By Dennis E. Johnson In conversation with Nicodemus, a representative of the council of Judaism’s leaders (John 3:1; 7:50), Jesus suddenly turned the topic from Nicodemus’s need of birth from above, by God’s Spirit, to his own coming death as fitting the pattern of an incident in Israel’s past: “And as Moses lifted up the …
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What Jesus Meant by “The Good Shepherd”
By Dennis E. Johnson Another metaphor that conveys the Lord’s provision for his people is that of the faithful shepherd, who protects his sheep against predators and provides for them by finding rich and safe pastureland and fresh water. On his deathbed, Jacob spoke of the Lord as his shepherd and invoked the shepherd’s …
Upcoming Reformed Expository Commentary (REC) Books
This year we are publishing two more volumes as a part of our Reformed Expository Commentary series. Both of them are scheduled to be released in the fall. 1-3 John Author: Douglas Sean O’Donnell List Price: $19.99 Scheduled to Be Released in September 1-2 Thessalonians Author: Richard D. Phillips List Price: Not yet determined Scheduled to Be Released …
BOOK HIGHLIGHT – The Returning King by Vern S. Poythress
The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation by Vern S. Poythress 216 pages | Direct Price: $14.99 $11.50 | Paperback Summary: Noted New Testament scholar Poythress provides an understandable and practical look into Revelation in this insightful commentary. Poythress focuses on Revelation’s core message and ensures that its details do not cloud …
NEW RELEASE – John: 2-Volume Set by Richard D. Phillips
John (2 Volume Set) by Richard D. Phillips 1,488 Pages | $59.99 | Casebound | Series: Reformed Expository Commentary Summary: Practical, devotional, and expositional, these two volumes examine the apostle John’s focus on salvation through faith in Jesus, Christ’s deity, and the church’s witness. Useful for pastors or group leaders. Series Editors: Richard D. Phillips & Philip Graham …