Journey inside the pages of Scripture to meet a personal God who enters individual lives and begins a creative work from the inside out. Shaped with the individual in mind, Immersion encourages simultaneous engagement both with the Word of God and with the God of the Word to become a new creation in Christ. Immersion, inspired by a fresh translation--the Common English Bible--stands firmly on Scripture and helps readers explore the emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of their personal faith. More importantly, they’ll be able to discover God’s revelation through readings and reflections.
The popular Life Application Bible Studies are now available in the New Living Translation. Each study provides an in-depth examination of a particular Bible book using the New Living Translation text and notes from the Life Application Study Bible. Charts, maps, and thirteen lessons, complete with questions and notes, are sure to challenge all who enjoy an application-oriented approach to Bible study.
As we wait and long for Christ's return, the gospel gives us encouragement and a reason for hope. These ten studies on Paul's letters to the Thessalonians open our minds to the truth, lift our hearts to hope, and cause us to worship our faithful, victorious God. In this newly updated Bible study guide you can explore Scripture under John Stott's guidance.
In Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians, he continues to encourage them to stand firm in the hope of Christ's return. He assures his readers that Christ had not yet returned--despite rumors that Paul himself had said the opposite. This Bible study of the book of 2 Thessalonians examines how Paul briefly described the circumstances that will surround Christ's return, giving signs to look for when trying to confirm rumors of the Second Coming. • Personal study between meetings • 7 sessions • Includes study aids and discussion questions
This workbook on the letters to the Colossians and the Thessalonians was designed for use in Bible classes, family study, or personal study. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand Scripture. Enough questions are included for teachers to assign as many questions as they want for each study session. The course assignments may proceed at whatever speed and depth will best accomplish the needs of the students.
At times every Christian feels anxious or insecure about life—and about faith. The Thessalonians were no different, and Paul's letters helped them find assurance. In this ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Donald Baker shows how Paul's answers can help you to be certain too.
he believers in Thessalonica had a problem. In fact, they had several problems. They were under attack by not only state and local authorities, but by pretenders to the faith who were out to subvert and control them. The two letters written to them embody key truths repeated many times in many ways to aid them in the fight for their faith. The three main points put forth in amazingly helpful detail covered: 1. The truth and authority of the Scriptures. 2. The certainty of eternal life they had attained. 3. The victory they now had in their lives and how to best live it out. We can easily see why these books are so relevant today as those who have trusted Jesus Christ face the same challenges faced by the Thessalonians. Gordon Haresign, internationally known author, professor, speaker, and chairman of the board of directors of Scripture Union, speaking about the Dynamic Bible Studies series produced by Scheeren, has said, These are among the finest, if not the finest, inductive Bible studies available today. I strongly endorse them.” This sentiment was echoed by Dr. Dilo Paul, a materials scientist, who said, “I love these studies as they guide me through finding the answers to questions that arise during Bible study from the Bible itself.” Steve White, Ph.D., author, church consultant and Executive Pastor of the Mountain Life Church in the greater Salt Lake area, said, “Fred hits a great blend of commentary, historical context, and practical application. The study questions are clear, thought-provoking and relevant. I could easily recommend this for either individual or group study.” Robert T. Mason, former executive at an international firm and in his second career as a pastor said, “Fred has done it again!! He has a great way of opening up and explaining the Word of God.”
Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians stand as some of the very earliest Christian documents, yet they appear well into Paul's missionary career, giving them a unique context well worth exploring. In this first full-scale socio-rhetorical commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ben Witherington gleans fresh insight from reading Paul's text in the light of rhetorical concerns and patterns, early Jewish theology, and the first-century historical situation in Macedonia. Witherington's distinctive socio-rhetorical approach helps unearth insights that would otherwise remain hidden using only form criticism, epistolary categories, and traditional criticism. Witherington details Thessalonica's place as the "metropolis" of Macedonia, and he carefully unpacks the social situation of Paul and his recipients. Scholars will appreciate the careful analysis and rhetorical insights contained here, while Witherington's clear prose and sensitivity to Paul's ideas make this work ideal for all who desire a useful, readable commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians.
