A Christian parents' guide to beginning open and honest discussions about homosexuality Christian parents need to be prepared to answer the myriad challenges teens might hear in today's increasingly pro homosexual culture. "Why shouldn't gays get ma…
These are the tales of the untold heroes of the Christian faith, those rejected, tortured, and killed because of the One they chose to follow. Hassan, Aisha, Wan Mae, Adahiem . . . from Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt . . . and many others.
Ancient Near Eastern Themes in Biblical Theology traces the many parallels between the Old Testament (and Bible as a whole) and the ancient Near East, including creation and flood narratives, common literary and legal forms, supposed acts of deities…
Adult Sunday school can effectively increase the health of a church, and foster community and spiritual formation among its participants. Sunday School That Really Excels is a revealing look at actual churches with adult fellowships that not only su…
Beautiful Womanhood is a nonprofit Christian ministry whose mission is to strengthen marriages by equipping marriage mentors, encouraging women in their role as wives, and helping women build loving, godly, and supportive relationships with other wi…
An award-winning translation and condensation of The Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War of Josephus. The historical events take on a brilliant new dimension in this revised edition now with photographs, charts, and maps.
Announcing Kerux: an integrative commentary series for preaching and teaching. The meaning of kerux (KAY-ruxs) captures the aim of the series: just as a kerux was one who officially heralded the king, so this forty-four-volume series will enable the…
Making Your Vision A Reality examines the key components of a systematic process that assists church leaders in shaping a vision statement and designing strategies to implement it. Author Paul Cannings outlines how leadership can play a role in the…
A one-of-a-kind counseling tool that discusses the special challenges and emotions faced by former cultists.
The trauma of the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, the exile of thousands of Judea's citizens, and the subsequent return after seventy years to the homeland with the difficult task of starting the new covenant community virtually from scratc…
With a touch of class and a bit of humor, Shirley Perich has matched Scripture with real-life scenarios to harvest these Pearls of Wisdom. Simple, straightforward, poignant, and witty, these truths will encourage and cheer anyone who is a Single Per…
Devotional, practical, and Christ-centered, the Ironside Expository Commentary Series offers insightful and practical comments that bring out the essential truths of God's Word. All volumes present the unabridged text in a newly typeset edition. A p…
Books in the John Phillips Commentary Series are designed to provide pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of the Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the fami…
This widely respected classic work on the cities integral to Paul's ministry, is revised with full-color illustrations and features essays on major Pauline cities like Tarsus, Antioch, and Lystra. Also includes shorter treatments of nearly fifty oth…
A comparison of three major views on the relationship between Israel and the church The relationship between Israel and the church is a long-standing debate in Christian theology, and Romans 9-11 are the most important chapters for understanding it.…
The busy pastor, Bible student, or teacher will find many "seeds" in these outlines that can lead to sermons or lessons filled with a deeper understanding of the truth of God's Word. They are expository in nature.
"Susie Finkbeiner never fails to transport her readers through time and space, welcoming us into worlds we never want to leave."--Julie Cantrell, New York Times best-selling author of Into the Free Pearl Spence has finally settled into a routine in…
Amy's life is about to change forever--and she is not happy. At fourteen, Amy is supposed to be hanging out with friends and enjoying life as a carefree teenager. Instead, her father announces he's moving the family across the country--away from hom…
Each of the 385 occurrences of pneuma ("spirit") in the N.T. is examined.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 80 percent of childhood abuse victims later suffer from at least one abuse-induced psychological disorder. It's proven that the effects of childhood abuse follow women into adulthood. Yet…
A classic one-volume study Bible in the King James Version. Helps include: 198 appendices including explanations of Hebrew words and their use, charts, parallel passages, maps, lists of proper names, calendars, and timelines. Features 10 point font…
Dr. Larsen offers insight and commentary on truly effective preaching including making a sermon flow, escaping predictability, concluding powerfully, persuading without manipulating, and using narrative effectively.
No pain. No gain. It's a phrase we hate to hear. We all know that life sometimes stinks, and no amount of careful planning or persistent pleading can prevent it. But how can we deal with the flood of anxiety, negative attitude, and emotions in order…
"A labor of love and courage, this book is an extraordinary gift to everyone grappling with divorce." --Elizabeth Min Hui Kim, MD If divorce has left you desperate for biblically based guidance, encouragement, and hope, you'll find what you're looki…
An innovative approach to dynamic church ministry through recognition of spiritual health and energy as the basis of ministry vitality. Using the analogy of the human body, this book explores the ten interlocking systems that make up a healthy churc…
Healthy people build healthy marriages. With that truth in mind, author and pastor James Reeves guides couples to find long-term healing, closeness, joy, and the strength of a marriage rooted in Christ. Based on a sound biblical context and the prov…
The busy pastor, Bible student, or teacher will find many "seeds" in these outlines that can lead to sermons or lessons filled with a deeper understanding of God's Word. They are expository in nature.
He only wanted a duchess for a day--but she's determined to make it a marriage for life When his father and older brother suddenly pass away, the new Duke of Haverly is saddled with a title he never expected to bear. To thwart the plans of his schem…
This reprint covers the basics of systematic theology in brief, easy-to-follow outline form.
In 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare, John Gilhooly provides a biblical and balanced perspective on the many issues surrounding the spiritual realm. In a question-and-answer format, he explains spiritual warfare, angels and de…
Juliet feels like her world is caving in on her. Her marriage is falling apart, and to make matters worse, her husband doesn't even notice. Michael seems perfectly content to pursue his high-powered world of real estate, luxury cars, and expensive s…
When Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment, He answered with what is now called the Golden Rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Luke 6:31 NIV). In this eye-opening new book, author Dave Greber asserts that if Jesus were asked this ques…
A two-volume introductory survey of church history from its origins to the present dayDesigned for an educated lay audience and students in introductory college and seminary church history courses, these visually stunning textbooks are carefully wri…
History's greatest secret could be tomorrow's greatest threat More historically and biblically accurate than The DaVinci Code and just as adventurous as an Indiana Jones movie, The Sacred Cipher, the first book in The Jerusalem Prophecies, combines…
Only by immersing oneself consistently in the Greek New Testament can students, pastors, and other readers gain facility with the language. This invaluable guide from Charles Lee Irons streamlines and enhances the process, allowing readers to intera…
Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award WinnerWhen four college friends graduated from the University of Northwest Oregon, their lives stretched before them, full of promise and vows to stay connected. But life has a way of derailing well-laid plans.…
An authoritative guide to clearly understanding the place and meaning of prophecy in the BibleFor thoughtful readers who are curious about biblical prophecy, this book will help them learn the place of prophecy in the message of the Bible and clear…
A marriage book that husbands will actually want to read! Everyone admires people who play hurt, from the superstar athlete to the journeyman player who finishes the game even when hurt, sick, or falling apart. Everyone looks up to these athletes an…
The outlines for this book have been chosen from some of the most respected preachers in history. Each book in the Bryant Sermon Outlines Series contains thirty or more outlines focusing on one theme. These outlines on faith, hope and love are desig…
Men in the Bible, everyday men of the twenty-first century, and what they have in common "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness."-2 Corinthians 12:9 From schlubby sitcom heroes to mommy blogs to online articles, there is…
Once called "the original modern-language Bible," Moffatt's 1924 translation began the ongoing trend of popular English translations geared toward the general Christian reader. Features 10 point font size.
Told by Bible animals, the stories in the God Can Use Me series use disarming humor to teach kids that God has a unique job planned for each of them. In this story, Caleb the camel overcomes his fear of traveling to help carry the Wise Men to a very…
