Word Biblical Themes Collection e-bog

A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary.Finding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the reader to trace important subjects systematically within a given book a Scripture.The Word Biblical Themes series helps readers discover the important themes of a book of the Bible. This series distills the theological essence of a given book of Scripture and serves it up in ways that enrich the preaching, teaching, worship, and discipleship of God's people.Volumes in this series:Written by top biblical scholarsFeature authors who wrote on the same book of the Bible for the Word Biblical Commentary seriesDistill deep and focused study on a biblical book into the most important themes and practical applications of themGive reader's an ability to see the "e;big picture"e; of a book of the Bible by understanding what topics and concerns were most important to the biblical writersHelp address pressing issues in the church today by showing readers see how the biblical writers approached similar issues in their dayIdeal for sermon preparation and for other teaching in the churchVolumes in the Word Biblical Themes: 15-Volume Set include:Exodus by John I. DurhamJoshua by Trent C. Butler1 and 2 Kings by T. R. Hobbs1 and 2 Chronicles by Roddy L. BraunPsalms by Leslie C. AllenIsaiah by John D. W. WattsDaniel by John GoldingayHosea-Jonah by Douglas StuartMicah-Malachi by Ralph L. SmithJohn by George R. Beasley-Murray1 and 2 Corinthians by Ralph P. MartinPhilippians by Gerald F. Hawthorne1 and 2 Thessalonians by Leon Morris1 Peter by J. Ramsey Michaels2 Peter and Jude by Richard J. BauckhamWord Biblical Themes are an ideal resource for any reader who has used and benefited from the Word Biblical Commentary series, and will help pastors, bible teachers, and students as they seek to understand and apply God's word to their ministry and learning.