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Letters Of John And Jude
$34.00Add to cart207 Pages/1, 2, And 3 John (7 Chapters) And Jude (1 Chapter)
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THE LETTERS OF JOHN AND JUDEThe four letters in this volume all deal with heretical teachings within the early church. Dr. Barclay describes the various forms in which Gnosticism appeared in I John, pointing out that the notions that the material world and the human body are evil still infect the thinking of some Christians. II and III John are warnings against wandering preachers who taught false doctrines, and against individuals within the church who repudiated the writer’s authority. Jude is a strong indictment of immoral persons (antinomians) who had insinuated themselves into the church.
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Acts Of The Apostles
$34.00Add to cart193 Pages/Acts (28 Chapters)
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THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES“What Acts aims to do,” says Dr. Barclay in this important volume, “is to give us a series of typical exploits and adventures of the great heroic figures of the early Church. Although the book never says so, from the earliest times Luke has been held to be its writer.” He wrote both his gospel and Acts for the principal purpose of showing how the new faith that began so humbly in Palestine had expanded. Dr. Barclay discusses the plan in Acts, Luke’s skill as a historian, the accuracy of his sources, and the honesty with which he used them.
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Revelation Of John 1
$33.00Add to cart183 Pages/The Revelation Of John, Chapters 1 To 5
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THE REVELATION OF JOHN, Volume 1 (Chapters 1 to 5)In this and its companion volume, Dr. Barclay makes the most difficult book in the Bible easier to understand. In his introduction he examines areas such as the characteristics of apocalyptic literature and the nature of Caesar worship. John was, as Dr. Barclay shows, “soaked and saturated” in the Old Testament, and most of the imagery he employs is drawn from that source. Dr. Barclay does more than clarify the meaning of the imagery. His commentary covers the central issues of the book, such as the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the probable facts about John’s exile on the island, and the meaning of Christ’s knocking at the door.
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Letter To The Romans
$34.00Add to cart222 Pages/Romans (16 Chapters)
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THE LETTER TO THE ROMANSDr. Barclay’s fresh translation and clear exposition make Paul’s very complicated letter to the church in Rome easier than ever to understand. Both in mood and in method Romans is entirely different from Paul’s other writings. Here he is setting down in a systematic fashion the essence of his faith-bequeathing in a “theological last will and testament” the ideas which have most shaped Christian belief: the questions of righteousness, of the Jews as the Chosen People, and of how people of faith are to live their daily lives. Paul’s deep meanings shine brilliantly here, thanks to Dr. Barclay’s ability to explain the letter to the Romans to every reader.
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Old Testament Roots Of Our Faith (Revised)
$17.00Add to cartThe heart of the Christian faith rests upon the confession “Jesus is Lord,” yet faithful Christians sometimes overlook the fact that the Lordship of Jesus is firmly rooted in the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. Moreover, knowing Jesus more fully entails knowing the story of God’s salvation that was planned before the foundation of the world. Modern readers tend to forget that the declaration, before Abraham was I am, underscores the continuity between the promise to Abraham and its fulfillment in Christ. Acquiring a basic understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments with respect to salvation’s drama will enrich every reader’s faith and appreciation for the Scriptures.
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Letters To The Corinthians
$34.00Add to cart268 Pages/1 And 2 Corinthians (29 Chapters)
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THE LETTERS TO THE CORINTHIANSCorinth was not only one of the most flourishing commercial centers of the ancient world, but also a symbol of the vilest debauchery. “In this hotbed of vice,” Dr. Barclay narrates, “some of the greatest work of Paul was done.” The apostle wrote to the church there, partly to bolster its resistance to the sin and corruption, and equally to chide and counsel on the contentions that were tearing it apart. In the simple, illustrative manner that has endeared him to thousands of students, Dr. Barclay clarifies every passage in Corinthians, showing us how Paul’s advice to the Corinthians can help us live today in the midst of modern temptations.
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Parables Of Jesus
$30.99Add to cartGood news for the needy. Bad news for the power brokers. Jesus came into the world announcing a new order where Satan is overthrown and broken relationships are restored. Jesus’ most vivid portraits of this new kingdom are found in the parables. David Wenham explores the splendor and subtleties of Jesus’ world-changing message, offering a nontechnical but comprehensive look at dozens of Jesus’ stories. Bringing them to life by explaining their first-century religious and social setting, Wenham never fails to illumine their significance for today.
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Grow Your Christian Life
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Being a Christian isn’t easy. The world sure isn’t out to help you. Sometimes neither are friends or family. Money, job, studies, bills, career, fun and the future all compete for your time and energy. If God is going to have a say in all this, you’re going to need all the help you can get. That’s where this book comes in. It provides you with a 30-minute daily workout with God. Along the way you’ll get practical hilp with issues you are concerned about like: Work-Persistent Sin-Your Emotions-Sex-Forgiving Others-Why God seems far away at times. And as you keep at it, you’ll be getting in better and better shape as a Christian. And even though you might discover how true “no pain, no gain” is, you’ll find out how wirthwhile the “gain” really is too.
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Families At The Crossroads
$25.99Add to cart1. Postmodernity: A New Battlefield For The War Over The Family
2. The Unnaturalness Of Family
3. Advanced Capitalism And The Lost Art Of Christian Family
4. Church As First Family
5. The Superiority Of Singleness
6. Whose Fidelity? Which Intimacy?
7. Welcoming Children And Other Strangers
8. No Christian Home Is A Haven
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IVP Print On Demand Title“Scant decades ago most Westerners agreed that…lifelong monogamy was ideal…mothers should stay home with the children…premarital sex was to be discouraged …heterosexuality was the unquestioned norm…popular culture should not corrupt children. Today not a single one of these expectations is uncontroversial.” So writes Rodney Clapp in assessing the status of the family in postmodern Western society. In response many evangelicals have been quick to defend the so-called traditional family, assuming that it exemplifies the biblical model. Clapp challenges that assumption, arguing that the “traditional” family is a reflection more of the nineteenth-century middle-class family than of any family one can find in Scripture. At the same time, he recognizes that many modern and postmodern options are not acceptable to Christians. Returning to the biblical story afresh, Clapp articulates a challenge to both sides of a critical debate.
