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Learning Greek is one thing. Retaining it and using it in preaching, teaching, and ministry is another. In this volume, two master teachers with nearly forty years of combined teaching experience inspire readers to learn, retain, and use Greek for ministry, setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Greek New Testament.Designed to accompany a beginning or intermediate Greek grammar, this book ● offers practical guidance, inspiration, and motivation; ● presents methods not usually covered in other textbooks; ● surveys helpful resources for recovering Greek after a long period of disuse; and ● includes devotional thoughts from the Greek New Testament. The book will benefit anyone who is taking (or has taken) a year of New Testament Greek.

Learning Greek is a difficult task, and the payoff may not be readily apparent. To demonstrate the insight that knowledge of Greek grammar can bring, Benjamin Merkle summarizes 35 key Greek grammatical issues and their significance for interpreting the New Testament. This book is perfect for students looking to apply the Greek they have worked so hard to learn as well as for past students who wish to review their Greek.

A biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation for pastoral leadershipPastors have been entrusted with leading the people of God. The shepherds of God’s flock must protect them from and guide them through the many dangers believers face. Although ultimately the Church is led by Christ, pastors are to provide godly examples of what it means to be a follower of the Lord. Consequently, who leads the church, the type of authority they are given, how they relate to one another, to whom they are accountable, and how they are selected are of utmost importance to the life and health of God’s people. This book provides the biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation of the crucial task of leading God’s people.

Jesus' Great Commission is one of the key pillars of the church's evangelistic work and has been the guiding principle for missionaries throughout church history. In 40 Questions about the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus' command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for evangelism while answering key questions like: Where do we stand in relation to fulfilling the Great Commission? How do baptism and teaching relate to the Great Commission? What is the meaning of "e;I am with you always, to the end of the age"e;? How does the Old Testament relate to the Great Commission? What is the special contribution of each Gospel's version of the Great Commission? What is the responsibility of the local church to the Great Commission? What are some mobilization resources that can help churches and individuals to become Great Commission focused?Other highlights include an overview of some of the great evangelists and missionaries in church history, and a collection of notable quotations on the Great Commission, ideal for teaching and preaching.

Join New Testament Scholar Benjamin Merkle as He Explores the Major Themes of the Book of EphesiansPaul wrote Ephesians as instruction and encouragement for the church in Ephesus, and it has continued to influence the church for centuries. This New Testament book specifically focuses on the believer’s union with Christ and our inability to stand before God without the work of Jesus Christ and the Spirit, both of which are still essential today. In this addition to the New Testament Theology series, scholar Benjamin Merkle offers an accessible summary of the theology of Ephesians that highlights God’s work in salvation and how Christians should respond. Each chapter focuses on a key theological theme—the plan of God, union with Christ, walking according to the Spirit, unity of the church, and spiritual warfare in the present age—and why it is relevant for the church today.  Part of the New Testament Theology Series: Other volumes include The Joy of Hearing: A Theology of the Book of Revelation and The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts Ideal for Anyone Wanting to Study the Bible More Deeply: Perfect for pastors, seminarians, college students, and laypeopleWritten by Benjamin Merkle: New Testament scholar and author of Ephesians in the ESV Expository Commentary

The premier “cheat sheet” for Greek Syntax and Exegesis. Keyed to the best-selling Going Deeper with New Testament Greek (by Kostenberger, Merkle, and Plummer), this set of folding laminated pages covers all traditional syntactical categories (for example, uses of the genitive, rules about the Greek article, possible translations of the imperfect tense), as well as information about New Testament textual criticism, current summaries on Verbal Aspect debates, and steps on doing Greek word studies. Each syntactical category includes an example from the Greek New Testament (with Greek text quoted) and an accompanying English translation. The specific word or phrase in question is in bold font in both the Greek and English text. With these laminated sheets by your side, you will never waste time flipping through your intermediate grammar looking for that syntactical term or grammatical function you can't quite remember.

“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account.” --Hebrews 13:17aThere is a surprising, even dangerous, gap in the literature on the church in the areas of church membership and church discipline. The former sets the boundaries of a leader’s responsibility, and discipline is the last option of a church when members will no longer live in fellowship with their brothers and sisters in the Lord and accept the guidance of their leaders.And so this book is written first to church leaders, offering guidance on how they should receive and minister to those for whom they will have to give an account according to Scripture. But under the view of the church upheld in these chapters, the receiving of members and discipline of members are both acts of the greater church body, and thus all members of the church share in the accountability for each other. Consequently, Those Who Must Give an Account will be of interest to all believers.Among this volume’s nine notable contributors are Mark E. Dever (“The Practical Issues of Church Membership”), Thomas R. Schreiner (“The Biblical Basis for Church Discipline”), and Bruce Riley Ashford and Danny Akin (“The Church as God’s Missional People”). 

The Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (EGGNT) closes the gap between the Greek text and the available lexical and grammatical tools, providing all the necessary information for greater understanding of the text. The series makes interpreting any given New Testament book easier, especially for those who are hard pressed for time but want to preach or teach with accuracy and authority. Each volume begins with a brief introduction to the particular New Testament book, a basic outline, and a list of recommended commentaries. The body is devoted to paragraph-by-paragraph exegesis of the Greek text and includes homiletical helps and suggestions for further study. A comprehensive exegetical outline of the New Testament book completes each EGGNT volume.

Learning Greek is one thing. Retaining it and using it in preaching, teaching, and ministry is another. In this volume, two master teachers with nearly forty years of combined teaching experience inspire readers to learn, retain, and use Greek for ministry, setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Greek New Testament.Designed to accompany a beginning or intermediate Greek grammar, this book offers practical guidance, inspiration, and motivation; presents methods not usually covered in other textbooks; and surveys helpful resources for recovering Greek after a long period of disuse. It also includes devotional thoughts from the Greek New Testament. The book will benefit anyone who is taking (or has taken) a year of New Testament Greek.

Learning Greek is a difficult task, and the payoff may not be readily apparent. To demonstrate the insight that knowing Greek grammar can bring, Benjamin Merkle summarizes 35 key Greek grammatical issues and their significance for interpreting the New Testament. This book is perfect for students looking to apply the Greek they have worked so hard to learn as well as for past students who wish to review their Greek.

How to Build and Maintain Proficiency in HebrewThree experienced biblical language professors inspire readers to learn, retain, and use Hebrew for ministry, setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Hebrew Bible. A companion volume to the successful Greek for Life, this book● offers practical guidance, inspiration, and motivation; ● incorporates research-tested strategies for learning; ● presents methods not usually covered in other textbooks; and ● surveys helpful resources for recovering Hebrew after a long period of disuse. Hebrew for Life will benefit anyone who is taking (or has taken) a year of Hebrew. Foreword by Miles van Pelt.

This work offers students the most current discussion of the major issues in Greek and linguistics by leading authorities in the field. Featuring an all-star lineup of New Testament Greek scholars--including Stanley Porter, Constantine Campbell, Stephen Levinsohn, Jonathan Pennington, and Robert Plummer--it examines the latest advancements in New Testament Greek linguistics, making it an ideal intermediate supplemental Greek textbook. Chapters cover key topics such as verbal aspect, the perfect tense, deponency and the middle voice, discourse analysis, word order, and pronunciation.

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2023 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Biblical Reference/Biblical Backgrounds)Often students want to maintain their Biblical Greek when they''re between courses, but they don''t know where to start. This book provides ninety days of guided reading and brief exercises to help students retain or revive their knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting Biblical Greek.Noted language expert Benjamin Merkle guides readers through level-appropriate texts selected from across the New Testament canon, encouraging them to read and analyze one or two verses a day. The book begins with easy texts and gradually increases in difficulty through the 90 days. Each reading ends with a section called "For the Journey," which provides a practical application or reflection on the text, and an answer key so that students can check their work.This follow-up to Merkle''s Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek is ideal for Greek language students after their first year of study and for those who want to revive their knowledge and love of Biblical Greek. A companion volume on Hebrew is forthcoming.

The journey of writing and publishing includes obstacles such as writer''s block, fear of rejection, getting overwhelmed by information, feeling inadequate, and not finding enough time. How is it that some are able to consistently produce work while others struggle to cross the finish line?This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. It is written by two authors with a proven track record of publishing success who have a passion for helping students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encouragement for writing and publishing academic works. It is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills.Christian Academic Writing is full of helpful and proven advice that will motivate readers to reach their goals. It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level.

This work offers students the most current discussion of the major issues in Greek and linguistics by leading authorities in the field. Featuring an all-star lineup of New Testament Greek scholars--including Stanley Porter, Constantine Campbell, Stephen Levinsohn, Jonathan Pennington, and Robert Plummer--it examines the latest advancements in New Testament Greek linguistics, making it an ideal intermediate supplemental Greek textbook. Chapters cover key topics such as verbal aspect, the perfect tense, deponency and the middle voice, discourse analysis, word order, and pronunciation.

Three experienced biblical language professors inspire readers to learn, retain, and use Hebrew for ministry, setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Hebrew Bible. This companion volume to the successful Greek for Life offers practical guidance, inspiration, and motivation; incorporates research-tested strategies for learning; presents methods not usually covered in other textbooks; and surveys helpful resources for recovering Hebrew after a long period of disuse. It will benefit anyone who is taking (or has taken) a year of Hebrew. Foreword by Miles van Pelt.

Southwestern Journal of Theology 2023 Book Award (Honorable Mention, Biblical Reference/Biblical Backgrounds)Often students want to maintain their Biblical Greek when they're between courses, but they don't know where to start. This book provides ninety days of guided reading and brief exercises to help students retain or revive their knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting Biblical Greek.Noted language expert Benjamin Merkle guides readers through level-appropriate texts selected from across the New Testament canon, encouraging them to read and analyze one or two verses a day. The book begins with easy texts and gradually increases in difficulty through the 90 days. Each reading ends with a section called "For the Journey," which provides a practical application or reflection on the text, and an answer key so that students can check their work.This follow-up to Merkle's Exegetical Gems from Biblical Greek is ideal for Greek language students after their first year of study and for those who want to revive their knowledge and love of Biblical Greek. A companion volume on Hebrew is available.

The journey of writing and publishing includes obstacles such as writer's block, fear of rejection, getting overwhelmed by information, feeling inadequate, and not finding enough time. How is it that some are able to consistently produce work while others struggle to cross the finish line?This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. It is written by two authors with a proven track record of publishing success who have a passion for helping students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encouragement for writing and publishing academic works. It is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills.Christian Academic Writing is full of helpful and proven advice that will motivate readers to reach their goals. It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level.

What is the best framework for reading the Bible?The question of how to relate the Old and New Testaments is as old as the Bible itself. While most Protestants are unified on the foundations, there are major disagreements on particular issues. Who should be baptized? Is the Christian obligated to obey the Law of Moses? Does the church supplant Israel? Who are the proper recipients of God's promises to Israel?In Discontinuity to Continuity, Benjamin Merkle sheds light on the debates between dispensational and covenantal theological systems. Merkle identifies how Christians have attempted to relate the Testaments, placing viewpoints along a spectrum of discontinuity to continuity. Each system's concerns are sympathetically summarized and critically evaluated.Through his careful exposition of these frameworks, Merkle helps the reader understand the key issues in the debate. Providing more light than heat, Merkle's book will help all its readers better appreciate other perspectives and articulate their own.

"I cannot think of a greater gift to the church than a biblically rooted devotional series that spans the entire New Testament." --R. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryForty days in the letter Paul wrote from prison with joyPaul wrote his letter to the Philippians from a prison cell. Facing the real possibility of execution, he wrote not with despair but with joy--because his attitudes about life and death had been transformed by the gospel. Jesus's death and resurrection defeated death and gave us hope. And in Philippians, Paul exhorts us to adopt the mind of Christ so that we too can have supernatural hope and joy--not when circumstances are favorable, but because Christ is all.Philippians: A 40-Day Bible Study is meditative, gospel-centered, practical, and prayerful--designed to be completed in 15 minutes or less each day. Over forty days, you will:● Read and reflect on Philippians, passage by passage● Meditate on Jesus and the good news--with each day's reflection tracing how the text points to Christ● Pray through Philippians--guided prayers that help you respond to what you've read● Apply God's Word to your life--with suggestions for further study or group discussionThis is the first volume in the Planted in the Word series--a New Testament Bible study series written by respected evangelical scholars for everyday Christians. Other volumes include studies of Matthew (Charles Quarles), Mark (Brian Vickers), Ephesians (Benjamin Merkle), and 2 Timothy and Titus (Sam Storms), with more titles forthcoming. Each volume includes a reading plan for group study, making the series ideal for small groups as well as individual use.Fifteen minutes a day. Forty days. One of the most joyful letters ever written. Start today.

"GUARD THE DEPOSIT ENTRUSTED TO YOU"--1 TIMOTHY 6:20In the last months before his execution, Paul sent two letters--2 Timothy and Titus--to his sons in the faith. Paul's final exhortations are deeply relevant to Christians today. We must guard our character and hold firm to the gospel in the face of false teaching and opposition. 2 Timothy & Titus: A 40-Day Bible Study is meditative, gospel-centered, practical, and prayerful. Over forty days, you will:· Read and reflect on 2 Timothy and Titus· Meditate on Jesus and the good news· Pray through Paul's final letters· Apply God's word to your lifePlanted in the Word: Bible studies for individuals or small groups. Each volume provides forty days of guided Bible study written by respected scholars for everyday Christians. Short enough to read in 15 minutes or less, each day includes: · Reading and meditation on Scripture· Reflection on how the text points to Christ· Application of God's word to our lives· Praying for God's help· Suggestions for further study or discussionEach volume includes a reading plan for group study.

"I cannot think of a greater gift to the church than a biblically rooted devotional series that spans the entire New Testament." --R. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"Who do you say that I am?" --Mark 8:29Jesus asked his disciples this question at the midpoint of Mark's Gospel--and no question is more important. The Gospel of Mark answers it by presenting Jesus as the king who suffered and gave his life for us, and who now invites us to take up our cross and follow him. Mark is the shortest, most urgent, most action-driven Gospel--and it directly confronts us with the cost and call of discipleship.Mark: A 40-Day Bible Study is meditative, gospel-centered, practical, and prayerful--designed to be completed in 15 minutes or less each day. Over forty days, you will:● Read and reflect on Mark's Gospel, passage by passage● Meditate on Jesus and the good news he brings--with each day's reflection tracing how the text points to Christ● Pray through Mark's Gospel--guided prayers that help you respond to what you've read● Apply Mark's Gospel to your life--with suggestions for further study or group discussionThis is part of the Planted in the Word series--a New Testament Bible study series written by respected evangelical scholars for everyday Christians. Other volumes include studies of Philippians (Andrew Davis), Matthew (Charles Quarles), Ephesians (Benjamin Merkle), and 2 Timothy and Titus (Sam Storms), with more titles forthcoming. Each volume includes a reading plan for group study, making the series ideal for small groups as well as individual use.Fifteen minutes a day. Forty days. The Gospel that asks the most important question anyone will ever face. Start today.

"Go therefore and make disciples" -- MATTHEW 28:19Matthew wrote his Gospel in obedience to Jesus' command to make disciples. His Gospel is a testimony to Jesus that inspires our faith and a manual of discipleship that prompts our obedience. Even a brief study of the Gospel reveals dazzling treasures. When we see them, we will never be the same again.Matthew: A 40-Day Bible Study is meditative, gospel-centered, practical, and prayerful. Over forty days, you will:· Read and reflect on Matthew's Gospel.· Meditate on Jesus and the good news he brings.· Pray through the Gospel of Matthew.· Apply Matthew's Gospel to your life.Planted in the Word: Bible studies for individuals or small groups. Each volume provides forty days of guided Bible study written by respected scholars for everyday Christians. Short enough to read in 15 minutes or less, each day includes: · Reading and meditation on Scripture· Reflection on how the text points to Christ· Application of God's word to our lives· Praying for God's help· Suggestions for further study or discussion Each volume includes a reading plan for group study.

"Every spiritual blessing" -- Ephesians 1:3Christ is at the center of God's redemption plan. Every spiritual blessing we have is because of Christ. In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he reflects on everything God has done for us and how we should live in response.Ephesians: A 40-Day Bible Study is meditative, gospel-centered, practical, and prayerful. Over forty days, you will:· Read and reflect on Paul's letter to the Ephesians· Meditate on Jesus and the good news he brings.· Pray through the letter to the Ephesians.· Apply Ephesians to your life.Planted in the Word: Bible studies for individuals or small groups. Each volume provides forty days of guided Bible study written by respected scholars for everyday Christians. Short enough to read in 15 minutes or less, each day includes: · Reading and meditation on Scripture· Reflection on how the text points to Christ· Application of God's word to our lives· Praying for God's help· Suggestions for further study or discussion Each volume includes a reading plan for group study.