2015年12月29日星期二
A new journal: Unio cum Christo
A new journal: Unio cum Christo
published by International Reformed Evangelical Seminary & Westminster Theological Seminary
*Unio cum Christo = Union with Christ
published by International Reformed Evangelical Seminary & Westminster Theological Seminary
- the first issue free (registration needed)
*Unio cum Christo = Union with Christ
planning to read your Bible in 2016
Justin Taylor, Reading the Whole Bible in 2016: An FAQ
- a good post to encourage you to plan for reading the bible in a year, with
- different adjustable reading plans offered
- superb videos introducing books of the bible
- superb videos on important biblical themes (both taken from the Bible Project -you can find all the videos and posters there).
2015年12月27日星期日
one more online Greek NT website
Another online Greek New Testament reader, with parsing, Abbott-Smith Greek lexicon [this lexicon is sensitive the Greek word's Hebrew equivalents based on LXX], and Strongs and KJV definitions.
2015年12月24日星期四
BibleWorks 10 troubleshooting: Affecting other programs' keyboard settings
BibleWorks 10影響到Windows其他program的鍵盤語言/中文輸入?
這篇knowledgebase ("How Can I Keep BibleWorks Language and Keyboard Settings from Affecting Other Programs?")能解決這問題。
這篇knowledgebase ("How Can I Keep BibleWorks Language and Keyboard Settings from Affecting Other Programs?")能解決這問題。
2015年12月22日星期二
2015年12月16日星期三
RIP the dean of evangelical NT scholars
In remembrance of "the dean of evangelical NT scholars," Professor I. Howard Marshall.(It was such an honour that Evangel Seminary had him as our former adjunct faculty member. He's such a humble person as I knew him personally.)
To remember him, this is an interview on Howard's life and faith. Though published 15 years ago, it is still worth pondering and helpful to young seminarians and scholars alike:
Carl Trueman, “Interview With Professor Howard Marshall,” Themelios 26, no. 1 (2000): 48–53.
Here's just a few gems:
'We are not scholars who happen to be disciples. we are disciples who happen to be scholars'.
"I think it is important to be in a good Christian fellowship to have support from it and to be occupied in Christian work of one kind or another, and if possible to try and relate your studies to your practical Christian work."
"So the problem of defending the faith must still go on. We cannot assume that we have arrived, and think that we have solved all the problems and have all the answers. We most certainly haven't.... If we as evangelicals believe that Scripture has a message for today, then the responsibility is all the more upon us to get on and do it."
P.S.
- Tributes by various scholars: Ray Van Neste, Stanley Porter, Darrell Bock, Michael Bird, Craig Blomberg, Andrew Clarke, Steve Walton, and Mark Goodacre
- An obituary from Christianity Today: "A tribute to the New Testament expert who kept the flame of evangelical scholarship from burning out."
- 播道神學院訃聞
- Videos of his Acts lectures delivered at Moore Theological College (Australia). That was 1991.
2015年12月4日星期五
[Logos] free spiritual stuff by Lexham Press
Note: You have to sign up for a free Faithlife account (somewhat different from the Logos a/c but actually not)
Individual Titles
- Connect the Testaments: A Daily Devotional
- 40 Days to the Cross: Reflections from Great Thinkers
- By His Wounds You Are Healed
- Embracing God as Father: Christian Identity in the Family of God
- Moment with God: A Devotional on Every Biblical Book
- To Love God and to Love Others: A Devotional Commentary on James
- Live in Liberty: The Spiritual Message of Galatians*
Transformative Word Series
- When You Want to Yell at God: The Book of Job
- Cutting Ties with Darkness: 2 Corinthians
Studies in Faithful Living Series
- Abraham: Following God’s Promise
- Jacob: Discerning God’s Presence
- Joseph: Understanding God’s Purpose
- Mary: Devoted to God’s Plan
2015年12月3日星期四
[Olivetree ebks sale] notable items
Attractive Olivetree sale which you can really consider (Discounts End December 4, 11:59PM PST):
$199.99
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Free Resource Friday for December -a Free Bible Study Title every week: sign up for our email newsletter to see what these free titles will be.
UBS Handbooks for Old Testament (21 Vols.)
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(Save 75%)UBS Handbooks for New Testament (20 Vols.)
$49.99
(Save 75%)Zondervan Illustrated Collection (3 Vols.)
(Zondervan Atlas of the Bible, the Zondervan Bible Commentary, and the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary)
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2015年12月2日星期三
[Logos] free Blessing of Christmas
The Blessing of Christmas by Ratzinger, Joseph, Benedict XVI. Ignatius, 2007.
This profusely illustrated book is ideal for personal or group meditations during the Christmas and Advent season. With its inspiring, profound, yet popular meditations on the blessings of the season, this volume by Pope Benedict XVI is a spiritual guide for the soul. Taken from his sermons as well as his writings, these beautiful meditations by the acclaimed spiritual teacher, writer and now Pontiff, give his usual fresh insights into the deeper meaning of this most wondrous event, and show the pope to be a man who knows how to address both the mind and the heart.
[Logos] free ebooks for 24 days of Advent
Day 1: Scripture and the Authority of God by N. T. Wright, SPCK, 2005.
Day 3: Cornerstone Biblical Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Hebrews by Linda L. Belleville, Jon C. Laansma, J. Ramsey Michaels. Tyndale, 2009 .
Day 4: Tabletalk Magazine Bundle: Christian History (11 issues)
Day 5: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Esther by Lewis Bayles Paton. T&T Clark, 1908.
Day 8: Karl Barth, Church Dogmatics, Volume 2: The Doctrine of God, Part 1
Day 9: Be Comforted (Isaiah) by Warren W. Wiersbe. Victor Books, 1996.
Day 12: 300 Quotations for Preachers from the Medieval Church by Ritzema, Elliot, Brant, Rebecca. Lexham Press, 2013.
Day 14: The Power of God unto Salvation by Benjamin B. Warfield. Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1903.
Day 24: Understanding the Bible Commentary: Isaiah by John Goldingay. Baker, 2012.
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monthly Logos free ebook (Dec)
Even though it was written some two
millennia ago, Ephesians still speaks to Christians today in themes
quite familiar to the modern reader. In a predominantly Gentile context,
the Christian community needed to be reminded of the priority of Israel
and the astonishing work of reconciliation that God willed to
accomplish in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This
new volume in the highly acclaimed New Testament Library series reveals
the great theological promises of Ephesians while discussing issues of
context, authorship, and style.
This volume of the New Testament
Library offers a thorough and careful commentary on the complicated book
of Hebrews, showing its meaning within the context of ancient culture
and the theological development of the early church. Written by one of
the leading New Testament scholars of the present generation, Luke
Timothy Johnson, this commentary offers remarkable insights into the
Hellenistic, Roman, and Jewish contexts of the book of Hebrews.
2015年11月27日星期五
[Vyrso/Logos] free ebook on Bible translation [till 29/11]
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$77.44 HKD
One of the most frequently asked questions related to the Bible is, “Which Bible translation should I use?” People often wonder what is the all-around best English Bible translation available. In this book, Douglas Moo, Wayne Grudem, Ray Clendenen, and Philip Comfort make a case for the Bible translation he represents: the NIV 2011 (New International Version), the ESV (English Standard Version), the HCSB (Holman Christian Standard Bible), and the NLT (New Living Translation) respectively. In each case, the contributors explain the translation philosophy under- lying these major recent versions. They also compare and contrast how specific passages are translated in their version and other translations. Which Bible Translation Should I Use? is ideal for anyone who is interested in the Bible and wants to know how the major recent English translations compare. After you’ve read this book, you will be able to answer the title question with confidence. You will also learn many other interesting details about specific passages in the Bible from these top experts.
2015年11月13日星期五
2015年11月12日星期四
[Logos] Verbum monthly free ebook -sermons of a medieval theologian (Nov)
Sermons of St. Bernard on Advent & Christmas
by Bernard of Clairvaux
Bernard of Clairvaux was a twelfth-century Cistercian abbot and prolific
theologian. His numerous writings are both timeless and powerful,
earning him popularity with popes, reformers, and all manner of
Christians to this day. Prepare for Advent with the sermons of this
great saint!
2015年11月3日星期二
[Zondervan ebook sale] NIVAC again, but only US$4.99@ [till this Sat 7/11]
All NIV Application Commentary Volumes --US$4.99@For the first time, attractive bundle offers:
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Pauline Epistles | Sale: $34.99 (value: $112.99)
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[Fortress Kindle sale] two vol set Bible commentary
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- Print Length: 1750 pages
- Publisher: Fortress Press (October 1, 2014)
The Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha and the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament present a balanced synthesis of current scholarship on the Bible, enabling readers to interpret scripture for a complex and pluralistic world. Commentary articles set each book in its historical and cultural context, discuss the themes in each book that have proven most important for the Christian interpretive tradition, and introduce the most pressing questions facing the responsible use of the Bible today.
2015年11月2日星期一
monthly Logos free ebook (Nov)
Hermeneia: Matthew 1–7: A Commentary on Matthew 1–7by Ulrich Luz
The birth narrative, the baptism and temptation of Jesus, the beginnings of his Galilean ministry, and the Sermon on the Mount are all brilliantly illumined by Ulrich Luz’s expert textual and historical-critical analysis and theological commentary. Luz brings special attention to the subsequent history of Christian appropriation of Matthew in homiletical and artistic interpretation, and addresses the terrible legacy of Christian anti-Judaism. This volume completes Luz’s 3-volume commentary on the Gospel of Matthew in the Hermeneia series. A translation of the earlier German edition of Matthew 1–7 appeared in Fortress Press’ Continental Commentary series. The text has been thoroughly revised and updated.
This final one is still cheap:
Hermeneia: Matthew 21–28: A Commentary on Matthew 21–28
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2015年10月20日星期二
2015年10月17日星期六
Kindle sale on Tom Wright's big books (Christian Origins and the Question of God series) [till 5/1/2016]
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N. T. Wright
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2015年10月1日星期四
2015年9月29日星期二
[kindle] NAC sale -US$2.99@ (till 6/10)
New American Commentary Series on sale for US$2.99 each
- It's only for Kindle, not Logos at the moment
- my recommendation: John (2vols) (Borchert), 1, 2Peter and Jude (Schreiner), 1, 2Kings (House), 1, 2 Chron (Thompson), Isa 1-39 (Smith), in general, the OT is not bad.
2015年9月10日星期四
[Logos & other formats] WBC individual volumes US$10@
- If you don't have any of them at all, you may want to consider: Wenham on Genesis, Butler on Joshua, Psalms, Martin on 2 Cor., Mounce on Pastoral, Aune on Rev.
2015年9月9日星期三
2015年9月8日星期二
[Kindle] free booklet on Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit (The Gospel Coalition Booklets) Kindle Edition
The Holy Spirit is perhaps the least understood, and least acknowledged, member of the Trinity, but his work in the gospel is indispensable. In this new booklet from the Gospel Coalition, Kevin DeYoung looks to Scripture to outline fundamental doctrine about the personhood and work of the Holy Spirit.
DeYoung describes the Holy Spirit as our ultimate gift. Jesus promised his followers that a “helper” would be given to them. It is through this helper that we actively experience the power and presence of God. In this booklet DeYoung notes the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives, including his role in conviction, conversion, glorification, and the imparting of spiritual gifts.
The Holy Spirit offers a thoughtful explanation for point 9 of the Gospel Coalition’s confessional statement. The Gospel Coalition is an evangelical renewal movement dedicated to a scripture-based reformation of ministry practices.
2015年9月4日星期五
2015年9月2日星期三
[Kindle sale] Guide on 1Peter
1 Peter (Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament) Kindle Edition
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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.
[Logos] free ebook on Biblical Theology
The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments
Walter Kaiser
Zondervan, 2008(I guess Logos should give me some commission...)
monthly Logos free ebook (Sept 2015)
Mentor Commentary: Amos
The book of Amos is full of wordplays, double entendres, pictorial
visions, and direct statements of fact and judgment. Smith's job is to
address the historical, stylistic and interpretative aspects of Amos:
not just what is written, but also how and why the prophecies are
recorded.
In this book you will discover the theme of Joel: the day of
Yahweh. You will also discover more about the one to whom the day
belongs to: Yahweh. The people were facing devastating calamity and Joel
calls the society to repent in order that they might escape this
judgment and once again enjoy mercy and favor of Yahweh. Obadiah also
focuses on the dual aspects of the theme both that there is judgment and
that blessing.
2015年9月1日星期二
Essays in Evangelical Social Ethics
David F. Wright, ed., Essays in Evangelical Social Ethics. Wilton, CN: Morehouse-Barlow, 1983.
Table of Contents
| Introduction, David F. Wright | |
| 1 | The Natural Ethic, Oliver O’Donovan |
| 2 | Using the Bible in Ethics, I. Howard Marshall |
| 3 | From Christendom to Pluralism, John Briggs |
| 4 | Towards a Theology of the State, Haddon Wilmer |
| 5 | The Challenge of Marxism, David Lyon |
| 6 | Man in Society, E. David Cook |
| 7 | Human Rights |
| Epilogue: Tasks Which Await Us, John Stott |
2015年8月28日星期五
[Kindle/Vyrso-Logos] free ebook on choosing bible translation
HCSB: Navigating the Horizons in Bible Translations
2015年8月24日星期一
[Logos] free commentary this week: Hermeneia -Johannine epistles
Hermeneia: The Johannine Epistles: A Commentary on the Johannine Epistles
by Rudolf K. Bultmann- You will need to have a Tweeter/FB account. Instruction:
A classic commentary on 1, 2, and 3 John from a well-known name in the field of biblical studies. Rudolf Bultmann addresses issues of authorship and source criticism into his discussion of the epistles, largely siding with Haenchen and Schnackenburg.
2015年8月22日星期六
[Kindle/Vyrso-Logos sale] a goody on expository preaching
Engaging Exposition Kindle Edition
- Vyrso/Logos version (better choice if you're building up on your Logos platform)
- Kindle version
In the homiletics field, a text has been needed that blends hermeneutics, sermon development, and sermon delivery. Engaging Exposition fills that gap with what its experienced authors call a "3-D approach" to preaching.
Bill Curtis writes about the Discovery process—how to equip the student to discover the meaning of a biblical text by using sound principles of interpretation, and to move from biblical analysis to biblical interpretation.
Danny Akin addresses the Development process—how to equip the student to develop expository sermons based upon results of the interpretive process, and to move from the Main Idea of the Text (MIT) to the completed sermon.
Stephen Rummage explains the Delivery process—how to equip students to deliver expository messages using the completed sermon, and to move from an understanding of speech communication principles to persuasive delivery.
[Kindle/Vyrso-Logos sale] an OT Theology goody
Everlasting Dominion: A Theology of the Old Testament
by Eugene H. Merrill
- Vyrso/Logos version (better choice if you're building up on your Logos platform)
- Kindle version
“For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is from generation to generation.” –Daniel 4:34 (Holman CSB) Everlasting Dominion is the magnum opus of the greatly esteemed Dr. Eugene H. Merrill, a thoroughly researched theology of the Old Testament based on decades of study and teaching experience.
Taking a high view of Scripture as the inspired, authoritative Word of God, Merrill guides readers to a better understanding of the nature of Old Testament theology and employs a well-balanced method of laying bare the Scripture so that its profound, lifechanging truths can be better apprehended and applied.
a review by Jim Hamilton
2015年8月21日星期五
2015年8月17日星期一
Witherington on gay marriage
On Further Review– Why Gay Marriage Can’t Be Christian Marriage
August 12, 2015 by
2015年8月16日星期日
Logos back to school sale (till 31/8!) + 1Peter free commentary
Notable ones:
Free 1Peter commentary:
The IVP Bible Dictionary Series (8 vols.)
$1,860.39 HKD ($239.99 USD)*
27%
OFF!
- a must for evangelical seminarians! (with Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, 2nd ed. !) But I hope the discount could be deeper.
Free 1Peter commentary:
Hermeneia: 1 Peter: A Commentary on First Peter
by Paul J. Achtemeier- You will need to have a Tweeter/FB account. Instruction:
2015年8月13日星期四
free ebook on abortion [pdf/mobi/epub] [till 18/8]
Russell Moore, Adoption: What Joseph of Nazareth Can Teach Us about This Countercultural Choice. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2015.
In Adoption: What Joseph of Nazareth Can Teach Us about This Countercultural Choice, Russell Moore—president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission—calls Christians to seriously consider adoption for their own families and thus take a stand for children, born and unborn.
2015年8月8日星期六
Logos ebooks sale
Logos August book deals
- some are worth considering like:
- Van der Merwe's Hebrew grammar (hk$154.88)
- Howard Marshall's 1 Peter commentary (hk$92.95)
- Cornerstone Biblical Commentary: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations (hk$116.2)
2015年8月7日星期五
2015年8月5日星期三
monthly Logos free ebook (Aug 2015) Acts commentary --not to be missed
Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament: Acts
In Acts, leading biblical scholar Mikeal Parsons gleans fresh
theological insight into Acts by attending carefully to the cultural and
educational context from which it emerges. Parsons see Acts as a
charter document explaining and legitimating Christian identity for a
general audience of early Christians living in the ancient Mediterranean
world.
Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament: Ephesians and Colossians
In this volume, leading New Testament scholar Charles Talbert
distills interpretive insights for students in theology, biblical
studies, and religion. Ephesians and Colossians approaches each text in
its final, canonical form, proceeding by sense units rather than
word-by-word or verse-by-verse.
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[Kindle sale] Goldingay's Complete Old Testament for Everyone (US$5.99)
good for quiet time meditation ...
