Hermeneutics category: 533 books

"The flood continued forty days on the earth; and the waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth . . . and the ark floated on the face of the waters" (Gen 6:17-18 NRSV). In modern times the Genesis flood account has been probed and analyzed for answers to scientific,...

The average Christian often misunderstands the common saying that "all translation is interpretation" (Ryken. 2009, 27), because those of the DE camp often misuse it. All translation is lexical interpretation. The translator has a choice before him, as to which English word or phrase faithfully agrees...

Basic Teachings of the Bible is going to be a series of books that covers the Bible's position on the life questions that Christians and non-Christians ask themselves and others,  Is it a Sin to Drink Alcoholic Beverages? Is it Wrong for Christians to Flirt? Are Women Allowed to Teach...

If you have ever studied the  Fourth Gospel, you may have noticed places where it didn't seem to fit together. Many explanations have been given for the presence of this unevenness in the text. Perhaps there were multiple versions of the text, or a community wrote and adapted it over time. But these...

This is part of a series of books in which particular verses are picked from books of the bible, and the issues of Prayer are explored, in the light of the mind of God for us. In this book, we explore seven topics, from different verses in the books of Lamentation, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel,...

Revival - what an uplifting word! It was needed and it happened a number of times in the Old Testament - may the examples in this book stir our hearts to seek after revival, individually and collectively, as Christians in the 21st century! CHAPTER ONE: CONCERN FOR THE ARK CHAPTER TWO: GIVING...

Death, burial, and resurrection is the core essence of the gospel of the kingdom. This study takes an in-depth look at this principle and examines the first resurrection from the dead as described in Revelation, Chapter 20, and the second resurrection of the dead that follows.

In I Peter 2:4-5, we read: "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." From this passage...

p>Each volume in the Insights series discusses discoveries and insights gained into biblical texts from a particular approach or perspective in current scholarship. Accessible and appealing to today’s students, each Insight volume discusses how this method, approach, or strategy was first developed...

Illustrated edition.The Inductive Bible Study Companion is unique in its approach to guiding users through Scripture. It combines aspects of a study guide, reference book, commentary and historical dictionary into one easy location. Information is provided for each book of the Bible and is conveyed...

The widely used Grasping God’s Word, now in a revised third edition, teaches the foundational principles and tools of biblical interpretation. J. Scott Duvall, who specializes in New Testament studies, and Old Testament scholar J. Daniel Hays survey numerous biblical passages, demonstrating solid...

Whether studying for exams or delving into the Scriptures, Bible students will love how this Zondervan Get an A! Study Guide puts critical information at their fingertips. No more hunting through textbooks or laboring over self-made study cards. This study resource is ideal for obtaining a quick...

Sermon Outlines for Today's Busy Pastor Today, pastors are busier than ever, with more time spent in ministry activities and less time spent in sermon preparation. Sermon Outlines for Busy Pastors: Volume 3 gives the busy pastor a head start on sermon preparation. With 53 complete sermon outlines,...

Keener's commentary explores the Jewish and Greco-Roman settings of John more deeply than previous works, paying special attention to social-historical and rhetorical features of the Gospel. It cites about 4,000 different secondary sources and uses over 20,000 references from ancient literature.