Richard Thompson
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Acts Of The Apostles
$19.99Add to cartAlthough often treated as mere background history to the letters of Paul and other biblical writings, the book of Acts possesses its own unique theological message. Richard Thompson, in this latest volume of the Reading and Interpreting the Bible Series, explores the distinctive characteristics of this remarkable book and guides readers in its interpretation using pivotal Scripture passages as illustrations. From speeches and summaries to repetition and characterization, Dr. Thompson examines each literary feature and demonstrates its effect on the meaning and application of the text. Each chapter further concludes with helpful questions designed to review the topic at hand and encourage deeper reflection. For additional study, an extensive bibliography completes this exceptional resource.
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Acts : A Commentary In The Wesleyan Tradition
$35.99Add to cartEngaging, perceptive, and academically thorough, the New Beacon Bible Commentary will expand your understandingand deepen your appreciation for the meaning and message of each book of the Bible.Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, this indispensable commentary provides pastors, professionalscholars, teachers, and Bible students with a critical, relevant, and inspiring interpretation of the Word of God inthe 21st century.EACH VOLUME FEATURES: Contemporary scholarships from notable experts in the Wesleyan theological tradition. Convenient introductory material, including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, and hermeneutical issues? Clear verse-by-verse explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived fromthe biblical text in its original language. Comprehensive annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text;verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and applicationfrom the text. Helpful sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections,historical relevance, and cultural customs. An expanded bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes
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Secret Place Of Thunder
$12.99Add to cartPrayer has the power to transform your life. Biblical prayer is not an afterthought or an add-on; it’s a lifestyle. Prayer is more than a “tip of the hat” to God before a meal. It is more than a verbal punctuation to end a worship service. Our prayer life matters. It is the lifeblood of our relationship with God. Richard Thompson has studied prayer and practiced prayer – the who, what, when, where, why, and how of prayer. He has carefully researched the biblical patterns and models that teach us about our prayer life today. This book will guide you toward a stronger prayer life and serve as an extensive resource on the topic of prayer when you’re done. Invest in your prayer life and God will answer from “the secret place of thunder.” A Study Guide for personal or group study is included. Richard Thompson has been active in churches of Christ all of his life. He previously served as an elder in North Carolina and currently serves as an elder at Tusculum church of Christ in Nashville, TN. He is also Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Lipscomb University. Richard and his wife, Lauren, have been married for thirty-one years. They have three grown children and a granddaughter.