Interest in prophecy waxes and wanes. Sensationalism eventually results in a decline in interest. This is unfortunate since so much of the Bible is prophetic. This volume is a reasonable exposition... More > of the first eleven chapters along with an extensive introduction to the book. There are helpful charts and illustrations as well as application to living for Christ in our times.< Less
In Romans six Paul raises the pertinent question, Shall we continue in sin? Every conscientious believer desires to have victory over the practice of sin, but how? Pierson ... More > demonstrates the answer by carefully looking at the context in which the question was first posed. Not only does he develop develop the important concept of the believer's vital union with Christ but also provides insight into the text itself.< Less
This book was originally published in 1891 in response to liberal attacks upon the integrity of the Word of God. Pierson addresses some of the difficult passages and more importantly supplies... More > principles of interpretation which help conscientious believers understand what appears to be discrepancies. These principles are still very pertinent today and deserve our attention. Pierson turns stumbling stones into stepping stones.< Less
This volume is a continuation of an exposition of the Psalms, verse by verse. Every effort has been made to account for the structure as well as the content of each psalm. Personal application is... More > emphasized throughout the exposition.< Less
Is there a standard of conduct incumbent upon mankind, saved and lost alike? Are the moral principles of the Old Testament relevant today? Is the debate of recent times about posting the Ten... More > Commandments in public places a legitimate moral and ethical issue for our times? An understanding of the Ten Commandments in the light of the New Testament is as relevant and important as ever.< Less
It is my firm conviction that the Psalms can and should be exposited. The reverent approach to Scripture demands careful exegesis. What the text says is far more important than what I say about... More > the text. Exegesis gives rise to xposition, an effort to understand the structure and argument of the text. All of this sounds terribly academic and can be very dry unless we add the third element, application. Scripture must be honestly applied to the life of the believer. Application is the intent of God in giving us His Word. Since the Psalms are quoted more often in the New Testament than any other portion of the Bible, the need to practice the art of exposition in the study and proclamation of this important portion of the Word of God is self-evident.< Less
This is a volume of immense practicality for every believer and particularly for youth. In an age of unspeakable self-indulgence coupled with the absence of discipline, so many lives are being... More > neutralized as far as any effectiveness for Christ is concerned. Learning to exercise spiritual discipline is key to positioning oneself for the blessing of God.< Less
People are always fascinated with animals. This is only natural since the animals were created for man's use and enjoyment. Since the existence of man is intertwined with the physical world in... More > which he dwells, it is only natural that animals should play a significant role in the history of the world, much of which is recorded in the Word of God. The use of animals in the Bible both as a means of sustaining life and as a means of teaching God's truth is apparent to even the casual reader. Quite often animals are used symbolically in Scripture as a means of enhancing understanding by com-paring the sublime to the mundane. For that reason it is useful to study Bible fauna.< Less
This volume supplies much that is lacking in our day philosophically, historically, and practically. One would think that Pierson was writing about contemporary issues rather than conditions which... More > existed over 100 years ago. He succinctly states the Biblical principles which should govern our understanding of evangelism with pointed admonition to prepare the heart for evangelistic efforts. Further, he supplies information about the work of people who impacted evangelism in his day. Much of this material has been lost with time and books going out of publication.< Less
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