When Reverence Still Leads to Misreading
Manfred T. Brauch examines how Scripture is misquoted, misapplied, and distorted. Written for non-specialists, the book addresses context, consistency, selectivity, and authorial intent. A practical guide for Christians seeking more faithful biblical interpretation and application.
Thirty-eight parables, one comprehensive guide
Fresh translations pair with interpretive and theological commentary. Hultgren thematically examines parables across the Synoptic Gospels, then considers each evangelist’s framework and theological interests, before concluding with the parables in the Gospel of Thomas.
Beyond the Reformation’s Familiar Story
James R. Payton Jr. challenges common misrepresentations using current Reformation scholarship. He situates the movement within medieval and Renaissance reform efforts while examining conflicts among Reformers. The book also clarifies sola fide, sola Scriptura, Anabaptism, and the rise of Protestant Scholasticism.
Navigate the NIV with compact precision
John R. Kohlenberger’s concordance offers over 50,000 references with context. It also includes more than 2,000 exhaustive entries. Its compact format makes it a handy NIV reference tool.
Rigorous New Testament exegesis made approachable
Craig L. Blomberg guides readers through the exegetical process step by step. Clear explanations and textual illustrations support in-depth study. A practical resource for students and pastors seeking responsible interpretation.
Church history, centered on people
Bruce L. Shelley traces the roots of the Christian family tree. Authoritative research meets a captivating, plain-language style. A people-focused approach brings Christian heritage vividly home.
A disciplined guide to interpreting Scripture
Mal Couch presents tools for accurate biblical interpretation. The book emphasizes grammatical-historical principles and language. It approaches hermeneutics through premillennial, dispensational theology.
Reconsidering Paul’s Jewishness and the law
E. P. Sanders examines Paul’s relationship with Jewish law, tradition, and scripture. He considers Paul’s Jewish practice and his views of Jews who did not accept Jesus as messiah. Galatians and Romans frame this careful study of emerging Jewish and Christian identities.
Rediscover the prayer at Christianity’s heart
N.T. Wright explores the Lord’s Prayer clause by clause, placing it within the historical life and work of Jesus. A thoughtful guide to refreshing both prayer and Christian spirituality.
Navigate the Bible translation maze
This accessible guide clarifies major Bible translation theories. It compares literal and meaning-based approaches with fair-minded insight. A practical resource for choosing accurate, reliable English Bible versions.
How the Bible crossed languages and centuries
Bruce M. Metzger traces biblical translation from ancient texts to modern English versions. He examines over fifty versions, exploring their origins, objectives, characteristics, and strengths. Drawing on research and translation-committee experience, Metzger offers practical insight for students, pastors, and interested readers.
Discover Scripture Through Its Literary Forms
Leland Ryken explores biblical narratives, poetry, proverbs, and drama. He shows how understanding genre can enrich individual passages. A literary introduction spanning both Old and New Testament books.
Ancient stories, profound spiritual truths
R. T. Kendall unpacks Jesus’s parables one by one. From mustard seeds to wineskins, familiar stories gain deeper meaning. Explore their purpose, paradox, and insights into faith and salvation.
Christian history distilled into 100 pivotal events
A. Kenneth Curtis presents an accessible guide to Christian history. Explore the key people, places, and events every Christian should know. Ideal for pastors and speakers seeking a useful historical overview.
Unlocking Jesus’ parables through context
Kistemaker explains Jesus’ parables and parabolic sayings from an evangelical perspective. Each full text is paired with commentary, historical context, and practical Christian application. Accessible to lay readers, students, teachers, and pastors, with endnotes for deeper study.
Navigating Interpretation’s Narrow Straits
Ten scholars examine Christian hermeneutics in a postmodern context. Philosophy, English, sociology, and theology each receive an essay and response. Their varied approaches seek a path between absolute certainty and interpretive license. A timely collection for readers engaging contemporary interpretive theory.
The slim volume that shifted biblical studies
Amos Niven Wilder explores the New Testament through rhetoric, narrative, and literary form. His approach departed boldly from prevailing historical-critical and literary-theological methods. This enduring volume remains a significant contribution to the study of biblical language.
Christ’s teachings, connected to life today
Larry Richards presents Jesus’ teachings from the Bible. The book emphasizes their relevance for believers today. A focused choice for readers exploring Christ’s words.
Read the New Testament as narrative
James L. Resseguie offers an accessible introduction to narrative criticism, showing how close reading treats Scripture as a self-contained unit. Chapters explore setting, point of view, character, rhetoric, plot, and reader, providing a literary framework for discovering nuances of meaning.
Greek exegesis from study to sermon
Murray J. Harris offers detailed guidance through Colossians and Philemon in Greek. Extensive notes, translations, paraphrases, and outlines support close textual study. Ideal for students and pastors connecting grammatical analysis with sermon construction.
Sharpen Your Reading of the Synoptic Gospels
Scot McKnight opens a series on interpreting New Testament genres. He critiques interpretive methods and considers the value of different analyses. Especially relevant for students with some knowledge of Greek.
Parables Through a Critical Lens
Charles W. Hedrick explores the nature and history of parables. He examines their meaning, authorship, and rhetorical function. From Aesop to modern scholarship, he assesses major critical approaches.
Everyday stories, eternal truths
J. Dwight Pentecost offers a systematic study of Jesus’ parables. He places each one in its original context and background, then examines the question it addresses and the solution it presents. The emphasis remains on careful interpretation and teaching.
A practical gateway to biblical interpretation
Designed for beginners, this interdisciplinary textbook builds a working knowledge of exegesis. It covers interpretive history, philosophical presuppositions, biblical genres, and Scripture’s unique nature. The revised edition adds seven genre-focused chapters, plus a glossary and guide to reference works.
Bring Biblical Hebrew Into Teaching
This practical guide helps students and pastors use the Hebrew Bible appropriately. It connects exegesis with effective preaching and teaching. Sample sermons and lessons demonstrate its practical application.
Logic for faith under scientific challenge
Jason Lisle offers a concise guide to logical reasoning. He helps Christians recognize and refute evolutionary arguments. A practical resource for defending faith while honoring Scripture.
A Five-Step Path to Biblical Interpretation
Henry A. Virkler makes hermeneutical principles accessible to non-specialists. His five-step process covers context, language, theology, genre, and application. The updated second edition reflects developments in hermeneutics over twenty years. A practical resource for sermon preparation, personal Bible study, and writing.
Read Scripture by its literary rules
Robert H. Stein offers a readable guide to biblical interpretation. Learn how to approach poetry, narrative, prophecy, proverbs, and epistles. A practical introduction to the Bible’s varied literary forms.
Decode Biblical Criticism’s Technical Language
Richard N. Soulen’s handbook is a focused reference for navigating jargon in biblical criticism and interpretation. Reformed Review highlights its value for seminary education, making it a practical guide to a technical field.
How ancient manuscripts shape modern New Testaments
Greenlee offers a concise, lay-friendly introduction to textual criticism. Explore ancient writing tools, scribes, manuscripts, and variant readings. Sample passages illustrate how scholars assess likely original wording. This revised edition also examines contemporary English translations.
Bring Matthew into clearer focus
Stu Weber’s commentary offers practical support for studying Matthew. Edited by Max Anders, it includes discussion starters and a teaching plan. A useful resource for lay teachers and pastors alike.
Scripture study, expanded and accessible
Charles C. Ryrie’s NIV edition supports deeper understanding with 10,000 explanatory notes. It includes concise doctrine summaries, comprehensive book outlines, full-color maps, and timeline charts. Wide margins offer practical space for personal notes.
Heresy as theology’s defining mirror
Harold O.J. Brown surveys nearly twenty centuries of Christian thought. Focusing on Christology and Trinitarianism, he examines how heresies shaped orthodoxy. The four major creeds provide his framework for distinguishing between them.
Scripture presented in full color
This full-color Bible features the New International Version. The NIV trademark is used with permission from Biblica, Inc. A clearly identified edition for readers seeking this translation.
Pilgrims between suffering and coming glory
Edmund P. Clowney explores Peter’s first letter to a young, persecuted church. He connects its vision of Christian pilgrimage and suffering with believers today. A thoughtful guide to following Christ through present trials toward future glory.
Clear Answers for Tough Questions
Ralph O. Muncaster examines evidence supporting biblical truth. Written for believers and skeptics seeking concise answers, it connects questions of Christian theology with real life.
A Yearlong Test of Bible Knowledge
Tackle five Bible trivia questions every day for a year. Explore people, places, events, and teachings across both Testaments. With answers included, it suits individuals, Sunday schools, and quiz teams.
Hard questions, thoughtful answers for Christian faith
Alex McFarland addresses challenging questions about hell, the Bible, and Jesus. His responses explore both inward faith and its outward expression. A relevant guide for new believers and longtime Christians alike.
Bible essentials in one concise guide
Mark D. Taylor gathers key names, phrases, events, stories, and terms from the Bible and church history. A compact reference for building essential familiarity.
Three Questions, One Clear New Testament Guide
Craig L. Blomberg addresses three crucial New Testament questions with clarity. His carefully argued responses reflect a thorough familiarity with key debates. This accessible introduction offers valuable guidance for students of the Bible.
Two Millennia of Spirit-Filled Christianity
This expansive reference traces Pentecostal and charismatic movements across 60 countries and regions. Its 1,000 articles cover key revivals, figures, institutions, practices, and theological developments. Maps, photographs, timelines, statistics, bibliographies, and indexes support deeper research.
Six Letters, Verse by Verse
Explore 1–2 Peter, 1–3 John, and Jude in this accessible commentary. Part of Max E. Anders’s twelve-volume New Testament series. Discussion starters and a teaching plan support lay teachers and pastors.
Build faith through five essential disciplines
This interactive Bible study explores Scripture’s teaching on core Christian disciplines. Designed by The Navigators, it supports individual, one-to-one, or small-group study. Discussion-based questions encourage growth toward Christian maturity.
Read the Old Testament in its ancient world
John H. Walton introduces the conceptual world of the ancient Near East, surveying its literature and beliefs about God, religion, and the world. Helpful sidebars connect this context to specific Old Testament passages.
Verse-by-verse guidance for teaching and ministry
Volume 9 in a twelve-book New Testament commentary series edited by Max Anders. It covers 1–2 Thessalonians, 1–2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Discussion starters and a teaching plan support lay teachers and pastors.
Verse-by-verse guidance for teaching Scripture
Part of a twelve-volume New Testament commentary series, this resource includes discussion starters and a teaching plan. Edited by Max E. Anders for lay teachers and pastors alike.
Revelation, ready for thoughtful teaching
This verse-by-verse guide is part of a twelve-volume New Testament commentary series edited by Max Anders. Discussion starters and a teaching plan support lesson preparation. A practical resource for lay teachers and pastors studying Revelation.
Let faith become your driving passion
Nicky Cruz calls Christians to embrace God’s pursuit of lost souls. Personal stories include his mother’s deathbed conversion and healing. A stirring invitation to obedience, Spirit-led living, and steadfast faith.