The New Word Biblical Themes: New Testament series provides concise studies focused on the key themes of each New Testament book. Each volume includes an introduction, a brief exposition, a content survey, and an in-depth exploration of 3-5 central themes, making it a valuable resource for understanding and teaching the texts effectively.
A new commentary for today’s world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story. SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts.
Focusing on the writing process in biblical studies, the book provides a comprehensive guide to effective research and writing techniques. Nijay K. Gupta addresses various aspects, including idea development, research methodologies, and the intricacies of book proposals and publishing contracts. His personal publishing journey serves as a valuable case study, illustrating both challenges and successes, and offers aspiring writers practical insights to navigate their own paths in academic writing.
Essays exploring the full conceptual range of Paul's treatment of sin and soteriology.
This book approaches New Testament theology through the New Testament's most important words, including gospel, life, faith, forgiveness, and others. You will learn what these important words meant to the earliest Christians and also how we can capture the transformative power of these 15 words to live faithfully for Christ in God's world.
Offering a fresh perspective on Paul's Letter to the Philippians, this guide by Nijay K. Gupta provides an accessible introduction to its background, messages, and theological significance. It features Gupta's own English translation and includes engaging historical case studies, contemporary pop culture analogies, and practical exercises aimed at fostering Christian formation today. The book is designed to resonate with both lay readers and students, making the text relevant and meaningful for modern audiences.
An indispensable map to the often intimidating world of biblical commentaries. For many beginning students of the New Testament, looking for a commentary seems like a simple process: identify the book you're studying, search for a commentary, and pick one. However, the reality is far from simple. With new commentaries being published every year on every book of the Bible, the student of Scripture can quickly become overwhelmed with an inexhaustible amount of resources. What is the student to do? In this short, accessible resource, Nijay Gupta helps beginning Bible students understand the various available commentaries--their strengths, unique contributions, and ultimately, how to use them. Through The New Testament Commentary Guide, readers will understand how to incorporate commentaries into their learning and be enriched in their study of the Bible.
This accessible and balanced introduction to key questions in New Testament studies fairly presents the spectrum of viewpoints on debated topics.
A dynamic reading of Paul’s faith language, outlining its subtle nuances as belief, trust, and faithfulness.Faith language permeates the letters of Paul. Yet, its exact meaning is not always clear. Many today, reflecting centuries of interpretation, consider belief in Jesus to be a passive act. In this important book, Nijay Gupta challenges common assumptions in the interpretation of Paul and calls for a reexamination of Paul’s faith language. Gupta argues that Paul’s faith language resonates with a Jewish understanding of covenant involving goodwill, trust, and expectation. Paul’s understanding of faith involves the transformation of one’s perception of God and the world through Christ, relational dependence on Christ, as well as active loyalty to Christ. Pastors and scholars alike will benefit from this close examination of Paul’s understanding and use of faith language. For Gupta, Paul’s understanding involves a divine-human relationship centered on Christ that believes, trusts, and obeys.
A comprehensive guide for those pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies, this book addresses crucial questions faced by doctoral students, such as selecting the right program, gaining admission to prestigious institutions, and choosing a research topic. It combines theoretical insights with practical advice to assist students at every stage of their academic journey, making it an essential resource for navigating the complexities of graduate education and succeeding in the academic realm.