Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there- assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words- they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application C…
Voted one of Christianity Today's 1995 Books of the Year! Reasonable- concise- witty and wise- Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include: faith and reason the existence of God God's nature how we know God creation and evolution providence and free will miracles the problem…
Voted one of Christianity Today's 1995 Books of the Year! Reasonable- concise- witty and wise- Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include: faith and reason the existence of God God's nature how we know God creation and evolution providence and free will miracles the problem…
Volume 1: Psalm 1-57Volume 2: Psalm 58-110Volume 3: Psalm 111-150Charles Haddon Spurgeon- the "Prince of Preachers-" composed and polished The Treasury of David over the span of nearly half his ministry. This incomparable commentary and omnibus on the Psalms has been prized by Christians ever since. Spurgeon's own commentary on every verse of the Psalms is extremely insightful- and by itself it…
Richard Hess has written an insightful commentary on one of the most intriguing books of the Bible- which celebrates God's gift of love. Following an introduction to the biblical book and a history of its interpretation- Hess divides his discussion into seven major sections. Each section begins with a fresh translation- followed by paragraph-by-paragraph commentary- and concluding with a summar…
John Goldingay's three-volume commentary on the book of Psalms is now complete with this third volume. This work combines literary- historical- grammatical- and theological insights in a widely accessible manner. One of today's foremost experts on biblical theology- Goldingay covers Psalms 90-150 with his own translation of each passage- followed by interpretive comments and discussion of the t…
In this first volume of a three-volume commentary on the book of Psalms- John Goldingay- a creative and respected Old Testament scholar- considers literary- historical- and grammatical dimensions of the text as well as theological implications. Goldingay writes with a scholar's eye and a pastor's heart. The resulting commentary will bring the Psalms to life for a new generation of pastors and s…
What is wisdom? Does occupying the top of life’s heap mean you have it? Does being near the bottom mean you don’t? Wisdom can certainly help you acquire wealth- influence people- or succeed at your career- yet it involves more than knowledge alone. It’s also a matter of understanding God’s perspectives in applying what you know and having the character to act accordingly. That is why tr…
Discover not only the original meaning of Philippians- but also how Paul's message speaks powerfully today.
Pastors with a passion for sound exposition have joined forces with scholars with pastoral hearts to produce this exciting new commentary series. These volumes- informed by the best of recent evangelical scholarship- expound the implications of each New Testament book for today's church. Within the unique series format- pastors- teachers and Bible study leaders alike will find clear- forceful p…