The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.

In this book, a socio rhetorical analysis blending literary with social sciences approaches provides the exegetical leverage to explore Matthew’s use of the Lord’s Prayer in shaping the identity of his community in the antiquity. The book lays down a foundation for drawing insights from the Lord’s Prayer concerning Christian norms, values, and traditions that are pertinent to pastors, students, researchers, and lecturers who are interested in exploring matters of identity in their communities, institutions, and society at large.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33) At a critical turning point in Sam Jordan's life, his natural desire was to have the material things referred to in the latter part of Matthew 6:33: (All these things shall be added unto you, ) things being material goods. He believed in God's Word. But he also believed that to follow doctrine he would have to reject any hope of being successful in life and shun all forms of entertainment. This, he realized, was an oversimplification of what it meant to be a Christian. Jordan really didn't think he could be prosperous if he trusted God. As he read the entire verse, he experienced a revelation that changed his whole perspective. God created everything with a definitive purpose. If the thing created fulfilled the created purpose, it was God's promise to supply the necessary provisions. That is the core teaching of Matthew 6:33. Here you will find how Sam Jordan came to realize that God has made provisions for His followers that include protection, guidance, wisdom, and the revelation of many secret things.

The national directory addresses the dimensions and perspectives in the formation of deacons and the model standards for the formation, ministry, and life of deacons in the United States. It is intended as a guideline for formation, ministry, and life of permanent deacons and a directive to be utilized when preparing or updating a diaconate program in formulating policies for the ministry and life of deacons. This volume also includes Basic Standards for Readiness for the formation of permanent deacons in the United States, from the bishops' Committee on the Diaconate, and the committee document Visit of Consultation Teams to Diocesan Permanent Diaconate Formation Programs.

Combining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, the ESV Study Bible is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published.

The NIV Study Bible is the #1 bestselling study Bible in the world's most popular modern English Bible translation. This best-loved Bible features a stunning four-color interior with photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations. One look inside this white Italian Duo-Tone(TM) edition reveals why this Bible is a favorite for over 9 million people.