As the city of Ephesus prepares for a religious festival in honor of the emperor Domitian, a Christian landowner feels increasing pressure from the city's leaders to participate. Can he perform his civic duties and remain faithful to his Lord? Or has the time come for a costly choice?
In this historical novel, biblical scholar David deSilva brings to life such compelling struggles faced by the early Christians. Their insistence on the absolute lordship of their own singular deity brought them into conflict not only with the myriad religious cults of the day, but with all the crushing power of the empire itself. Meticulously researched and supplemented by historical images and explanatory sidebars, A Week in the Life of Ephesus poses anew the timeless question of Christianity and empire. Here is a vividly imaginative portrait of the Roman empire in all its beauty and might―and hanging over it, the looming sky of apocalypse.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Andrew Kneeland
Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two senior scholars offer a new edition of their award-winning introductory text, now with updated content and a new interior design. Other distinguishing features include abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color; sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material; focus boxes isolating key issues; chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries; and study questions.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Andrew Kneeland.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '24 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '23 Required FLBC textbook for the Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology. Required FLBC textbook for Hebrews and Pastoral Epistles courses taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '23 Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistle course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '22 Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC. Required FLBC textbook for the Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology. Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Epistles and General Epistles courses taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '22 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '21 Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC. Required FLBC textbook for Luke/Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson. Required FLBC textbook for Pastoral Letters course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament. Required FLBC textbook for Hebrews course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '20 Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.
The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there’s much more to Jonah’s story than most of us realize. In Rediscovering Jonah, author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible. And yet there are unmistakably clear connections between Jonah, the prodigal son, and Jesus. Jesus in fact saw himself in Jonah. How could one of the most defiant and disobedient prophets in the Bible be compared to Jesus? Jonah’s journey also doesn’t end when he is freed from the belly of the fish. There is an entire second half to his story—but it is left unresolved within the text of the Bible. Why does the book of Jonah end on what is essentially a cliffhanger? In these pages, Timothy Keller provides an answer to the extraordinary conclusion of this biblical parable—and shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah’s story.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Minor Prophets course, taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Minor Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Minor Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '23 Required FLBC textbook for Minor Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '23 Required FLBC textbook for Minor Prophets course, taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '22 Required FLBC textbook for Minor Prophets course, taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
To help youth workers (paid and/or volunteer) think through some of the key issues related to the administrative issues of youth ministry.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Youth Ministry, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Youth Ministry, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Youth Ministry, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Fall '23 Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Youth Ministry, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Fall '22 Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Youth Ministry, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Fall '21 Recommended FLBC textbook for Intro to Youth Ministry, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Fall '20 Recommended FLBC textbook for Intro to Youth Ministry, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Fall '19 Recommended FLBC textbook for Intro to Youth Ministry, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Duffy Robbins has taught youth ministry at the collegiate level for 35 years. This text offers compact, insightful, practical ideas for healthy youth ministry in a congregation. Many of the common questions received from congregations by AFLC Youth Ministries are addressed by Robbins. It is a book that both the volunteer and vocational youth leader values having on the shelf. —Dr. Jason Holt
A helpful resource for students and translators, this revised edition is designed to foster fluency in reading the Greek New Testament. Bottom-of-page translations for every word occurring 30 times or fewer * Textual notes highlighting differences between major Greek manuscripts * English introduction * Color maps * Size: 6<1/2"> x 9<1/2"> x 1<1/4"> * 718 pages, hardcover from German Bible Society.
Fall '26 Recommended FLBC textbook for Greek 1 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament. Required FLS textbook for Intermediate Greek I course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '25 Required FLBC textbook for Greek II course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament. Required FLS textbook for Corinthian Epistles and Hebrews/Unity of the Testament courses taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Greek 1 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament. Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '24 Recommended FLS textbook for Greek II course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Greek Intensive course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament. Recommended FLS textbook for Greek II course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament. Required FLS textbook for Greek Intensive course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '18 Require FLS textbook for General Epistles.
This expanded workbook is designed with you, the student, in mind and intended for use with the standard-setting Basics of Biblical Greek textbook, now in its third edition.
Two optional chapters have been added to the Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook, allowing you to read large chunks of the biblical text and enjoy the fruits of your labor faster than ever before. Each chapter is divided into six sections and includes extensive exercises and significant biblical passages for translation.
One of the most helpful and unique features of the workbook remains. You can go through the workbook on one of two tracks: Track 1 follows the workbook (and textbook) in its regular order, while Track 2 is organized so you can learn verbs earlier in the course.
Not only is the flexible two-track system even easier to use online, but a workbook answer key is also provided. Many other resources are available, including vocabulary flashcards; video and audio helps; Greek fonts; quizzes for each chapter; fun songs and games; and much, much more.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Greek 1 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '26 Required FLBC textbook for Greek 2 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Greek 1 course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall ’23 Required FLS textbook for Greek Intensive course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall ’22 Required FLS textbook for Greek Intensive course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
"Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches."
The book of Revelation speaks powerfully to every aspect of the Christian life, and the modern church desperately needs the vision of hope that it provides. In this thematic approach to the Bible's final book, author J. Scott Duvall identifies ten major themes, including: God and his people, worship, enemies, the mission, and the new creation. In The Heart of Revelation, readers will understand how to read Revelation in context, asking, "What are the main truths and realities of Revelation that we can know for certain?" and learning how these truths are relevant to our lives as modern-day believers.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '24 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '22 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Christians sometimes approach the Old Testament with a mixture of awe and bewilderment, knowing that it contains pearls of wisdom, but unsure how to dive for them ... especially when it comes to the Prophets.In The Message of the Prophets, author J. Daniel Hays offers a scholarly, yet readable and student-friendly survey of the Old Testament prophetic literature that presents the message of each prophet in its historical and its biblical context and then tracks that message through the New Testament to challenge readers with what it means for them today. Hays focuses on synthesizing the message of the prophets, which enables students to grasp the major contours of the prophetic books clearly and concisely. Hundreds of colorful pictures help to illustrate the historical and cultural background of the prophets. After identifying what the message meant for ancient Israel, Hays helps the readers to move toward theological application today, helping readers to gain a better understanding of God and the relationship between God and his people. The Message of the Prophets is essential for professors, students, and others seeking to understand the role that the OT prophets play in the Christian faith.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Minor Prophets course, taught by Dr. Brent Olson, professor of Old Testament.
The Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary Series provides readers with an insightful New Testament commentary in the English Standard Version translation. This series is perfect for church workers, Bible class teachers, or anyone interested in learning more about the Bible.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Revelation course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Leading biblical scholar Thomas Schreiner provides an easy-to-navigate resource for studying and understanding the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline Letters. This accessibly written volume summarizes the content of each major section of the biblical text to help readers quickly grasp the sense of particular passages.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament. Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament. Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
What youth workers and parents need to know about adolescent guys: the issues they face and how to help and mentor them.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson. You will need either this or Teenage Girls: Exploring Issues Adolescent Girls Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson. You will need either this or Teenage Girls: Exploring Issues Adolescent Girls Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson. You will need either this or Teenage Girls: Exploring Issues Adolescent Girls Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '23 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt. You will need either this or Teenage Girls: Exploring Issues Adolescent Girls Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '21 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director. You will need either this or Teenage Girls: Exploring Issues Adolescent Girls Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '21 Recommended FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Fall '20 Recommended FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods of Jesus course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Fall '19 Recommended AFLBS textbook for Youth Ministry Methods of Jesus course, taught by Pr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
In many instances, teenage guys are addressed within today's youth culture as incredibly simplistic. This text acknowledges from a biblical understanding that young men are going through many layers of development: spiritual, cognitive, sexual, emotional, and social. “Helping a boy become a man requires more than just hanging out with him” (28). —Pr. Jason Holt
Eating Disorders, depression, gender confusion---these sound like problems for other people, but the reality is your students are dealing with them every day. The issues that girls face are growing in complexity and number. Written with the end-user in mind, this resource will be one that won’t leave a youth worker’s hands.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson. You will need either this or Teenage Guys: Exploring Issues Adolescent Guys Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson. You will need either this or Teenage Guys: Exploring Issues Adolescent Guys Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson. You will need either this or Teenage Guys: Exploring Issues Adolescent Guys Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '23 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt. You will need either this or Teenage Guys: Exploring Issues Adolescent Guys Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '22 Required FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director. You will need either this or Teenage Guys: Exploring Issues Adolescent Guys Face and Strategies to Help Them.
Fall '21 Recommended FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Fall '20 Recommended FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods of Jesus course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
Fall '19 Recommended FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods of Jesus course, taught by Dr. Jason Holt, AFLC Youth Ministries Director.
In a youth culture that forwards concepts to adolescent women of “queen bees” and “princesses,” a systematic approach to examining ministry with teenage girls is important. Ginny Olson leverages extensive experience and current research to demonstrate the issues that today’s teen ladies are facing in our congregations. “We need to dream with our girls, helping them envision identities that are grounded in Scripture and developed in God's love” (29). —Pr. Jason Holt
This resource encourages a deeper understanding of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ by harmonizing the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John so as to assemble as many details as possible into a chronologically meaningful sequence.
Fall '26 Recommended FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
Fall '25 Recommended FLBC textbook for Youth Ministry Methods course, taught by Mrs. Michelle Olson.
A deeper understanding of the grand history of mission leads to a faithful expression of God's mission today.
From the beginning, God's mission has been carried out by people sent around the world. From Abraham to Jesus, the thread that weaves its way throughout Scripture is a God who sends his people across the world, proclaiming his kingdom. As the world has evolved, Christian mission continues to be a foundational tradition in the church.
In this one-volume textbook, Edward Smither weaves together a comprehensive history of Christian mission, from the apostles to the modern church. In each era, he focuses on the people sent by God to the ends of the earth, while also describing the cultural context they encountered. Smither highlights the continuity and development across thousands of years of global mission.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for History of Missions course, taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for History of Missions course, taught by Pr. Andrew Kneeland.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for History of Missions course, taught by Pr. Andrew Kneeland.
An Introduction to the Theology and Themes of 2 Corinthians by Dane C. Ortlund
Best known for its interpersonal, emotionally raw, and pastorally distressed tone, 2 Corinthians is one of Paul’s most distinctive epistles. In this letter to his complicated church in Corinth, Paul aims to expand on the deeply paradoxical nature of the Christian life. The importance of understanding this key doctrine makes 2 Corinthians an ideal study for believers today.
In this volume of the New Testament Theology series, bestselling author Dane Ortlund explores 2 Corinthians to reveal the core arguments presented by Paul. Through clear and engaging theological examinations, Ortlund expounds two predominant themes—inaugurated eschatology and strength through weakness—and connects various other motifs traced throughout this epistle. Readers will learn how Christ’s resurrection ushered in the new realm—one where life and ministry are flipped upside down, and God’s power is intertwined with human weakness.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '25
Required FLS textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
In this exposition of 1 Corinthians, D. A. Carson presents a comprehensive view of what the death of Christ means in preaching and ministering to God's people. He explains the key biblical principles for dynamic, cross-centered ministry and how to put the cross at the center of Christian life.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '25 Required FLS textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Brings together lectures and articles by the renowned historian of world Christianity, making them available, many for the first time, to scholars and students of world mission. While examining the many aspects that have characterized mission, indigenous Christianity, and colonialism in modern Africa, The Missionary Movement in Christian Historyhas a far broader reach. Essays such as “The Gospel as the Prisoner and Liberator of Culture” reveal the paradoxes of the Christian movement as a whole in discussing how different primitive Mediterranean Christianity is from early Catholicism, from Celtic monasticism, from Reformation Protestantism, and from Nigerian Spirit Christianity.
Andrew Walls shows how the central question for Christianity has always been one of identity in many different forms, a phenomenon revealed at each stage of its history by the missionary movement. What this means for theology, however, has hardly been explored. This is the subtext of Walls’ work, providing extraordinary insights and successful counters to secular critiques of world Christianity.
Fall '26 Recommended FLBC textbook for History of Missions course, taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom.
