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The role of women in the church is highly debated, with Christians on all sides using Paul’s teachings in 1 Timothy to justify their positions. Now in its third edition, this classic book edited by Andreas Köstenberger and Thomas Schreiner offers a robust exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:9–15, looking at the passage’s background, syntax, grammar, and enduring significance. Featuring updated essays and fresh contributions based on the latest research—including an in-depth discussion of the meaning of the phrase “exercise authority”—this volume stands as the most comprehensive exploration of this contested passage to date. Now in its third editionIncludes a new preface and a new conclusionIncludes four updated chapters and two all-new chaptersIncludes contributions by Thomas Schreiner, Andreas Köstenberger, S. M. Baugh, Al Wolters, Robert Yarbrough, Denny Burk, Theresa Wigington Bowen, Monica Rose Brennan, Rosaria Butterfield, Gloria Furman, Mary Kassian, Tony Merida, and Trillia Newbell

A Clear, Careful Textbook to Help Bible Students Interpret ScripturePastors, thoughtful Christians, and students of Scripture must learn how to carefully read and understand the Bible, but it can be difficult to know where to start. In this clear, logical guide, Andreas J. Kostenberger and Gregory Goswell explain how to interpret Scripture from three effective viewpoints: canonical, thematic, and ethical.Biblical Theology is arranged book by book from the Old Testament (using the Hebrew order) through the New Testament. For each text, Kostenberger and Goswell analyze key biblical-theological themes, discussing the book’s place in the overall storyline of Scripture. Next, they focus on the ethical component, showing how God seeks to transform the lives of his people through the inspired text. Following this technique, readers will better understand the theology of each book and its author. A Clearly Written Guide on Biblical Theology: Analyzes all 66 books of the Bible, with emphasis on the coherent, unified framework of ScriptureHelps Readers Thoughtfully Interpret Scripture: Provides an essential foundation for a valid theological understanding of Scripture that informs Christian doctrine and ethicsIdeal for Pastors, Academics, and Other Serious Students of Scripture: This clear, thoroughly researched guide can be used as a textbook in seminary classes studying biblical theology or the Old and New Testaments

Beginning with Walter Bauer in 1934, the denial of clear orthodoxy in early Christianity has shaped and largely defined modern New Testament criticism, recently given new life through the work of spokesmen like Bart Ehrman. Spreading from academia into mainstream media, the suggestion that diversity of doctrine in the early church led to many competing orthodoxies is indicative of today's postmodern relativism. Authors Köstenberger and Kruger engage Ehrman and others in this polemic against a dogged adherence to popular ideals of diversity.Köstenberger and Kruger's accessible and careful scholarship not only counters the "Bauer Thesis" using its own terms, but also engages overlooked evidence from the New Testament. Their conclusions are drawn from analysis of the evidence of unity in the New Testament, the formation and closing of the canon, and the methodology and integrity of the recording and distribution of religious texts within the early church.

The release of the landmark first edition of God, Marriage, and Family provided an integrated, biblical treatment of God's purposes for the home. Since then, explain authors Andreas Köstenberger and David Jones, the crisis confronting modern households has only intensified, and yet the solution remains the same: obedience to and application of God's Word.In the second edition of God, Marriage, and Family, Köstenberger and Jones explore the latest controversies, cultural shifts, and teachings within both the church and society and further apply Scripture's timeless principles to contemporary issues. This new edition includes an assessment of the family-integrated church movement; discussion of recent debates on corporal punishment, singleness, homosexuality, and divorce and remarriage; new sections on the theology of sex and the parenting of teens; and updated bibliographies. This book will prove to be a valuable resource for personal and group study, Christian counseling, and marriage and family courses.

The recent rulings on gay marriage and debates on family-related issues have placed marriage and family at the forefront of the public eye. More so than at any point in history, we are now confronted with the need to carefully define the meaning of marriage and family.Professor Andreas Köstenberger and ethics expert David W. Jones speak to the issues at hand and guide us through the fray. Presenting a Christian theology of marriage and parenting, they offer insight on issues such as: abortioncontraceptioninfertilityadoptionhomosexualitydivorceMarriage and Family: Biblical Essentials points the way to the spiritual solution to our culture’s confusion: a return to, and rebuilding of, the biblical foundation of marriage and the family.

Equipping a New Generation to Live Out God’s DesignThis thorough study of the Bible’s teaching on men and women aims to help a new generation of Christians live for Christ in today’s world. Moving beyond other treatments that primarily focus on select passages, this winsome volume traces Scripture’s overarching pattern related to male-female relationships in both the Old and New Testaments. Those interested in careful discussion rather than caustic debate will discover that God’s design is not confining or discriminatory but beautiful, wise, liberating, and good. Authors are a husband and wife team as well as respected biblical scholarsTraces the Bible’s teaching on gender and gender roles from Genesis to RevelationEach chapter opens with a list of key points to be discussed and closes with discussion questions and a list of recommended resourcesIncludes helpful charts and diagramsThree appendixes explore the history of feminism, the role of hermeneutics in biblical theology, and a few special interpretive issues that demand extra caution

Tackles the Latest Debates and Cultural Challenges Regarding God’s Plan for the Home We live in a time of crisis regarding marriage and the family, and only by a return to the biblical foundation can these institutions be rebuilt. To provide an integrated, biblical treatment of the full range of marriage and family issues, Andreas and Marny Köstenberger examine what Scripture says about God’s purposes for humans in their marriage and family interactions. The third edition of God, Marriage, and Family explores the latest controversies, cultural shifts, and teachings within both the church and society, while applying Scripture’s timeless principles to contemporary issues. This edition includes a foreword by Carl Trueman and offers further discussion on recent debates, including gender role confusion, transgenderism, abortion, and same-sex marriage. It serves as a valuable resource for personal and group study, Christian counseling, and marriage and family courses.  Comprehensive Scope: Covers many topics related to marriage and the family, including parenting, singleness, homosexuality, divorce and remarriage, and the family-church relationshipBiblical Focus: Provides a thorough survey of the entire biblical teaching on every subject it addressesValuable Study Resource: Ideal for personal and group study or as a textbook for Christian marriage and family courses

The Gospel Coalition’s Comprehensive Bible Commentaries, Together in One Convenient Print VolumeThe Gospel Coalition, seeking to help renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel, has built an expansive online Bible commentary. Written by a fellowship of trusted teachers, the collection thoughtfully examines each book according to the grand storyline of Scripture. This print edition presents the commentaries in a portable, highly readable format that is convenient for individual or small-group study.The Concise Bible Commentary features contributions from more than 40 distinguished Bible scholars. Each brief, careful treatment includes an introduction to the biblical book and rich, passage-by-passage instruction. Readers will gain insights about the book’s author, purpose, and genre; learn more about its arrangement; and understand how to faithfully interpret the text. Thorough enough for church pastors and other leaders yet accessible for new Christians, this TGC guide is a useful addition to your church, school, or personal library. Convenient Bible Commentary: Features brief, theologically rich insights on each book of the Bible in a clear, highly readable layoutAccessible: A great Bible study companion for individuals and small groupsFrom the Gospel Coalition: With D. A. Carson as contributing editor, commentaries from more than 40 writers, and an introduction by Benjamin L. Gladd

A leading evangelical scholar of the New Testament provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding Hebrews through Revelation. Written with classroom utility and pastoral application in mind, this accessibly written volume summarizes the content of each major section of the biblical text to help students, pastors, and laypeople quickly grasp the sense of particular passages. The series, modeled after Baker Academic's successful Old Testament handbook series, focuses primarily on the content of the biblical books without getting bogged down in historical-critical questions or detailed verse-by-verse exegesis.

A Comprehensive Approach to Interpreting the New TestamentThe New Testament brings God’s redemptive plan to completion in Jesus Christ. And while pastors, students, and thoughtful Christians celebrate its meaning and significance, many lack a clear starting point for deeper study. In this comprehensive guide—adapted from his original work, Biblical Theology—Andreas J. Köstenberger offers a book-by-book exploration of the New Testament from 3 effective viewpoints: canonical, thematic, and ethical.The book opens with foundational insights into biblical theology and how the New Testament engages with the Old Testament. It then unfolds 5 main chapters, covering the Gospels, Acts, Paul’s letters, the General Epistles, and Revelation, with attention to each book’s major themes, ethical teachings, and narrative context within the unified storyline of Scripture. This volume helps readers engage deeply with New Testament theology, providing a comprehensive study that is both accessible and enriching for serious students of God’s word. A Clearly Written Guide on New Testament Theology: Analyzes the 27 books of the New Testament, with emphasis on the coherent, unified framework of ScriptureHelps Readers Thoughtfully Interpret Scripture: Provides an essential foundation for a valid theological understanding of Scripture that informs Christian doctrine and ethicsIdeal for Pastors, Academics, and Other Serious Students of Scripture: This clear, thoroughly researched guide can be used as a textbook in seminary classes studying the New TestamentAdapted from Biblical Theology: Written by Andreas J. Köstenberger, this condensed volume focuses exclusively on the New Testament

Walk With Jesus During His Last Week on EarthOn March 29, AD 33, Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem and boldly predicted that he would soon be put to death—executed on a cross, like a common criminal. So began the most important week of the most important person who ever lived.Nearly 2,000 years later, the events that took place during Jesus’s last days still reverberate through the ages. Designed as a day-by-day guide to Passion Week, The Final Days of Jesus leads us to reexamine and meditate on the history-making, earth-shaking significance of Jesus’s arrest, trial, crucifixion, and empty tomb.Combining a chronological arrangement of the Gospel accounts with insightful commentary, charts, and maps, this book will help you better understand what actually happened all those years ago—and why it matters today. Recounts Christ’s Journey to the Cross: Pairing the Scriptural text with insightful commentary, this book serves as a day-by-day guide to Jesus’s final days on earthChronological: Presents all of the biblical text on Jesus's final week continuously and in the order the events occurred in historyHelpful Study Tools: Includes a quick-reference glossary and color maps adapted from the award-winning ESV Study BibleFor Individuals, Families, and Groups