. Headings are provided that indicate the outline of Paul's letter. The dialogues & addresses that Paul uses to debate various issues, especially in chapters 2-4 & 7-8, are identified in detail, showing Paul's parts & the parts of his various rhetorical debaters. Commentary is provided on Paul's theme & what Paul means by various terms such as "good news," "faith" or "faithfulness," & "uprightness." Also discussed are: Paul's comparison of Abraham & Jesus Christ, the significance that Paul attaches to the resurrection, & Paul's view of how God has made us his partners, both in our punishment if we pursue our own desires, & in fulfilling our sonship if we respond faithfully to God's gift of sonship through Christ's faithfulness. This translation & interpretation is intended to identify some choices & options for reading & interpreting Romans that the reader may wish to consider, & to show how a closer reading of Paul's Greek text lends support for an interpretation of the Good News (Gospel) which differs from the traditional interpretation in important respects.