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Meditation on Isaiah 40:1-11 by Alec Motyer

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October 25th, 2013

I have been making my way through Alec Motyer’s book Isaiah by the Day: A New Devotional Translation. This hardcover, wide margin book presents Motyer’s fresh translation of Isaiah and includes textual notes as well as introductory material and a devotional thought for each of the 71 readings in the…

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Interpreting the Pauline Letters: An Exegetical Handbook by John D. Harvey

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July 18th, 2013

Interpreting the Pauline Letters: An Exegetical Handbook by John D. Harvey

Book Details: • Author: John D. Harvey • Category: Biblical Studies • Book Publisher: Kregel (2012) • Format: softcover • Page Count: 211 • ISBN#: 9780825427671 • List Price: $22.99 • Rating: Recommended Review: The life of a pastor is busy. Hectic may be a better word. And in the 21st Century, the pace of life has quickened…

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Tim Keller on a Gospel View of Work

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March 20th, 2013

Living out the Christian life on Monday morning is just about the hardest thing there is to do. Everything can seem so great on Sunday. The worship music is great, the time spent in the Bible so precious, and the pastor’s message equal parts (hopefully) convicting and inspiring. But when…

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Tyndale Bible App Sale

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January 5th, 2013

There are a variety of digital Bible reading apps to stimulate Bible reading. And the New Year is a great time to begin again with a fresh resolve to make your way through the Bible. Tyndale’s One Year Bible is one of the best selling Bibles designed in such a…

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In the Box: Books from Kregel, Brazos, Eerdmans and IVP

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February 21st, 2012

In the Box posts highlight new books I’ve received in the mail. Over the last couple years, I’ve really enjoyed staying up to date with many of the new books being published by the major Christian publishers. This year, I plan to share news and thoughts on publishing and books…

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Old Testament Wisdom Literature: A Theological Introduction by Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O’Dowd

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August 31st, 2011

Old Testament Wisdom Literature: A Theological Introduction by Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O'Dowd

Few Old Testament books are more puzzling than Job and Ecclesiastes. And few books are more frequently misunderstood and misapplied than Proverbs. The Wisdom literature of the Hebrews may be challenging for Western minds to grasp, but it is very rewarding. Craig Bartholomew and Ryan O’Dowd have helped the student…

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Faith in the Face of Apostasy: The Gospel According to Elijah & Elisha by Raymond B. Dillard

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December 13th, 2010

Faith in the Face of Apostasy: The Gospel According to Elijah & Elisha by Raymond B. Dillard

In today’s church, the Old Testament is often overlooked. When attention is drawn to it, the focus tends to be on creation science, Proverbs for daily living, Psalms for devotional nourishment, and character studies for us to emulate. The Christian church largely focuses on the New Testament for its teaching…

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Achan’s Curse and the Cross of Christ

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September 24th, 2010

The stoning of Achan is one of the most horrific accounts in the Bible. Many Christians cringe when reading the account. Let me quote it here at some length, and then point you to a very helpful meditation on this passage. Then Joshua said to Achan, \”My son, give glory…

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The Real Meaning of 1 Thessalonians 5:22

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May 5th, 2010

Anyone with roots in conservative evangelicalism, and particularly fundamentalism, will have heard 1 Thess. 5:22 used as justification for all sorts of personal standards. Going to see a movie, drinking from a dark bottle, using playing cards, wearing facial hair (for men) or wearing pants (for women) — all of…

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The Jesus Book: The Ultimate Who, What, When, Where, and Why Book by Stephen Elkins

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February 25th, 2010

The Jesus Book: The Ultimate Who, What, When, Where, and Why Book by Stephen Elkins

Author: Stephen Elkins (illustrated by Claudine GÃ©vry) Publisher: Thomas Nelson Format: deluxe hardcover Publication Date: 2009 Pages: 96 ISBN: 9781400314638 Stars: 3 of 5 Bible story books are a dime a dozen these days. Kids growing up in church have heard the stories and seen the illustrations time and again….

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