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The Incarnate Christ and His Critics

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A defense of the deity of Christ. . . . Robert M. Bowman Jr. and J. Ed Komoszewski. The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense. 896p., $57.99, Kregel Academic. The central theological claim of Christianity, that Jesus is God … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Carl Simmons

Of transitoriness and love. . . . Jordan W. Jones and Christopher Pascarella. Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaties. 360p., $34.99, Kregel Academic. Kerux Commentaries enable pastors and teachers to understand and effectively … Continue reading →

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Kerux: Leviticus

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Carl Simmons

An in-depth look at arguably the toughest book of the Bible. . . . Michael A. Harbin and Mark C. Biehl. Leviticus: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 456p., $39.99, Kregel Academic. Kerux Commentaries enable pastors and … Continue reading →

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Pneumaformity

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Carl Simmons

How the Spirit forms us, and continues to form us. . . . Mark J. Keown. Pneumaformity: Transformation by the Spirit in Paul. 512p., $31.99, Kregel Academic. According to Paul, it is by the Spirit, through Christ, that God transforms … Continue reading →

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One Body, One Spirit

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A strong and well-reasoned call for churches to not only be disability-accessible, but disability-friendly . . . Paul Pettit and B. Jason Epps. One Body, One Spirit: Disability and Community in the Church. 224p., $19.99, Kregel Ministry. According to the … Continue reading →

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1–2 Chronicles

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A deep dive into two of the tougher books of the Bible. . . . Joshua E. Williams and Calvin F. Pearson. 1 & 2 Chronicles: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 592p., $41.99, Kregel Academic. The books … Continue reading →

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A Theology of Play

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Carl Simmons

Learning to “play” with our beliefs. . . . Kevin Gushiken. A Theology of Play: Learning to Enjoy Life as God Intended. 176p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. God has given humans freedom and permission to play–to fully enjoy life’s moments as … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Pentecostalism

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A look at the many facets and faces of worldwide Pentecostalism. . . . Jonathan Black. 40 Questions About Pentecostalism. 33p. $23.99, Kregel Academic. At just over a century old, the Pentecostal Movement accounts for more than 500 million believers … Continue reading →

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Ephesians on F.I.R.E.

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A deeper dive into the book of Ephesians. . . . Ken J. Burge Sr. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians on F.I.R.E.: Apprehending and Applying God’s Timeless Truths. 230p., $18.99, Morgan James Faith. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians on F.I.R.E. is … Continue reading →

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Matthew through Old Testament Eyes

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Carl Simmons

The first gospel, from the perspective of its original readers. . . . David B. Capes. Matthew through Old Testament Eyes. Through Old Testament Eyes series; Andrew T. LePeau, ed. 400p., $30.99, Kregel Academic. Through Old Testament Eyes is a … Continue reading →

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