The Books of the Bible

John H. Sailhamer is professor of Old Testament at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Brea, California and was formerly senior professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.. His other works include An Introduction to Old Testament Theology and The NIIV Compact Bible Commentary.

Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Acknowledgments
Christian Life Issues
Authenticity
Being Salt and Light
The Bible
Christian Character
Compassion
Contentment
Courage
Honesty
Purity
Self-Control
Christian Life, General
The Church
Evangelism
Gossip/Slander
Hypocrisy
Joy of the Christian Life
Servanthood
Serving God
Tithing
Holidays/Special Services
Baptism
Christmas
Communion
Easter
Father’s Day
Good Friday
Mother’s Day
Thanksgiving
Identity of God
God as a Refuge
God as Creator/Creation
God as Father
God’s Character, General
God’s Faithfulness
God’s Forgiveness of Us
God’s Goodness
God’s Holiness
God’s Love
God’s Majesty
God’s Mercy
God’s Power
God’s Presence
God’s Tenderness
God’s Wisdom
Jesus
Life Issues
Death
Decision Making
Emotional Issues
Anger
Bondage to the Past
Disappointment
Disillusionment
Failure
Fear
Grief
Guilt
Hardship
Healing
Loneliness
Self-Esteem
Worry
Endurance
Heroes
Leadership
Materialism/Greed
Men’s Issues
Money Management
Moral Issues
Pace of Life/Balance
Power
Regret
Risk Taking
Selfishness/Pride
Values
Women’s Issues
Work Issues
Marketplace Pressures
Success
Work/Marketplace Issues
Workaholism
Relationship with God
Anger Toward God
Changed Life
Commitment to Christ
Confession
Discipleship
Doubting
Faith
Freedom in Christ
Glorifying God
God’s Acceptance of Us
God’s Laws
Heaven
Lordship of Christ
Obeying God
Praise and Worship
Prayer
Relationship With God, General
Sanctification/Growing in Christ
Sin
Relationships
Comforting Others
Communication
Community
Control Issues
Draining Relationships
Family Relationships
Decay of the Family
Destructive Parenting
Family Conflict
Family Relationships, General
Generation Gap
Parent–Child Relationships
Parenting
Friendship
Love
Marriage and Dating
Adultery
Dating
Divorce
Intimacy
Male–Female Differences
Marriage, General
Romance
Sex
Personality Differences
Relational Conflict
Small Groups
Truth Telling
Seeker Issues
Apologetics
Basics of Christianity
Grace
Grace vs. Works/Legalism
Our Need for Christ
Our Value to God
Salvation
Fulfillment
Life Foundation
Misconceptions of Christianity
New Christians
Other Religions
Spiritual Seeking
Social Issues
Abortion
Caring for the Poor
Homosexuality
The Power of the Media
Racism
The State of the World
Song Index
Drama Index