The book of Jeremiah is the longest book in the Bible (in terms of words and verses) and is certainly one of the most complex. Yet for all of its difficulty, the book's depth of reflection on divine action and human response, as well as the range and rigor of its rhetoric, has kept the book very much alive in the religious communities that recognize its canonical stature. Indeed, its language of "new covenant" has left its mark on the very name of the larger biblical collection to which it belongs. Jeremiah is a commentary on a prophetic book that presents many difficult literary, historical, and theological issues for the reader. After a lengthy introduction, this commentary works with sections as a whole, rather than proceeding verse by verse. The commentary focuses on literary and theological issues with the added intention of providing thoughtful reflections for those who would preach and teach these texts.

Jeremiah: Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary

Religion & Spirituality

Fretheim, Terence E.

Christian Books & Bibles

Smyth & Helwys Publishing

Written by caring and accomplished scholars with all students of Scripture in mind, this innovative series makes quality Bible study more accessible. Pastors, professors and students of Scripture are discovering that this commentary provides wonderful new tools for enhancing interpretation: informative sidebars, a wealth of fine art visuals, and a searchable CD containing the digital version of the entire work.Over the last thirty years, scholars have begun to explore the implications of an ancient Jewish and Christian tradition that referred to the "Minor Prophets" as "the Twelve," "the Twelve Prophets," or the "Book of the Twelve." Scholarly work on the Book of the Twelve in the last quarter century has focused on two issues in particular:1) Developing models regarding how the Book of the Twelve came to be recorded on a single scroll, and2) Isolating unifying elements that transcend the individual writings and take on new significance when the Book of the Twelve becomes a single collection rather than twelve distinct writings.Dr. Nogalski's comprehensive and accessible commentary offers an overview of the ancient traditions concerning the Book of the Twelve that lay the foundation for understanding these recent developments.

Hosea-Jonah (Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary) (Book & CD)

James D. Nogalski

During a historical crisis involving a splintering church, 1 John was written to solidify fellowship among like-minded congregations in a time when some teachings (2:19) denied the humanity of Christ. The writer of 1 John convincingly contends with claims from rival versions of the faith, tests each one, and wholly discredits them. He believes the best response to such dangerous belief is to portray the ideal Christian life, teach followers to discern true teachers, and call his readers back to what they heard from the beginning of their faith. First John is, among other things, the source of influential sayings that has powered the imitation of Christ/God for disciples, been the vehicle of forgiveness for those troubled by their sins, and served as a primary impetus for â€œloving one another,â€ the durable definition of God as love.  Second John, like 1 John, emphasizes the serious nature of false teachings and exhorts readers to be on their guard. Third John, the briefest book of the New Testament, juxtaposes hospitality embodied and denied in the situation of Gaius and Diotrephes.

1, 2 & 3 John: Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary

Peter Rhea Jones

This study guide for adults helps individuals integrate the ideas and concepts of Molly Marshall's book What It Means To Be Human into their everyday lives.

What It Means to Be Human

A. Kirkpatrick-Bremer

The Goodness of Marriage is an inspirational book for newlyweds, those contemplating marriage, and married couples of all ages. Presented in a prayerful manner, it provides reflections on the major issues of marriage. Ministers will find the book useful when counseling couples preparing for marriage, while couples will discover that the chapters, which are divided into 31 short readings—one for each day of the first month of marriage—are helpful in preparing a solid foundation. The book stresses the importance of building marriage on a lively faith in God while loving one another each day of this lifelong journey together.

The Goodness of Marriage: A Devotional Book for Newlyweds

Biddle, Perry

Teen & Young Adult

Imagine how impoverished our understanding of Jesus Christ and the mission of his church would be without the Gospel of Matthew. We would not have roughly half of our cherished Christmas stories. Without Matthew, we would miss that towering summary of Jesus' teachings, the "Sermon on the Mount." We would not have Jesus' firm but gentle challenge for us to "strive first for God's kingdom and righteousness," confident that all the things we most need will be "given to us as well."

Matthew: Living as Disciples of Jesus (Annual Bible Study)

Guy Sayles

This collection of 40 essays completes the series Building Materials for Life, which includes three volumes and a total of 120 essays. In volumes I and II, Millard Fuller writes about topics such as learning from failure, staying healthy, prayer, worship, humble pride, hope, commitment, sorrow, and passion. Volume III includes essays on habits, inspiration, anger, trouble, humor, and thirty-five additional topics. As in the first two volumes, the essays deal with both religious and secular subjects, and everything is relevant to daily living. Fuller's fervent hope is that this volume and the entire series will be helpful to people in dealing with questions and issues that arise in life.

Building Materials for Life, Vol. 3

Fuller, Millard

Many of us absorbed the rules for being male or female from our families and the culture in which we grew to adulthood. We formed beliefs about a man’s role and a woman’s role based on what we observed and experienced; mostly, those beliefs had to do with what men and woman did rather than who they were. Our ideas about what constitutes "masculine" and "feminine," by now outdated and inadequate, have led to a precarious imbalance both in our inner lives and in our external lives of relating to men and women. The result? A gender war. In Joining Forces, Jeanie Miley explains that our deeply ingrained gender expectations have created an imbalance in our emotional and spiritual lives and have kept us from becoming our most authentic selves. Joining Forces will help readers discover the masculine and feminine characteristics that connect, unite, and restore us—traits that men and women alike can and do express. By joining our masculine and feminine strengths, we restore our own souls, our creative energies, and our own true, essential natures.

Joining Forces: Balancing Masculine and Feminine

Politics & Social Sciences

Miley, Jeanie

Social Sciences

Proverbs: Living Wisely, Loving Well

Porterfield, Alicia Davis

Proverbs-- Living Wisely, Loving Well: Study Guide

Alicia Davis Porterfield

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