Recently discovered in the Durham Cathedral Library, J. B. Lightfoot's commentaries on the Epistles of 2 Corinthians and 1 Peter are of great significance to both church and academy. Carefully transcribed and edited, these texts give us a new appreciation for Lightfoot's contributions to biblical scholarship, completing the Lightfoot Legacy Set.

A Layman's Practical Expository of the Epistles of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III John, and Jude is written by a lay minister who taught adult Bible classes in various churches and neighborhood groups for nearly forty years. The books are written in easy to understand, very practical language, yet expository in depth of coverage.

The Apostle John tells his readers, he has an important message to tell them. It is about a person who was already there before the beginning of the world. We heard him speak. We’ve seen Him with our own eyes. We watched Him and we touched Him. He is the Word that gives us life with God. This is the message: God is completely good and pure. He is like light. There is nothing dark about Him. Amazingly, John tells us that one of the things Jesus wanted us to understand is that by loving others we love God. Yes, we do make mistakes and so do other believers but we are not to hold that against them because just as we were given forgiveness by God’s mercy and grace since we are in union with His Son, so can they. What we are not to do is claim access to this privilege but then live like those in the world. Our goal is not just life, but eternal life. After all, we are God’s children and no child of God keeps on sinning after they are born again through Jesus the Anointed One.

In a world marked by uncertainty, suffering, and trials, the book of 1 Peter emerges as a timeless guide for those seeking hope, resilience, and unwavering faith. Join us on a transformative journey through the pages of this profound epistle as we delve deep into the wisdom of the apostle Peter. Discover the significance of being 'elect exiles,' a chosen people, and a royal priesthood. Explore the powerful themes of suffering for righteousness' sake, submitting to authorities, and enduring with joy. Unearth the beauty of living stones, holy living, and humble service. In this comprehensive study, you'll find detailed summaries of each chapter, thought-provoking questions, and reflective prompts that will deepen your understanding of 1 Peter. Together, we'll uncover the interconnectedness of this epistle with the broader tapestry of Scripture and unearth its relevance for contemporary Christian living. Prepare to be inspired, encouraged, and equipped as you embark on this study of 1 Peter. Let its message of enduring hope and unwavering faith transform your perspective and empower you to live as lights in a world in need of the hope you carry. Are you ready to dive into the profound teachings of 1 Peter and embrace a faith that shines in the midst of adversity? Join us on this extraordinary journey of discovery and transformation.

Who is the Carpenter's helper? He is just a flawed and ordinary man who was infected with the desire some twelve years ago to begin meditating upon the Word of God every morning and praying Gods words back to Him. These are words that praise the Almighty God in Heaven, words that humbly confess the shame of his sin, and words that passionately plead for others. The choice to use the pseudonym The Carpenters helper was made because Letters to Jesus is not so much about what the author has to say but about letting the power of the Word of God have its way in our hearts. The Word of God is sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Heb 4:12 This Carpenter's helper has been pierced by the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God, and compelled to share the thoughts and questions of his heart with the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. May the precious Word of God have its way with you as well.

Scot McKnight here explains the Letter of James both in its own context and as it may be seen in light of ancient Judaism, the Graeco-Roman world, and emerging earliest Christianity. From beginning to end, the book is shaped for pastors, teachers, and scholars. McKnight is less interested in shedding new light on James than on providing a commentary for those who want to explain the letter and its significance to congregations and classes. This commentary is accessible to a broad readership, at once full of insight and of good sense and wit that makes for good reading. The Letter of James is an especially helpful source for consultation as to what James is about.

Logic in the Torah is a ‘thematic compilation’ by Avi Sion. It collects in one volume essays that he has written on this subject in Judaic Logic (1995) and A Fortiori Logic (2013), in which traces of logic in the Torah and related religious documents (the Nakh, the Christian Bible, and the Koran and Hadiths) are identified and analyzed.