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Christians should be prepared to defend and share their faith, even while wrestling with doubts and questions that arise from within and without. With thousands of books out there—not to mention content on social media—where do we start? Testimonies to the Truth, Lydia McGrew's fourth book on New Testament reliability, provides a great starting point. With a heart for evangelism, equipping believers, and scholarship, McGrew brings together new arguments and old ones in a form that is readily accessible to laymen while being careful and rigorous.

Are you tired of reading through the Scriptures without truly grasping the profound theological weight of the Word made flesh? Many believers find themselves longing for a deeper connection to the Fourth Gospel but feel overwhelmed by its cosmic scope; leaving them thirsty for a clearer understanding of the Messiah. This comprehensive Biblical study serves as your roadmap through the most spiritually rich book of the New Testament; offering a clear; verse by verse exploration of the life of Christ.

What if we have been missing a whole stage of how the canonical gospels came to be? What if there were a whole raft of prior Jesus narratives, the fragmentary vestiges of which now appear in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? This would explain why these gospels seem over-crowded with incompatible understandings of Jesus ("Christologies")?

The history of the Herodian dynasty is a complex tapestry of ambition, architectural brilliance, and profound political volatility. At the center of one of its most turbulent transitions stands Herod Archelaus, the son of Herod the Great and Malthace, a Samaritan woman. While his father’s reign was defined by the massive expansion of the Second Temple and the construction of monumental fortresses like Masada, Archelaus inherited a kingdom on the brink of exhaustion and revolt.

Was Jesus a mainstream or sectarian Jew, as the scholarly consensus tells us? This view—that we must automatically adopt Second Temple Judaism as the paradigm in which to interpret or reconstruct the historical Jesus—is often presented as self-evident, unquestionable, and beyond dispute. However, the promotion of the Jewish Jesus raises serious questions—specifically, whether this consensus is the product of theological and ecumenical agendas. In Judaizing Jesus, noted scholar Robert M.

Join Gary Inrig at the feet of Jesus and experience His parables as though for the first time. In The Parables, you'll feel as though you can smell the odors of Jewish villages, feel the dust of Galilean roads, and hear the voice of the Savior putting you into His stories. You’ll be encouraged by what you learn about yourself and God.

In our politically unstable day of "wars and rumors of wars" (Mark13:7), we can all understand the quest for stability. But there is only one source of rock solid security. There was a time for rules and sacrifices. Then Christ came as the perfect, spotless Lamb to atone for sin once and for all. Respected pastor Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe will show you that by focusing on the reality of the unseen first, an overwhelming desire for intimate friendship with God will follow.

Discussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful of specific passages. But arguments about this same set of verses have reached an impasse, two leading biblical scholars believe; these debates are missing the forest for the trees. In this learned and beautifully written book, Richard and Christopher Hays explore a more expansive way of listening to the overarching story that scripture tells. They remind us of a dynamic and gracious God who is willing to change his mind, consistently broadening his grace to include more and more people.

This is the incredible true story of a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world forever. He lived and died over 2,000 years ago, fulfilling expectations that existed long before his birth. His birth had been mystically foretold by astrologers for hundreds of years, yet the rulers of his day dreaded his coming. This humble builder-teacher became a magnet for the poor and down trodden, a symbol of love and mercy, who transformed the lives and restored the health and purpose in all who encountered him.

Nick Cave reads from his introduction to the earliest of the four Gospels, which portrays Jesus as an enigmatic figure, struggling with enemies, his inner and external demons, and with his devoted but disconnected disciples. Unlike other gospels, his parables are obscure, to be explained secretly to his followers. Cave's reading is preceded by Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh, reading an extract from the gospel.

This fascinating and accessible exploration of formative influential narratives takes you deep into the early Christian religious thinking that provides the basis for Mary's biography, ideas about her purity, as well as the prayers, feasts, and iconic representations that celebrate her life. These extraordinary folktales also provide some shocking imagery of the young Jesus, the incarnation of God—equally human and divine—as he learns to control his supernatural powers and apply them for good.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the 28 chapters of the first Gospel, struggling to connect the ancient genealogies to the radical teachings of the Sermon on the Mount? In an era where deep Biblical literacy is becoming a rare treasure, this accelerated study guide offers a transformative bridge between 1st-century Judea and your modern life. We move beyond superficial reading to provide a rigorous, longtail keyword dense exploration of the King of the Jews; ensuring you grasp the full weight of the New Covenant without sacrificing academic depth.

Have you ever felt like you were walking in the dark, unable to recognize the very hope standing right beside you? In this profound exploration of the Road to Emmaus, we dive deep into the transformative power of Luke 24; revealing how the resurrection is not just a historical event, but a living reality that breathes life into our modern exhaustion.

In this concise and engaging book, New Testament scholar Simon Gathercole shows that crucial theological features link Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John together—and also set them apart from other ancient accounts of Christ's life. Writing in a clear and highly accessible style, Gathercole analyzes the New Testament Gospels alongside some of the earliest and most controversial apocryphal gospels. He shows that the canonical Gospels share key elements of theological content—content that consistently aligns with what the apostles taught about Jesus.

The Gospel of Mark is unique for its use of the word "immediately" over forty times; it drives the narrative forward with an explosive sense of motion that captures the heart of Christ's mission. This comprehensive guide serves as more than just a commentary; it is a roadmap for those seeking a deeper Biblical understanding of the suffering servant.

Have you ever felt like you were standing on the outside of the Biblical story; looking in at a complex history that felt just out of reach? In this definitive study; you will experience the life of Jesus Christ with the clarity and precision that only the physician Luke can provide.

The Gospel of John is clearly meant to be more than just another version of the same story summarized in the other gospels. John presents Jesus not only as the Son of God but as God incarnate―a much higher and more developed Christology than we see elsewhere in the New Testament. And it describes our relationship with Jesus in deeper terms than the other Gospels do. John seems to have been written in and for a community of believers with a strong sense of mission and a lot of opposition.

This book offers a unique interpretation of Revelation through the lens of The Ant and the Elephant by Vince Poscente. It’s not a traditional commentary but a gospel-centered message of encouragement and evangelism. Avoiding complex debates like millennial views and symbolic interpretations, it focuses on the heart-changing message of Revelation. Written in a listenable style with minimal theological jargon, it highlights the hope and excitement often missed in scholarly arguments.

The New Testament reports the arrival of God’s promised deliverer. In several Gospels, a book of early church history, many letters, and a visionary book of judgment and hope, we learn about the ministry and mission of Jesus and the lives of those who followed him. The Old Testament contained the shadows and patterns and prophecies that anticipated the Christ, and the New Testament announces that the Light of the world has come. We need to understand the story of the New Testament because it is about the one who changed the world--and who changes us.

This audiobook contains more than 150 affirmations, declarations, and meditations to transform your thoughts, your mind, and, ultimately, your life. Listen to these affirmations but, most importantly, repeat some of them on a daily basis and see how your life will start to fulfill its purpose.