Since 1976 pastors, teachers, and students have turned to the Expositor's Bible Commentary (EBC) for content they can trust. With two million copies sold, the award-winning legacy continues in 2012 with a complete, totally revised, and updated 13-volume set. This new Expositor's Bible Commentary, Revised Edition (REBC), 13 volume series contains 60% new content and provides the most recent evangelical scholarship from world-class scholars including new contributors George Guthrie, John Walton, Andrew E. Hill, Eugene H. Merrill, Andreas Köstenberger, and more.

One of the keys to effectively preaching and teaching God's Word is a deep understanding of the meaning of biblical words in the original Hebrew and Greek. As the building blocks of language, words are the means we use to communicate with one another, and they're also the means God has chosen for communicating with us, his people. To enrich your preaching, teaching, and personal study of God's Word, this clear, accurate, and easy-to-use dictionary offers the most up-to-date evangelical biblical scholarship as well as fascinating, detailed explanations of biblical words. Whether you're a pastor, a seminary student, or a lay student of the Bible, this expository dictionary offers a wealth of information about the original Hebrew and Greek words of Scripture.

The importance of the Bible for spiritual formation cannot be overstated. It is in the pages of Scripture that we come to know God through Jesus Christ. At times the world of the Bible can seem strange and distant, and the number of subjects mentioned is virtually countless.

In this commentary on Mark written for pastors and Bible teachers, Mark L. Strauss exegetes each passage of Scripture succinctly in its grammatical and historical context. He argues that Mark is indeed energetic and forceful, yet at the same time presents a well-structured and powerful theological drama.

In this course learn the relationship between cultural elements present at the time of Jesus' death that indicated the timing of his burial, connect the New Testament resurrection account to elements within the Old Testament, and get a better understanding of the meaning of the resurrection—theologically and missiologically. This course features teachings from respected Christian theologians, including Elyse Fitzpatrick, Douglas J. Moo, Ben Witherington, Darrell L. Bock, and Michael W. Goheen.

Bible translation expert Dr. Mark Strauss introduces the philosophies of translation in order to equip students in their selection of a specific version (or versions) of the Bible. Dr. Strauss compares functional and formal equivalence and describes the strengths and weaknesses of each. He discusses elements of language such as gender terminology, idioms, and metaphors to reveal the importance of this often-overlooked but fundamental part of preaching, teaching, and personal Bible study.

The Biblical Greek Companion for Bible Software Users helps users understand the exegetical significance of Greek grammatical terminology identified by the program. This resource provides students who utilize biblical language software the insight they need to make sense of the data provided by the program, giving them deeper insight into the biblical text that they could not get by solely reading an English translation. The Biblical Greek Companion for Bible Software Users is ideally suited for: Pastors and ministry leaders who may have learned Greek at one time but have experienced the loss of much of that learning College and seminary students who are learning Greek and need a guide to help understand the significance of the grammatical terminology Bible software users who never formally learned Greek in the classroom and need help understanding the meaning of the terms they encounter With grammatical terms laid out and discussed in an intuitive and...

The Expanded Bible: New Testament reflects the latest scholarship, current English, and the needs of contemporary students of the Bible. This New Testament includes a multitude of study aids right in line with the text. Expanded translations and other helps make it possible for you to study the Bible while you read.

With so many Bible translations available today, how can you find those that will be most useful to you? What is the difference between a translation that calls itself “literal” and one that is more “meaning-based”? And what difference does it make for you as a reader of God’s Word? How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth brings clarity and insight to the current debate over translations and translation theories. Written by two seasoned Bible translators, here is an authoritative guide through the maze of translations issues, written in language that everyday Bible readers can understand. Learn the truth about both the word-for-word and meaning-for-meaning translations approaches.

An engaging introduction to Jesus and the gospels, this second edition of Four Portraits, One Jesus has been updated to meet the needs to today’s students. With clarity and insight, Mark Strauss guides readers to understand the four distinctive portraits each gospel paints and ultimately to a deeper understanding of life and person of Jesus.

The Pastorum Live conference brought together 21 evangelical scholars, some of whom have published academic commentaries, monographs, and Biblical language grammars. Now you’ll be able to purchase all 21 sessions to watch whenever you’d like.

Among born-again Christians, twenty-seven percent have experienced divorce as compared to twenty-four percent in the general population. Yet no consensus exists among evangelicals on their views of remarriage, leaving many Christians confused.

This course of insightful instruction on the arrival of Christ and His kingdom is presented by a cohort of respected Christian theologians, including Craig A. Evans, Michael W. Goheen, Jeannine K. Brown, Mark L. Strauss, Joel Willitts, and Gerry Breshears. These scholars are well published in biblical interpretation, biblical theology, and the New Testament, and their combined expertise will allow students to gain the clearest insight as they study the New Testament. This course covers new perspectives on the eschatological expectations of first-century Judaism, the birth of the Messiah from each Gospel, and Christ’s kingdom mission.

Utilize the features of Logos Bible software more effectively with these handy exegesis companions. The Bible Software Users Companion Pack will help you more effectively utilize your Bible software by giving valuable insight into the exegetical significance of Hebrew and Greek grammatical terms you encounter when using your Bible software, giving you a deeper understanding of the biblical text. With grammatical terms laid out and discussed in an intuitive and user-friendly format, readers can now spend time focusing on exegesis and applying their findings to their preaching, teaching, study, and writing instead of puzzling over the significance of grammatical terminology and how to apply it.

To Christians worldwide, the man Jesus of Nazareth is the centerpiece of history, the object of faith, hope, and worship. Even those who do not follow him admit the vast influence of his life. For anyone interested in knowing more about Jesus, study of the four biblical Gospels is essential.

Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old and New Testament brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. With careful discourse analysis and interpretation of the Hebrew and Greek text, the authors trace the flow of argument in each Bible book, showing that how a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say. The aim of the series is not to review and critique every possible interpretation of a passage, but rather to exegete each passage of Scripture succinctly in its grammatical and historical context. Each passage is interpreted in the light of its biblical setting with attention to grammatical detail, literary context, flow of biblical argument, and historical setting. These texts are written primarily for pastors and Bible teachers, but the attention to contemporary issues in the church makes it a focused resource for anyone teaching, preaching, or studying these passages....

With the Logos edition of the Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Revised Edition (13 vols.) you can perform powerful searches and access a wealth of information on the Old and New Testaments quickly and easily! Hovering over Scripture references displays the text in its original language or your preferred English translation, and you can link the commentaries to the other commentaries in your digital library for accurate research and a fuller understanding of the Bible. Readers will find this series a welcome and essential aid to a better understanding of the Bible.

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Christology: Prominent Titles for Jesus (TH146) brings together fourteen respected Christian scholars to examine the meaning and significance of Jesus’s titles. These scholars have published extensively on theology and biblical interpretation, and their combined expertise facilitates students gaining clear insight into Jesus’s identity as revealed in Scripture. The course explores the person of Jesus Christ, the meaning and significance of some of His important titles, His united divine and human natures, and Christology in the New Testament.

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth Video Lectures taught by Douglas Stuart and Mark Strauss, together with accompanying book, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, covers everything from translation concerns to different genres of biblical writing. In clear, simple language, sessions help learners accurately understand the different parts of the Bible and their implications for both ancient audiences and humanity today, so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God’s Word.

How can words written thousands of years ago in different times and cultures apply to us today? Why do Christians obey certain commands in the Bible and ignore others? Some say commands to greet one another with a kiss or not to eat pork are merely “cultural” but then insist that commands related to divorce, homosexuality, or the roles of women and men apply for all time. How to Read the Bible in Changing Times shows you how to interpret and apply the Scriptures regardless of time and culture.

With clear, concise, and accurate definitions, this convenient volume offers explanations of more than 500 terms and topics essential for biblical studies.

Find out how we got the Bible, from ancient manuscript to modern translation, with this bundle featuring several of today’s leading biblical scholars. Gain a deeper appreciation for the text of the Bible from these scholars who have spent more than a combined 75 years in the field.

Miracles, biblical inerrancy, hell, women in church leadership, creation, and the rapture—these are some key areas of concern for many in the church. With dozens of contributing authors from various theological backgrounds, the Zondervan Counterpoints series is an invaluable set of resources for Christians today, focusing on these topics and more. Each volume lays out multiple views on a particular theological matter, letting you draw your own conclusions on these contested issues. Respected biblical scholars and theologians present their views based on years of extensive research—so you know you’re hearing the strongest possible case for each perspective. Whether you are a student, pastor, teacher, youth worker, or layperson, these volumes are a fantastic tool for understanding contemporary Christian issues in the light of solid scriptural truth.

Diseñado para el predicador y maestro bíblico, el Comentario exegético-práctico del Nuevo Testamento reúne características que rara vez van unidas en un mismo volumen. Escrito por estudiosos evangélicos notables, cada uno de los volúmenes traza el contexto literario y la estructura del pasaje en el griego original, y cada autor aporta una traducción original basada en la estructura literaria.

The Layman’s Bible Commentary was created to be used by everyone with an interest in the Bible. Even if you are a preacher, teacher, or student using advanced Bible study tools, the Layman’s Bible Commentary is incredibly helpful in aiding your study of God’s Word. Easy-to-read and straightforward, the Layman’s Bible Commentary was authored by eight evangelical theologians and Bible scholars who had a desire to bring understanding and clarity to every passage of the Bible.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Jesus’ life and ministry with nine courses on the Gospels. Renowned New Testament scholars like Jonathan Pennington, Dan Doriani, and Craig Evans, teach you to interpret the Gospels by genre and analyze each book’s themes and theology. Survey the world of the Gospels and then dig deeper with specific courses on the parables and miracles of Christ.

Leadership in Christian Perspective brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action. Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership models have moved from autocratic and paternalistic leader-centered models toward an increased focus on followers. They show how contemporary theories such as transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership take an important step toward prioritizing and empowering followers who work with leaders to accomplish organizational goals.

The Reformed Bronze Library makes your study of the Bible easier by connecting your entire library of books to a robust set of study tools. The Reformed Bronze Library builds on everything included in the Reformed Starter Library, adding even more Bible study tools and additional reference works like Layman’s Bible Commentary Set (12 vols.) and practical resources like Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains | DBL: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek (3 vols.).

The importance of Bible translation in historic and contemporary Christianity cannot be overstated, with millions around the globe reading and studying the Bible in their own language. Notable translation expert Mark Strauss answers a wide range of questions about this the process and reliability of this endeavor so essential to the core Christian faith. 40 Questions About Bible Translation covers topics related to the process and history of Bible translation; Bible versions and international translation efforts; and the multifaceted challenges in translating the Bible.