Every local church exists as a "mission outpost" of God's Kingdom
the Christian’s fight against sin
Ideal for Pastors and Serious Students of Scripture: Written for Bible teachers
Philippians: An Introduction and Commentary examines the text section-by-section – exploring the context in which it was written
and their dramatic effects on American culture
God of the Ordinary: A Study in the Book of Ruth hymn writer Every local church exists asThe book of Ruth may be one of the loveliest short stories ever written, telling an unforgettable tale of purity, faithfulness, innocence, loyalty, duty, and love. Yet it is set in dark times; the final verse of the book of Judges, which precedes Ruth in the Bible, tells us that in those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. As one commentator writes, the time was marked by violent invasions, apostate religion,