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Called to be Holy An eminent Old Testament scholar guides us on a thoughtful tour of the Bible’s teaching about a Spirit-filled life. Available at Amazon

NICOT Isaiah 40-66 This long-anticipated work completes John Oswalt’s two-volume commentary on the book of Isaiah. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of Isaiah studies today, Oswalt provides an insightful verse-by-verse explanation of Isaiah 40-66, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but alsoContinue reading

NICOT Isaiah 1-39 The first of John N. Oswalt’s two-part study of the book of Isaiah for the NICOT series, this commentary on chapters 1û39 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the Old Testament’s most important books.The commentary proper, based onContinue reading

Signs 1

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shallContinue reading “Signs 1”

Which Trail

Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own. 2 Samuel 12:10 NIV Recently, while reading in 2 Samuel, I was struck by the trail of death that extends outward from chapter 11, where David violatedContinue reading “Which Trail”

Christians Do Not Sin -3

Christians Do Not Sin – 3 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practicesContinue reading “Christians Do Not Sin -3”

Christians Do Not Sin 2

Christians Do Not Sin – 2 But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning,Continue reading “Christians Do Not Sin 2”

Christians Do Not Sin

Christians Do Not Sin Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselvesContinue reading “Christians Do Not Sin”

Wings 3

Wings 3 Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. Oh, that I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest! I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness. Psalm 55:5-7 NLT But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soarContinue reading “Wings 3”

Wings 2

‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Exodus 19:4 NLT Like an eagle that rouses her chicks and hovers over her young, so he spread his wings to take them up and carried them safely on hisContinue reading “Wings 2”