The Book of Concord is the authoritative collection of the Lutheran Church's statements of faith and contains documents which Lutheran Christians have used since the 16th century to explain, defend, and advance their witness to the truth of God's Word. This edition includes helpful introductions, insightful notes and annotations, and valuable tools and guides to aid the reading and comprehension of the Book of Concord.
Fall '26 Required FLBC textbook for Theology of Salvation course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLBC textbook for Means of Grace and Eschatology course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim. Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom.
Spring '26 Required FLBC textbook for Theology of Salvation and Lutheran Confessional Theology courses taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Introduction to Lutheran Thought and Christ & Man courses taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '25 Required FLBC textbook for Means of Grace and Eschatology and Theology of Worship course, taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Spring '25 Required FLBC textbook for Theology of Salvation, Lutheran Confessional Theology, and Theology of Christian Life courses taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Introduction to Lutheran Thought course taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '24 Required FLBC textbook for Means of Grace and Eschatology course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLBC textbook for Christian Education course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim Required FLBC textbook for Theology of Worship course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Spring '24 Required FLBC textbook for Theology of Salvation course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Lutheran Symbolics course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall ’23 Required FLBC textbook for Means of Grace and Eschatology and Lutheran Confessional Theology courses taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Hermeneutics and Theology & Anthropology courses taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
SIT 2023 Recommended SIT textbook for The Systems of Systematic Theology session taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
Spring '23 Required FLBC textbook for Theology of Salvation course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Lutheran Symbolics course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. You will need either this or The Book of Concord - Kolb and Wengert or The Book of Concord - Tappert.
Fall '22 Required FLBC textbook for Means of Grace and Eschatology course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. You will need either this or The Book of Concord - Kolb and Wengert or The Book of Concord - Tappert.
Spring '22 Required FLBC textbook for Theology of Salvation course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History. Required FLS textbook for Lutheran Symbolics course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '21 Required FLBC textbook for Lutheran Confessional Theology course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.
Spring '21 Required FLS textbook for Lutheran Symbolics course taught by Dr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.
Spring '20 Required FLS textbook for Lutheran Symbolics course taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.
Going Deeper with New Testament Greek Workbook by John J. R. Lee and Tyler Sykora guides readers through a careful study of the Greek text of the Gospel of Mark’s journey narrative (8:22–10:52).
Designed for second-year students of biblical Greek, as well as independent learners wanting to sharpen their grasp of Greek syntax, the workbook can be used on its own or alongside various intermediate Greek grammars, including Going Deeper with New Testament Greek. Each chapter features:
Guided practice translation of a passage from Mark 8:22–10:52.
A succinct definition and description of the parts of speech being studied.
Vocabulary aids tied to the Markan passage.
Exegetical and contextual questions to prompt deeper study.
Answer keys and references for further study.
Authored by professors with many years of combined experience teaching biblical Greek, Going Deeper with New Testament Greek Workbook is practical and student friendly. It leads readers through chapters in Mark that are both manageable in their vocabulary and syntax and rich exegetically, theologically, and devotionally.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Twenty-first century Christians face significant challenges to their proclamation of the Gospel and to their existence as a faith community. Living in a tumultuous age, Luther faced equally challenging crises. His theological emphases described and considered in this perceptive study have much to offer contemporary pastors and theologians.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Summer Institute of Theology 2026 Textbook for Pastor as Theologian course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word and Christian Ethics courses taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word and Christian Ethics courses taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word and Christian Ethics courses taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '21 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word and Christian Ethics courses taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Summer Institute of Theology 2021 Textbook for Ethics and the Followers of Christ course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley, President of FLBCS.
Fall '19 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles/ Doctrine of the Word course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.
From their decades of combined teaching experience, Andreas J. Köstenberger, Benjamin L. Merkle, and Robert L. Plummer have produced an ideal resource enabling students to improve their skills so they may properly read, exegete, and apply the Greek New Testament. Designed for those with a basic knowledge of Greek, Going Deeper with New Testament Greek is a user-friendly textbook for intermediate Greek courses at the college or seminary level.
In fifteen chapters, students learn Greek grammar and how to interpret the New Testament in a way that is accessible—and even fun. Also included are chapters on the Greek language and textual criticism, verbal aspect, sentence diagramming and discourse analysis, word studies, and continuing with Greek.
Unique features include:
Practical examples illustrating how knowing the content of a given chapter can guide proper interpretation of Scripture.
Practice sentences and vocabulary lists, including all the words that occur fifteen times or more in the New Testament.
Selected texts from every New Testament author for students to translate along with detailed reading notes to guide interpretation of each text.
Summary charts to help students review material, serving as a handy study guide and quick reference tool.
Additional resources for students and instructors available at deepergreek.com
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Intermediate Greek I course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament. Recommended FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Many consider pastoral visitation antiquated and impractical. People seem busier than ever, and technology appears to trivialize personal contact. As a result, personal visits are often reserved only for the gravest of situations.
Tyler C. Arnold argues that pastoral visitation is essential to the pastoral role. In Scripture, God visits his people to show his personal interest and concern. This is seen most clearly in the incarnation. Christ's ministry is one of presence. But Jesus is not only an example of visitation ministry; he is the embodiment of it. And in visitation, pastors and laypeople continue Jesus's ministry by bringing Christ to the individual in their very place of need.
Established in strong theological foundations and sensitive to contemporary concerns, Pastoral Visitation exhorts pastors to return to this classic method of individual soul-care.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Three Swedish pastors learn the necessity of relying on God's Word and grace through a series of personal and pastoral failures. Inspiring reading for laypersons and pastors. This revised edition includes a final chapter never before published in English as well as a new preface and introductory notes and an extended biography of the author, honoring the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
Required reading option in Category C for FLS interns.
Martin Luther was not only a theologian, a writer, and a preacher, he was a pastoral counselor who longed for peace with God. Now, 500 years after he posted his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle church, his teachings on gospel-centered and cross-focused pastoral care can transform our approach to soul care, and teach us that daring faith in Christ alone can change our life today and give us peace forever.
In Counseling Under the Cross, biblical counselor and noted author Bob Kellemen mines the riches of Luther’s letters of spiritual counsel to give readers a new understanding of how Luther engaged in the personal ministry of the gospel. He guides pastors, counselors, lay leaders, and friends toward a deeper understanding of the gospel that will directly impact their personal ministry to others. Through lively vignettes, real-life stories, and direct quotes from Luther, readers will be equipped to apply the gospel to themselves and others, and learn that pastoral care is what every believer does in one-another ministry.
As one of the most influential figures in Christian history, Luther was not only the father of the Reformation, he was also the father of “gospel-centered counseling.” As sons and daughters in the faith, we have much to learn from him. Counseling Under the Cross equips us to apply the gospel richly, relevantly, and robustly to suffering and sin so that we find our hope and help in Christ alone.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '18 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course, taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
In his book “Counseling under the Cross,” Bob Kellemen applies the Gospel to Pastoral Counseling. Using Martin Luther’s theology of sustaining, healing, reconciling, and guiding, Kellemen points his readers to the cross of Jesus Christ for spiritual and mental health. In Luther’s theology of sustaining and healing, the counselor is encouraged to listen intently and gently move the counselee to the healing of God’s word. In Luther’s theology of reconciling, the counselor is encouraged to deal with the counselee’s sin problem and the resulting guilt and shame. Ultimately the counselee is led to Luther’s theology of guiding which encourages faith active in love. Kellemen’s approach to counseling would be categorized as “Biblical counseling.” I recommend this book as an introduction to Pastoral counseling. —Dr. James Molstre
ESV Scripture Journals pair the entirety of individual books of the New Testament with lightly lined blank pages opposite each page of the biblical text, allowing readers to take extended notes or record insights and prayers directly beside corresponding passages of Scripture. This edition features the book of Hebrews, and is thin and portable—great for personal Bible reading and reflection, small-group study, or taking notes through a sermon series.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Hebrews/Unity of the Testaments course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '24 Recommended FLBC textbook for Hebrews course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Spring '23 Required FLS textbook for Hebrews/Unity of the Testaments course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
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 new isagogics textbook examines and explores each book of the Old Testament, preparing students of the Bible to read Israel’s texts with understanding and insight. It helps answer questions such as “What is helpful and what is detrimental to evangelical faith?” and “How do conservative scholars respond to critical views of the Old Testament?” The book interacts with scholars in a respectful way while providing evangelical assessments that foster historical and theological confidence in the Old Testament.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Major Prophets course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '24 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '23 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '22 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '21 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '20 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '19 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Lessing and Steinmann’s Prepare the Way of the LORD is the best recent graduate-level survey of the entire Old Testament from a Lutheran perspective. Each chapter deals concisely with the literature, history, and theology of an Old Testament book. The theology sections are especially noteworthy for their inclusion of topics emphasized in Lutheran theology, namely, “Christ in ” and “Sin and grace in .” —Pr. Brent Olson
This updated workbook is designed with the student in mind and intended for use with the standard-setting Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar textbook.
As students complete the assignments in the workbook, the concepts they have been learning from the main grammar textbook are reinforced, making this an invaluable study tool to enhance student learning.
Features:
Hebrew alphabet and pronunciation guide.
Memorization assistance for all 506 Hebrew words (excluding proper names) that occur 70 times or more in the Hebrew Bible.
Exercises arranged in order of difficulty—beginning with parsing and identification of forms and ending with composition.
Larger reading texts with grammatical commentary.
Plenty of space for annotation.
Compatible with a wide variety of English Bible translations.
Fall ’26 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall ’25 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring ’25 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew II course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall ’24 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I and Hebrew II courses taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring '24 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring '23 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 2001 its integrated approach has helped more than 80,000 students learn Biblical Hebrew. The third edition of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar represents a significant updating and revision of the previous edition with the goal of providing students with the best possible tool for learning Biblical Hebrew.
Some of the key features of this resource's effectiveness:
Combines the best of inductive and deductive approaches.
Uses actual examples from the Hebrew Old Testament rather than "made-up" illustrations
Emphasizes the structural pattern of the Hebrew language rather than rote memorization, resulting in a simple, enjoyable, and effective learning process
Employs colored text that highlights key features of nouns and verbs, allowing easy recognition of new forms
Includes appendices of verbal paradigms and diagnostics for fast reference and a complete vocabulary glossary
Displays larger font and text size, making reading easier
By the time students have worked their way through Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar they will have learned:
The Hebrew Alphabet
Vocabulary for words occurring 70 times or more in the Hebrew Bible
The Hebrew noun system
The Hebrew verbal system
A robust suite of learning aids is available for purchase to be used alongside the textbook to help students excel in their studies. These include a workbook; video lectures for each chapter featuring the author; flashcards keyed to vocabulary in each chapter; a laminated study sheet with key concepts; audio of the vocabulary for each chapter to aid in acquisition; and a compact guide to help refresh students refresh their memory on language forms, grammar, and word meaning.
Fall ’26 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall ’25 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring ’25 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew II courses taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall ’24 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I and Hebrew II courses taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring ’24 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring '23 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Arguing for the need both to preach Christ in every sermon and to preach regularly from the Old Testament, Sidney Greidanus develops a Christocentric method that will help preachers do both simultaneously.
Greidanus challenges Old Testament scholars to broaden their focus and to understand the Old Testament not only in its own historical context but also in the context of the New Testament. Suggesting specific steps and providing concrete examples, this volume provides a practical guide for preaching Christ from the Old Testament.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 3 course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 3 course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 3 course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 2 course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Fall '21 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 2 course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 2 course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.
Spring '20
Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 2 course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.
Spring '19
Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 3 course taught by Dr. James Molstre.
Preaching Christ from the Old Testament is a must for pastors interested in preaching the Old Testament. Greidanus begins by explaining the necessity of preaching Christ from the Old Testament, and then gives a thorough history of this type of preaching. But the greatest value of this book will be found in the last half as Greideanus explains how this is done. He takes the reader step by step through the process necessary to preach the Old Testament as God’s redemptive history, and not a series of morality plays. Experienced pastors will find this book helpful and may transform their Old Testament preaching to the powerful preaching of Jesus Christ. —Dr. James Molstre
This textbook on how to read the Gospels well can stand on its own as a guide to reading this New Testament genre as Scripture. It is also ideally suited to serve as a supplemental text to more conventional textbooks that discuss each Gospel systematically. Most textbooks tend to introduce students to historical-critical concerns but may be less adequate for showing how the Gospel narratives, read as Scripture within the canonical framework of the entire New Testament and the whole Bible, yield material for theological reflection and moral edification.
Pennington neither dismisses nor duplicates the results of current historical-critical work on the Gospels as historical sources. Rather, he offers critically aware and hermeneutically intelligent instruction in reading the Gospels in order to hear their witness to Christ in a way that supports Christian application and proclamation.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
This classic writing on sanctification shows how far self-salvation and moralism have spread in the teachings of the Christian Church and warns against the secularizing of the Gospel.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Summer Institute of Theology 2021 Textbook for Ethics and the Followers of Christ course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Spring '19 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
In this classic book, Chemnitz defends the Lutheran teaching of the real presence of Christ’s body and blood together with the bread and wine in the Lord’s Supper by arguing from Scripture and fortifying his presentation with many citations from the ancient church fathers.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Spring '19 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Spring '19 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
What is the meaning of baptism? How much water should be applied in baptism? Who should be baptized? What does the Bible say about baptism? Discover the answers to these questions in the following chapters: The Means of Grace, How to Interpret the Scriptures, All Are Sinners, The Value of Baptism, The Candidates of Baptism, The Form of Baptism, After Baptism--What? A workbook and teacher guide of the same title are also available.
Fall '26 Recommended FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '24 Recommended FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '22 Recommended FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Spring '19 Required FLS textbook for Soteriology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Pastors care for a soul in the way a doctor cares for a body. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.
Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruitful advice—born out of his five decades as a pastor—that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit.
Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
SIT 2024 Recommended SIT textbook for Session A. Pastoral Theology: The Care of Souls (Dr. Harold Senkbeil)
Reminder: Select one recommended resource per session to link to your reflective essay.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
SIT 2023 Recommended SIT textbook for Seminars in Congregational Leadership sessions. Seminars in Congregational Leadership sessions: MondayThe Board Chair (Dr. Wade Mobley) TuesdayConflict and the Cross (Pr. Micah Hjermstad) WednesdayWhat Servant Leadership Means (Dr. James Molstre) ThursdayLeading with a Limp: Emotional Health for Spiritual Leaders (Dr. Wade Mobley)
Summer Institute of Theology 2020 Textbook for Christian Leadership and Strategy for the Care of Souls course taught by Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford.
Award-winning religious scholar Richard Bauckham here explores the historical figure of Jesus, evaluating the sources and showing that they provide us with good historical evidence for his life and teaching. To place Jesus in his proper historical context, as a Jew from Galilee in the early first century of our era, Bauckham looks at Jewish religion and society in the land of Israel under Roman rule. He explores Jesus' symbolic practices as well as his teachings, looks at his public career and emphasizes how his actions, such as healing and his association with notorious sinners, were just as important as his words. Bauckham writes that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel, with a special focus on God's fatherly love and compassion, and like every Jewish teacher he expounded the Torah, but did so in his own distinctive way. After a discussion about the way Jesus understood himself and what finally led to his death on a Roman cross, Bauckham concludes by considering the significance Jesus has come to have for Christian faith worldwide.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
This survey textbook by two respected New Testament scholars is designed to meet the needs of contemporary evangelical undergraduates. The book effectively covers the New Testament books and major topics in the New Testament, assuming no prior academic study of the Bible. The authors pay attention to how the New Testament documents fit together as a canonical whole that supplements the Old Testament to make up the Christian Scriptures. They also show how the New Testament writings provide basic material for Christian doctrine, spirituality, and engagement with culture. Chapters can be assigned in any order, making this an ideal textbook for one-semester courses at evangelical schools.
This is the first volume in a new series of survey textbooks that will cover the Old and New Testaments. The book features full-color illustrations that hold interest and aid learning and offers a full array of pedagogical aids: photographs, sidebars, maps, time lines, charts, glossary, and discussion questions. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
When It Comes to Spreading the Gospel, Relevance Is Irrelevant · A thoroughly biblical approach to social witness and the transformation of souls · Reminds us that while we have a part to play in evangelism, it is God who Gives the increase Some fight to recover Christian culture; others abandon any hope of transforming culture. Both mindsets are at odds with the early church. The apostles weren't seeking to convert cultures but people, because God's word cultivates its own culture--the culture of the word. When the word is sown, the culture is grown. Our mission remains the same today: a stubborn commitment to proclaim God's word.
In The Culture of God's Word, Harold L. Senkbeil and Lucas V. Woodford reclaim the biblical approach to transformation and social witness. By returning to the apostles' own example in the book of Acts, we are reminded of the power of the gospel. God's word embraces broken hearts and broken lives and transforms them in Christ Jesus. The church is born of God's word and grows by God's word. The pursuit of relevance has failed. The culture wars distract from the mission. But God's word cultivates a faith that endures in a chaotic world.
"Neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth." --1 Corinthians 3:7
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Journey through the life of Christ in chronological order with the CSB Christ Chronological. Find each Gospel writer’s account of events side-by-side with this parallel format and color-coded text to differentiate between the accounts in each book.
The CSB Christ Chronological features the readable, faithful-to-the-original text of the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB’s optimal blend of accuracy and readability makes it perfectly suited for a lifetime of studying, memorizing, and sharing.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
As a pastor, do you feel like you're wearing too many hats?
If you're a pastor, you know the tension of balancing (or trying to) the many roles and expectations that come with leading a church. But are you able to distinguish which roles are truly essential? And can you measure how you're fulfilling them?
Portraits of a Pastor features contributions from evangelical leaders like Jason Allen, Jared Wilson, Daniel Akin, and Owen Strachan on the essential roles and aspects of pastoral ministry. Together the book answers three important questions:
What does it mean for the pastor to hold all nine roles?
Why should the pastor fulfill these roles?
How can the pastor most faithfully fulfill them?
A pastor must be a preacher, shepherd, missionary, evangelist, church historian, theologian, man of God, leader of his household, and leader of others—a tall order! After reading Portraits of a Pastor, you'll:
Have a clearer vision of the roles you should fulfill in the life of your congregation
Be inspired to fulfill your calling by growing in new areas of leadership
Know the unbiblical visions of pastoral leadership that may distract you from your core calling
It's true: much is demanded of pastors. But it's also true that too much is demanded of most pastors. Know what God has called you to, how to fulfill that calling, and what may be distracting you from it.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall ’23 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall ’22 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
A classic work on grief, A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis’s honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. Written after his wife’s tragic death as a way of surviving the “mad midnight moments,” A Grief Observed an unflinchingly truthful account of how loss can lead even a stalwart believer to lose all sense of meaning in the universe, and the inspirational tale of how he can possibly regain his bearings.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
Spring '26 Required FLBC textbook for Biblical Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS
Spring '25 Required FLBC textbook for Biblical Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '18 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Counseling course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Rich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.
These books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.
David M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like:
Authorship and date
Place in the canon
Historical and cultural context
Theology of the book
Special issues pertaining to the book
From the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives—David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '26 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '24 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '23 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '22 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '21 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '20 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Spring '19 Required FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.
Jesus’ final cry on the cross—“it is finished”—captures the theology of Hebrews.
Thomas R. Schreiner clarifies Hebrews’s complex argument by keeping a sustained focus on its logical flow. He interprets Hebrews in light of its prominent structures of promise and fulfillment, eschatology, typology, and the relationship between heaven and earth. Schreiner probes the letter’s unique theological contributions, such as its presentation of Jesus’ divinity and humanity, his priesthood and sacrifice, the new covenant, warnings and exhortations, and the reward for those who persevere in Christ.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Hebrews/Unity of the Testaments course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
SIT 2025 Recommended SIT textbook for Session B. Studies in Hebrews (Dr. Jarrod Hylden)
Spring '25 Required FLS textbook for Hebrews/Unity of the Testaments course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '24 Recommended FLBC textbook for Hebrews course, taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) is known to be the definitive edition of the Hebrew Bible. It is widely regarded as a reliable edition of the Hebrew and Aramaic scriptures and is the most widely used original-language edition among scholars. It is a revision of the third edition of the Biblia Hebraica edited by Rudolf Kittel, the first Bible to be based on the Leningrad Codex. Included is a foreword in German, English, French, Spanish, and Latin as well as an English and German key to the Latin words, abbreviations, and other symbols in the critical apparatus.
Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS), 2020 Compact Hardcover Edition is identical in content to the standard edition (including the critical apparatus in Latin and the foreword in multiple languages); however, its size makes it exceptionally convenient for the student of Hebrew to carry and use. Its portable size in no way compromises the readability of both text and critical apparatus, which retains a bold, clear font. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS), 2020 Compact Hardcover Edition will be replacing the two compact editions that preceded it: the 2006 Compact Hardcover Edition and the 1997 Compact Paperback Edition. This new edition is priced between these two prior editions and will be appreciated for its greater affordability and sturdy construction.
Fall ’26 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall ’25 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring ’25 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew II courses taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall ’24 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I and Hebrew II courses taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring '24 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
Spring '23 Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Pr. Brian Lunn.
In this complete guide to expository preaching, Bryan Chapell teaches the basics of preparation, organization, and delivery--the trademarks of great preaching. This new edition of a bestselling resource, now updated and revised throughout, shows how Chapell's case for expository preaching reaches twenty-first-century readers.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 1 course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 1 course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 1 course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 1 course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '23 Required FLBC textbook for Preaching and Public Speaking course taught by Dr. James Molstre.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 1 course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Fall '21 Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 1 course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Summer Institute of Theology 2021
Textbook for Christ-Centered Preaching course taught by Dr. Bryan Chapell.
Spring '21 Required FLBC textbook for Preaching/Public Speaking course taught by Dr. James Molstre.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Hermeneutics and Expository Preaching I course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.
Spring '20 Required FLBC textbook for Preaching/Public Speaking course taught by Dr. James Molstre.
Students of theology can find themselves strengthened and renewed while they study, but it can also be a time of trial. This reader shows how to navigate such trials as we study for and then engage in Christian ministry. It includes wisdom from voices past: Augustine; Martin Luther; C. H. Spurgeon; B. B. Warfield; Dietrich Bonhoeffer and C.S. Lewis. Several modern authors also show how to navigate various aspects of theological study successfully: D. A. Carson (Biblical Studies); Carl Trueman (Church History); Gerald Bray (Systematic Theology); Dennis Hollinger (Christian Ethics); and John Woodhouse (Seminary life). The book shows how we can move from being ‘lost among words’ as we study of theology, to being ‘lost for words’ in praise of God.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS. Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Spring '22 Required FLBC textbook for Systematic Theology IV course taught by Pr. Steven Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
Fall '21 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS. Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Principles of Pastoral Theology course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
Fall '19 Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Theology course, taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS.
We live in a post-Christian world. Contemporary thought—claiming to be “progressive” and “liberating”—attempts to place human beings in God’s role as creator, lawgiver, and savior. But these post-Christian ways of thinking and living are running into dead ends and fatal contradictions.
This timely book demonstrates how the Christian worldview stands firm in a world dedicated to constructing its own knowledge, morality, and truth. Gene Edward Veith Jr. points out the problems with how today’s culture views humanity, God, and even reality itself. He offers hope-filled, practical ways believers can live out their faith in a secularist society as a way to recover reality, rebuild culture, and revive faith.
Fall '26 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '25 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '24 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '23 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '22 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '21 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
Fall '20 Required FLS textbook for Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word course taught by Dr. Wade Mobley, President of FLBCS.
