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  • All The Men Of The Bible All The Women Of The Bible

    $24.99

    The Life and Times of All the Men and Women of the Bible

    Bringing together two books in one convenient volume, All the Men/All the Women of the Bible is a portrait gallery and reference library of over 3,400 named biblical characters. Taken from the time-honored “All” series by Dr. Herbert Lockyer, this book mines the wealth of Scripture to give you characters you can learn from, teachings you can apply, and promises you can stand on.

    All the Men

    This monumental book puts comprehensive information on the men of the Bible at your fingertips, including a list of major characters. Besides named individuals, it also classifies the thousands upon thousands of unnamed men. It includes a guide to the often complex pronunciations of biblical names. And it explores the attributes of Jesus, God’s model for biblical manhood.

    All the Women

    From Abi to Zipporah, discover how the lives and character of different biblical women, named and unnamed, mirror the situations of women today. More than 400 profiles offer fascinating insights into the Bible’s multidimensional women. Wives, mothers, single women, prophetesses, queens, leaders, villainesses, and heroines-all are portrayed in rich, thought-provoking detail

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  • Marriage 101

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    Gives the reader great insight into the level of love that existed in the marital relationships of the forerunners of our Faith. You’ll see the Bible as a “Love Story” and you’ll even appreciate and respect Adam.

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  • Elijah : Living Securely In An Insecure World (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    Terrorism. Diseases. Hurricanes.

    Every day the news reinforces what you want to forget–you live in an insecure world. Elijah’s times were no safer. He faced famine, murder and corruption–with both courage and fear. In these eight studies on Elijah’s life, Douglas Connelly helps you look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever.

    This LifeGuide Bible Study in IVP’s revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new “”Now or Later”” section following each session to help you act on what you learn.

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  • Liberating Paul : The Justice Of God And The Politics Of The Apostle

    $34.00

    For centuries the apostle Paul has been invoked to justify oppression – whether on behalf of slavery, to enforce unquestioned obedience to the state, to silence women, or to legitimate anti-Semitism. To interpret Paul is thus to set foot on a terrible battleground between spiritual forces. But as Neil Elliott argues, the struggle to liberate human beings from the power of Death requires “Liberating Paul” from his enthrallment to that power. In this book, Elliott shows that what many people experience as the scandal of Paul is the unfortunate consequence of the way Paul has usually been read, or rather misread, in the churches.

    In the first half of the book, Elliott examines the many texts historically interpreted to support oppression or maintain the status quo. He shows how often Paul’s authentic message has been interpreted in the light of later pseudo-Pauline writings.

    In Part Two, Elliott applies a “political key” to the interpretation of Paul. Though subsequent centuries have turned the cross into a symbol of Christian piety, Elliott forcefully reminds us that in Paul’s time this was the Roman mode of executing rebellious slaves, a fact that has profound political implications.

    Under Elliott’s examination, a startlingly new image of Paul begins to emerge, liberated from layers of false interpretation, and free to speak a liberating and challenging word to our world today.

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  • Nimrod : Darkness In The Cradle Of Civilization

    $21.99

    The Bible barely mentions his name, but people of antiquity knew him well. Ancient historians recorded substantial information about him. Who was Nimrod? How could such a man be of such importance to today’s believer? God’s history is replete with accounts of His followers suffering terrible persecution. People of today’s world are largely unaware of a lesser-known story, written by the blood of many believers at a time following God’s destruction of the Old World. Nimrod was born into a New World, recently recreated by God. This virgin creation was untainted by the wickedness of the Old World. However, innocence did not last long. Eight people had traveled God’s floodwaters of judgment in the security of His ark, but the curse of sin still tainted their souls. The prince of darkness wasted no time sowing seeds of rebellion in fertile hearts. He handpicked Nimrod to transform the New World into a cauldron of rebellion. The post-flood world began in present-day Iraq. Several cities conquered by Nimrod are still in existence today. The events happening in present-day Iraq are not coincidental. The world will witness more conflict and fulfilled Bible prophecy in this land-until God’s Seed returns to fulfill the ancient prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15.

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  • Nimrod : Darkness In The Cradle Of Civilization

    $33.49

    The Bible barely mentions his name, but people of antiquity knew him well. Ancient historians recorded substantial information about him. Who was Nimrod? How could such a man be of such importance to today’s believer? God’s history is replete with accounts of His followers suffering terrible persecution. People of today’s world are largely unaware of a lesser-known story, written by the blood of many believers at a time following God’s destruction of the Old World. Nimrod was born into a New World, recently recreated by God. This virgin creation was untainted by the wickedness of the Old World. However, innocence did not last long. Eight people had traveled God’s floodwaters of judgment in the security of His ark, but the curse of sin still tainted their souls. The prince of darkness wasted no time sowing seeds of rebellion in fertile hearts. He handpicked Nimrod to transform the New World into a cauldron of rebellion. The post-flood world began in present-day Iraq. Several cities conquered by Nimrod are still in existence today. The events happening in present-day Iraq are not coincidental. The world will witness more conflict and fulfilled Bible prophecy in this land-until God’s Seed returns to fulfill the ancient prophecy recorded in Genesis 3:15.

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  • Gideon

    $15.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781850785576ISBN10: 1850785570Jeff LucasBinding: Trade PaperPublished: August 2004Spring Harvest Bible StudiesPublisher: Authentic Print On Demand Product

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  • Women Risktakers : Its Your Destiny Reach Higher Stand Stronger Go Further

    $17.99

    Challenges women to change their world by studying the lives of great women of the Bible and showing them that the common denominator for accomplishing something great is simply the willingness to be a risktaker for God.

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  • Mary : The Imagination Of Her Heart

    $14.95

    Christians from liturgical traditions like Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy have long venerated Jesus’ mother Mary as a miraculous intercessor, icon of holy life and God’s closest human relative. Believers from Protestant denominations, on the other hand, have attempted to appreciate Mary within the boundaries of what is known about her from the New Testament, seeing her as worthy of respect but not devotion. In this study of Mary as prophet, matriarch, theologian, disciple, intercessor and paradigm, Duckworth, an Episcopal priest and poet, encourages readers to approach her from the classic Anglican perspective of the middle way, which “allows us to understand Mary as a model, a pattern, a paradigm and, as such, a soul friend as we proceed toward the perfection that is Christ.” It may be jarring for more conservative readers to discover that Duckworth views the Gospels not as historical documents, but as witnesses of faith anchored in the “truth” of myth and folklore. On the other hand, her evident affection for the subject and her even-handed approach to some of the more controversial aspects of Marian devotion will appeal to those seeking a well-rounded portrait of one of the major figures in Christian history and worship. Each meditation is enriched by personal anecdotes, Duckworth’s poetry and her multicultural perspective on art history, folklore and Marian tradition.

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  • 1-2 Corinthians : Letters Of Correction

    $16.49

    “What did you get out of your Quiet Time today?” was the question Jack Wyrtzen asked Lou that motivated him to start spending personal time in the Word of God each day. Lou began using the Word of Life Quiet Time Diary, and from writing a sentence or two on a passage each day, Lou’s hunger grew for the Word, resulting in this commentary that comes to you. This devotional commentary on the epistles of 1 and 2 Corinthians will help you: Understand your Bible in a new and exciting way each day. Focus on at least one outstanding thought from the passage you are reading. Compare a real life illustration with what the writer is saying. Make a practical application to the verses you are reading each day. Get each member of your family involved with you in family devotions. Memorize a key verse from your passage each week. Cover the entire Bible in six years as you obtain more books in this series.

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  • Couples Of The Old Testament (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    In the Old Testament there are arranged marriages, fiercely loving marriages, enduring marriages, an instant marriage, a coerced marriage and a perfect marriage–until the couple blew it! Dale and Dandy Larsen lead you to dig deeper into these relationships highlighted in the Bible to learn important lessons about marriage, God and yourself.

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  • Paul On Marriage And Celibacy

    $33.99

    This study overturns the traditional interpretation of Paul’s thinking on marriage and celibacy. By examining established theories about the main influences on his theology, and by reconstructing the Stoic and Cynic discourse on marriage that formed its context, it offers an illuminating reassessment of both Paul’s understanding of marriage and his place in the history of Christian asceticism, and provides new information for discussions of Christian sexuality and feminist evaluations of the Bible.

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  • Abraham : Hearing Gods Call (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    God had promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the starts. Abraham chose to believe God, embarking on a lifelong journey of faith. God, makes promises to us as well. By studying Abraham, you too can learn to listen to, obey and trust the God who always keeps his promises.

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  • Nineveh Or Bust

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    Resistantly Following God’s Calling God never calls us to something that takes little effort, is low risk, or will not have insignificant impact! So following God takes hard work and great faith but always leads to eternity advancement! Nineveh or Bust examines the life of the prophet Jonah and what happened once he received God’s call to minister to the heathen Assyrians in Nineveh. As we will see, Jonah did not respond positively; in fact, he resisted God’s calling-just as we do! This book examines Jonah’s autobiography, including his rebellion, his experience in the belly of the large fish, his ministry in Nineveh, and his reaction after 120,000 repented and turned to God. The author provides convincing evidence to arguments that have caused some to doubt the veracity of Jonah’s encounters at sea! Finally, you will see God’s grace and compassion on a godless people as an entire city repented. In contrast, you will see how unloving and merciless Jonah was as he complained about the Assyrians’ redemption. You will be surprised by God’s response to his enlisted servant!

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  • Joseph : How God Builds Character (Student/Study Guide)

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    Joseph faced hard times–more than once. He was sold into slavery by his brothers. He spent years imprisoned because of a false accusation. And yet Joseph was able to live in forgiveness and hope, and God did great things in his life every step of the way. Paul Borthwick invites you to explore Joseph’s story as a way toward discovering how God’s dream might be fulfilled in and through you.

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  • Jael : Rewards Of The Most Blessed

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    In this sequel, the auspicious Jael moves forward in victory over Sisera’s wicked mother who tries to kill her. Finally, Jael meets Deborah the prophetess, the judge of Israel. She runs in the X-war games and wins over the unbeatable Zophar the Great, gaining freedom and equal rights for all women in her country. Herber, the husband of Jael, at last comes to know Jehovah, the God of Israel, and is saved. He becomes king and Jael becomes queen of the Kenite nation. Jael bears many children, and they reign in peace for over forty years. Jael was blessed above women with good works of rewards. Our works follow us to our destiny where eternal rewards wait for us (Revelation 14:13). Christ is returning to earth with rewards in His hands (Revelation 22:12). Blessings come by God’s favor but rewards by labors and works. Christians must now focus upon their eternal rewards and not just their material blessings. This book reveals that Christ is the “Lord of Rewards” and the “God of the heart.” All believers must view the Bible is the daily workbook, destiny manual, heart directory, and reward instruction guide for life.

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  • Perspectives Old And New On Paul

    $47.99

    According to the authors of this book, who explore evolutionary theory from a clear Christian perspective, the common view of conflict between evolutionary theory and Christian faith is mistaken.

    Written by contributors representing the natural sciences, philosophy, theology, and the history of science, this thought-provoking work is informed by both solid scientific knowledge and keen theological insight. The three sections of the book address (1) relevant biblical, historical, and scientific background, (2) the scientific evidence for an evolving creation, and (3) theological issues commonly raised in connection with evolution, including the nature of God’s creative activity, the meaning of the miraculous, and the uniqueness of humankind. Woven through the volume are short meditations designed to direct readers toward worshiping the God of providence.

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  • Paul : A Jew On The Margins

    $28.00

    Paul’s messianism put him at the margins of Pharisaism, his preaching placed him in tension with the Synagogue, and his Gospel set him on the outer border of Hellenistic religion. This book explores the tensions and creativity that Paul’s marginality let loose. In six short chapters, Roetzel explains Paul’s complex relationship to first century Judaism and elements of the early church. In so doing, he tackles a great many of the most disputed areas of Pauline theology: How can we speak of Paul as a convert? How far did Paul accept the apocalyptic myth? What are we to make of Paul’s theology of weakness? How far did Paul embrace pluralism? And how could Paul preach that Gentiles shared in God’s election without excluding Jews?

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  • Meet Mrs Job

    $10.99

    Experience unspeakable anquish from a woman who searches through rubble of ashes looking for her children. Then celebrate with her as she gives birth to ten even more beautiful children.

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  • Beyond The Fairy Tale

    $21.99

    Haven’t we all seen pictures of cute giraffes, cuddly bears, and Old Man Noah smiling happily as they sail along in the Ark or Jonah depicted relaxing comfortably inside the “whale”? Great descriptions for fairy tales, but not factual! In Beyond the Fairy Tale, Simply Put, you’ll listen to a father’s graphic agony as the Flood waters rise. You’ll dive to the depths with Jonah. You’ll relive Samson’s life as he faces death. You’ll sit with Job through his excruciating suffering. You’ll witness the vile and horrifying death of Jesus Christ upon Calvary’s Cross. But you’ll stand in awe at His empty tomb. Praise God! Beyond the Fairy Tale, Simply Put takes you beyond the world’s trivialized versions of these biblical happenings. Through first-person narration, the reader comes to a better understanding of not only the events themselves, but also the principles behind each happening and how these principles can be applied to our daily lives.

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  • Beyond The Fairy Tale

    $13.49

    Haven’t we all seen pictures of cute giraffes, cuddly bears, and Old Man Noah smiling happily as they sail along in the Ark or Jonah depicted relaxing comfortably inside the “whale”? Great descriptions for fairy tales, but not factual! In Beyond the Fairy Tale, Simply Put, you’ll listen to a father’s graphic agony as the Flood waters rise. You’ll dive to the depths with Jonah. You’ll relive Samson’s life as he faces death. You’ll sit with Job through his excruciating suffering. You’ll witness the vile and horrifying death of Jesus Christ upon Calvary’s Cross. But you’ll stand in awe at His empty tomb. Praise God! Beyond the Fairy Tale, Simply Put takes you beyond the world’s trivialized versions of these biblical happenings. Through first-person narration, the reader comes to a better understanding of not only the events themselves, but also the principles behind each happening and how these principles can be applied to our daily lives.

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  • Just Wives : Stories Of Power And Survival In The Old Testament And Today

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    Giving astute attention to social worlds of women of both ancient and modern times, Katharine Sakenfeld explores the stories of eleven women in the Old Testament. In clear and engaging fashion, she reveals the complexity of these women’s lives, drawing out the issues they faced and relating their struggles to those women around the world face today. By encouraging women from across the world, in various cultures, to bring their own experiences to the biblical texts, and sharing the interpretation of some who already have, Sakenfeld allows her readers to see new possibilities for meaning in the Scriptures.

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  • New Testament Characters (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    A throwaway woman
    A blind beggar
    A prison guard
    A doubting disciple
    An elderly couple

    They were ordinary people. Some were never even mentioned by name. Yet they were all touched by Jesus.

    In this study guide, Carolyn Nystrom introduces you to the fascinating men and women of the New Testament. As you enter into their stories, you’ll discover how you too can be touched by the Savior.

    This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study.

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  • Created To Be Gods Friend Workbook (Workbook)

    $17.99

    This format is designed for either individuals or group leaders. Created To Be God’s Friend is a remarkable study in our relatinship with a personal God who is constantly working in each of our lives.

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  • Joshua : Ruler High Priest And Commander Of Gods Army

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    Joshua, whose name means “Jesus” in Greek and “Yahweh is Salvation” in Hebrew, took God’s people into their promised inheritance, the land of Israel. God used Moses to take His people out of bondage and slavery via the Red Sea into the wilderness experience. This pointed to the Red Sea of Christ’s blood that saved all from the bondage of slavery and sin. Joshua showed God’s people the way into their inheritance and reward in the Promised Land. Moses never had to fight a battle, but God trained up Joshua to be a mighty warrior who would conquer the Promised Land and give His people their promised inheritance. Joshua pointed to Jesus, the Commander of God’s earthly and heavenly army, who would bring His people to victory in spiritual warfare, capture the land for Him, and give us our reward of eternal life with Him in the heavenly Promised Land. Together Moses and Joshua represent the finished work of Jesus/Yeshua. This book is written to open up the eternal truths hidden within the book of Joshua that pointed to the True Joshua Jesus/Yeshua.

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  • Women Of The New Testament (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    Lydia shows us how to influence the people around us.

    Elizabeth’s life challenges us to care for others.

    Women like Herodias and Sapphira warn us against turning away from God toward bitterness and dishonesty.

    As Phyllis J. Le Peau introduces twelve significant women of the New Testament, she invites you to enter into their lives and learn from them what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

    This revised LifeGuide Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leader’s notes and a “Now or Later” section in each study.

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  • Possessing The Land (Student/Study Guide)

    $13.49

    What do the names Jericho, Gilgal, Ai, or Gibeon have to do with our lives in this modern age? Wasn’t “crossing the Jordan” just an act of an ancient people who were intent on establishing their God-given claim to the Promised Land? What possible value could come of investigating the treachery of the Gibeonites – and who were they, anyway? These and similar questions are what this book seeks to answer. Possessing the Land is an investigative study of the Old Testament book of Joshua. It began as a simple home Bible study, but as I studied, it became apparent that God was setting out a battle plan not only for His original chosen people, but also for every modern pilgrim and sojourner in Christ. This book examines the experiences of the original people of God as they went about taking possession of the land that God had promised them, and attempts to draw parallels between their journey in a physical sense and ours in the spiritual realm. Numerous references are made to the real-life battles that face every Christian, not only in the variety of circumstances, but also in the strategy needed to be victorious over those circumstances. We desire to be able to join God’s chosen people in their victories, learn from their defeats, and ultimately, like them, to enter into the fullness of all that God has prepared for us.

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  • Blessed One : Protestant Perspectives On Mary

    $32.00

    Despite her prominence in the Christian narrative, Mary has largely been neglected within the Protestant church. Recent interest in such issues as feminism, spirituality, parenting, and ecumenism, however, force a serious reexamination of Mary’s place in Protestant faith. In this book, widely respected Protestant scholars seek to answer three basic questions: Who is Mary? How does Mary’s story intersect with contemporary life? and What does Mary teach us about God? This thoughtful and highly accessible book will be of great interest to all engaged in the debates of the contemporary church, Protestant and Roman Catholics alike.

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  • Bible Heroes And Bad Guys

    $7.99

    Looking for exhilarating action and unbelievable adventure? You’ve just found it! Action-packed, comic book appeal is what boys will experience when they read Bible Heroes and Bad Guys. It’s designed specifically for boys ages 8-12 with a thrill for adventure and excitement. Lots of muscles and courage…that’s what every comic book hero’s got. But, now boys can learn about true heroes – and bad guys – in action, pulled straight from the pages of the Bible. As part of the 2:52 Soul Gear collection, these high-energy, fast-moving stories will encourage boys in their quest to be smarter, stronger, deeper, and cooler as they develop into young men of God. The book will be written in a fun, upbeat, boy-friendly style, filled with action, excitement, and energy. Deeper, Strong, Cooler, or Smarter will be incorporated into each story. There will be an appropriate application the readers can take away for their own lives.

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  • Bad Boys Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)

    $16.95

    Seven week study featuring biblical “bad boys” Adam, Cain, Abraham, Lot, Jacob, Jephthah, and Samson.

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  • Trusting That God Will Provide

    $12.99

    Model Your Life on the Great Women of the Bible Who Trusted God and Found Him Faithful Studies of 6 women from the Bible_each with 6 sessions_for personal reflection or group study Through intriguing stories of biblical women, the Women of the Bible study series helps readers see how God wants to work in their lives. Questions and activities are designed to encourage personal application, understanding, and prayer, and to foster interaction within study groups. Each chapter includes 8 sections: Opening Narrative, Discussing the Story, Sharing Your Story, After Hours, Setting the Stage, Behind the Scenes, Prayer Meetings, and Words to Remember. The leader9s guide makes it easy to facilitate weekly Bible studies to nurture knowledge of Scripture and a sense of God9s presence in life. Esther: a Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia and saved her people_Choose to be a woman God delights to use no matter what the circumstances Mary: a young woman who said yes to God9s incredible plan for her life_Obedience can be a joyous choice that is blessed by God Deborah: a leader of Israel when God9s people were in a period of great decline_Faith, courage, and devotion toward God have a powerful impact in a woman9s life Hannah: a woman who poured out her heart to God and received a miracle_Understand the wisdom and importance of committing dreams to God Sarah: a woman of faith whose insecurities sometimes got the better of her_Face life9s uncertainties, move beyond fear, and enjoy a faith-filled relationship with God Ruth: a daughter-in-law who left her own people out of loyalty to Naomi_Trust the Lord through faith and action in difficult times

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  • Zerubbabel : The Call Of A Prophet

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    Dr. Annie Barksdale gives practical and Biblical advice to those who have been called as prophets. Just as Zerubbabel was called, given a task and opposed, so should you expect some dificulties. The role of prophet isn’t a glamorous one, but one of submission and obedience to the Lord, for His glory.

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  • Women Of The Old Testament (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    These twelve lessons on important women in the Old Testament are part of LifeGuide, a popular line of Bible study guides which provide solid biblical content and raise thought-provoking issues in an easy-to-read format.

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  • Sharing His Secrets

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    Popular author, Bible study leader, and women’s speaker Vickey Banks leads readers on a search for secrets to experiencing life-changing intimacy with God. This thought-provoking, scripturally sound read takes a fresh look at Jesus’ face-to-face encounters with women when He walked this earth, asking, “What can their experiences tell us today about walking and talking with God? Do they know secrets to getting more up close and personal with Him?” In an accurate, yet warm and relational style, Banks reveals what still causes tears to trickle down God’s cheeks, moves His heart to compassion, prompts Him to defend and forgive, and makes Him feel loved and enjoyed-inspiring deeper intimacy with God today.

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  • Inner Circle (Student/Study Guide)

    $7.95

    Why did Jesus select the twelve as apostles? What did they accomplish after the resurrection? What happened to them? What can we learn from them?

    This resource provides fascinating material for reading and discussion with adult study classes during the Lenten season or as a summer study series. Discussion questions are included with each study of the twelve apostles, as well as Saint Paul.

    Click writes in a style that makes us feel we can understand what really motivates each of these apostles. While he allows for imagination and comparison with the present day, he doesn’t stray from the biblical accounts in discovering fascinating insights into the lives of these followers of Jesus.

    Labeled the “architect” of the United Lutheran Church in America’s churchwide evangelism mission, E. Dale Click practiced evangelism in his own pastorate in two suburban congregations and three central city churches. He has directed evangelism missions throughout North America, teaching thousands of pastors and lay people the meaning of evangelism. The author of four books, Click continues to serve as a consultant to numerous congregations and universities in evangelism and development as well as lecturing and preaching across the United States. He is a graduate of Wittenberg University and Hamma Divinity School in Springfield, Ohio, and furthered his education with graduate study at Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California.

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  • Paul In Acts (Abridged)

    $28.00

    233 Pages

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    Enriching our portrait of the Apostle to the Gentiles, Porter examines Paul through the lens of Acts. Employing literary-critical, rhetorical, and theological approaches, the coeditor of the acclaimed Dictionary of New Testament Background discusses such issues as the “we” passages; Paul as epistolographer vs. rhetorician; the missionary and apologetic speeches; Paul and pneumatology; and more.

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  • Who They Really Were

    $15.95

    When the problem of what to preach next Sunday raises its frowning head, solve it by calling on one of the hundreds of biblical characters standing in line at your study door, nearly beating it down with their clamorous “Take me! Take me!”.
    Preaching on biblical personalities has an irresistible appeal, because audiences are more interested in people than in anything else. Jesus himself preached mainly about people (“a certain man had two sons …”); so there’s no excuse for making the Gospel dull — and with the help of Bodo’s book, preachers can add spice to the pulpit fare they serve up week after strenuous week.

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  • Seeing For Ourselves

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    Katerina Whitley’s first book of biblical monologues, Speaking for Ourselves, was received with enthusiastic praise. Now she is back with another provocative collection of stories. In Seeing for Ourselves: Biblical Women Who Met Jesus, Whitley gives powerful voice to the New Testament women who met Jesus both before and after the Resurrection.

    The women who speak in this collection include some we meet only in passing in the Bible. Among the women who tell their stories:

    The woman at the well; The adulterous woman who was nearly stoned to death; Cleopas’ wife whom Jesus may have met on the road to Emmaus; The woman who touched Jesus’ cloak in order to be healed; Mary and Martha; Phoebe; Prisca; Pilate’s wife; The bride at the wedding of Cana.

    As in her first volume, the book includes references to the biblical passages along with study questions, making this an excellent book for group study.

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  • Paul In The Roman World

    $35.00

    Talk about practical theology! First Corinthians is a foremost model for how Christians should relate to the cultural, ethical, and theological issues of their time and place. Grant recovers the principles Paul lived by, showing how Christianity can be adapted to altogether new situations.

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  • Mark : Images Of An Apostolic Interpreter

    $25.00

    What do we know about the author of the Second Gospel? Using a variety of critical lenses—historical, literary, and theological—Black examines the images of Mark that emerge from the New Testament and the early church fathers. His comprehensive investigation culminates in a fresh appraisal of the enigmatic evangelist.

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  • Tale Of Three Kings

    $12.99

    Those facing the pain and brokenness that result from unfair treatment by other believers will be encouraged by this powerful story of David, Saul, and Absalom.

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  • Who Is Jesus

    $22.00

    Jesus’ life and legacy provocatively told
    In Who Is Jesus? Keck clarifies the difference between the way Jesus is presented in the Gospels and the way critical historians portray him. He then explores, from four perspectives, Jesus’ contemporary moral and theological pertinence. Keck looks initially at Jesus as a first-century Jew, then considers how Jesus’ mission was energized by his grasp of the kingdom of God. He goes on to probe the meaning of the crucifixion of Jesus in light of the biblical understanding of God’s holiness, a theme largely neglected today. Keck concludes his discussion by looking at Jesus’ role in the moral life of the Christian community.

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  • Women Who Achieved For God (Student/Study Guide)

    $10.00

    These studies give insight into the lives of women of faith whose willingness to act upon God’s leading made them achievers for him. Some of them are little-known women, such as Dorcas and Phoebe. Some, such as Deborah and Esther, are well-known role models. Follow the example of these great women of history, and learn to be a person who achieves for God today!

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  • Paul Quest : The Renewed Search For The Jew Of Tarsus

    $42.00

    In this paper edition of The Paul Ben Witherington examines the various profiles of the historical Paul that have been newly discovered or refurbished. One of the great gains of this quest has been a reencounter with Paul the Jew. The flood of new insight into Judaism of the first century has illuminated features of Paul that were previously obscured. In this timely work, a reacquaintance with the classical Roman world has filled in even more details of Paul’s life and work.

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  • From Eve To Esther

    $15.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9780687096220ISBN10: 0687096227Nell MohneyBinding: Trade PaperPublished: April 2001Publisher: Abingdon Press Print On Demand Product

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  • David : Developing A Heart For God (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    Who are your role models? In this study guide, Jack Kuhatscheck introduces you to David the servant and the leader, the sinner and the redeemed, the man and the instrument of God’s creative purposes. As you explore David’s tumultous story, you too will discover what it means to have a passionate heart for God. (Now available in IVP’s revised LifeGuide Bible Study format, David features questions for starting group discussions and for personal reflection, as well as a new “Now or Later” section following each session.)

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  • Paul And The Romans

    $10.99

    Romans may be one of the most important letters ever written. This in-depth study explores its key theological concepts: salvation, spirituality, righteousness, discipleship, and more. Historical, archaeological, and geographic information establishes the cultural context of Paul’s writing. Each of seven self-contained lessons includes questions and activities for group or personal discussion. Based on the NRSV.

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  • Your Home A Place Of Grace

    $14.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9781581341850ISBN10: 1581341857Susan HuntBinding: Trade PaperPublished: June 2000Publisher: Crossway Books/ Good News Publishers

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  • Paul And The Galatians

    $11.99

    Paul and the Galatians explores crucial theological, ethical, and ecclesiastical questions in Paul’s famous epistle. Each session is self-contained and includes questions for reflection. The volumes in “The Life and Letters of Paul” series are especially appropriate for those who want an in-depth study of the Pauline epistles.

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  • Peter : Apostle For The Whole Church

    $29.00

    )”Not since Oscar Cullman has there been a study of this range and stature dealing historically and analytically with the ‘chief’ of the apostles. Documentation is meticulous and extensive, the bibliography superb. A major contribution to both NT studies and to ecumenical theology. Indispensable,”—Choice.

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  • Great People Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)

    $9.99

    The great people highlighted in these studies can give us encouragement and hope for our lives today because we have the same resource they had–faith in a great God.

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  • Great Passages Of The Bible (Student/Study Guide)

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    1. A Perfect – Gone Wrong
    2. A Foundation For Relationships
    3. A Song Of Trust
    4. A Suffering Servant For Guilty People
    5. A Savior Is Born
    6. A Sacrifice For Sins
    7. An Empty Tomb
    8. A New Birth
    9. A Guide For Good Living
    10. A Church Begins
    11. A Secure Hope
    12. An End To Old Hostilities
    13. A Test For Motives P. 75

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    This survey of major Bible themes will take you from Genesis to Revelation, from Creation to the New Creation. These studies uncover insight into God’s plan for all people and our part in that design. While the scope of the whole book provides a broad overview, each in-depth study will challenge you to an eternal perspective as you become the person God wants you to be.

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  • Abraham : Model Of Faith (Student/Study Guide)

    $9.99

    This study of Abraham’s life gives readers an in-depth glimpse into the life of Abraham, and shows them what genuine faith looks like for modern-day Christians.

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  • Moses : Encountering God (Student/Study Guide)

    $9.99

    Moses was a prince, an exiled shepherd, and a flawed reluctant leader of God’s people. Yet ultimately he was an ordinary man whose extraordinary encounters with God changed the direction of his life. Discover for yourself more about Moses and the miracle-working God whom he served. 12 studies for individuals or groups.

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  • Jonah Habakkuk And Malachi (Student/Study Guide)

    $9.99

    Have you ever been troubled about the relationship between God’s love and his justice? How should a Christian’s lifestyle relate to the people around him? How do we deal with the realization that God’s prespective and ours do not agree? Jonah, Habakkuk, and Malachi encountered many confusing questions and issues. And just as God confronted them, he brings us face to face with the holiness of his character, the breadth of his perspective and love, and the kind of responsible living he desires for his people. 12 studies for individuals or groups.

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  • Old Testament Characters (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    Abraham gives us an unforgettable portrait of faith. Daniel is a classic exmple of holiness. And through her willingness to rish her own life, Esther shows us what commitment means. This LifeGuide explores the lives of these and other Bible characters. Their example helps us live in the present by learning from people of the past.

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  • Paul And The Law

    $38.00

    No issue in contemporary Pauline studies is more contested than Paul’s view of the law. “Paul & The Law” is a careful attempt to assault this crucial interpretive problem with a new strategy. Rather than taking a systematic, topical approach, Thielman examines Paul’s view of the law in context; the context of Judaism, the context that gave birth to each letter, and the context of each letter’s language and argument.

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  • Peter : Learning To Be More Like Jesus (Student/Study Guide)

    $12.00

    Simon Peter was a follower like us-he wanted to be like Jesus, but he struggled wtih doubts, and at times he failed. At other times he was used powerfully by God. These studies on his life challenge and motivate us to continue to grow in Christlikeness. This LifeGuide Bible Study in the new revised format features questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, as well as a new “Now or Later” section in each study. 12 studies for individuals or groups.

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  • Paul : The Man And The Myth

    $29.00

    We are left to reconstruct a portrait of Paul with only scraps of what was once a large and imposing canvas-a small collection of letters and a historical narrative written a generation after his death. This reconstruction focuses on important parts of the image that usually fall in the shadows, parts dealing with Paul’s sexual asceticism, his preoccupation with holiness-holy Spirit, holy community, and holy ethos-the evolution of his theology, and his emergence as a legendary figure. Although I have tried to follow the strict rules of historical investigation, of necessity much guesswork is involved in any exploration of Paul’s life. All of these efforts are attempts to deal with the gaps in the text, understood in the broadest sense to include not just Paul’s written words but also the culture, social world, and political realities surrounding them.

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  • Just James : The Brother Of Jesus In History And Tradition

    $34.00

    )”Discusses not only the New Testament evidence about Jesus’ brother, but also a number of later church traditions. A good piece of scholarship, which is essential for anyone who has a serious interest in the best known of Jesus’ natural brothers,”—Expository Times.

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  • Paul And The Corinthians

    $11.99

    The volumes in “The Life and Letters of Paul” series are especially appropriate for those who want an in-depth study of the Pauline epistles.

    Paul and the Corinthians explores the sometimes tumultuous relationship between Paul and the Christians in Corinth who were struggling to make sense of their faith in a diverse and secular culture. Wingard relates his firsthand knowledge of the setting of Corinth and applies Paul’s wisdom to some of the most pressing issues faced by the church today: The Church and the Bible, Making Moral Decisions, Christian Unity, Women and Men in Church and Society, The Resurrection, Christian Giving, and Reconciliation in a Broken World. Each of the seven sessions is self-contained and includes questions for reflection.

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  • Every Woman In The Bible

    $29.99

    Comprehensive coverage of every woman mentioned in the Bible-both named and unnamed.

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  • Philemons Problem A Print On Demand Title

    $33.99

    Philemon was a wealthy Christian whose slave Onesimus went off in search of freedom, met and listened to Paul, and joined the church. But instead of being given a new life of his own, Onesimus was sent back by Paul to an aggrieved master with no protection but his mentor’s brief Letter to Philemon. Paul never asked Philemon to free his slave. Instead, he admonished him to take Onesimus back – only now as his brother in Christ. This left both master and bondsman with a problem: how could one man own another and both be brothers in Christ? In this unique work James Tunstead Burtchaell uses the ancient story of Philemon and Onesimus as a compelling entry into modern theological reflection on the unbelievable reach of the grace and forgiveness of the Father whose Son died without disciples, rose to reconcile and transform them, and then scattered them around the world as men and women who were now also able to love those who loved them not – and transform them too. According to Burtchaell, in order for the faith of Philemon and Onesimus to cope with Paul’s imperative, they required an inspired imagination to take in the notion that the Father loves sinners (i.e., all of us), and he neither would nor could do otherwise. For Philemon and Onesimus to undertake such a relentless love themselves would require frighteningly new convictions, new commitments, and new celebrations.

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  • Speaking For Ourselves

    $19.95

    There are many powerful women in the Bible, but their descriptions are almost always tantalizingly brief. If they had a chance to tell their own stories in their own voices, what would they have said? Basing her interpretation of these women on extensive research, Katerina Whitley puts herself in their shoes, giving today’s listeners a fuller understanding of each of their stories. The women explored include: the Virgin Mary, Miriam, Mary Magdalene, Elizabeth, and more. Study questions follow each woman’s story.

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  • Theology Of The First Christians

    $52.00

    In this masterful work, Walter Schmithals provides authoritative insights into such topics as apocalypticism, the Son of Man tradition, the Messianic secret in Mark, the kingdom of God, the conversion of Paul, doctrines of salvation, the foolishness of the cross, Paul’s problems with Greek philosophy, the church, worship, baptism, Eucharist, early Jewish-Christian relations, the formation of the canon, and the growth of Christian Ethics.

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  • Pauls Early Period A Print On Demand Title

    $53.99

    A description of the first thirty years of the primitive church is largely a description of the course of Paul’s life and ministry. A full understanding of Paul’s activities and thought is therefore essential for any study of the church or of New Testament theology in general. This thoroughgoing work by Rainer Riesner addresses many of the scholarly questions relating to early Pauline chronology and theology. Conversant with nearly everything of significance written on the subject, this volume will be a valuable aid to the study of Paul and his importance to the early church.

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  • Paul And Empire

    $35.95

    Catch up on your reading! Horsley has gathered together important recent pieces on Paul’s mission to the Gentiles, concentrating on four areas: (1) the imperial cult, (2) patronage and power in Roman cities, (3) the terminology Paul used to articulate the gospel, and (4) the nature of early church assemblies.

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  • Mary Magdalene

    $30.95

    Who really was Mary Magdalene? The living woman behind the image is still little known, and Esther de Boer attempts to fill this gap. The author examines not only Gospel texts, but also writings discovered in the Egyptian desert during the last century, to present a vivid, fascinating, and attractive picture of Mary of Magdala–disciple, apostle, and human being

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  • Mary Magdalene : Beyond The Myth

    $30.00

    A fascinating alternative to the traditional image of Mary of Magdala, with a detailed examination of the Gospel of Mary.

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  • From Eve To Esther

    $44.00

    This is the first book-length attempt to focus on female biblical figures in the ancient rabbinic writings of midrash and Talmud. Primary rabbinic sources employed by the author bring new life and insight into the stories of Eve, Deborah, Hannah, Serah bat Asher, and others. As women and men today attempt to reevaluate past historical models, it serves us well to understand the values and inner workings of rabbinic thinking. The examination of what the sources actually say, and not what others would like them to have said, enable reinterpretation of women’s role to proceed on an honest and authentic basis. Biblical women, reclaimed with contemporary midrash, can become paradigms for our modern lives.

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  • Mark These Men

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    Foreword
    Dedication
    1. The Man Who Defiled Baal (Elijah)
    2. The Man Who Played The Fool (Saul Of Kish)
    3. The Man Who Bore The Brands (Paul)
    4. The Man Who Braved The Lion (Daniel)
    5. The Man Who Cursed The Children (Elisha)
    6. The Man Who Came Back From Beyond (Lazarus)
    7. The Man Who Routed The Aliens (Gideon)
    8. The Man Who Was Rebuked By His Ass (Balaam)
    9. The Man Who Went Away Grieved (The Rich Young Ruler)
    10. The Man Who Knew How Long He Would Live (Hezekiah)
    11. The Man Who Led Paul To Christ (Ananias)
    12. The Man Who Helped Carry The Cross (Simon Of Cyrene)
    13. The Man Who Rebuilt Jerusalem (Nehemiah) Page 149

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    The Bible is a treasure house of biographies of people famous and infamous, rich and poor, good and evil. In short, it is full of ordinary people, people just like us. As Dr. Baxter points out in his foreword, “The biographical treasures of the Bible are exhaustless. Again and again we turn back to the figures which move before us in its pages, and find new relevancies, new significances, new applicaitons to our own times and to our own lives. Somehow, these Scripture characters seem to be invested with typologically and representative qualities which live for all time.”
    Included are provocative profiles of Elisha and Elijah, King Saul, Daniel, Gideon, Balaam, and Nehemiah. Also included are such New testament characters as: the Apostle Paul, Lazarus, the rich young ruler, Ananias, and Simon of Cyrene.

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  • No Longer Be Silent

    $45.00

    Cheryl Brown studies the portrayal of women in Biblical Antiquities, attributed to Philo, and in the Jewish Antiquities of Josephus, two documents that characterize women differently than their biblical prototypes. Her insightful investigation will bring new perspectives on the subject of women in Judaeo-Christian tradition during the Greco-Roman period.

    The Gender and the Biblical Tradition series brings to a wide audience important new discoveries concerning women and the Bible, ancient Israel, and early Christianity. The books explore the role of sexuality within the biblical tradition and document the continuing influence of biblical treatments of gender on subsequent life and thought.

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  • Great Women Of The Bible

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    1. The Woman Who Got Her Man (Ruth 1:16)
    2. The Woman Whose Beauty Saved A Race (Esther 4:16)
    3. The Woman Who Was Better Than Her Job (Joshua 2:21)
    4. The Woman To Remember (Genesis 19:26)
    5. Two Women Of Bethany (Luke 10:39; John 12:2)
    6. The Woman Who Sheared Him (Judges 16:19)
    7. The Woman Who Married The Wrong Man (1 Samuel 25:3)
    8. The Woman Who Deceived Her Husband (Genesis 27:15)
    9. The Woman Who Married The Right Man (Genesis 29:20)
    10. The Woman Who Had Five Husbands – And One Who Was Not (John 4:18)
    11. The Woman Who Lost And Found Life’s Greatest Treasure (2 Kings 4:16,20,36)
    12. The Woman Who Touched Him (Luke 8:45)
    13. The Ideal Woman (Proverbs 31:29) P. 143

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    A series of insightful and Bible-centered sermons on great (and not so great) women of the Bible from the mind and pen of one of America’s great preachers. Of this series Macartney wrote: “Among the subjects of the sermons in this volume is one of the bad women of the Bible, for no series on women of the Bible would be complete without a sermon on such a character as Delilah, the temptress of Samson.

    “To preach on these biblical women is to illustrate life in its deepest reality – sometimes base, ignoble, comtemptible and wicked, but often lofty, noble, godlike, and glorious. Like the great men of the Bible, too, the great women of the Bible afford the preacher an unsurpassed opportunity to press home upon the people the claims of Christ as Friend and Redeemer.”

    In this series of thirteen sermons, Macartney uses his “sanctified imagination” and bibilcal knowledge to glean lessons from the lives of Ruth, Esther, Rahab, Lot’s Wife, Martha and Mary, Delilah, Abigail, Rachel, Rebekah, The Samaritan Woman, The Shunammite, The Woman with the Issue of Blood, and The Faithful Woman of Proverbs 31.

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  • Far More Precious Than Jewels

    $36.00

    One of the best ways to grasp the contours of an idea is to look at it from a perspective not your own. Darr concisely introduces interpretive models from three ”different” traditions—rabbinical, critical, and feminist—to give Christians new ways of understanding Old Testament women. She focuses particularly on Ruth, Sarah, Hagar, and Esther. This is the first volume in Westminster’s new series, Gender and the Biblical Tradition

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  • Now And Then

    $13.99

    Spiritual and autobiographical reflections on the author’s seminary days, early ministry, and writing career.

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  • Paul In Other Words

    $48.00

    The focus of this book is an anthropological perspective that will open the writings of Paul to a challenging new range of questions and issues. Jerome Neyrey introduces the reader to critical access thorough a wholly convincing method of cultural-historical analysis. Paul comes alive in time and place. Biblical theologians and students will find ample stimulus in Neyrey’s analysis of Paul.

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  • Power Providence And Personality

    $30.00

    Prominent biblical scholar and author Walter Brueggemann studies three passages from the books of Samuel, using the methods of literary criticism and rhetorical analysis. He examines the ways the themes of power, divine providence, and David’s personality cohere in the biblical narrative to explain David’s rise to power and assumption of the kingship and his dominance over Saul.

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  • Women Of Genesis

    $24.00

    THE WOMEN OF GENESIS 12-50 describes the significant roles of the many women mentioned in the biblical book of Genesis. Through close attention to the literary features of the text, the author depicts Sarah, the daughter of Lot, Hagar, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah, Dinah, Tamar, and Potiphar’s wife as integral persons who shaped Israel’s destiny, revealed perspectives on God’s involvement in the course of history, and portrayed human failure, freedom and strength.

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  • All The Women Of The Bible

    $18.99

    1. The Life And Lot Of Bible Women
    2. Alphabetical Exposition Of Named Bible Women
    3. Nameless Bible Women
    4. Symbolic And Representative Women
    5. The Ideal Woman Among Bible Women
    6. Aids For Women’s Groups And Meetings
    7. Biographical Study Of A Bible Woman
    8. Messages For Mother’s Day
    316 Pages

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    Dr. Herbet Lockyer provides a convenient commentary on all the named and unnamed women of the Bible from Abi to Zipporah. He reveals how the life roand character of women of Bible times mirrors the situation among women today. The more than 400 entries are concise and fact-filled, providing ample resource materials for all who are called upon to speak in public or conduct Bible study groups.

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  • All The Apostles Of The Bible

    $24.99

    6 Chapters

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    All the Apostles of the Bible is a complete series on the lives, times, and ministries of the men chosen of God to declare His message to the world. Included are the twelve apostles of Jesus, Jesus himself as the “chief apostle,” Paul, and lesser known men such as James the Lord’s brother, Matthias, Andronicus, Barnabas, Epaphroditus, Silas, Timothy, Junias, and Apollos. In discussing each apostle of the Bible, Dr. Lockyer presents evidence concerning the family, character, personality, ministry, unique aspect of his service for God, and his call into the ministry for Christ.

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  • All The Men Of The Bible

    $18.99

    4 Sections

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    All the MEN of the Bible

    A Portrait Gallery and Reference Library of More Than 3000 Biblical Characters

    All the Men of the Bible, a unique source book on the subject of Bible characters, is a monumental achievement to benefit Christians who want to have information on biblical characters at their fingertips.

    The Bible contains more than three thousand named men, all of whom are dealt with in this book. The many thousands of unnamed men are also classified. Included in the book is a guide to the pronunciation of all names.

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  • David Lion And Lamb

    $12.95

    Few biblical characters are as popular as David, and this set of 27 complete messages covers all Cycle B texts in the Common Lectionary — as well as several others — dealing with this popular Bible personality.
    Each message incorporates thorough biblical scholarship with popular reference points and concerns, and addresses the reader in a comfortable, personable style — making this versatile resource appropriate for Cycle B lectionary preaching, independent sermon series preparation, and individual or group Bible study.

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  • Life Of Saint Paul

    $15.99

    This volume is fittingly a part of James Stalker’s trilogy The Life of Jesus Christ, The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ, and The life of St. Paul, for the apostle Paul is the interpreter of the entire purpose of Christ’s coming. This book has been recognized by many as the leading popular biography of the greatest preacher of the Christian church. It is informative and heartwarming in its treatment of the life and ministry of Paul. Chapter titles include the following: – His Place in History – His Unconscious Preparation for His Work – His Conversion – His Gospel – The Work Awaiting the Worker – His Missionary Travels – Picture of a Pauline Church – His Great Controversy — Hints for Teachers and Questions of Pupils conclude this work.

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  • Women Of The Old Testament

    $12.99

    This classic by Dr. A. Kuyper gives us 50 graphic character sketches that radiate scriptural insight. Each character study is based on a specific passage of Scripture.

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  • Women Of The New Testament

    $9.99

    This classic by Dr. A. Kuyper gives us 30 graphic character sketches that radiate scriptural insight. Each character study is based on a text which is used as a foundation for the study.

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