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Jesus and His Death: Historiography, the Historical Jesus, and Atonement Theory

• Author: Scot McKnight
• Publisher: Baylor University Press (2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932792295
• ISBN-13: 978-1932792294
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 461

Recent scholarship on the historical Jesus has rightly focused upon how Jesus understood his own mission. But no scholarly effort to understand the mission of Jesus can rest content without exploring the historical possibility that Jesus envisioned his own death. In this careful and far-reaching study, Scot McKnight contends that Jesus did in fact anticipate his own death, that Jesus understood his death as an atoning sacrifice, and that his death as an atoning sacrifice stood at the heart of Jesus' own mission to protect his own followers from the judgment of God.

 

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Jesus: What He Really Said And Did

• Author: Stephen Mitchell
• Publisher: HarperCollins (2004)
• Language: English
• eISBN: 0060750723
• ISBN-10: 0064490092
• ISBN-13: 978-0064490092
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 208

"The book you are about to read is a portrait of one of the most beautiful men who ever lived. He himself would probably not have considered himself beautiful or even special. He would have said that we are all beautiful, we are all special, because -- and he did say this -- we are all children of God. . . ."

"When you're able to look inside yourself deeply, you'll find that the teacher who taught Jesus will teach you."

 

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The Last Week: A Day-by-Day Account of Jesus's Final Week in Jerusalem

• Author: Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan
• Publisher: HarperCollins (2006)
• Language: English
• eISBN: 0061144509
• ISBN-10: 0060845392
• ISBN-13: 9780060845391
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 236

Top Jesus scholars Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan join together to reveal a radical and little-known Jesus. As both authors reacted to and responded to questions about Mel Gibson's blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, they discovered that many Christians are unclear on the details of events during the week leading up to Jesus's crucifixion.

Using the gospel of Mark as their guide, Borg and Crossan present a day-by-day account of Jesus's final week of life. They begin their story on Palm Sunday with two triumphal entries into Jerusalem. The first entry, that of Roman governor Pontius Pilate leading Roman soldiers into the city, symbolized military strength. The second heralded a new kind of moral hero who was praised by the people as he rode in on a humble donkey. The Jesus introduced by Borg and Crossan is this new moral hero, a more dangerous Jesus than the one enshrined in the church's traditional teachings.

The Last Week depicts Jesus giving up his life to protest power without justice and to condemn the rich who lack concern for the poor. In this vein, at the end of the week Jesus marches up Calvary, offering himself as a model for others to do the same when they are confronted by similar issues. Informed, challenged, and inspired, we not only meet the historical Jesus, but meet a new Jesus who engages us and invites us to follow him.

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One God One Message

• Author: P.D. Bramsen
• Publisher: Xulon Press (2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602663173
• ISBN-13: 978-1602663176
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 399

An epic journey through the Bible, interspersed with thought-provoking e-mail excerpts from Muslims, combine to help truth-seekers, Muslims, skeptics, and confused Christians overcome countless obstacles and come into a clear and passionate understanding of the most captivating story and message ever told. Comments from readers of One God One Message:

Premed grad: "The e-mails assure the reader that the author is not shying away from difficult topics and questions; they intrigue and propel the reader from chapter to chapter."

Lebanese Journalist: "Starting with Genesis reveals a unity in the Bible's message which is very compelling. The way you describe eternity with God is amazing."

Muslim: "I'm impressed! ... I am really learning... I am cheered up by your stories."

Christian: "I have been encouraged, challenged and changed. This book is not just for Muslims and skeptics. It is for Christians who need to know why they believe what they believe!"

 

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A Testimony of Jesus Christ: A Commentary on the Book of Revelation, Vol. 1

• Author: Anthony C. Garland
• Publisher: SpiritAndTruth.org
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978886410
• ISBN-13: 978-0978886417
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 572

A Commentary on the Book of Revelation - Volume 1 The author presents a detailed study of the Book of Revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the Bible which find their fulfillment in Revelation. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the Apostle John and previous prophetic revelation given to Old Testament prophets such as Daniel, Ezekiel, and others. It is the author's conviction that an understanding of related passages elsewhere in the Bible is the most important key to unlocking the bewildering variety of interpretations which often accompany the study of the last book of the Bible. The commentary is linked to a free companion internet course providing an additional 70 hours of audio instruction linked to almost 1,000 slides.

 

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A Testimony of Jesus Christ: A Commentary on the Book of Revelation, Vol. 2

• Author: Anthony C. Garland
• Publisher: SpiritAndTruth.org
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978886429
• ISBN-13: 978-0978886424
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 592

A Commentary on the Book of Revelation - Volume 2 The author presents a detailed study of the Book of Revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the Bible which find their fulfillment in Revelation. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the Apostle John and previous prophetic revelation given to Old Testament prophets such as Daniel, Ezekiel, and others. It is the author's conviction that an understanding of related passages elsewhere in the Bible is the most important key to unlocking the bewildering variety of interpretations which often accompany the study of the last book of the Bible. The commentary is linked to a free companion internet course providing an additional 70 hours of audio instruction linked to almost 1,000 slides.

 

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The Natural History of the Bible: An Environmental Exploration of the Hebrew Scriptur

• Author: Daniel Hillel
• Publisher: Columbia University Press (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0231133626
• ISBN-13: 9780231133623
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 371

Combining scientific work with a passionate, life-long study of the Bible, Daniel Hillel offers new perspectives on biblical views of the environment and the origin of ethical monotheism. More than just affecting their material existence, the eclectic experiences of the Israelites within their environments shaped their perception of the overarching unity governing nature's varied manifestations. Where other societies idolized disparate and capricious forces of nature, the Israelites discerned a singular, omnipresent, omnipotent force mandating justice and compassion in human affairs. This monotheism was later promoted as state policy and centralized in the Temple of Jerusalem.

 

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Choosing a Bible: Understanding Bible Translation Differences

• Author: Leland Ryken
• Publisher: Crossway Books (2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581347308
• ISBN-13: 978-1581347302
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 32

Of the many Bible translations available today, are some better than others? If so, what criteria can we use to determine what makes a good translation? Leland Ryken introduces readers to the central issues in this debate and presents several reasons why essentially literal—word-for-word—translations are superior to dynamic equivalent—thought-for-thought—translations.
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You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to recognize the need for a quality Bible translation. We all want to know that the Bible we read, study, and memorize is faithful to the original. Dr. Ryken tackles this issue and breaks it down in this concise, logical, and straightforward book, giving readers a valuable tool for selecting a Bible translation.

 

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Reading the Bible Again For the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Litera

• Author: Marcus J. Borg
• Publisher: HarperCollins (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060609192
• ISBN-13: 978-0060609191
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 120

One of the vital challenges facing thoughtful people today is how to read the Bible faithfully without abandoning our sense of truth and history. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time provides a much-needed solution to the problem of how to have a fully authentic yet contemporary understanding of the scriptures. Many mistakenly believe there are no choices other than fundamentalism or simply rejecting the Bible as something that can bring meaning to our lives. Answering this modern dilemma, acclaimed author Marcus Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile the Bible with both a scientific and critical way of thinking and our deepest spiritual needs, leading to a contemporary yet grounded experience of the sacred texts.

 

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The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?

• Author: Frederick Fyvie Bruce
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802822193
• ISBN-13: 978-0802822192
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 72

This modern classic in the field of New Testament studies offers a compelling defense of biblical truth. F.F. Bruce, one of evangelicalism's most respected scholars, makes a clear case for the historical trustworthiness of the Christian Scriptures, drawing on evidence from the New Testament documents themselves as well as extrabiblical sources. Concise chapters explore the canon and dating of the New Testament, the nature of the Gospels (including a look at miracles), the life and writings of Paul, and archaeological and literary evidence. Including here a completely updated bibliography, Bruce's long-standing affirmation of the New Testament is still as authoritative and engaging as ever.

 

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The Deeper Christian Life

• Author: Andrew Murray
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell (1895)
• Language: English
• Rights: Public Domain
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 42

Discover how you can have the desires of your heart as you come to know the joy of God's presence in your life.

 

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The Temple : Its Ministry and Services As They Were at the Time of Jesus Christ

• Author: Alfred Edersheim
• Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton (1904)
• Language: English
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 204

This fascinating study by Alfred Edersheim pictures the religious life of the period in which Jesus lived, the circumstances under which he taught, the rites by which he was surrounded, and the meaning of all that he was surrounded, and the meaning of all that he came to fulfill.

 

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Now What?: Living Out Your Christian Faith

• Author: Woodrow Kroll
• Publisher: The Good News Broadcasting Association, Inc.
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847408000
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 16

If you've recently become a Christian, you may be asking, "What do I do next? How do I develop this relationship with Christ?" This booklet presents several practical steps to growing closer with your Lord and Savior.

Receiving Christ into your life is only the first step in what will be an exciting journey, and this guide will help steer your first steps. With practical suggestions for moving forward in living out your faith, you'll find the foundation you need for building a solid relationship with Christ Jesus.

 

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The Necessity of Prayer

• Author: E.M. Bounds
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801006597
• ISBN-13: 9780801006593
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 70

Christians know they should pray. But how many Christians know why? E. M. Bounds provides inspiration and insight that will challenge any believer to a greater depth of personal prayer. If you want to understand the power of a life of prayer, read this book. You may never pray the same again!

 

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Power Through Prayer

• Author: Edward M. Bounds
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801005841
• ISBN-13: 9780801005848
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 52

Power through Prayer has been called "one of the truly great masterpieces on the theme of prayer." The term classic can appropriately be applied to this outstanding book.

In twenty provocative and inspiring chapters, each prefaced with quotations from spiritual giants, Edward M. Bounds stresses the imperative of vital prayer in the life of a pastor. He says, ". . . every preacher who does not make prayer a mighty factor in his own life and ministry is weak as a factor in God's work and is powerless to project God's cause in this world." -- From the Baker edition.

 

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The Possibilities of Prayer

• Author: Edward M. Bounds
• Publisher: Moody Press (1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802467245
• ISBN-13: 978-0802467249
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 80

When God makes promises, He stakes all that He is on fulfilling them. On this fact, Bounds asks Christians to learn Scripture's promises and to proceed in prayer with absolute certainty that God will keep His word.

 

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The Weapon of Prayer

• Author: Edward M. Bounds
• Publisher: Baker Books (?)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: n/a
• ISBN-13: n/a
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 78

What is more important than ministry? What is, in fact, the one thing that "puts God to work?" Prayer! In response to His children's prayers and petitions, God has promised to answer, to do, and to give us "all things whatsoever."

 

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Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth: An Analysis of More Than 100 Disputed Questi

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• Author: Wayne Grudem
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157673840X
• ISBN-13: 978-1576738405
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 866

Egalitarians, or evangelical feminists, consider men's and women's roles in the home and church to be interchangeable. In this helpful book, Bible scholar Wayne Grudem considers over a hundred egalitarian arguments and finds them contrary to the Bible. According to Grudem, the Bible teaches that God values men and women equally. However, their roles in home and church are complementary to each other, not interchangeable. Arguing against both feminism on the left and male chauvinism on the right, his carefully researched handbook is a valuable resource defending the complementarian viewpoint.

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Equality in Christ?: Galatians 3:28 and the Gender Dispute

• Author: Richard Hove
• Publisher: Crossway Books (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581341032
• ISBN-13: 9781581341034
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 168

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." -Galatians 3:28

The debate over the roles of men and women is raging, not only within society, but also within the church. Some believe that men and women are equal in God's sight in every respect. Others hold that God has given men and women unique roles in marriage and the church.

 

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Biblical Foundations for Manhood and Womanhood

• Author: Wayne Grudem
• Publisher: Crossway Books (2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581344090
• ISBN-13: 9781581344097
• Format: PDF
• Number of Pages: 306

For years a debate has raged over how to define true masculinity and true femininity. While there is agreement that men and women share equally in the privilege of being made in God’s image, some views of manhood and womanhood blur God-given gender distinctions.