How often have you seen a friend and been greeted with “How are you?” Almost always our automatic response is “Fine thank you” regardless of whether it’s true. We proclaim in church services that “God is good all the time … All the time God is good,” but there are often times when we feel that life is just unfair and ask God, “Why?” The uplifting songs and victorious testimonies of our church gatherings are frequently difficult to identify within the midst of the suffering and hardship of peop...

This commentary on Psalms 1–72 provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. Along with a commentary on each Psalm, Dr. Federico Villanueva provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include the likes of lament, praise, creation, meditation, depression and natural phenomena. This commentary is an excellent resource for pastors, lay leaders and Bible students but will also be useful and relevant f...

This commentary on Psalms 73–150 provides an exposition that the reader can engage with in their own community of faith in the Asian cultural context. Along with a commentary on each Psalm, Dr. Federico G. Villanueva provides cultural reflections on a wide variety of relevant topics that include, “The Challenge of Lament to Asian Christians” and “Psalm 109 and the Filipino Concept of Pagsusumbong.” The Asia Bible Commentary Series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible.

Planning for an expositional sermon series on a book of the Bible typically involves hours of reading and studying the Bible and other resources before fleshing everything out. Often, preachers amass a small library for each book of the Bible they preach on. The Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (L) does this for you. It curates the best Bible study materials (commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and expositional books) on the book of Psalms along with the Bible study tools you need to streamline your sermon prep and presentation—all at an affordable price. The Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (L) includes everything in Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (S) and Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (M), plus resources like The Oxford Handbook of the Writings of the Hebrew Bible; The Poetical Books; The Book of Psalms (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament | NICOT); and more.

La divisoria sagrado-secular sigue amenazando la salud de la iglesia global, desempoderando a cristianos laicos y socavando el llamado a integrar todas las áreas de la vida bajo el señorío de Cristo. Los educadores teológicos en busca de un camino para salir de esta dicotomía se verán retados y estimulados por esta colección de ensayos extraídos de la conferencia de ICETE de 2018 llevada a cabo en la ciudad de Panamá. Dentro de sus cuatro secciones, los colaboradores exploran los marcos bíblicos para la integración, instan a los seminarios a valorar la formación de la identidad tanto como la adquisición de habilidades, piden una teología robusta del trabajo y desafían a los teólogos a considerar su responsabilidad para con el mundo más allá de las puertas de la iglesia. Este libro, lleno de preguntas que invitan a la reflexión y de sugerencias prácticas, es un excelente recurso para todos aquellos que anhelan un enfoque integral en la educación teológica.

Teaching the Bible is a challenging task to which God calls teachers and preachers. This collection provides practical and relevant advice on preaching the Bible in a more engaging and effective manner. Included volumes explain common challenges and also present the key theological foundations for preaching any biblical text. In addition this collection helps pastors and teachers understand specific challenges regarding preaching Revelation. The collection also highlights recent developments in preaching and includes proven advice for successfully preparing sermons.

The book of Lamentations cannot be truly appreciated without knowing suffering and the agony that follows tragic experiences. In this commentary Dr. Federico Villanueva relates the experience of his fellow country men and women in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda to the experience of the Jewish people after the destruction of Judah and the city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. By drawing these parallels the author hopes that together we will read Lamentations in collective solidari...

Our largest package, the 2025 Ultimate Library, provides an incredible library for biblical research and theological reflection. Whether focused on Church history or biblical exegesis, the vast collection of resources and titles at your fingertips cover the gamut—from most devotionals to practical discussions of pastoral ministry to the most rigorous scholarly and academic research. This package has everything you need to engage in the serious study of Scripture and its world, with respected resources like the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies | LHBOTS (382 vols.) and top-tier exegetical commentaries like the New International Commentary on the Old and New Testament | NIC (51 vols.).

Planning for an expositional sermon series on a book of the Bible typically involves hours of reading and studying the Bible and other resources before fleshing everything out. Often, preachers amass a small library for each book of the Bible they preach on. The Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (S) does this for you. It curates the best Bible study materials (commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and expositional books) on the book of Psalms along with the Bible study tools you need to streamline your sermon prep and presentation—all at an affordable price. The Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (S) includes resources like Carta's New Century Handbook and Atlas of the Bible; Expository Sermon Preparation Workflow; Psalms Explorer; Biblical Studies: Psalms; and more.

The Asia Bible Commentary Series (Edited by Bruce J. Nicholls and Sang-Bok David Kim) aims to enable readers to understand the Scriptures in their own context and to interpret and apply them to the plurality of Asian cultures in which they live and work. The series is designed for use by pastors in their expository ministry of preaching, teaching and counselling, by teachers and students in their theological studies, and by men and women who lead small groups in churches and homes.

The Charasmatic Portfolio library makes your study of the Bible easier by connecting your entire library of books to a robust set of study tools. The Charasmatic Portfolio Library takes everything in the Charasmatic Diamond Library and adds even more to your library. The Charasmatic Portfolio LIbrary contains key sets including SIL Exegetical Summary Series | SILES (34 vols.), Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament | TDOT (17 vols.), The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine (5 vols.), Hermeneia: A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible | HERM (55 vols.), and many more. The Charasmatic Portfolio Library is excellent for academic research or advanced exegesis.

The sacred-secular divide continues to threaten the health of the global church, disempowering lay Christians and undermining the call to integrate all aspects of life under the lordship of Christ. Theological educators seeking a path out of this dichotomy will find themselves both challenged and encouraged by this collection of essays drawn from the 2018 ICETE conference in Panama City. Within its four sections, contributors explore biblical frameworks for integration, urge seminaries to value identity formation as much as skill acquirement, call for a robust theology of work, and challenge theologians to consider their responsibility to the world beyond the church’s borders. Filled with thought-provoking questions and practical suggestions, this book is an excellent resource for all those pursuing a holistic approach to theological education.

Worship is a fundamental aspect of Christian faith and liturgy offers a rich and multifaceted exploration of the beliefs, practices, and rituals that shape the faith and spirituality of Christians. Explore various approaches to corporate worship, including prayer, singing, the sacraments, and more.

Planning for an expositional sermon series on a book of the Bible typically involves hours of reading and studying the Bible and other resources before fleshing everything out. Often, preachers amass a small library for each book of the Bible they preach on. The Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (M) does this for you. It curates the best Bible study materials (commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and expositional books) on the book of Psalms along with the Bible study tools you need to streamline your sermon prep and presentation—all at an affordable price. The Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (M) includes everything in Psalms Expository Preaching Kit (S), plus resources like Preaching Christ from Psalms: Foundations for Expository Sermons in the Christian Year; Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching Psalms; Psalms (The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary | THOTC); Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary; and more.

When you’re getting ready to do a deep dive into a book of the Bible, you could spend hours searching for commentaries—or you could get all you need in one convenient collection. The Psalms Commentaries: Exposit (5 vols.) is a collection of high-rated Bible commentaries curated to match the type of Bible study you’re doing. With this Exposit collection, you’ll get resources helpful for teaching and accessible for ministry leaders with or without formal biblical studies training. And with these bundled sets, you’ll get unique savings compared to buying the same commentaries individually.

When tyrants come to power and Christians remain silent, the church betrays its prophetic role in the public sphere. Far from withdrawing from social-political engagement, Christians must grow in boldness as they embody a just, righteous, and godly love for their country and its people.

The process of theological education has always been an exercise in learning the cultural setting of the Bible. A modern understanding of the course development and mentorship takes into account the culture of the student, the cultural values of the local community in which the school is found, and the importance of creating an identity-forming culture of Christ-centered learning and excellence. This collection presents readers with the necessity of thoughtful cross-cultural interaction in today’s interconnected global culture. With great care and appropriate depth, these volumes will provide guidance for those whose calling involves building up the church through higher education.

When you’re getting ready to do a deep dive into a book of the Bible, you could spend hours searching for commentaries—or you could get all you need in one convenient collection. The Lamentations Commentaries: Exposit (5 vols.) is a collection of high-rated Bible commentaries curated to match the type of Bible study you’re doing. With this Exposit collection, you’ll get resources helpful for teaching and accessible for ministry leaders with or without formal biblical studies training. And with these bundled sets, you’ll get unique savings compared to buying the same commentaries individually.

Worship is a fundamental aspect of Christian faith and liturgy offers a rich and multifaceted exploration of the beliefs, practices, and rituals that shape the faith and spirituality of Christians. Explore various approaches to corporate worship, including prayer, singing, the sacraments, and more.

Worship is a fundamental aspect of Christian faith and liturgy offers a rich and multifaceted exploration of the beliefs, practices, and rituals that shape the faith and spirituality of Christians. Explore various approaches to corporate worship, including prayer, singing, the sacraments, and more.

Excellent evangelical publications contextually addressing issues in the Majority World for the benefit of the global church. The Langham Global Library has a wide range of books including textbooks, biographies and commentaries, with the vision to edify believers in their walk with God, encourage Christian leaders, strengthen ministries and develop theological understanding. Explore the history of Bible translation and the positive and negative effects of missionary work. Discover the impact of theological education styles on the effectiveness of their students and the struggles faced by theology students with English as a second or foreign language. Gain insight into hermeneutics and techniques for creative preaching.

Included in this collection are the Old Testament commentaries from the Asia Bible Commentary Series, edited by Bruce J. Nicholls and Sang-Bok David Kim. The aim of the series is to enable readers to understand the Scriptures in their own context and to interpret and apply them to the plurality of Asian cultures in which they live and work. The series is designed for use by pastors in their expository ministry of preaching, teaching and counselling, by teachers and students in their theological studies, and by men and women who lead small groups in churches and homes.