Dive into the Book of Acts with This Companion Bible Study and Video for Saved by Nancy Guthrie

The Saved Personal Bible Study, written by bestselling author and Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie, takes readers deep into the book of Acts to see its connections to the Old Testament, the life and ministry of Jesus, and what is to come in the new creation. Carefully crafted questions on the text prepare individuals and groups to get the most out of the corresponding lesson they'll study in the included video or the Saved book.

Each of the 17 personal Bible lessons takes about 30-60 minutes per week and includes 9-12 questions on the biblical text. The questions can be answered as briefly or thoroughly as the reader prefers. In the Saved Video Study, Guthrie presents an accessible, theologically sound guide to the book of Acts through 18 engaging lessons. After completing the study, readers will have a firm grip on the events in Acts that led to the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

• Downloadable Bible Study and Video Series: Includes a copy of the Saved Personal Bible Study and access to download the Saved Video Study
• Written by Nancy Guthrie: Experienced Bible study curriculum writer, author of the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series and the award-winning book Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation
• Designed for Individual or Group Study

A current, comprehensive, and clear defense of the deity of Christ.
The central theological claim of Christianity, that Jesus is God incarnate, finds eager detractors across a wide spectrum--from scholars who interpret Jesus as a prophet, angel, or guru to adherents of progressive Christianity and non-Christian religions and philosophies. Yet thorough biblical scholarship strongly supports the historic Christian teaching on the deity of Christ.
Authors Robert M. Bowman Jr. and J. Ed Komoszewski follow the approach of their landmark 2007 study on the same topic, Putting Jesus in His Place. They focus on five pillars of New Testament teaching, using the acronym HANDS, and demonstrate what both Jesus and the earliest believers recognized, namely, that Jesus shares in the

• Honors that are due God
• Attributes of God
• Names of God
• Deeds that God does
• Seat of God's eternal throne

The Incarnate Christ and His Critics engages objections to the divine identity of Jesus from Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, progressive Christians, Muslims, Unitarians, and others. Bowman and Komoszewski show how biblical scholarship cannot reasonably ignore the enduring, wide-ranging, and positive case for the deity of Christ.

Nancy Guthrie Presents a Theologically Rich and Comprehensive Guide through the Book of Acts

The book of Acts is set within the larger story of the outworking of God's plan to save for himself a people from every nation--the story that runs from Genesis to Revelation. Within its pages are dramatic accounts of the Spirit falling, the apostles' preaching, conflict with Jewish opposition to welcoming in the Gentiles, and the invasion of the good news of King Jesus into the Roman Empire.

In Saved, bestselling author Nancy Guthrie provides an accessible, theologically sound guide to the book of Acts. Over 17 chapters, she invites readers to peer into the lives of the apostles in the days following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus as they experienced new power from the indwelling Holy Spirit and a new understanding of the Old Testament scriptures. With a friendly and engaging tone, Saved covers the entire book of Acts, providing a solid and accessible study resource for individuals and groups. Additional Saved resources are available separately, including a personal Bible study, a leader's guide for group study, and a companion video series.

• Comprehensive: Covers the entire book of Acts in 17 short, engaging chapters, with personal application for readers
• Context: Connects the events of the resurrection, the ascension, Pentecost, and the gospel going to Gentiles to the Old Testament, putting the events in the book of Acts in context of the whole of Scripture's presentation of God's salvation plans and purposes
• Part of the Saved Suite of Products: Also includes an extensive leader's guide for group study, a personal Bible study, and a companion video series (sold separately)
• Ideal for Individuals and Small Groups

For the first time the complete 4 books of the Essene Gospel of Peace are available in one volume. The Essene Gospel of Peace, The Unknown Book of the Essenes, Lost Scrolls of the Essene Brotherhood & The Teachings of the Elect.

The Essene Gospel of Peace were found in the Vatican Library and translated by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely

Edmond Bordeaux Szekely, grandson of Alexandre Szekely, eminent poet and Unitarian Bishop of Cluj, is a descendant of Csoma de Koros, Transylvanian traveler and philologist who, over 150 years ago, compiled the first grammar of the Tibetan language, the first English-Tibetan dictionary, and wrote his unsurpassed work, Asiatic Researches.He was also Librarian to the Royal Asiatic Society in India. Dr.Bordeaux earned his Ph. D. degree from the University of Paris, and other degrees from the Universities of Vienna and Leipzig.He also held professorships of Philosophy and Experimental Psychology at the University of Cluj. A well-known philologist in Sanscrit, Aramaic, Greek and Latin, Dr. Bordeaux spoke ten modern languages.In 1928, he founded the International Biogenic Society with Nobel Prize-winning author, Romain Rolland.His most important translations, in addition to selected texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Essene Gospel of Peace over a million copies in 26 languages are selected texts from the Zend Avesta and from pre­ Columbian codices of ancient Mexico.His last works on the Essene Way of Biogenic Living have attracted worldwide interest.He is the author of more than 80 books published in many countries on philosophy and ancient cultures.

We look to Jesus to be saved. But when we BEHOLD Jesus, we are transformed.

John was a devoted follower of Jesus and eyewitness of His majesty! He beheld Christ's miracles, teachings, and suffering. John stood in awe inside the empty tomb and ate breakfast with the resurrected Lord. Through John's testimony, we come to behold and believe that Jesus is indeed a son of God and the Savior of the World.

In Behold and Believe, Marian Jordan Ellis leads participants verse by verse through the gospel of John. Through the 8 weeks Bible study and the 9 video teaching lessons, she explains the old testament signs, symbols, and prophecies fulfilled and Jesus Christ.

(Video teaching sessions available at www.beholdandbelieve.com.)

Participants discover why Jesus is called the word, Lamb of God, Son of Man, Messiah, and Light of the World. This study dives into the Jewish roots of John's Gospel and the Old Testament Feasts so participants can comprehend the marvelous revelation of Christ in the New Testament.

Marian Jordan Ellis hopes to deepen your faith and lead you through a personal transformation as you behold the glory of God and Jesus Christ.

Features

• 9 video teaching sessions (approximately 30 minutes each)
• 8 weeks of homework (4 days per week)
• Space to pray and process
• Small group questions

Benefits

• Verse by verse study of the Gospel of John
• Discover how Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in Christ.
• Deepen your understanding of the Gospel.
• Learn about the Jewish Feasts and how each
• point to Jesus.
• Explore the the 7 I Am Statements of Christ

Video teaching sessions available at www.beholdandbelieve.com.

Dive into the Book of Acts with This Companion Bible Study to Nancy Guthrie's Book Saved

Over 17 lessons, the Saved Personal Bible Study will take you deep into the book of Acts so that you'll be able to see clearly its connections to the Old Testament, the life and ministry of Jesus, and what is to come in the new creation. Designed to be used by those studying the book of Acts on their own or with a group, these carefully crafted questions on the text will prepare readers to get the most out of reading the corresponding chapter in the Saved book or viewing the corresponding session in the video series.

Each study takes about 30-60 minutes per week and includes 9-12 questions on the text. The questions can be answered as briefly or thoroughly as the reader prefers. After completing the personal Bible study, readers will have a firm grip on the events of the initial spread of the gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

• Thoughtful and Accessible Bible Study: Companion to the book and video series, Saved, which walks through the 28 chapters of the book of Acts in 17 lessons
• Written by Nancy Guthrie: Experienced Bible study curriculum writer, author of the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series and the award-winning book Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation
• Part of the Saved Suite of Products: Also includes the book, an extensive leader's guide, and video series (sold separately)

A major new work by Dallas Willard, the highly anticipated follow-up to his seminal work The Divine Conspiracy. In this groundbreaking book based on teachings he delivered to a church community, Willard delves into the transformative power of Jesus's parables, revealing how they show us how to live right now in the kingdom of God.

Drawing from his extensive teachings on spiritual formation, Willard illuminates the timeless wisdom contained within each parable, revealing their profound relevance to contemporary life. With clarity and depth, he guides readers through the subversive messages embedded within these seemingly simple stories, urging us to break free from the grip of worldly values and embrace the radical teachings of Jesus.

The Scandal of the Kingdom is not just a book--it's a call to action. Willard challenges readers to move beyond passive acceptance of comfortable dogmas and instead to actively engage with the values of the kingdom of God. He reminds us that the kingdom is not some distant future destination but a present reality, beckoning us, as the parables of Jesus did, to live with a new purpose and intentionality in the here and now.

Through insightful analysis and practical wisdom, Willard empowers readers to transform their lives and communities by embodying the radical love, compassion, and justice exemplified in Jesus's parables. This book is a beacon of hope for Christians seeking to deepen their faith and live more authentically in accordance with the teachings of Christ. Willard empowers us to:

• Become more passionate about living the gospel in the full scope of Jesus's vision for us
• Better share the faith of Jesus with those disillusioned with Christianity
• Unlock the excitement of living in the upside-down kingdom of God
• Share the gospel of Jesus in the way he did

A significant new resource for Christians worldwide, this book offers a road map for spiritual growth and renewal in an increasingly complex and challenging world. With its profound insights and transformative message, it is destined to leave a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of believers everywhere.

Every child of God is pursuing a deeper relationship with the Father. We know this includes daily bible study, sincere prayer, and taking control of our time to use our lives more fully for His will. But life is busy, and we are so easily distracted. What if we maximized our effort by starting every day with concentrated, productive focus on God and on things that matter most?

The Daily Bible Devotional is designed to help you experience Bible reading on a deeper and more applicable level. Following each chapter of Scripture, this companion tool will explore each day's reading in four ways: A recap of the content of the text, personal applications from the chapter, a prayer based on the study, and a few thought questions to consider throughout the day.

Kris Emerson has been preaching the gospel since 2001 and currently hosts the Excel Still More podcast. He is dedicated to helping believers excel in their faith and life by connecting more deeply and personally with God.

New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller explores how people are changed by meeting Jesus personally--and how we can be changed encountering him today.

The people who met Jesus Christ in person faced the same big life questions we face today. Like most of us, the answers handed down to them didn't seem to work in the real world. But when they met Jesus, things immediately started to change for them. It seems he not only had the answers--he was the answer. In Encounters with Jesus, Timothy Keller shows how the central events and meetings in Jesus' life can change our own lives forever.

Keller's work belongs on the bookshelf of every serious Bible student. --Examiner

Keller has mined the gold from these texts of Scripture, and any Christian is bound to have their minds expanded and hearts stirred. --Grace for Sinners

Previously published in hardcover as King's Cross

The most influential man to ever walk the earth has had his story told in hundreds of different ways for thousands of years. Can any more be said?

Now, Timothy Keller, New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet and the man Newsweek called a C. S. Lewis for the twenty-first century, unlocks new insights into the life of Jesus Christ as he explores how Jesus came as a king, but a king who had to bear the greatest burden anyone ever has. Jesus the King is Keller's revelatory look at the life of Christ as told in the Gospel of Mark. In it, Keller shows how the story of Jesus is at once cosmic, historical, and personal, calling each of us to look anew at our relationship with God. It is an unforgettable look at Jesus Christ, and one that will leave an indelible imprint on every reader.

Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts revives an argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament that has been largely neglected for more than a hundred years. An undesigned coincidence is an apparently casual, yet puzzle-like fit between two or more texts, and its best explanation is that the authors knew the truth about the events they describe or allude to. Connections of this kind among passages in the Gospels, as well as between Acts and the Pauline epistles, give us reason to believe that these documents came from honest eyewitness sources, people in the know about the events they relate. Supported by careful research yet accessibly written, Hidden in Plain View provides solid evidence that all Christians can use to defend the Scriptures and the truth of Christianity.

Neil Douglas-Klotz has distilled his decades of rigorous scholarship, deep practice, and revolutionary insight into a potent elixir for our times. --Mirabai Starr, translator of Julian of Norwich: The Showings and author of Wild Mercy

This book is an approach to Jesus's recorded words and teachings through his native language, Aramaic, answering many questions clearly and consistently, even if unexpectedly, no matter which Gospel you have in your hands.

From the Introduction:

Jesus's teachings have been used historically to fuel what became modern Western culture, with all its pluses and minuses. At the same time, viewed through his native language, the same teachings provide a solution to our culture's greatest challenges, pointing the way toward a proper use of our human individuality and will.

Through expansions of Aramaic's multiple meanings as well as guided contemplations, Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus provides a guide to transformation through the way of the prophet of Nazareth. It shows how Jesus's deepest teachings address contemporary challenges, such as our relationships with nature and each other, as well as the purpose of life itself.

Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus is a guide to living an authentic interior life without dogma and a spiritual path that makes you more comfortable in your own, providing a sense of meaning and purpose.

Myers brings a well-honed interpretive eye to a thematic study of Luke's Gospel. He reads synoptically the crisis of socioeconomic disparity in Jesus's world and ours, and proposes powerful analogies that can build social imagination and animate personal and political practices for systemic change and justiceamong communities of faith today.

There has been a revival of interest over the last half century in the Third Gospel's focus on issues of poverty and wealth. However, most exegetical or homiletic work by scholars and preachers of the Global North has been constrained by middle-class social assumptions, which inevitably domesticate Jesus's radical teaching and practice. To counter this, Myers argues that Luke's literary arc and individual representations are best interpreted through the lens of Sabbath Economics in the Hebrew Bible. He then brings socio-literary analysis and engaged commentary to bear on Luke's wise oldstories, correlating his narrative structures and symbols to systemic political and economic issues then and now.

Luke's unique material, and how he redacts Mark and Q, reveals his unequivocal critique of socioeconomic disparity. Myers closely examines footprints and demonstration projects of Sabbath Economics in the first half of Luke, then considers archetypal characters, somatic representations, and socially contrasting scenarios of rich and poor in the second half. His approach deploys sociological exegesis, literary analysis, and liberation hermeneutics to recover Luke's story of Jesus in its historical context and its relevance to ours.

The Gospel of Luke tells the story of Jesus emphasizing that He was and is humanity in sinless perfection, deity and humanity in all their fullness. Luke emphasizes what interaction Jesus had with Gentiles, the prayer life of Jesus, His parables, and the role of woman, children, and those regarded as outcasts from society. Luke brings us close to the God-Man-Jesus perfect God and Man.

The assumption that Jesus existed as a historical person has occasionally been questioned in the course of the last hundred years or so, but any doubts that have been raised have usually been put to rest in favor of imagining a blend of the historical, the mythical and the theological in the surviving records of Jesus. Carrier re-examines the whole question and finds compelling reasons to suspect the more daring assumption is correct. He lays out extensive research on the evidence for Jesus and the origins of Christianity and poses the key questions that must now be answered if the historicity of Jesus is to survive as a dominant paradigm. Carrier contrasts the most credible reconstruction of a historical Jesus with the most credible theory of Christian origins if a historical Jesus did not exist. Such a theory would posit that the Jesus figure was originally conceived of as a celestial being known only through private revelations and hidden messages in scripture; then stories placing this being in earth history were crafted to communicate the claims of the gospel allegorically; such stories eventually came to be believed or promoted in the struggle for control of the Christian churches that survived the tribulations of the first century. Carrier finds the latter theory more credible than has been previously imagined. He explains why it offers a better explanation for all the disparate evidence surviving from the first two centuries of the Christian era. He argues that we need a more careful and robust theory of cultural syncretism between Jewish theology and politics of the second-temple period and the most popular features of pagan religion and philosophy of the time. For anyone intent on defending a historical Jesus, this is the book to challenge.

The Chosen brings Jesus' teachings to the screen. Now bring additional understanding of His teachings to your life. A captivating exploration of New Testament living and traditions, this immersive book from one of the most popular commentators on the beloved television series takes readers on a spiritual journey to see Jesus and comprehend the Bible like never before.

With over 100 million viewers since its debut, the award-winning television show The Chosen continues to captivate people around the world. In this spiritually profound book, Pastor Brandon Robbins explores the nuances of the first eight episodes of The Chosen to help us understand the heart of season 1: what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

In The Forgotten Teachings of Jesus, Brandon provides:

• An in-depth look at The Chosen's first season with four short, accessible chapters per episode
• Fascinating historical and cultural details to enhance your appreciation for the show and your understanding of the Bible
• Fresh perspective on favorite Bible stories and insight into how events on The Chosen connect with biblical truths

Whether you're a devoted fan or simply curious about the series, The Forgotten Teachings of Jesus will enrich your understanding of The Chosen but most importantly ignite your desire to know Jesus more.

With over 100 million viewers since its debut, the award-winning television show The Chosen continues to captivate people around the world. This immersive book from one of the most popular commentators on the beloved television series helps us see the show as well as the Bible with new eyes.

Ofreciendo una serie de estudios ricos y profundos, el equipo detrás del éxito de ventas The Bible Recap lleva tu estudio de la Palabra de Dios al siguiente nivel. Continuando con el libro de Juan, la serie Knowing Jesus profundiza en las verdades transformadoras que se encuentran en los cuatro evangelios. Perfecto para grupos pequeños o para estudio individual, este completo estudio bíblico de 10 semanas explica y conecta la historia de las Escrituras en el evangelio de Juan. A través de lecturas diarias, enseñanzas bíblicas, preguntas que invitan a la reflexión, desafíos semanales, memorización de Escrituras y segmentos de estudio personal, podrás:

• aprender a profundizar en la Palabra de Dios
• descubrir cómo el carácter de Jesús como Dios se revela en las Escrituras
• entender cómo relacionarte con Él
• aplicar las verdades de quién es Él a tu vida diaria

Los evangelios nos ayudan a ver a Jesús desde diferentes ángulos, capturando diferentes facetas de Su gloria. Y a través de este estudio de Juan, puedes entender más plenamente el poder y la esperanza que vienen al conocer a Jesús como Dios.
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Offering a rich, in-depth study series, the team behind the bestselling The Bible Recap takes your study of God's Word to the next level. Continuing with the book of John, the Knowing Jesus series dives deep into the transformative truths found in the four gospels. Perfect for small groups or individual study, this comprehensive, 10-week Bible study explains and connects the story of Scripture in the Gospel of John. Through daily readings, biblical teachings, thought-provoking questions, weekly challenges, Scripture memorization, and personal study segments, you will:

• Learn how to dig deep into God's Word
• Discover how Jesus's character as God is revealed throughout Scripture
• Understand how to relate to Him
• Apply the truths of who He is to your everyday life

The Gospels help us see Jesus from various angles, capturing different facets of His glory. And through this study of John, you can understand more fully the power and hope that comes when you know Jesus as God.

A new and inviting introduction to the Acts of the Apostles from New Testament scholar and theologian N. T. Wright.

Acts is a substantial book. It sits right in the middle of the New Testament, looking back to the four Gospels and ahead to the mission of the early church. It provides a framework for our understanding of the letters; but it does more than that. Acts offers a sophisticated and nuanced view of what it means to think of the gospel of Jesus, Israel's Messiah, going out into the world over which Israel's Messiah claims the status of Lord.

This Christian movement and thinking, detailed in Acts, entailed confronting the wider culture of the Greek and Roman world, as well as the culture of the Jewish world, which provides us today with an important message as we ourselves face new questions about gospel and contemporary culture.

From the renowned author of Into the Heart of Romans, N. T. Wright brings to the book of Acts his expert's eye on theological nuance and cultural context, distilling it down into an introductory commentary, perfect for anyone looking to take their own reading a little deeper and discover the profound (and often forgotten) potential of the church and the Way of Jesus Christ.

Lead a Study of the Book of Acts with Confidence Using This Extensive Leader's Guide

In the Saved book and video series, bestselling author Nancy Guthrie offers a friendly and theologically rich walk through the entire book of Acts. This leader's guide provides everything needed to facilitate a group study using the book or video series, including tips for structuring your study, personal Bible study questions with possible answers, and group discussion questions with possible answers for every session. While the personal Bible study questions are designed to get participants into the detail of the text and prepare them for the teaching in the book chapter or video session, the group discussion questions are designed to generate meaningful discussion and application. The leader's guide also includes a printable list of the group discussion questions that can be duplicated to give to participants.

This essential guide provides facilitators with everything needed to organize and conduct meaningful times as a group using the book or video series, followed by a discussion of the truths in the book of Acts and its implications for our lives.

• Everything Needed to Facilitate Bible Study: This leader's guide to the book Saved provides not only questions but also suggested answers to the question to fully equip the leader
• Written by Nancy Guthrie: Experienced Bible study curriculum writer, author of the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series and the award-winning book Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation
• Part of the Saved Suite of Products: Also includes the book, the personal Bible study, and a video series (sold separately)
• Ideal for Small Groups, Bible Studies, and Women's Groups

In Light of the World: A Beginner's Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus. Join her as she traces the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. These stories open conversations around connections of the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, the importance of Mary's visitation and the revolutionary implications of Mary's Magnificat, the census and the stable, and the star of Bethlehem and the flight to Egypt. The book provides a rich and challenging learning experience for small groups and individual readers alike. As part of a larger four-week study that is perfect for Advent, a DVD and a comprehensive leader guide are also available.