Author : David Walls
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 20,24 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0805402101
One in a series of twelve New Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.
Author : Kendell H. Easley
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 25,16 MB
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433674203
One in a series of twelve New Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.
Author : Kenneth O. Gangel
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 41,6 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0805402055
One in a series of twelve New Testament verse-by-verse commentary books edited by Max Anders. Includes discussion starters, teaching plan, and more. Great for lay teachers and pastors alike.
Author : Michael Wilkins
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 14,63 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433681013
The most comprehensive volume ever produced in defense of the Gospels and Acts The four Gospels and the book of Acts tell stories of Jesus’ life and the birth of Christianity. Are these stories true history or just religious fiction? Christians accept the stories as true and say that the entire Bible is a reliable communication inspired by God. Against this, non-Christians have argued that the Bible is a book of legends, myths, and historical inaccuracies—just another example of human religious endeavor. In this volume, four world-class New Testament scholars address challenges to the reliability of the Gospels and Acts. In order to identify the most important challenges, the authors drew from the literature of skeptics and New Testament critics, plus they included questions that many Christians ask as well. The result is the most comprehensive defense of the Gospels and Acts that has ever been published. The primary purpose of the Holman Apologetics Commentary on the Bible is to equip readers to defend the reliability of Scripture and the historic evangelical understanding of its teachings. It is designed for use by general readers, though scholars will find it a probing and welcome resource as well. A secondary purpose is to encourage awareness and discussion of Bible difficulties that are not commonly mentioned from the pulpit or even the seminary lectern. This is not a verse-by-verse commentary. The authors were provided an index that identified verses known to be relevant to the topics of apologetics and biblical reliability. They restricted their comments to these verses, plus any others that they recognized as germane to the aims of this project. Typically, each commentary note begins by stating the challenge or challenges regarding the text at hand. We attempt to state the case in all its potency, as a critic would state it. This approach takes seriously the critical viewpoint and helps ensure that the reader feels the full weight of the challenge. The contributors take each challenge seriously and seek to describe viable solutions that support faith and align with a high view of Scripture.
Author : Practical Christianity Foundation
Publisher : Practical Christianity Foundation
Page : 1111 pages
File Size : 30,45 MB
Release : 2020-08-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1600980872
The Holy Spirit at work The Gospel is spreading In this powerful narrative, Luke records specific historical events marking the crucial moments of transition from Jesus’ physical departure from earth (ascension) to the coming of the Holy Spirit to earth, focusing on the commission of the apostles and the beginning of the ministry of the Church of Jesus Christ in spreading the Gospel beyond Jerusalem to the ends of the world. Luke outlines an investigative historical narrative, detailing the works of the Holy Spirit through the apostles – primarily Peter, Stephen, and Paul. Although Luke’s narrative was addressed to an individual Acts 1:1, it is equally relevant to the Church of Jesus Christ across the ages. This verse-by-verse devotional study, complete with engaging commentary and practical life applications, will renew your appreciation of the grace of God in your own life and challenge you to pursue a closer walk with Christ. As you embark on this journey, surrender yourself to the living Word of God to inspire you to share the fundamental message of the gospel with others: we are reconciled to the Father not by our works, but only by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This extensive Devotional Commentary candidly addresses various controversial issues and offers challenging devotional thoughts and precepts, assuring the redeemed and warning the unsaved about the unchanging Truth of God's Holy Word. May we heed the words of Christ and open our ears to "hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Author : Daniel L. Akin
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 17,59 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080542590X
The models of church government discussed are the Plural Elder-led Congregational model, the Single Elder-led Congregational model, the Democratic Congregational model, the Episcopal model, and the Presbyterian model.
Author : Edward D. Andrews
Publisher : Christian Publishing House
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 49,18 MB
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1949586073
The book PAUL AND LUKE ON TRIAL deals with their reputations, the authenticity, and the trustworthiness of their New Testament books (Acts and Galatians), which Bible critics have sought to undermine for centuries. Sadly, this attack also comes from “the new generation of evangelical scholars [who are] far more comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty than previous generations.” (Wallace forward, Page xii) Herein the Bible critics and modern evangelical scholars are the prosecutors in this trial, and Andrews is serving as the Christian apologist in defense of the Apostle Paul and the disciple Luke. Andrews in PAUL AND LUKE ON TRIAL will briefly talk about Higher critics who have dissected the Word of God until it has become the word of man and a very jumbled word at that. Chapter one will look at how we can use legal terms to view Bible evidence objectively. Chapters 2 and 3 will lay more groundwork defining and dealing with Bible difficulties as it relates to the trial of Paul and Luke. A Brief historical overview of 36-49 C.E. in Chapter 4 apply all that we will have learned up unto this point in our defense of Paul and Luke. As a bonus, APPENDIX I is a chapter explaining Bible Difficulties, and APPENDIX II is a defense of the prophet Daniel and the book that bears his name.
Author : Edward D. Andrews
Publisher : Christian Publishing House
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 13,34 MB
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1949586995
To possess “the light of life,” one must put faith in Jesus Christ and become his follower. On social media every day, millions of Christians are saying such things as “I am a Calvinist,” “I am an Arminian.” “I am a Lutheran,” “I am a Wesleyan,” and so on. They then debate and argue theology as though it is a blood sport. This author is not an Arminian, Calvinist, Wesleyan, Lutheran, Baptist, follower, disciple, or learner of any other denomination; Andrews is non-denominational. THE BIBLE'S ANSWER: EPHESIANS 1:4: Are Some Chosen (Predestined) to Eternal Salvation, and Others to Eternal Condemnation? What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Atonement What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Ransom What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Reconciliation What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Sanctification What the Bible Authors Really Meant By Salvation Is the Five Points of Calvinism Biblical Determinism, Fatalism, Predestination, and Foreknowledge Arminian View of the Free Will/Calvin’s Predestination Is the Foreknowledge of God Compatible with Free Will? TRUE CHRISTIANS—Are Not followers of Men Are some chosen (predestined) to eternal salvation and others to eternal condemnation? Andrews will have entire chapters dealing with this important issue and inform the reader from the Calvinist and Arminian perspectives. In the end, he will answer the following questions. Is Total Depravity Biblical? Is Unconditional Election Biblical? Is Limited Atonement Biblical? Is Irresistible Grace Biblical? Is Perseverance of the Saints Biblical?
Author : Edward D. Andrews
Publisher : Christian Publishing House
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 34,1 MB
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1945757221
For As I Think In My Heart - So I Am: Combining Biblical Counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a transformative journey for Christians seeking to align their thoughts, emotions, and actions with biblical truth. In a world where the mind is often at war with the spirit, this book provides a powerful tool for overcoming the mental and emotional challenges that hinder spiritual growth. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Scripture and the practical techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), this book equips believers with the knowledge and skills needed to renew their minds and hearts. Each chapter delves into common struggles such as anxiety, depression, and destructive thoughts, offering biblically grounded strategies that foster true and lasting change. This is not a book of easy answers or superficial solutions. It is a guide for those ready to do the hard work of self-examination and transformation, rooted in the belief that as we think in our hearts, so we become. Whether you are a pastor, counselor, or an individual seeking personal growth, For As I Think In My Heart - So I Am provides the insights and tools necessary to develop a mind that honors God and a life that reflects His love and wisdom. Let this book be your companion as you embark on a journey to renew your mind, overcome destructive patterns, and embrace the peace and strength that come from a biblically centered life.
Author : Edward D. Andrews
Publisher : Christian Publishing House
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 19,41 MB
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0692562311
Inside of some Christians unbeknownst to their family, friends or congregation, they are screaming, "I doubt, I doubt, I have very grave doubts!" OURS is an age of doubt. Skepticism has become fashionable. We are urged to question everything: especially the existence of God and the truthfulness of his Word, the Bible. A half brother of Jesus warned us against doubting: "the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind." (Jam. 1:6) When insidious doubts begin to creep into the mind and the heart, it is only a matter of time before a CRISIS OF FAITH gives way spiritual shipwreck. Since we have been warned that “some will fall away from the faith,” we should be ready “to save some," even ourselves. In CRISIS OF FAITH, Edward D. Andrews guides us in one can be restored to the faith through an accurate knowledge that gives the facts on which to rebuild one's faith. Confidence can be restored in this world beset by doubts. We can help ourselves or others once again to make the Word of God their own. CRISIS IN FAITH assures us that the Bible truly is from God. Those who have doubts need to have their questions answered, and this book will fill the need for honest-hearted persons who sincerely want to know.
