Free Commentary Download

This may be one of the best freebies ever—a $35.00 commentary for free!


They just re-launched the Logos Blog and They really need our help to spread the word! Logos is making it easy by giving everyone a free commentary download to encourage us to spread the word and link to their blog! Not to mention... buy the entire commentary series!



Here's the catch: The freebie only lasts as long as the entire 9 volume series is on Pre-Pub.



As of the time of writing this email they were at 93% of the interest needed to move this commentary series into production. Apparently it is a hot series, and why not, contemporary scholarship from nearly 100 scholars, based on the New Living Translation, almost 5,000 pages, edited by Philip Comfort...



They will keep the freebie going after they reach 100% interest and move into production, but they will be working hard to get the finished series to market as soon as possible, and then the freebie goes away!



Now, here's more about The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary Series...



Last Friday the Cornerstone Biblical Commentary (9 Vols.) hit the Pre-Pub page. This relatively new series from Tyndale, under the editorship of Philip W. Comfort, Tremper Longman III (OT), and Grant Osborne (NT), attempts—like the second edition of the New Living Translation it is based on—to be both exegetically accurate and idiomatically powerful.



The CBC gives careful attention to both the words and theological message of the texts of Scripture and strives to be a helpful tool for teachers, pastors, students, and lay people alike.The contributors to this series—Allen P. Ross, Tremper Longman III, Darrell L. Bock, Harold W. Hoehner, and many others—represent a wide spectrum of theological positions within evangelicalism, reflecting the rich variety that exists in the church.



The 9-volume collection now on Pre-Pub includes the following titles:
Genesis, Exodus
Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations
Minor Prophets: Hosea-Malachi
Matthew, Mark
Luke, Acts
The Gospel of John, 1-3 John
Romans, Galatians
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Philemon



Visit the product page to place your pre-order. Get the free volume now!



Logos has arranged with Tyndale to give away one of the volumes for free—no strings attached! For a limited time (until the Pre-Pub ships) you can get one of the volumes for free—visit the Logos Blog to find out which volume they are giving away!



They're confident that after you've had a chance to try out the free volume from this series many of you will want to place your pre-order for the whole collection.



Check out the Logos Blog to find out which volume is free, then download it and help spread the word about this free offer!



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Reasons to Read?

The Sisterhood Posse began simply: we wanted to study good Christian books. What has grown out of that is a deep commitment to each other in biblical accountability and fellowship. This has been needful and richly rewarding in my life. I am deeply grateful to these women. I have not always been a reader. I am a reader today because of Jennie. It is all her fault. Thanks, friend. (Jen sent along this virtual "tour" for those who love to visit bookstores. Enjoy.)

Over at Unashamed Workman, Colin Adams lists "20 Reasons to Read (Good Christian Books)". I list them here. I should mention that Colin is an associate pastor and writes his blog as a preaching pastor for preaching pastors. However, I believe there is much good we can learn here.

1. You will grow in your knowledge of God, yourself and the world around you.

2. You will gain a better understanding of the Bible, the book of books.

3. You will broaden your English vocabluary, helping you to express similar truths to your congregation in fresh ways.

4. You will have an improved imagination and actively engage your mind in a way that probably won’t occur when watching TV.

5. You will be able to sit at the feet of some of the great Christian teachers and minds over the centuries (even if you have few ‘living’ teachers to assist you).

6. You will be forced to cease from incessant activity and think.

7. You will receive a historical perspective on current problems and spot present day blindspots.

8. You will have some of your questions answered and confront other questions you hadn’t even thought of.

9. You will be able to practically apply Paul’s command to think upon “wholesome” things.

10. You will develop a sense of how arguments are constructed and be able to weigh both strong and weak arguments.

11. You will enjoy spiritual input during the week, not just on a Sunday (if not a pastor).

12. You will (if a pastor) be able to engage with other issues beyond this week’s text, thus broadening your perspective.

13. You will be able to mull over a subject. You will be able to put the book down to think, chew over a sentence or re-read a paragraph. You will be able to explore an issue at length, rather than brush over a topic too quickly.

14. You will be better prepared for the task of evangelism, after reading clear presentations of the gospel by great communicators.

15. You will be better prepared for the task of discipleship, having a good way to open up discussion about Christian life issues (what are you reading?).

16. You will be made aware of how Christians interpret and apply Scripture differently in various cultural contexts.

17. You will gain information for your ignorance, inspiration for your weariness, and insight for complex problems.

18. You will be better equipped to lead in your church, marriage and family.

19. You will be stimulated, as in a good conversation, to new lines of thinking.

20. You will be drawn to worship God, especially when the book centres on God not man.