CBST Library

Romans, 4 Volumes by James Montgomery Boice

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This expositional commentary on one of the Bible's most popular books combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live. Whether used for devotions, preaching, or teaching, this authoritative and thought-provoking series will appeal to a wide range of readers, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary (New Testament)

What does That verse mean? How should I interpret this passage? What is the significance of this word or phrase in Hebrew or Aramaic? How do Bible-time customs help me understand the meaning of this passage? How does the information on the author, historical background, and features of a Bible book help interpret that book? The Bible Knowledge Commentary answers these and other questions about the Scriptures, discussing all the Bible verse by verse and often phrase by phrase. In addition, maps, charts, and diagrams help you grasp the meanings of the biblical text. The Bible Knowledge Commentary - popular in style and scholarly in content - will deepen your understanding of God's written Word. The readable style, combined with careful scholarship, make this a Bible study aid that will be helpful to all students of the Bible, from the beginner, who will find it easy to understand and easy to use, to the advanced, who will find it consistently thorough and reliable.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary (Old Testament)

Hiebert's The Epistles of John

This commentary on what the author calls "a singular, irreplaceable gem among the books of the New Testament" is written with a balance of theological orthodoxy, reverent scholarship, and evangelical warmth. It is a work which provides the preacher, teacher, and layman with a clear and concise discussion of the meaning of the biblical text yet never ignores the devotional purpose with which the Apostle John wrote.

Hiebert's The Gospel of Mark

Following a "clause-by-clause" approach, this commentary closely scrutinizes the text of the Gospel but without losing sight of the overall thrust and purpose of the book. The commentary also gives attention to the meaning of the original Greek but does so in a manner that is understandable to the student who is unfamiliar with the language. The goal is to help the reader understand and appreciate the "good news" that Mark proclaims.

Hiebert's Second Peter and Jude

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Dr. Hiebert presents insights from two highly reliable and skilled sources to help believers unravel the perplexities and mysteries of II Peter and Jude—the authors themselves. Straightforward and unembellished, thorough and profound, Second Peter and Jude follows the inspired penmen of these two great books in explaining the intricacies and practicality of their content. With commentary that sheds light on but never eclipses the original teaching, Dr. Hiebert explores important topics such as the nature of the Christian life, false teaching, the Second Coming of Christ, and the rise and fall of the Apostasy.

The Holy Bible (Chinese Standard Bible)

The textual base for the New Testament is the Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece, 27th edition, and the United Bible Societies’ Greek New Testament, 4th corrected edition. The text for the Old Testament is the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, 5th edition. At times, however, the translators have followed an alternative manuscript tradition.
The goals of this translation are:
• To provide Chinese-speaking people across the world with an accurate, readable Bible in contemporary Chinese
• To give those who love God’s Word a text that has numerous reader helps, is visually attractive on the page, and is appealing when heard
• To equip serious Bible students with an accurate translation for personal study, private devotions, and memorization
• To affirm the authority of Scripture as God’s Word and to champion its absolute truth against social or cultural agendas that would compromise its accuracy

The Holy Bible (English Standard Version)

The English Standard Version is an "essentially literal" translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes "word-for-word" accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. The ESV is suited for personal reading, public worship, in-depth study, and Scripture memorization. Since its publication in 2001, the ESV Bible has gained wide acceptance and is used by church leaders, numerous denominations and organizations, and millions of individuals around the world.

The Holy Bible (New American Standard Bible)

The New American Standard Bible is a smooth reading Bible translation with accuracy you can trust. Originally produced in 1971 and updated in 1995, the NASB is widely embraced and trusted as a literal English translation. The NASB provides accuracy with clarity and readability to inspire greater understanding. The NASB has been produced with the conviction that the words of Scripture, as originally penned in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, were inspired by God. The NASB is a precise translation that you can read with confidence as you conduct a personal journey through God's Word.

The Holy Bible (New Chinese Version)

The New Chinese Version was published in 1992 by the Worldwide Bible Society. It was translated from original languages by a committee of Chinese scholars and pastors incorporating textual and linguistic development in the 20th century. It uses more contemporary language but still follows the form-driven translation approach.

The Holy Bible (New English Translation)

The translators’ notes make the original languages far more accessible, allowing you to look over the translator’s shoulder at the very process of translation. This level of documentation is a first for a Bible translation, making transparent the textual basis and the rationale for key renderings (including major interpretive options and alternative translations).This unparalleled level of detail helps connect people to the Bible in the original languages in a way never before possible without years of study of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It unlocks the riches of the Bible’s truth from entirely new perspectives.

Jensen's Survey of the New Testament

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"All too often," says Irving L. Jensen, "students of New Testament surveys read the instruction of others regarding the content of Bible books, but fail to spend time reading the Bible text for themselves. This book has been written to start readers onto the path of studying, searching and discovering for themselves the great themes of each book." The main purpose of this New Testament survey is to involve readers personally in a first-hand study of the Bible text and to lead readers into a time of personal reflection as they consider practical spiritual application of the Bible books studied. Replete with helpful charts and maps, this useful survey of the New Testament is sure to open up your understanding of the Old Testament whether you are a seminary professor or a beginning student of the Bible.

Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament

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What do you think of when you think of the Old Testament? Do you recall individual stories like David and Goliath, or Daniel in the lion’s den? Or are you able to see the Old Testament as a panoramic view of God’s redemptive work? Here is a book that will help you see the Old Testament as a unified whole. Replete with helpful charts and maps, this useful survey of the Old Testament by Irving L. Jensen is sure to open up your understanding of the Old Testament whether you are a seminary professor or a beginning student of the Bible. The method of Jensen’s Survey of the Old Testament is to motivate students to discover new truths on their own. There is none of the all too common spoon-feeding found in many Bible helps. Consequently, the usefulness of this guide is virtually inexhaustible. Written in Irving Jensen’s usual precise, clear, and understandable style, Jensen’s Survey of the Old Testament is the only survey guide of its kind and a must for every student of the Bible.

The Outline Bible

The Outline Bible is a tool for making the content of the Bible easy and enjoyable to learn—and remember! This handy resource organizes every single verse of the Bible into an easy-to-remember outline format. At the head of each outline is a brief summary of the information covered under that outline. References have been provided at almost every level so that the reader can easily and instantly recognize all the verses covered under that point. This exhaustive resource is perfect for teachers, pastors, and others who want to present Scripture in a way that people will remember and enjoy. It is also great for private study, offering a rich treasure for anyone interested in an organized and memorable overview of any passage of Scripture.

The Pastoral Epistles for Pastors

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This lengthy page work is an exegetical and expositional commentary on the Pastoral Epistles. The beginning pastor and the seasoned minister will be better equipped and encouraged to shepherd the flock of God. The Appendices are of extraordinary value to the expositor. They include exegetical and expositional outlines, an annotated bibliography, and a topical index to ministry maxims found in the pastorals.

Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament

Often the subtleties, the nuances, and the shades of meaning from the Greek are lost in translations. Dr. Robertson's ten-volume set, Word Pictures in the New Testament, is an excellent reference work for those that would like to better understand the New Testament in the language which it was written. In Greek, as in English, how one states something (the tenses of verbs, conditional clauses, meanings of participles, etc.) can add a richness to the writing that might be missed in the reading of a text translated from the original tongue. Dr. Robertson has attempted to fill in this missing data that was in the original Koine Greek text of the New Testament by explaining through the construction of the Greek what a particular verse meant. For the pastor, teacher or lay person who wants a better understanding of the truth in a passage as recorded in the original Greek, this set is an invaluable asset.

Satellite Bible Atlas

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The Satellite Bible Atlas is characterized by beautiful satellite imagery and detailed historical markings. No other atlas features so many large maps with nearly every biblical event in Israel depicted with precise detail. Each map is accompanied by commentary that draws out the geographical significance of the history to bring the story alive to the reader. As one who has taught college and seminary students in Israel for 25 years, Bill Schlegel understands and communicates God’s revelation to his people in his land in a way like few others.

Strong's Concordance

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lends great benefit to Bible study. The Greek or Hebrew for any word can be traced to find its general meaning and the ways it was translated in the Union Bible. Without knowledge of the original languages, one is able to use this numbering system to do a concordance search in the original language, thereby finding all verses in the original Greek or Hebrew text where the selected word was used. This immediately allows the user to apprehend the fuller meaning and usage of the selected word.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is comprehensive, user-friendly and versatile, providing the reader with an essential study tool for private devotions, teaching, and preaching. Complete with over 500,000 Scripture references and parallel passages, this reference work contains the most exhaustive listing of biblical cross references available anywhere. For over a century this unique volume has been an essential tool--for the beginner wishing to be more biblically literate and for the scholar seeking greater depth and breadth of understanding.