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The early Christian Fathers such as Jude respected The Book of Enoch, as did the Essenes of Qumran. However, by the fourth century AD the text was considered heretical and all extant copies were destroyed. It was not until the 18th century that a surviving Ethiopic version was found, and its ideas and beliefs could once again be made known to the world. 'The Book of Enoch' tells of the enigmatic Watchers, fallen angels who breed with human females and give rise to the race of Nephilim, evil giants who wreak havoc on earth, and are destroyed by The Flood. Following sections describe Visions, of a messiah-like Son of God, of the Astronomical/Spiritual make-up of the Universe, and of the apocalyptic Final Judgment to be visited upon evil-doers. The R H Charles translation remains the standard English version of the text and is presented here in its entirety.
St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians is one of the most important of all Christian writings. The work was treasured by Martin Luther, the 15th century German priest, scholar, and father of the Protestant Reformation. For this reason, Luther delivered lectures on the Epistle to the Galatians in 1531 and published those lectures in 1535. The resulting Commentary on Galatians by Luther is widely regarded as one of the most important commentaries ever written on Christian faith and love. Deeply personal and at least in part autobiographical, Luther explains why St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians is so important and meaningful to both him and to the Christian faith. Paul's Epistle and Luther's Commentary have assured countless Christians of the superiority of the Bible over human reason, the perfection of Christ's sacrifice and atonement through his death, and the essential doctrine of justification through faith alone as the foundation for all Christians. Moving and passionate, Luther expresses the strength and comfort that he has found in this faith. This masterpiece continues to remain as inspiring and important to Christians today in understanding their faith as it has been for the last five hundred years. Presented here is the condensed translation by Theodore Graebner. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Christianity Today Book Award--Biblical Studies
In a first-of-its-kind volume, The New Testament in Color offers biblical commentary that is:
I wish someone had handed The New Testament in Color to me twenty-five years ago, and I hope many will read it now. --Nijay Gupta, bestselling author of Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church.
Historically, Bible commentaries have focused on the particular concerns of a limited segment of the church, all too often missing fresh questions and perspectives that are fruitful for biblical interpretation. Listening to scholars from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities offers us an opportunity to explore the Bible from a wider angle, a better vantage point.
The New Testament in Color is a one-volume commentary on the New Testament written by a multiethnic team of scholars holding orthodox Christian beliefs. Each scholar brings exegetical expertise coupled with a unique interpretive lens to illuminate the ways social location and biblical interpretation work together. Theologically orthodox and multiethnically contextual, The New Testament in Color fills a gap in biblical understanding for both the academy and the church. Who we are and where God placed us--it's all useful for better understanding his Word.
Luke Timothy Johnson offers a compelling interpretation of the New Testament as a witness to the rise of early faith in Jesus. Critically judicious and theologically attuned to the role of the New Testament in the life of the church, Johnson deftly guides his reader through a wealth of historical and literary description and invites critical reflection on the meaning of these ancient writings for today. The third edition is carefully updated and includes new student-friendly format and features, including a new design and study and reflection questions.
An unabridged, unaltered edition to include all 46 chapters and original footnotes, with an introduction by the author - New Testament Commentaries - Christian Bible Study Guides - Theology - Creation and Restoration - Christ in Genesis
The indispensable look at the book of the Bible that turned the church on its head--through the eyes of the man that lit the fires of the Reformation. Written by the great reformer, this practical commentary acquaints the reader with the fundamentals of Luther's evangelical teachings and the roots of the Reformation. Included are a powerful introduction, which impressed the truth of Christ's salvation upon the heart of John Wesley, and explanatory notes and headings by translator J. Theodore Mueller.
None of the other disciples better captured our genesis in God, beyond our natural conception This is not about our blood lineage or whether we were a wanted- or unwanted-child; this is about our God-begotteness. John 1:13. We are his dream come true and not the invention of our parents. You are indeed the greatest idea that God has ever had
John has no desire to outwit the others in giving an even more accurate historic account of Christ The life that was manifest within his sacred gaze and now tangible embrace is a fellowship of the highest order He must write; he must extend this reality to his immediate audience as well as the next generations I am writing this to complete your joy 1 John 1:4
Unlike Matthew and Luke who wrote 30 years prior to him, John did not bother to locate Jesus in the setting of his natural lineage. Instead he declares, In the beginning was the Word Before history was ever recorded the Word was
Mankind pre-existed in the Logic of God He understands that the Word was both the eternal source and destiny of all things and that nothing could ever reduce or confine the Word to an isolated island experience, neither could the Word be trapped in human doctrine or tradition. No inferior translation or interpretation could compromise God's original intent. The authentic integrity of God's thought would forever be preserved and celebrated in the incarnation; human life would be the uninterrupted future of the Word.
In John 14:20 Jesus declares the conclusion of his mission where in his death and resurrection every possible definition of separation will be cancelled: In that day you will know that we are in seamless union with one another I am in my Father, you are in me and I am in you (The incarnation does not divide the Trinity; the incarnation celebrates the redeemed inclusion of humanity Picture four circles with the one fitting into the other - The outer circle is the Father, then Jesus in the Father, then us in Jesus and the Holy Spirit in us This spells inseparable, intimate oneness Note that it is not our knowing that positions Jesus in the Father or us in them or the Spirit of Christ in us Our knowing simply awakens us to the reality of our redeemed oneness Gold does not become gold when it is discovered but it certainly becomes currency )
It's easy to lose sight of your true identity. Society urges you to define yourself with external variables: what you have, how you look, and what you do. Your thoughts, feelings, and experiences tempt you to accept them as truth. Satan deceives you with lies and destructive mindsets. Defining yourself in any way outside of God's Word will leave you feeling inadequate, insecure, and confused.
Anchor Your Identity in Christ is a verse-by-verse study of Ephesians that uncovers God's truth to break the chains of lies you've believed. This study will empower you to dismantle strongholds, clarify your life purpose, equip you for spiritual battles, and understand the depth of what it means to be a child of God.
Expect increased boldness and courage as you align your beliefs with who God says you are. Get ready to experience steadfast confidence as you anchor your identity in Christ!
Jen Brooks is an engaging speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She's the author of several interactive Bible studies, including Wholly Devoted: An In-Depth Bible Study of King Solomon and Embracing an Aching Heart: Addressing the Horrors of Human Trafficking. Whether speaking or writing, Jen passionately shares her unwavering conviction that God's Word has the power to renew minds, heal hearts, and transform lives every time it's proclaimed!
Founder of Anchored and Assured, Jen equips others to anchor their identity in Christ by knowing, believing, and applying God's Word to their lives. Jen has been married to her best friend, Joe, for 29 years and they have three young adult sons. When she's not studying or writing, you'll likely find her in the kitchen - planning, preparing, or cleaning up after meals - doing her best to keep up with her boys' appetites! Connect with Jen at www.anchoredandassured.com
The Trail Guide to the Scriptures series uses the analogy of hiking a trail to find out what the Scriptures say to us today. Shane Bishop has a knack for insightful reading of the Scriptures and the ability to communicate in a vigorous, compelling and humorous way that helps the modern reader find the truth of the Scripture for today. Much like hiking an unknown trail, the signs along the way lead us to the end of the journey.
The book of Jude, one of the shortest books in the Bible, is not easy for the modern reader to understand. At first glance, it might not appear to be relevant to our situation. But under the leadership of a knowledgeable guide, we will find that we are warned, directed and uplifted.
The dynamic of the gospel is the revelation of God's faith as the only valid basis of our belief (from faith to faith). Paul quotes Habakkuk who prophetically introduced a new era when he realized that righteousness would be founded in what God believes and not in mankind's clumsy ability to obey the law.
From now on righteousness by God's faith defines life (Hab 2:4, Rom 1:17, 3:27).
Instead of reading the curse when disaster strikes, Habakkuk realizes that the Promise out-dates performance as the basis to mankind's acquittal Deuteronomy 28 would no longer be the motivation or the measure of right or wrong behavior Though the fig trees do not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like hinds' feet, he makes me tread upon my high places. (Hab 3:17-19 RSV).
For salvation to be relevant it has to offer mankind a basis and reference from which their faith is to be launched. It has to offer a conclusion of greater implication than the stalemate condition they find themselves in under the dispensation of the law.
Paul is convinced that whatever happened to the human race because of Adam's fall is far superseded in every possible proportion by the revelation of mankind's inclusion in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He places the fall of Adam and every act of unrighteousness that followed against the one act of righteousness that God performed in Christ as proof of mankind's acquittal.
This is the message that Paul says he owes to the entire world
I proclaim Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery which was concealed in silence in the sequence of timeless ages, but now is made publicly known, mirrored in prophetic Scripture. (Surely he was wounded by our transgressions; he was bruised by our iniquities. The chastisement that brought us peace was upon him and by his stripes we were healed. Isa 53:4, 5]) And now the God of the ages has issued his mandate to make the mystery known in such a way that all the nations of the earth will discover the lifestyle that the hearing of faith ignites. (Rom 16:25, 26) Paul gives new definition to obedience when he calls it the obedience of faith. Romans 1:5.
The conclusion is clear: it took just one offense to condemn mankind; one act of righteousness declares the same mankind innocent. The disobedience of the one exhibits mankind as sinners, the obedience of another exhibits mankind as righteous. Romans 5:18, 19.
Just as all mankind became exceedingly sinful through one person's disobedience but did not know it until the law revealed it, so all mankind became exceedingly righteous through one act of righteousness but they do not know it until the gospel reveals it. The principle of faith is to see what God sees. God calls things that seem not to be as though they were. Romans 4:17.
Romans 4:17 finds its context in Romans 1:17 and Rom 10:17, It is clear then that faith's source is found in the content of the message heard; the message is Christ. (We are God's audience; Jesus is God's language )