• .ÌýEmlet, Michael

“Your friend just left his wife. You catch your child posting something inappropriate on the Internet. Someone in your small group is depressed. A relative was just diagnosed with an incurable disease. When those you know and love experience trouble, you don’t want to hand out pat answers or religious platitudes. Instead, you want to offer real hope and help from God’s Word. You know it s true, but how does an ancient book, written thousands of years ago, connect with our twenty-first century problems? In CrossTalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet, Michael R. Emlet gives you the tools to connect the Bible to your life and to the lives of your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. You will learn to understand people and God s Word in ways that promote gospel-centered, rich conversations that help you and those you know grow in love for God and others. This book will make the whole Bible come alive to you. Instead of platitudes, you can offer a cup of living water to those who are struggling in this broken world.” – Amazon.com

• .ÌýAdams, Jay.
• .ÌýAdams, Jay.
• .ÌýHull, Bill.
• .ÌýMacArthur, John.
• .ÌýTripp, Paul.
• .ÌýTripp, Paul and Timothy Lane.

• .ÌýLiefeld, Walter L.

“Expository preaching is an elusive ideal. Many preachers aspire to it, few are acknowledged masters. For most a gap exists between the sermon that addresses the needs of the hearers and one that methodically plumbs the depths of Scripture. New Testament Exposition is written to bridge this gap and bring together the disciplines of preaching and exegesis. In this book Liefeld addresses the three main concerns of expository preaching: What is the text saying? How can its message be communicated in ways that are appropriate to the passage, the seeing, and the goals of the sermon? How can the message meet the real needs of the congregation in a way that is consistent with the purpose and function of the text? This book demonstrates how these concerns can be brought together in a sermon, and it is this thoughtful, practical approach that makes the book so valuable to preachers and seminarians. The book is divided into three parts. Part I explores the characteristics of expository preaching. Part II deals with preparing the text and addresses such areas as practical exegesis, exegetical outlines, narratives and compositional patterns, semantic patterns, and underlying assumptions of the text. Part III discusses application of the text by asking, What is the function of the text? What are the needs of the congregation? How can one preach to inner heart needs as well as to the external circumstances facing the congregation? New Testament Exposition is not vague theory, nor is it esoteric study beyond the grasp and time of the busy pastor. Throughout the book Dr. Liefeld reflects his experience in the classroom and pulpit, and his concerns as scholar and pastor are clearly seen in the final chapters of this volume. Chapter 9 examines preaching from difficult texts: How might one handle parables, miracle stories, obscure passages, culturally related texts? The final chapter provides a demonstration of all that is discussed throughout the book by walking the road through the actual preparation for a sermon.” – Amazon.com

Here are some other books that might interest you.

• .ÌýMacArthur, John, ed.
• .ÌýRichard, Ramesh.
• .ÌýRobinson, Haddon W.
• .ÌýSunukjian, Donald.

• .ÌýWagner, Charles U.

Here are some other books that might interest you.

• .ÌýGangel, Kenneth.
• .ÌýLarsen, David L.
• .ÌýLogan, Robert E.
• .ÌýOgden, Greg.
• .ÌýSenter, Mark.

• .ÌýWalvoord, John F. and Roy B. Zuck, eds.

Here are some other commentaries that might interest you.

• .ÌýGaebelein, Frank E., ed.
• .ÌýLongman, Tremper III and David E. Garland, ed.
• .ÌýCarroll, B. H.
• .ÌýWiersbe, Warren.

• .ÌýAnthony, Michael.

• .ÌýChoun, Robert and Michael Lawson.
• .ÌýGangel, Kenneth and Howard Hendricks.
• .ÌýHendricks, Howard.
• .ÌýRichards, Lawrence and Gary J. Bredfeldt.
• .ÌýTowns, Elmer L.

• .ÌýCuster, Stewart.

Here are some other books that might interest you.

• .ÌýThomas, Robert L.
• .ÌýThomas, Robert L.
• .ÌýCohen, Gary G.
• .ÌýHand, Brian.
• .Ìý Hindson, Ed.
• .ÌýMounce, Robert H.
• .ÌýOsborne, Grant R.
• .ÌýSmith, J. B.
• .ÌýWalvoord, John F.

• .ÌýMichaels, J. Ramsey.

“The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.” – Amazon.com

Here are some other books that might interest you.

• .ÌýHiebert, D. Edmond.
• .ÌýBaker, William.
• .ÌýGrudem, Wayne.
• .ÌýJobes, Karen.
• .ÌýSchreiner, Thomas R.

• .ÌýHughes, R. Kent.

“The book of Hebrews conveys a double dose of spiritual power. It not only presents the greatness of Christ in ways no other New Testament writing does, but it repeatedly demands a heart response from the reader. No one can study Hebrews and not grow spiritually and come face to face in a new way with Christ.

It is also true that no New Testament book has had more background research than Hebrews, and none has spawned a greater diversity of opinion. However, virtually all agree that the grand theme of this epistle is the supremacy and finality of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Life-changing themes come from God to us in this marvelous epistle. The unequalled glories of Jesus Christ—the solemn danger of drifting away from dependence on divine grace—a heavenly high priest who understands and is ever ready to help—the rest only God can give, even in the middle of trials and of demanding ministry—the hope that is ours through a blood covenant with an awesome God—these and other topics from Hebrews must be understood and put to work practically if we are to live and serve as God’s people today.

Those who preach, teach, and study the Word of God will find this book a gold mine of helpful discussion a Bible book easily misunderstood and often overlooked. With divisions and outlines that are never forced but flow naturally from the text, Hebrews will be a great resource for all who desire to communicate God’s truth and seek to grow in their own faith through personal Bible study.ÌýPart of theÌýPreaching the WordÌýseries.” – Amazon.com

Here are some other books that might interest you.

• .ÌýHughes, R. Kent.
• .ÌýLane, William L.
• .ÌýLane, William L.
• .ÌýBrown, Raymond.
• .ÌýBruce, F. F.
• .ÌýHughes, Philip E.
• .ÌýKent, Homer A., Jr.
• .ÌýGuthrie, George.

• .ÌýHiebert, D. Edmond.

“As in his other commentaries, Dr. Hiebert uses his knowledge of Greek to practical effect for pastors and Bible students. His expositional approach is well-suited for personal or public study. The author writes in a way that reflects James’ practicality. He provides a bibliography for further reading.” – Amazon.com

Here are some other books that might interest you.

• .ÌýBaker, William.
• .ÌýDavids, Peter.
• .ÌýKent, Homer A., Jr.
• .ÌýMcCartney, Dan.
• .ÌýMoo, Douglas J.
• .ÌýZodhiates, Spiros.

• .ÌýLea, Thomas and Hayne Griffin.

“THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include:* commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION;* the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary;* sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages;* interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole;* readable and applicable exposition.” – Amazon.com

Here are some other books that might interest you.

• .ÌýCharles, Ray.
• .ÌýKent, Homer A., Jr.
• .ÌýMounce, William D.
• .ÌýKnight, George W., III.
• .ÌýFee, Gordon D.