The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, of studying biblical teaching on centrally important doctrines such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. Wayne Grudem's bestselling Systematic Theology has several distinctive features:A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrineClear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimumA contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church todayA friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellectFrequent application to lifeResources for worship within each chapter Bibliographies in each chapter that cross-reference subjects to a wide range of other systematic theologies.
Exalting Jesus in John (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary)
Exalting Jesus in John is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books.
Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather presents an easy reading, practical and friendly commentary.
• MARK • HEBREWS • ESTHER • JONAH/MICAH/NAHUM/HABAKKUK • PSALMS 51-100 • MATTHEW • THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT • PHILIPPIANS • 1+2 KINGS • GALATIANS • EZRA+NEHEMIAH •LEVITICUS • JAMES • ACTS • 1+2 TIMOTHY + TITUS • LUKE • GENESIS (RELEASES MAY 2020) • PROVERBS • EPHESIANS • REVELATION • 2 PETER + JUDE • ISAIAH • DANIEL • EXODUS • EZEKIEL • 123 JOHN • ECCLESIASTES • 1+2 SAMUEL • 1+2 THESSALONIANS • JEREMIAH+LAMENTATIONS • SONG OF SONGS • ZEPHANIAH/HAGGAI/ZECHARIAH/MALACHI •
The early Jewish believers had come from a background of legalism and works. When God came to earth in human flesh as the New Covenant, these believers discovered the freedom they could have in Jesus and the relationship they could enjoy with Him. Yet in the midst of persecution and rejection, they were often tempted to hold on to the former symbols, rituals, and traditions grounded in the requirements of the Old Covenant.
The unknown author of Hebrews sought to address this problem by contrasting the Old and New Covenants, brilliantly showing that Christ is higher than any Old Testament character, priest, ritual, or sacrifice. Because of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, He is the perfect sacrifice and our own High Priest. And He has given all believers unfettered access to God!
The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.
FROM THE SAME SERIES:
MATTHEW 1-7 • MATTHEW 8-15 • MATTHEW 16-23 • MATTHEW 24-28 • MARK 1-8 • MARK 9-16 • LUKE 1-5 • LUKE 6-10 • LUKE 11-17 • LUKE 18-24 • JOHN 1-11 • JOHN 12-21 • ACTS 1-12 • ACTS 13-28 • ROMANS 1-8 ROMANS 9-16 • 1 CORINTHIANS • 2 CORINTHIANS • GALATIANS • EPHESIANS • PHILIPPIANS • COLOSSIANS+PHILEMON • 1+2 THESSALONIANS • 1 TIMOTHY • 2 TIMOTHY • TITUS • HEBREWS • JAMES • 1 PETER • 2 PETER+JUDE • 1-3 JOHN • REVELATION 1-11 • REVELATION 12-22
The MacArthur Bible Commentary
The MacArthur Bible Commentary treats every passage of the OT and NT phrase by phrase, with hundreds of word studies as sidebars throughout.