Products in Category: NT Studies - Paul & His Writings

The Epistles to the Thessalonians - New International Greek Testament Commentary [DOWNLOAD]
In this innovative commentary Charles A. Wanamaker incorporates what may he called a social science approach to the study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, taking into full account the social context that gave rise to Paul's correspondence. While Wanamaker in no way ignores traditional historical-critical, linguistic, literary, and theological approaches to writing a commentary—in fact, at several points he makes a significant contribution to the questions raised by traditional exegesis—at the same time he goes beyond previous commentaries on the Thessalonian correspondence by taking seriously the social dimensions both of Christianity at Thessalonica and of the texts of 1 and 2 Thessalonians themselves.
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The Epistles to Colossians and Philemon - New International Greek Testament Commentary [DOWNLOAD]
"Retaining his close attention to detail and immense sweep of the literature, Professor Dunn provides a full discussion of critical and historical issues in the introductions to the two letters and his verse by verse comment. Useful for the minister as well as the scholar." - Expository Times Review
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The Epistle to the Philippians - New International Greek Testament Commentary [DOWNLOAD]
In this commentary Peter T. O'Brien presents a rich exposition Philippians. Based on careful historical-critical-linguistic of exegesis of the Greek text, O'Brien's work is fundamentally theological and makes available to the serious student of the New Testament the fruits of recent scholarship. O'Brien examines each paragraph of the text structurally, thematically, and exegetically to determine its place within the flow of the letter's argument and in the light of Paul's purposes for writing the epistle.
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The Second Epistle to the Corinthians - New International Greek Testament Commentary [DOWNLOAD]
The reputation of the NIGTC series is so outstanding that the appearance of each new volume is noteworthy. This book on 2 Corinthians is no exception. Master New Testament exegete Murray J. Harris has produced a superb commentary that analyzes the Greek text verse by verse against the backdrop of Paul’s tumultuous relations with his converts at Corinth.
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The First Epistle to the Corinthians - New International Greek Testament Commentary [DOWNLOAD]
This superb volume in the New International Greek Testament Commentary series provides the most detailed, definitive, and distinctive commentary on 1 Corinthians available in English to date.
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Pillar New Testament Commentary - The Letters to the Thessalonians (DOWNLOADABLE)
In this commentary Gene Green reads Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians in light of the canon of Scripture and of new knowledge about the first-century world of Thessalonica. This fruitful approach helps illuminate the impact of the gospel on its original readers and, in turn, shows how potent a force it can be for the church and society today.
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Pillar New Testament Commentary - The Letter to the Ephesians (DOWNLOADABLE)
This newest volume in the Pillar New Testament Commentary series provides a rich exposition of Ephesians, one of the most significant documents ever written. Using the fruits of recent biblical research, Peter O’Brien shows how Ephesians sums up God’s magnificent plan of salvation in Christ and spells out his divine purpose for believers today.
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Pillar New Testament Commentary - The Epistle to the Romans (DOWNLOADABLE)
Morris tackles the complexities of faith and interpretation associated with the Epistle to the Romans in this substantial yet easy-to-read commentary, written to be intelligible to the layperson while also taking account of modern scholarship.
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St. Paul and Justification (Westcott) [DOWNLOAD]
In St. Paul and Justification, Frederick Brooke Westcott offers an exposition of Romans 1–11 and the entire book of Galatians—the key Pauline texts on the doctrine of justification. Westcott explains the seemingly-contradictory depictions of justification in Romans and Galatians, but shows how, together, these two epistles present a unified and coherent whole. He also writes at length about the influence of the Old Testament law on Paul’s doctrine of justification. Along the way, Westcott offers grammatical and literary analysis, as well as possible solutions to interpretive difficulties with regard to Greek, Latin, and English words for justice.
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Commentary on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans by Frédéric Godet [DOWNLOAD]
Frédéric Louis Godet brings thoughtful Christian scholarship to bear on the book of Romans. In his Commentary on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, Godet’s exposition is as exegetical as it is theological. He not only critically examines the original text, but also discusses the key doctrines in relation to both the entire book of Romans and the rest of Scripture. He approaches Romans from the perspective of a theologian, and with the eye of a textual critic.
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St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians [DOWNLOAD]
This classic commentary on the book of Ephesians by J. Armitage Robinson includes Robinson’s own translation of Ephesians interspersed with his expositional commentary on important literary, historical, and theological issues. Robinson notes the particular importance of conceiving of Paul’s ministry as pertinent to the Gentiles—unlike Peter’s ministry to the Jews—and of the challenges resulting from Paul’s method and approach. Robinson also compares the literary conventions from Ephesians to the literary conventions in Paul’s other writings—divergent literary conventions in Ephesians, he argues, provide interpretative clues to the theological thrust of Paul’s message.
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Romans Through History and Cultures Series Collection (4 Vols.)
This set features a wealth of information regarding the receptions of Romans throughout the history of the church and today. It explores the past and present impact of Romans upon theology, and upon cultural, political, social, and ecclesial life, and gender relations. In each of these useful volumes, the authors contribute to an integrated practice known as “Scriptural Criticism,” which takes into account that different readings can be grounded in the same text by different critical methods.
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A Harmony of the Life of St. Paul
This resource is a great handbook for students, ministers, Sunday school teachers, and laypersons. Frank Goodwin does for the life of Paul what a harmony of the Gospels does for the life of Christ. He endeavors to blend Luke’s account of the Acts of the Apostles with selections from the Pauline Epistles. Thus, Paul’s letters are treated as parallel or supplementary to Luke’s account. In harmonizing these writings, the intent is to treat only the biography of Paul; the dogmatic and ethical portions of his writings are generally omitted. Scriptural passages are accompanied by brief but copious notes and comments.
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The Epistle to the Romans
The Epistle to the Romans is an invaluable standard commentary, a true book of devotion. The late H.C.G. Moule, former dean of Trinity College, succeeds in making this difficult epistle luminous while demonstrating its practical lessons. This verse-by-verse commentary includes Moule’s own translation of the text with an emphasis on an explanation of details. He also puts into context the writings of Paul by vividly describing the man and the time and place in which he lived.
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Socio-Rhetorical Commentary Series (8 Vols.)
Ben Witherington III and David A. deSilva provide a fresh look at twelve books of the New Testament, interpreting them within the context of the world in which they were written and read. This series offers the first sustained attempt to read and study the New Testament as both an ancient biography (as regards the Gospels) and as a form of ancient rhetoric.
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SNTW Collection (7 Vols.)
The Studies of the New Testament and its World (SNTW) Collection reflects a serious examination of the concerns and topics surrounding the first-century Christians and early Christian writings. The conclusions reached by the authors are compelled by the most up-to-date resources regarding such subjects as identity formation, social settings, ideology, cosmology, and the importance of baptism.
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Paul & His Letters
Except for Christ himself, no figure has been more influential in the history of Christianity than the apostle Paul. And yet his remarkable life remains shrouded in mystery. Dr. Polhill scrapes away the myths about this great man, uncovers the truth of his life and thought, and then weaves together the remarkable story of Paul's transformation from persecutor to missionary of the Gospel.
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Reading 1 Corinthians in the Twenty-First Century
Cornelia Cyss Crocker uses the insights of hermeneutics and other critical methods to offer a new reading of 1 Corinthians. One of the challenges of reading 1 Corinthians these days is that its style seems foreign to us and many of its passages seem irrelevant to us today. On the other hand, many of the passages have become too familiar, overly authoritative, and too oppressively close for comfort in the lives of many Christians.
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By Faith, Not By Sight
How, according to the teachings of Paul, does the individual receive salvation? What does the application of salvation to sinners involve for Paul? Does he distinguish between salvation accomplished (historia salutis) and salvation applied (ordo salutis) and, if so, how, and how important is the latter for him? And what exactly is the place of justification in his theology? Richard Gaffin give his answers in this well presented book.
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Paul: Apostle of the Free Spirit
F. F. Bruce’s classic meditation on the life and theology of Paul. Here, Bruce expounds on Paul’s teaching not systematically but rather by treating its main themes in their historical context, as Paul himself had occasion to develop them in his lectures. Paul’s missionary activity is portrayed against the background of historical, social and political developments in the Roman Empire of the first century, and Paul’s letters are studied within the context of his life and travels.
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That We May Be Mutually Encouraged
In this enlightening book, Kathy Ehrensperger offers a compelling new look at Paul by placing the "New Perspective" approach to Pauline studies in dialogue with feminism theology. This study shows that the interaction and positive relation of different strands of research on Paul—feminist interpretation, Pauline studies, and theologies dealing with the Shoah—actually lead to a fresh view of Paul and his letters. The consequences of such interaction between different strands of research on Paul open the door for significant new avenues of research.
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Analytical Handbook of the Greek Text of the Letter to the Philippians
Professor H.C. du Toit's work will help anyone with a basic understanding of Greek be able to easily follow the intricate patterns of Greek syntax in the book of Philippians. With this resource you can gain a greater understanding and admiration for the original Greek text of the New Testament. The focus of the analysis in the Analytical Handbook on Philippians is the syntactic relations in the text. Although the discussion is verse by verse, the basic linguistic unit used is the sentence. In those cases where sentences extend over more than one verse (or are shorter than a verse), this is indicated in the discussion and also reflected in the relevant diagrams.
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Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (8 Vols.)
The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament offers up-to-date, accurate, and authoritative analysis of the Greek New Testament. Its features are designed to help pastors, scholars, and students, including the use of the best contemporary scholarship for translating the Greek text for analysis and developing the biblical author's themes throughout the commentary. Incorporating innovative page design, this series is set apart as an in-depth exegetical tool.
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Perspectives on Paul Collection (8 Vols.)
This collection offers a myriad of innovative explorations certain to stir the imagination of all interested in the field of Pauline studies. The eight volumes consider Paul’s theological development between Galatians and Romans, the use of Scripture in his arguments, his views on conversion, and much more.
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Library of NT Studies: JSNTS on Paul (17 Vols.)
This collection assembles some of the most penetrating investigations into the character and content of Paul’s epistles available. Surveying a variety of aspects of Pauline Christianity, it canvasses topics as diverse as Paul’s political motivations, community-identity construction, the prevalence of non-Pauline interpolations in the Epistles, scalometry’s relevance to Paul’s writings, and many other fascinating issues.
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The Life and Work of St. Paul (2 vols)
Of this work, F. W. Farrar writes, "My chief object has been to give a definite, accurate, and intelligible impression of St. Paul’s teaching; of the controversies in which he was engaged; of the circumstances which educed his statements of doctrine and practice; of the inmost heart of his theology in each of its phases; of his Epistles as a whole, and of each Epistle in particular as complete and perfect in itself."
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The Life and Epistles of St. Paul (2 Vols)
Conybeare’s and Howson’s study is widely acknowledged today to be a classic in the field of biblical scholarship. Precisely written, and accented with charts, maps, and forty-six helpful illustrations, this work remains an outstanding text for students of Paul and general readers interested in the ancient world of the New Testament.
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The Life of St. Paul (Stalker)
First published in 1884, Stalker's Life of St. Paul became one of the most widely-read and respected biographies of the Apostle to the Gentiles. As an insightful compendium on the life of Paul, this work is of particular interest to pastors and teachers who desire to add realism and vividness to their account of one of the greatest Christians who ever lived.
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The Earlier Epistles of St. Paul
Lake's work is frequently cited in Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theological journal articles dealing with Pauline studies. This book fills in the background details surrounding Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans.
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The MacArthur Bible Handbook
The MacArthur Bible Handbook is the ultimate book-by-book survey of the Bible, including charts, graphs, and illustrations from today's leading expository teacher.A unique reference tool that is committed to quality and biblical teaching — will help you easily understand each book of the Bible, its ...
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Word In Life Bible Discovery Guide: Romans
God loves you and has done what it takes to put things right between Him and you. But the good news in the Book of Romans extends beyond making peace with God--it packs a punch that affects nature and nations. It makes peace between people too.
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Life Lessons: Book of Romans
In this profound Epistle, Paul explores the wrong paths people can take in life, then points to the only right one: Jesus Christ. Romans is a life-changing letter for those who are willing to admit they are sinners. With scripture reading, inspirational readings, questions to answer, space for journ...
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Life Lessons: Book of Hebrews
Hebrews was written for Jewish believers torn between their new faith and their old routines and rituals. Lucado explains that Christianity, God's New Covenant is better in every way than the Old Covenant. With scripture reading, inspirational readings, questions to answer, space for journaling, and...
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Exploring the New Testament
If you desire to more clearly understand how God works in the lives of His people, studying the Bible is the place to begin. And while delving into specific passages is important and necessary, those familiar chapters and stories take on new dimensions when you see them as part of a sweeping panoram...
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Introducing the New Testament
John Drane's Introducing the New Testament has long been recognized as probably the most authoritative and accessible survey of the subject, both for students and for general readers.The latest revision of this classic work takes full account of recent scholarly developments in areas such as the his...
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The College Press NIV commentary: 2 Corinthians
Second Corinthians plunges the modern reader back to the real, tumultuous of early Christianity. The simple ideals of sharing and goodwill described in Acts 2:42-47 seem to have little place among the diverse converts from this boomtown of Corinth where Paul chooses to anchor his Greek mission.Secon...
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The Essential IVP Reference Collection Version 2
This exclusive collection includes works you'll find nowhere else on CD-ROM, including many just published during 2000. The Essential IVP Reference Collection is ideal for pastors, scholars, students, Sunday school teachers and anyone who is serious about studying the Bible!
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Fearless Faith (SFL; Galatians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians)
The early letters from Paul glow with the fire of the Spirit and His provision for believers distressed by unsettling and erroneous teachings. This study challenges us to fearless faith by experiencing and trusting the true freedom the Spirit gives.
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Letters to Thessalonica
Two of the shorter Pauline epistles are covered in this study guide. They are epistles which say much about the rapture and the man of sin whom Satan will yet inflict on the world. It is a book therefore which is particularly appropriate to the times in which we live. Among others, the following sub...
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Colossians, A Study Guide
The study of the Epistle to the Colossians is an endeavor to trace the argument of the book with the intention of achieving an understanding of the book as a whole, as well as an appreciation or the divine Author's purpose in giving this book to His Church. Subjects include a call to spiritual wisdo...
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The College Press NIV Commentary: Romans Volume 2
This volume on the second half of Romans addresses some of the most difficult passages within the book. The power in the Epistle to the Romans is as important today as it was in years past. If Christians today are going to evangelize the world and reverse the losses of the past century we must redis...
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Preaching the Word: Romans - Righteousness From Heaven
Many Christians, pastors, and laymen alike, consider the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans the richest lode of theological truth ever written. Its themes of justification by faith, abounding grace, freedom from sin and from the old nature, living sacrifices, God's sovereignty/man's responsibility...
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Preaching the Word: Ephesians - The Mystery of the Body of Christ
The Apostle Paul's Letter to the Ephesians is one of the most dynamic portions of all Scripture. Called by one commentator "the crown and climax of Pauline theology," it issues a clarion call to all who follow the Master. With its dual focus on Christ and the Church, with its careful presentation of...
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Preaching the Word: Colossians and Philemon - The Supremacy of Christ
In our day of massive religious confusion, the message of Colossians is among the most timely of all the New Testament books. Today many seek to exclude belief in God from every corner of modern life. Others flaunt "New Age" ideas about God and Christ which collide with the Scriptures. Christians in...
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Philemon, A Study Guide
Written by Monty Mills, a former practicing Chartered Accountant, who after his seminary education has been a Bible teacher for the last 20 years. His logic and analytical skills coupled with his extensive knowledge and love for the Bible, has helped many to gain new insight into the Word of God. Ov...
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Romans: The Crossway Classic Commentaries
For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God who were highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentary Series, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness, presents t...
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