new testament studies

The Old in the New

For students of the New Testament, discerning the coherence of the text is imperative for an accurate understanding of its message. To ensure that context is maintained and individual components are analyzed, a thorough approach is needed—one that surveys

The Bible Expositor’s Handbook provides a thorough introduction to the attitudes and practices required to deeply understand the message of the Old and New Testaments. Exhorting students of Scripture to approach the Bible with an attitude of humility and

The Gospel of John is filled with profound truths and rich spiritual stories. Stories of Christ’s miracles that inspire His followers; stories of a death that redeems the lost; and stories of a resurrection that provides us with hope for eternal glory. Ev

Richard Gamble’s three-volume Whole Counsel of God explores the relationships between exegesis and hermeneutics, and between biblical, systematic, and historical theology. “He bridges the gap so many have identified between traditional systematic theology

The writings of renowned preacher and teacher John Stott continue to speak to millions of readers around the world. The content of this book—originally published in 1954 as Men with a Message—introduces readers to the message of the New Testament writers,

An urgent letter to the early churches in Asia Minor, Galatians expresses Paul’s concern for the spiritual welfare of the early believers. The central doctrine of Christianity was being undermined and confusion was growing as false teachers began to teach

How to Understand and Apply the New Testament

Much of what we know about theology—about justification, adoption, sanctification, and glorification—comes directly from the writings of the Apostle Paul. If we removed Paul’s writings from Scripture, our understanding of these truths would be greatly imp

Jesus as God: The New Testament Use of Theos in Reference to Jesus

“Besides Jesus, no one has kept me from despair, or taken me deeper into the mysteries of the gospel, than the apostle Paul.” ―John Piper

No one has had a greater impact on the world for eternal good than the apostle Paul―except Jesus himself. For John

Interpreting the New Testament Text

The First Days of Jesus: The Story of the Incarnat

Matthew 5-7, popularly known as the Sermon on the Mount, has been described as "the essence of Christianity" and inspired many commentaries. However, New Testament professor Charles Quarles believes a fair number of those volumes either present Christ's s

The Gospel of Luke tells the story of Jesus from a perspective unlike any other. As a physician, Luke presents a detailed account of Jesus’ conception and birth. As a meticulous historian, he highlights Jesus’ parables, teachings, healings, and compassion