Prayer is the Christian's lifeline to God- and with it lives are changed for eternity E. M. Bounds knew the secrets of prayer and God's principles for supplying all our needs. Here are his most cherished teachings on the life of prayer- which is the only effective barrier against the powers of evil so prevalent in this present world. He uncovers how you can have direct communication with God- m…
In this carefully crafted commentary- Peter O'Brien uses discourse analysis to show how the letter to the Hebrews is put together. He reveals what it would have meant for its first hearers and what it means for readers today. / O'Brien views the epistle as a "word of exhortation" -- a homily or sermon that skillfully interweaves exposition and exhortation- encouraging faithful perseverance in t…
In keeping with the aims of the Pillar series- Colin Kruse in this commentary explains Romans to serious pastors- teachers- and students of the Bible. Kruse -- a well-known evangelical scholar -- solidly bases his exegesis on the Greek text- in conversation with scholarly literature- both ancient and modern- and with special attention to the literature of the last thirty years. This comment…
Mining new knowledge about the first-century world of Thessalonica- Gene Green offers a masterful analysis of The Letters to the Thessalonians. His comprehensive study of the people- their history- socioeconomic conditions- and religious beliefs illuminates his careful verse-by-verse commentary- providing you with an in-depth look at what these pastorally astute letters say about perseverance a…
From a foremost authority on the New Testament comes a major new commentary on Ephesians--a letter of truth- love- and unity to our superficial world. This newest volume in the Pillar New Testament Commentary series provides a rich exposition of Ephesians- one of the most significant documents ever written. Using the fruits of recent biblical research- Peter O'Brien shows how Ephesians sums up …
Fifteen years in the making- this comprehensive commentary by David Peterson offers thorough exegesis and exposition of the Acts of the Apostles- drawing on recent scholarship in the fields of narrative criticism and theological analysis- incorporating insights into historical-social background- and investigating why Luke presents his material the way he does. / In view of how long the book of …
Few books in the New Testament are better known or more often quoted as the Letter of James. Because James is so concise- so intensely practical- and so filled with memorable metaphors and illustrations- it has become one of the two or three most popular New Testament books in the church. This highly original commentary seeks to make the Letter of James clear and applicable to Christian living …
Johns epistles appear to be among the simplest books in the New Testament- until you dig a little deeper. Colin Kruses The Letters of John---a trustworthy contribution to The Pillar New Testament Commentary series---explores the full depth of what the apostle taught to enrich your spiritual life. Kruse examines authorship- audience- purpose- major Christian doctrines- theological themes- and mo…
Using the same brilliant exegesis and sound practical insight found in his previous work- Douglas J. Moo here not only accurately explains the meaning of the Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon- but also applies that meaning to twenty-first-century readers. Moo introduces each book with a series of five similar questions: To whom was it written? Who wrote it? When? Why? and What? He then …