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Lightning Fast Field Guide To The Bible
$19.99The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible offers a quick and smart breakdown of each book of Scripture to help you discover “must-know” facts–who, what, where, when, and why–along with fresh and surprising takes on questions you didn’t even know to ask.
You want to understand the Bible better, but you don’t need a huge commentary with hard-to-understand words. The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible fills that gap by using concise, playful, and relatable language to tell you everything you want to know and more about the most influential document in history.
With skill and humor, creator and host of The Ten Minute Bible Hour Matt Whitman helps you:
*Grasp key details about each book of the Bible in just minutes
*Better understand and appreciate the overarching story of Scripture
*Keep key information at your fingertips as you study the Bible
*Discover that learning about Scripture can be fun, fast, and easyFor each book of the Bible, this field guide covers essential facts–like original audience and historical context–as well as tidbits you likely never thought of, like the personality of the author, the most shocking moment, and “stuff you can still look at” in archaeological sites across the Middle East.
Altogether, this compact companion and quick-reference guide brings the Bible alive and helps you explore God’s Word in ways you never thought possible.
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Pocket Bible Handbook
$19.99An Essential Bible Resource in a Portable Size.
Take your Bible study to the next level with this compact, easy-to-use handbook featuring concise overviews of every book from Genesis to Revelation. Designed for quick reference and deeper understanding, it’s packed with essential insights, helpful context, and practical tools to bring Scripture into sharper focus. Written with the NKJV in mind, but can be used with any Bible translation.
What’s Included:
*Summaries of every book of the Bible
*Helpful outlines and timelines to assist in your Bible study
*Informative charts and maps
*Compact, travel-friendly design for study anytime, anywhereWhether you’re reading through the Bible or prepping for a discussion, this handbook is the perfect companion to keep your study grounded and engaging.
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Bible Simplified : Learn The Story, Live The Story
$32.99Go from feeling lost with the Bible to becoming confident in your faith.
Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the Bible? Bestselling author Zach Windahl breaks down its entire storyline in The Bible, Simplified, making Scripture clear, accessible, and life-changing so you can gain confidence in your faith.
You want to understand the Bible and feel a deeper connection to God, but busyness, relationships, and everyday distractions seem to crowd out Bible reading most days. Not to mention it’s hard to know where to start–and deep down, you might even wonder if the Bible is relevant to your modern life. It’s overwhelming. It’s confusing. And it’s easy to feel frustrated on your faith journey.
Too often, you find yourself walking away from reading Scripture, feeling lost instead of encouraged, something Zach Windahl experienced firsthand. Even though he grew up going to church, his Bible often remained on the shelf. It wasn’t until he discovered the joy of reading the Bible that he became passionate about helping others do the same. In his relatable and easy-to-read style, Zach has simplified Scripture to help you–especially if you’re a new Christian–understand the Bible’s message in a way that’s approachable and life-changing.
In The Bible, Simplified, you will learn how to:
*Understand the entire storyline of the Bible
*Gain clarity and confidence in your faith
*Incorporate the Bible’s teachings into your daily lifeIf you’re feeling lost with Scripture, this book will be your guide. You no longer need to be confused, disconnected, and overwhelmed in your faith. Take the first step to understanding God’s story–and your remarkable role in it.
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IVP Atlas Of Bible History Second Edition
$56.99Open Your Understanding of the World of Scripture
The story of the Bible is inextricably linked to the land. To understand biblical history, we need to understand how the people, events, and geography interacted to form that ancient world.
Spanning three thousand years of biblical history, The IVP Atlas of Bible History reveals the many fascinating ways that history and archaeology confirm and complement the Bible’s story. Taking a narrative approach, the atlas traces the unfolding of major events in the Old and New Testaments, from Abraham’s wanderings in Canaan and Egypt to Paul’s missions and the founding of new churches. It covers the many places of the world of the Bible, from Spain to Iran, from Yemen to Greece. Scholarly insights presented in a readable style add depth and color to our understanding of key people and stories in Scripture.
Features and benefits you’ll find in The IVP Atlas of Bible History:
*Ninety-seven maps to help understand the biblical narrative and provide background information
*More than 150 color photographs, panoramic illustrations, and site plans, plus a range of battle plans and small artworks
*Special features on subjects such as the peoples and languages of the Bible that will deepen understanding of geography, landscape, climate, culture, and religion.
This is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a clear, reader-friendly, visual introduction to the history of the Bible.
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Zondervan All In One Bible Reference Guide
$34.99To get the most out of studying the Bible usually requires a concordance, a dictionary, a topical Bible, and a handbook. The Zondervan All-in-One Bible Reference Guide combines the best features of all four-in one convenient location. This easy-to-use resource covers a wide range of topics, people, places, events, and themes from Scripture. Entries are arranged alphabetically, making it easy for us to find the information needed to expand our understanding of God’s Word. The Zondervan All-in-One Bible Reference Guide is ideal for pastors, Bible study leaders, and everyone who wants to learn more from God’s Word. Based on the NIV-the most read, most trusted translation of the Bible-this reference guide will prove to be indispensable, no matter what translation is used.
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Dictionary Of Paul And His Letters
$74.99The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. No other resource presents as much information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature, background, and scholarship.
This second edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the acclaimed 1993 publication. Since that groundbreaking volume was published, developments in Pauline studies have continued at a rapid pace, with diverse new scholars entering the conversation, new ideas and methods gaining attention, and fresh expressions of old topics shaping the present discussion. Those who enjoyed and benefited from the wealth in the first edition will find this new edition an equally indispensable and freshly up-to-date companion to study and research.
Classic topics such as Christology, justification, hermeneutics, and book studies of individual epistles receive careful treatment by specialists in the field. Topics new to this edition–including Paul and politics, patronage, and interpretations from various historical and cultural perspectives–expand the volume’s breadth and usefulness. Over 95% of the articles have been written specifically for this edition.
This work bridges the gap between scholars and pastors, teachers and students, and all interested readers who want a thorough treatment of key topics in a summary format. In curating and compiling these articles, the editors have sought to make them comprehensive, accessible, and useful for those pursuing further research on particular subjects. Each article’s bibliography, in addition, will serve a new generation of readers for years to come.
The updated Dictionary of Paul and His Letters takes its place alongside the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, 2nd ed., and the other volumes in the IVP Bible Dictionary Series as a unique presentation of the fruit of biblical studies–committed to Scripture, using the best of critical methods, and maintaining dialogue with both contemporary scholarship and the challenges facing the church. The reference volumes in the series provide in-depth treatment of biblical and theological topics in an accessible encyclopedia format, including cross-sectional themes, methods of interpretation, significant historical or cultural background, and each Old and New Testament book as a whole.
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1000 Trivia Facts About The Bible
$14.991,000 Trivia Facts About the Bible?is a fun, informative, and entertaining way to see how well you know the Good Book. This trivia book is perfect for people of all ages and is a great resource for families or church groups.
Designed to be a creative way to entertain and educate both kids and adults, this Bible trivia book will make learning a treat. Packed with facts and trivia from both the Old and New Testaments, it’s a perfect tool to build your own Bible trivia quizzes or keep the kids engaged during road trips.
Inside this Bible trivia book you’ll discover questions such as:
*According to Jewish tradition, how old was Jacob when he first laid eyes on Rachel?
*What are the four names used for God in the book of Genesis?
*Do you know which miracles were placed in the Ark of the Covenant?
*How many chapters and verses are in Exodus?Organized by books of the Bible, this affordable trivia book is great for anyone interested in the Bible, small groups and youth groups, and homeschoolers. 1,000 Trivia Facts About the Bible is a great resource to have in your library, an Easter basket gift, or as a perfect stocking stuffer.
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W E Vines New Testament Word Pictures Romans To Philemon
$34.99Every key word from Vine’s famous Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words now presented in a handy verse-by-verse format.
From Romans to Philemon
Study the meaning of biblical words in the original languages without spending years learning Greek. W. E. Vine’s New Testament Word Pictures places every key word from Vine’s classic Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words in Bible book and verse-by-verse order. The text of the King James Version of the Bible is included for context, but W. E. Vine’s New Testament Word Pictures is keyed to the Strong’s numbering system and can be used with any Bible translation.
Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words:
*Explains key words in original Greek context
*Does not require knowledge of Greek
*Includes Strong’s numbers for further study
*Is ideal for busy Bible preachers and teachers
*Combines the features of a dictionary, concordance, and commentaryAdd to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Nelsons New Illustrated Bible Manners And Customs
$39.99Discover how the people of the Bible really lived.
Imagine being able to walk the streets of Abraham’s hometown, adjust to life in Babylonian captivity, or travel the roads of Palestine amid the latest buzz about Jesus from Nazareth.
Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs paints an accurate and descriptive picture of ancient civilization throughout the ages. In twenty historical segments, Howard F. Vos tells the story of God’s people from Abraham to the end of the New Testament in biblical order. Unlike other books about Bible lands and cultures, this volume distinguishes the ways life differed from period to period and place to place.
The following topics are covered in each segment:
*Geography and climate
*Government, religion, and warfare
*Housing, family, and dress
*Diet and agriculture
*Education and work
*Travel and commerceComplete with over 400 photographs, extensive bibliographies, and easy-to-understand language, Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Manners & Customs is the go-to guide for studying the customs, manners, and lives of the people of the Bible.
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Judaism Of The Second Temple Period Volume 1
$33.99David Flusser was a very prolific scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and his contributions to Scrolls research, apocalypticism, and apocalyptic literature are inestimable. With this English translation of many of his essays, Flusser’s insights are now available to a wider audience than ever before.
Here Flusser examines the influence of apocalypticism on various Jewish sects. He states that the teachings of Jesus, while reflecting first and foremost the views of the sages, were also influenced by Jewish apocalypticism. Examining the Essenes, their effect on Hebrew language, the split of sects, and much more, Flusser’s collected essays offer an important source of study for any Dead Sea Scrolls scholar.
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Nelsons Illustrated Guide To Religions
$29.99Understand the Religions of the World from Christian Perspective and Be Equipped to Engage their Adherents
Christians live their faith more than ever in a pluralistic religious context. How should a Christian respond to the complex spiritual alternatives available today? Are all religions the same? Does the New Age fulfill the second coming of Jesus? Is Sun Myung Moon sinless? Is Islam a religion of peace? Is Mormonism true? Is Scientology a religion? How does the Dalai Lama view Jesus? Do witches worship Satan? Is the pope infallible? These and other crucial issues are examined in Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions.
Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions covers more than 200 religions, sects, and cults, most of them ones the reader might encounter on any given day. Key features include:
*Historical information on each major religion with detailed timelines*Profiles of each group’s primary leaders
*An inventory of key principles and beliefs of each religion
*An analysis and critique of religions from a Christian perspective
*Opinion and commentary on the controversial issues related to specific religious groups
*Recommended resources- bibliographic information and extensive Internet sources for further study
*New groups explored-including The Lord Is Our Righteousness Church and the Sold-Out Discipling Movement
*Ten Tests for Truth in Religions-a set of multifaceted tests that Christians should apply when approaching the faith traditions of others-and their own faith
This volume offers both description and evaluation of the hundreds of religions in today’s spiritual marketplace and provides basic data on the major world religions:
*Baha’i
*Buddhism
*Christianity
*Hinduism
*Islam
*Judaism
*New Age
*Sikhism.Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions also explores the major divisions within Christianity (Roman Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism) and provides an introduction to over twenty-five Protestant denominations. The book examines famous sectarian movements including: the Branch Davidian, Christian Scientist, Jehovah’s Witness, Mormon, and Unification Church movements. The occult worlds of Witchcraft and Satanism are analyzed as well.
In addition to basic information, the reader has access to critical analysis of the controversies that arise in the debates about various religious groups and leaders. The author addresses the new evangelical-Mormon dialogue, the Emergent Church controversy, Local
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MacArthurs Quick Reference Guide To The Bible
$24.99Study the Bible Deeply, Faithfully, and Effectively
There is a big difference between simply reading the Bible and studying the Bible well, so it transforms your life. That difference often boils down to having the right resources not just to read but to understand and apply what you are reading to your life.
In MacArthur’s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible, noted pastor and teacher John MacArthur takes you through the key aspects of the Bible. This valuable companion to reading the Bible has been prepared to help you develop good Bible-reading habits and a better understanding of the depth and breadth of God’s Word.
For all 66 books in the Bible it highlights:
*Author and date
*Key people
*Background and setting
*Key doctrines
*Key aspects of how God’s character is illustrated
*How Christ can be found in that book
*Key words in the book
*Quick overview with a brief outline of contents
*Historical notes about what else what happening in the world when the book was written
*Frequently asked questions about the book
*Questions for reflectionOther valuable features include :
*”How We Got the Bible” section
*”How to Study the Bible” section
*”Chronology of the Bible” section
*Appendix with Quick Notes on Theology
*Chronology of Old Testament Patriarchs and Judges
*Chronology of Old Testament Kings and Prophets
*Timeline of the Ministry of Jesus Christ
*Index of Key WordsFilled with the fruit of decades of study and teaching MacArthur’s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible is an essential tool for anyone who wants to seriously study the Bible deeply, faithfully, and effectively.
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