The Catholic Epistles often get short shrift. Tucked into a few pages near the back of our Bibles, these books are sometimes referred to as the "non-Pauline epistles" or "concluding letters," maybe getting lumped together with Hebrews and Revelation. Yet these letters, Darian Lockett argues, are treasures hidden in plain sight, and it's time to give them the attention they deserve. In Letters for the Church, Lockett reveals how the Catholic Epistles provide a unique window into early Christian t...
Jude's Apocalyptic Eschatology as Theological Exclusivism
by William R. Wilson
Complete. Undivided. Whole. This is how we are meant to be, but in today’s word we often find ourselves pulled in two directions: between God and the world, good and bad, between who we really are and what we allow other people to see. In Radically Whole, award-winning author David Gibson explores how we can learn from the New Testament Letter of James to overcome that divide and live the complete lives that God intends for us. Though its teaching on Christian living can be hard-hitting, the...
Exploring the New Testament (Exploring the Bible, VOLUME 2)
by Professor I Howard Marshall
A new commentary for today’s world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and all who want to understand the Bible in today’s world. SG...
1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, Jude (Expositor's Bible Commentary)
by Daryl Charles and Tom Thatcher
1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon (Reformation Commentary on Scripture)
"Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep." (1 Thess 4:14). The epistles of the New Testament provide unparalleled insight into the realities of the life of the early church, guidance for those called to lead the church, and comfort in the face of pressing theological questions. Among those letters are 1 and 2 Thessalonians, which address questions about the expected return of Christ, the pastoral epistles of 1...
The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the Greek city of Thessalonica, which he visited during his second missionary journey. At that time Paul had been forced to flee the city, so he sent his coworker Timothy back to check on the congregation. Paul was encouraged at Timothy's report but felt compelled to address misconceptions they had about the return of Christ. In each letter, Paul stressed that Jesus is coming back, that believers who are alive at the ti...
Experience joy in any situation. The believers in Philippi were experiencing both concern for Paul while he was in prison and spiritual discouragement because of these circumstances. Paul wrote this loving letter to encourage them in their faith and to remind them that there was a greater future in store for him and for them outside this world. Paul even admits the tension he feels between living to continue sharing the gospel and dying so he can be with Christ. This mindset allowed Paul to rem...
Thru the Bible Vol. 56: The Epistles (1 John) (Thru the Bible, #56)
by Dr J Vernon McGee
Thru the Bible Vol. 54: The Epistles (1 Peter) (Thru the Bible, #54)
by Dr J Vernon McGee
The Strongest Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Strongest Strong's)
by James Strong
1, 2, and 3 John, Volume 51 (Word Biblical Commentary)
by Dr Stephen S. Smalley
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor,...
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
by Andreas J. Koestenberger
John's Three Letters on Hope, Love and Covenant Fidelity (A Messianic Commentary)
by Joshua Brumbach
Thru the Bible Vol. 53: The Epistles (James) (Thru the Bible, #53)
by Dr J Vernon McGee