Wayne Detzler Collection (5 vols.)

by Wayne A. Detzler

Publishers:

Evangelical Press; Victor Books/Scripture Press

, 1981–1986

Overview

The Wayne Detzler Collection presents five volumes devoted to New Testament word studies. Detzler’s Living Words series contains over one hundred word studies from 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, and 1 Peter. New Testament Words in Today’s Language unlocks the precise meanings of over 200 key New Testament words, examining each word’s meaning and biblical usage and providing personal and literary illustrations. Pastors, Sunday school teachers, and lay people will find this collection useful for personal Bible study and sermon and lesson preparation.

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Key Features

• Examines over 300 New Testament words
• Provides each word’s precise meaning and usage
• Discusses theological and societal backgrounds of words

Product Details

• Title: Wayne Detzler Collection
• Author: Wayne Detzler
• Volumes: 5
• Pages: 940
• Resource Type: Word Studies
• Topic: Lexicography

Living Words in 1 Corinthians

• Author: Wayne Detzler
• Publisher: Evangelical Press
• Publication Date: 1983
• Pages: 135

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

In this volume, Wayne Detzler presents 33 word studies from 1 Corinthians, packed with relevant, challenging issues. Detzler, in his warm, pastoral style, surveys the main themes of Paul’s epistle.

Living Words in Ephesians

• Author: Wayne Detzler
• Publisher: Evangelical Press
• Publication Date: 1981
• Pages: 140

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Every word of Scripture is important and while it can be argued that no word is more important than another, there are some words which are more full of meaning than others. From St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians, Detzler selects important words and in a simple and direct way explains their meaning.

Seldom has a more useful and edifying book come into my hands . . . No one at any level of Christian growth and experience could fail to be helped and thrilled by this eminently useful book.

—Evangelical Times

Combines exegetical skill, racy and attractive presentation, and overall biblical balance.

—Christian Graduate

Dr. Detzler has a masterful use of illustration and anecdote to bring the meaning of the words to light.

—Grace Magazine

Living Words in Philippians

• Author: Wayne Detzler
• Publisher: Evangelical Press
• Publication Date: 1984
• Pages: 138

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

In this volume, Wayne Detzler presents 32 word studies from Philippians. Packed with relevant, challenging issues, the volume sets before us in simple, direct language, many facets of Christian life and belief.

Living Words in 1 Peter

• Author: Wayne Detzler
• Publisher: Evangelical Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Pages: 120

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

From Peter’s first letter the author selects words which have emerged, not only as highlights of Peter’s message, but as the very sinews of Scripture. Such words as trials, self-control, wives, humility, judgment, and others, set before us in simple and direct language many facets of Christian life, belief, and practice.

Here is another excellent book of word studies from Wayne Detzler . . . the reader cannot fail to be greatly helped by what he has written.

—Evangelical Magazine of Wales

This book will have many uses. It will appeal to preachers looking for material to stimulate pulpit preparation. It will also prove helpful to leaders of Bible Study groups and in private devotional reading.

—Church of England Newspaper

New Testament Words in Today’s Language

• Author: Wayne Detzler
• Publisher: Victor Books
• Publication Date: 1986
• Pages: 407

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Make key New Testament words come alive with meaning! Utilizing the best tools for studying Greek text, Dr. Wayne Detzler paints a picture of over 200 of the most significant and frequently used New Testament words. After presenting a careful study of the biblical use of a word, the author cites practical, historical, and literary illustrations which illuminate each term.

About Wayne Detzler

Wayne Detzler received his BA and MA from Wheaton and his PhD from the University of Manchester. He is the academic dean of Southern Evangelical Seminary. He is also the director of the Graduate School of Ministry and Missions and the director of the Bible College in addition to being a professor of biblical studies, missions, and historical theology.