This updated edition of a contemporary classic teaches sound grammatical, lexical, cultural, and theological Bible study practices, offering expert guidance for those seeking to interpret Scripture more accurately.D. A. Carson and Andrew David Naselli teach interpreters to think critically and to develop sound reasons for the choices they make. To do this, interpreters must reject unsound reasons; so the authors identify common mistakes many Bible interpreters make and how to avoid...

Ember Skye is a sarcastic and spunky, genetically modified teenager without a past who is charged with the dangerous task of hunting dragons. However, as she learns more about who she used to be, will she still be able to fulfill her duties as a soldier, or will she turn on the very people who made her what she is now?

In his explanation of Jesus's teaching in Matthew 5-10, D. A. Carson clearly presents the call for every believer to live a pure life. He offers pastors and lay readers rich insights and practical life application from the Sermon on the Mount.

Learning to Pray like PaulGod doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules; he only wants his people to know him more intimately. The apostle Paul found that spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father.Praying with Paul calls believers to reject superficiality and revolutionize their lives by embracing a God-guided approach to prayer. By following Paul's life-shaping principles, we can hear God speak to us today.

Skye's out for revenge, and her search leads her to the city of San Antonio and right in the middle of a feud between two local dragon groups. Her only hopes of reaching her goal lie in the hands of Jason: a heartbroken man bent on fulfilling his own vendetta. How many twists, secrets, and schemes can Skye put up with before she loses her mind in the heart of the Lone Star State?

A rescue mission begins when Skye finds out that Jason, the leader of the American dragons, has infiltrated the main kingdom and taken Frost, their leader and her ex girlfriend, hostage. Meanwhile there are other problems closer to her heart. Who will win the battle for the kingdom? Who will win the battle for Skye's affection? This story draws to a close with the final chapter of Skye's adventures, but the future of the world has infinite possibilities.

Welcome to the Kingdom will revolutionize the lives of twenty-first century believers as they learn the essential elements of the Kingdom life and maximize their divine productivity. This book is one of the most practical books written on the Kingdom of God ever. From the Parable of the Sower, youll learn the four key relationships that will guarantee your victory over Satan and situations. The Kingdom wisdom in this book will lead every believer to the promise of the abundant and prospero...

An exploration of Old Testament quotations, allusions, and echoes occurring from Matthew through RevelationReaders of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to Old Testament stories and prophecies that are unfamiliar or obscure. In order to fully understand the teachings of Jesus and his followers, it is important to understand the large body of Scripture that preceded and informed their thinking.Leading evangelical scholars G. K. Beale and D...

This clear and accessible treatment of key biblical themes related to human suffering and evil is written by one of the most respected evangelical biblical scholars alive today. Carson brings together a close, careful exposition of key biblical passages with helpful pastoral applications. The second edition has been updated throughout.

In this exposition of 1 Corinthians, D. A. Carson presents a comprehensive view of what the death of Christ means in preaching and ministering to God's people. He explains the key biblical principles for dynamic, cross-centered ministry and how to put the cross at the center of Christian life.

We live in a time when leadership and showmanship are seen as far greater virtues than humility and meekness. Even the church has often got it backward. And in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he confronts similar problems in the first-century church. D. A. Carson believes we can learn valuable lessons from Paul's letter about what it really means to be a mature Christian in the face of adversity. In A Model of Christian Maturity he takes the reader step by step through an...

Being Dope is a book that will challenge what you think you know about rap and rappers. It is not a typical memoir and is as much about genre as it is about anything else: history, hip hop scholarship, storytelling, and theorizing through rap. Each section features A.D. Carson's mixtap/e/ssay lyrics alongside poetry, reflective prose, and critical analysis that provide social, historical, academic, and personal context. Being Dope is about permission and sanctioning. As C...