Best Selling Books by James Montgomery Boice

Outstanding scholarship, in-depth information, ease of use, and clear verse-by-verse approach makes this Expositor''s Bible Commentary a favorite with pastors, lay leaders and seminary students alike.

A newly repackaged edition of a classic commentary from James Montgomery Boice. The second of three volumes on Genesis, A New Beginning reveals the compelling, dramatic, and true stories of the patriarchs.

Jesus'' trial was undoubtedly the greatest miscarriage of justice in the history of the world. Yet the rulers and leaders followed the letter of the law. So how did an innocent man end up dying like a common criminal? Beginning with the diabolical conspiracy to kill him, James Boice and Philip Ryken focus on seven aspects of the legal proceedings surrounding Jesus'' arrest, trials, and crucifixion. Through Boice and Ryken''s clear definition of the issues and incisive reminders of how the Jewish and Roman laws compare to our own laws, you will learn what you need to know to sit in the jury box and make a ruling. As a juror, you will grapple with who Christ was, what he did, and why he died. As a human, you will be astonished by these events and humbled by the reminder that Jesus did it all for you.

An inspirational commentary on the message of the Minor Prophets. Volume 2 surveys the work of Micah through Malachi and is now repackaged with a contemporary cover.

The birth of a king is normally marked by lavish national celebrations, a gathering of dignitaries and great joy. But what if he is born in a cave, is surrounded by animals and his first visitors are unknown shepherds? And what if his birth day presents are obscure and seemingly useless? You may think that perhaps you have the wrong baby! The king of the universe did have an unusual arrival; the precise time, place and circumstances were pinpointed over 300 years before it happened so you can be sure that you are in the right place, after all. In this heart-warming study of the events which culminated in the birth of Jesus, Jim Boice shows us the extraordinary God who loves you and me. You will marvel again as familiar stories are explored in a way that brings fresh insight and relevance to your life today.

The Boice Commentary series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text''s concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live. Whether used for devotions, preaching, or teaching, this authoritative and thought-provoking series will appeal to a wide range of readers, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons. "The psalms themselves," says Boice, "speak so powerfully to the hurts, fears, disappointments, faith, hope, and spiritual aspirations of God''s people." This first volume in the Psalms collection looks at varied songs-teaching wisdom for living, crying out for justice, and raising morning refrains of confidence and repentance.

The Boice Commentary series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text''s concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live. Whether used for devotions, preaching, or teaching, this authoritative and thought-provoking series will appeal to a wide range of readers, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons. "The Gospel of John," says Boice, "is a powerful source of instruction and comfort to many millions of God''s people down through the ages of church history." This fifth volume in the Gospel of John collection deals with the culmination of Christ''s earthly ministry, centering on his betrayal, trial, death, and resurrection.

A commentary on Matthew, distinguished by a thorough interpretation of the text and its ability to communicate to a wide variety of readers.

Paralleling current "culture wars" with the fall of Rome to the barbarians, James Montgomery Boice calls us back to Augustine who argued that there are two rival cities: the earthly city and the heavenly city.

These 21 devotional readings probe the events surrounding Calvary--especially Jesus'' words from the cross--to give a richer understanding of the amazing love that drove Jesus there.

The final volume in Boice''s exposition of Romans explores the application section for the Epistle, Romans 12-16. The author''s presentation encompasses the Roman theme of mind renewal, the need for love among Christians, the believer''s relationship to the state, and Christian liberty.

Combines a serious examination of the state of today''s church and a powerful solution: reclaiming the gospel of grace found in the confessional truths of the Reformation. Though the Christian church has achieved a worldly sort of success-big numbers, big budgets, big outreaches-these are not good days for evangelicalism. Attendance is down, and it is increasingly difficult to distinguish so-called "believers" from their non-Christian neighbors-all because the gospel of grace has been neglected. In this work, now in paperback, the late James Montgomery Boice identifies what''s happened within evangelicalism and suggests how the confessional statements of the Reformation-Scripture alone, Christ alone, grace alone, faith alone, and glory to God alone-can ignite full-scale revival. "A church without these convictions has ceased to be a true church, whatever else it may be," he wrote, but "if we hold to these doctrines, our churches and those we influence will grow strong."

Contains 14 hymns, each accompanied by a page of history and explanatory text.