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Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC): Habakkuk

Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC): Habakkuk

by Heath A. Thomas

The book of Habakkuk has much to teach us about suffering and complaint, faith and fear, and the fidelity of God in times of trouble; it generates reflection on prayer, peace, violence, and faithfulness. In this volume—one of the few commentaries examining Habakkuk by itself—Heath Thomas explores this overlooked Old Testament prophet in order to hear God… Read more…

Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (CCEC)

Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel: Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (CCEC)

by J.D. Greear and Heath A. Thomas

Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal… Read more…

Leadership by the Book: Cultivating Spirit-Led Kingdom Leaders

Leadership by the Book: Cultivating Spirit-Led Kingdom Leaders

by Heath A. Thomas and Galen W Jones

In Leadership by the Book, Galen Jones pushes the reader to reconsider what kingdom leadership is. Instead of grounding leadership in self-help principles, Jones demonstrates that Christ is the one who enables and empowers leaders by his Spirit. Developed from biblical and exegetical bases, this book presents clear guidelines for kingdom leadership tha… Read more…

Why Believe: Christian Apologetics for a Skeptical Age

Why Believe: Christian Apologetics for a Skeptical Age

by Heath A. Thomas and Tawa J Anderson

Why bother with apologetics?  Our skeptical age often finds the Christian faith unbelievable. For those seeking to defend the faith or strengthen their belief, Why Believe offers a timely resource: an apologetic that is both compelling and winsome. Anderson’s charitable and conversational tone conveys that Christianity is not only reasonable but a… Read more…

Big Themes of the Bible: Grasping the Heart of Jesus’s Message

Big Themes of the Bible: Grasping the Heart of Jesus’s Message

by Heath A. Thomas and Jon Morales

Big Themes of the Bible teaches readers to better understand the work of Christ as he’s revealed to us in some of the major themes of Scripture. Each of the big themes in this book—creation, forgiveness, people, presence, yoke, and healing—captures important aspects of the story of God and his good purposes for his creation.  … Read more…

Who Is the Holy Spirit?: Biblical Insights into His Divine Person

Who Is the Holy Spirit?: Biblical Insights into His Divine Person

by Heath A. Thomas and Malcolm B Yarnell

“Who the Holy Spirit is determines what the Holy Spirit does.Who is the Holy Spirit? aims to help people see who the Holy Spirit is through Scripture’s description of him, offering biblical insights into the identity of the third person of the Trinity. With consideration for the Spirit’s identity derived from both O… Read more…

Student Ministry by the Book: Biblical Foundations for Student Ministry

Student Ministry by the Book: Biblical Foundations for Student Ministry

by Heath A. Thomas, Dr R Scott Pace and Ed Newton

The field of youth ministry is often driven by fads and trends as leaders attempt to reach students by chasing the ever-changing tides of teenage culture. This short-sighted, though often sincere, approach not only produces superficial and misguided disciples, it leaves youth leaders and parents drained and disappointed by the lack of authentic spiritual tra… Read more…

Preaching by the Book: Developing and Delivering Text-Driven Sermons

Preaching by the Book: Developing and Delivering Text-Driven Sermons

by Heath A. Thomas and Dr R Scott Pace

Preachers communicate God’s word by fully considering their context and their congregation.Preaching by the Book is a practical handbook offering fundamental guidance for preachers beginning to explore their gifts, and fresh insights for seasoned veterans desiring to refine their craft. R. Scott Pace challenges preachers to develop their style and thei… Read more…

The Story of Scripture: An Introduction to Biblical Theology

The Story of Scripture: An Introduction to Biblical Theology

by Heath A. Thomas and Matthew Y Emerson

Although the Bible contains sixty-six books, written by forty authors, it is one book written by one author, the Holy Spirit, with one subject: Jesus Christ. How do these books, from Genesis to Revelation, fit together? The Story of Scripture guides the reader through the four major themes of the Bible—Creation, Fall, Redemption, New Creation… Read more…

A Manifesto for Theological Interpretation

A Manifesto for Theological Interpretation

by Craig G. Bartholomew and Heath A. Thomas

Recent decades have witnessed a renaissance of theological interpretation. Craig Bartholomew, coauthor of the bestselling The Drama of Scripture, and Heath Thomas bring together a team of specialists to articulate a multifaceted vision for returning rigorous biblical interpretation to the context of the church. Developed by the internationally recognized Scr… Read more…