Biblical Commentary

The acclaimed Bible scholar and author of The Historical Jesus and God and Empire—“the greatest New Testament scholar of our generation” (John Shelby Spong) —grapples with Scripture’s two conflicting visions of Jesus and God one of a loving God, and one of a vengeful God, and explains...

Best-selling author John MacArthur draws from the lives of the apostles and twelve special women in the Bible to encourage, inspire, and lead Christians in their daily walk. In Twelve Ordinary Men and Twelve Extraordinary Women, John MacArthur unveiled some of the Bible’s most important men...

Ever wished there was a book about some of the weirdest and most disturbing stories in the Bible that was also hilarious to read? You've found it. It turns out, there's a lot of strange stuff in the Bible, and this book takes a tongue-in-cheek look at all of it. Approximately 80 percent of...

More than ever, people are talking about leadership. But much of today's discourse is advancing the same old misconceptions. In The Book on Leadership, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur sets the record straight: Leadership does not come from a job title. It isn't a matter...

The Lord did not come as a political deliverer or social reformer. He did not rally supporters in a grandiose attempt to "capture the culture" for morality or greater political and religious freedom. Rather, His divine calling was to rescue the lost souls of individual men and women from sin and...

A year of reading, reflection, and prayer with Jesus, with commentary from one of the world’s most respected theologians and ministers. These 365 daily readings inspire you to remove yourself from the hectic pace of day-to-day life and tune in to the wisdom and guidance found in the Gospels...

September 11, 2001 saw the deadliest attack ever launched on American soil, leaving us asking questions such as: Why did God permit such a thing to happen? Was the attack a divine judgment or was it merely an atrocity perpetrated by the forces of evil? How can human beings be capable of such...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Jonah: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each...

Ruth: Audio Lectures features scholar and professor K. Lawson Younger teaching through the book of Ruth in 5 engaging and challenging lessons. A companion to Younger's Judges, Ruth commentary in the NIV Application Commentary series, these lessons help us discover how to apply Scripture to our...

"The greatest measuring rod of love in the life of a Christian may be forgiveness, because God showed His love to us in terms of forgiveness." --John MacArthur Does anyone really want to forgive? Or admit that we need forgiveness? Whether we're giving or receiving, forgiveness is hard. It seems...

You've responded to God's call?surrendering yourself to His will?and now your life will never be the same. By becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, you've not only secured an eternal home in heaven, but you've also begun a one-on-one relationship with the Maker of the universe! When you received...

These audio lectures are a unique learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, 1 Corinthians, Part 1: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant...

A concise guide to understanding how and why the ancient Christian faith makes sense for today and a blueprint for communicating truth to a "truthless" and cynical generation.The book is centered around 6 key principles: objectivity, rationality, veracity, authority, incompatibility and...

Find transformation not in more religious activity but by deeper spiritual awakening through daily immersion in Scripture While much of the New Testament concerns itself with the general spread of the gospel, James offers us something of an advanced course in discipleship. You will move beyond...

“Is the experience of God’s grace in your life a thrilling thing? Just thinking about the fact that God, by His own sovereign plan, decided to be gracious to me is overwhelming. There is nothing greater than receiving grace upon grace.” --John MacArthur Simple definitions can make grace...

It is certainly true today that the "Do Nothings" outnumber "The Company of the Concerned," which in part explains why society is so confused and frightened. It's time for God's people to be concerned! Meet some concerned believers who made a difference in their time and who show you how to make a difference in your time.

Have you found it difficult to study the Bible and live like Jesus? Have you been frustrated because you want to follow Christ, but you may not have the practical guidance how to do so? Do you want to get excited to read and study God’s word? Whether you’re a new Christian, or a long-time follower of Christ, the In His Presence Devotional series will give you clear ways to walk with Jesus while equipping you to read and study the Bible effectively in a fresh way that is easy to understand.

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, 2 Corinthians: Audio Lectures include high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points...

Read by the author. See how the seeds of 1 John grow in us a bigger vision for the love of God that Guides the Gospel In this exploration of 1 John, J.D. Walt invites you to go beyond proving the information of the gospel into the depths of its revelation and onto its life changing impartation...

Feed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages. Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved for scholars, academics, or...