Dig into God's Word while learning more about the geography and culture of the New Testament times. Lessons with colorful illustrations also feature special sections called Word Works, Fast Facts, and Catechism Corner. Includes 36 lessons all in one book.

Pre-publication teacher manual includes lesson plans for each lesson, suggested student book answers, and reproducible student worksheets. We plan to publish a printed manual in the future.

In this fair, careful, and accessible study, leading evangelical theologian Millard Erickson provides an overview of various end-times perspectives. Pastors, students, and all those interested in end-times thought will find A Basic Guide to Eschatology an understandable, well-organized examination of the various viewpoints.

Each position Erickson examines includes (1) a brief overview, (2) its history, (3) a more thorough examination of its major concepts and of the arguments offered in support of them, and (4) an evaluation of both its positive and negative aspects. Previously published as Contemporary Options in Eschatology, this book contains an updated chapter that discusses new developments in dispensationalism.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Ecclesiology & Eschatology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
You will need either this or A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times.

Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Ecclesiology & Eschatology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Spring '19
Required FLS textbook for Ecclesiology/ Eschatology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Recent census figures show that communities in the United States are more culturally and ethnically diverse than ever before. And you may be just one of many who find it challenging to build relationships with people from backgrounds unlike your own.

• How do you befriend an international student or a new coworker from a different country?
• What can you expect when your church building is shared with a congregation from another cultural group?
• Why are your words and actions sometimes misinterpreted by others?

Crosscultural specialist Patty Lane answers these questions and more. She shows you how to develop hands-on relational skills that build crosscultural friendships. And she provides practical resources to help you navigate multicultural environments with sensitivity and savvy. Filled with vivid stories of real-life situations, her helpful guidebook explains frequently misunderstood aspects of culture, debunks stereotypes and suggests ways to resolve crosscultural conflicts. Above all, Lane demonstrates God's heart for building bridges across cultures and shows how you can reach out to people of every nation, culture and ethnicity.

Whether you are actively ministering to people of different cultural backgrounds, traveling to other countries for your business or simply want to make friends across cultural lines, this engaging handbook is a perfect introduction to the journey.

Spring '23
Required FLBC textbook for Cross-Cultural Ministry course taught by Mr. Jon Nelson.

Fall '19
Required FLBC textbook for Missiology course taught by Dr. Mark Olson.

Youth ministry today has fallen on hard times. Many churches continue to employ the same methods that have become entrenched over the last few decades, while others are questioning the need for it at all. Michael McGarry explores the foundation of youth ministry in the Old and New Testaments and brings that together with Church history in a compelling way. This contemplative and well-researched book provides a careful critique of youth ministry along with practical guidance for those serving in ministry. The author directs the reader toward a new era of youth ministry where parents and intergenerational ministry play a more significant role.

SIT 2024
Recommended SIT textbook for Session C.
Youth/Family Ministry Workshops (Pr. Jordan Langness)

Reminder: Select one recommended resource per session to link to your reflective essay.

Join the adventures of the Pine Hill family as they learn to apply the Ten Commandments, Apostles' Creed, Lord’s Prayer, and Means of Grace in their daily life situations—in the mountains, through a blizzard, at the train station, going to church, in a garden, swimming, and much more. Appropriate for family devotions, story time in Sunday school, or individual reading for children.

In a clear and accessible manner, Kim Riddlebarger presents and defends amillennialism--the belief that the millennium is a present reality centered in Christ's heavenly reign, not a future hope of Christ's rule on earth after his return--as the historic Protestant understanding of the millennial age.

Recognizing that eschatology--the study of future things--is a complicated and controversial subject, Riddlebarger begins with definitions of key terminology and an overview of various viewpoints and related biblical themes. He then discusses key passages of Scripture that bear upon the millennial age, including Daniel 9, Matthew 24, Romans 11, and Revelation 20. Finally, he evaluates the main problems facing each of the major millennial positions and cautions us to be aware of the consequences of each view.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Ecclesiology & Eschatology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.
You will need either this or A Basic Guide to Eschatology: Making Sense of the Millennium.

Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Ecclesiology & Eschatology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Spring '19
Required FLS textbook for Ecclesiology/ Eschatology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Over the last several decades, perceptive observers of Western civilization have documented what virtually everyone has perceived: as the old foundations of society have toppled, morality and personal character have been set adrift and often vanished altogether. How can character be cultivated when it seems no one is willing or able to provide a definitive description of character to which humans should aspire?

While the reasons for this are many and complicated, one of the more potent singular factors is actually theological, says Biermann. Contemporary Lutheranism, in particular, has struggled with the appropriate place of morality and character formation, as these pursuits often have been perceived as being at odds with the central Christian doctrine of justification.

A Case for Character explores this problem and argues that Christian doctrine, specifically as articulated within a Lutheran framework, is altogether capable of encouraging a robust pursuit of character formation while maintaining a faithful expression of justification by grace alone through faith alone.

Fall '25
Required FLS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '23
Required FLS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

SIT 2023
Recommended SIT textbook for The Systems of Systematic Theology session taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

Fall '21
Required FLS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.

Summer Institute of Theology 2021

Textbook for Ethics and the Followers of Christ course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.

Fall '19

Required FLS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. James Molstre.

Excerpted from Luther’s On the Councils and the Church, this book provides insights into marks that identify a Christian congregation and how Christian congregations are to interact with one another. Study questions included at the end of each chapter.

Hymn Description: This hymn teaches basic theology concerning the Creator, Holy Spirit, incarnation, redemption, Trinity, and worship of God.

Memory Verse: John 3:16

Full-color 9" by 12" illustrations for three verses, plus teaching notes and sheet music.

Volume one of a three book series written by Carl Olaf Rosenius. It covers chapters 1-5.

Volume two of a three book series is now available. This commentary is written by Carl Olaf Rosenius. It covers chapters 6-8.

Following an introduction which includes an outline and synopsis of Hebrews as well as discussion of theme, origin, authorship, and date, Hughes makes a detailed verse-by-verse study of the text. Technical points are dealt with in notes and excursuses, making the work accessible to the specialist and non- specialist reader alike.

Spring '19

Required FLS textbook for Hebrews course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen, Professor of New Testament.

A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews is a conservative, non-technical, yet thorough commentary on Hebrews and is very usable for pastors and lay people alike. It is non-Lutheran, but it is a good, solid work.
—Dr. Phil Haugen

This volume contains prayers and meditations written or published by Hans Nielsen Hauge, translated for the first time into the English language, with a devotional biography. Surprisingly few of the writings of this great Norwegian lay preacher (1771-1824) have been translated into English until recent years. This volume is published in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Hauge's death. The largest section in the volume is a prayer-book, with prayers for morning and evening on each day of the week. A few other, short prayers are also included. The second division in the volume consists of meditations or devotional writings. Some of these are on the subject of prayer, others on various dimensions of the Christian life.

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.

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.

Anyone who has taught Classical Hebrew knows the importance and the difficulty of helping students make the transition from completing exercises in an introductory grammar to reading the biblical text on their own. Training students to use the reference grammars so that their learning of Hebrew can continue independently is particularly difficult. It is with this in mind that Hebrew Reader for Ruth was created. Hebrew Reader for Ruth presents the complete Hebrew text of the book of Ruth, a versebyverse translation, and an analysis of every word, including morphology, meaning, and syntax. Further, utilizing all of the standard reference grammars, Vance references every discussion of Ruth found in them, usually including the discussion itself in quotation or in summary.The book of Ruth makes an excellent first text for students of Classical Hebrew, with its interesting story and standard grammar (including a number of feminine verb forms), and Hebrew Reader for Ruth is intended for classroom and personal study. Worksheets are also available to facilitate and reinforce learning by providing space for students to parse each form and translate each verse.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Dr. Oliver Blosser.

Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Dr. Oliver Blosser.

A History of Israel, Revised Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of ancient Israel—from the creation account to the events just prior to the New Testament era. This thoroughly revised edition focuses on Old Testament texts as well as ancient Near Eastern literary and archaeological sources to highlight the important modern controversies surrounding this portion of Scripture. Topics treated include current approaches to the study of Israel’s history, common fallacies in modern, secular biblical studies, and the evidence for the historical authenticity of the Old Testament accounts. Kaiser and Wegner thus present an up-to-date, conservative position on matters relating to ancient Israel’s past. The volume also includes over 600 photos, charts, and maps that serve as visual aids.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for History & Geography of the Biblical World course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for History & Geography of the Biblical World course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.

Since Eugene Peterson first wrote this spiritual formation classic nearly forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by its call to deeper discipleship. As a society, we are still obsessed with the immediate; new technologies have only intensified our quest for the quick fix. But Peterson's time-tested prescription for discipleship remains the same—a long obedience in the same direction.

Following Jesus in this way requires a deepening life of prayer, and throughout history Christians have learned to pray from the Psalms. Peterson finds encouragement for today's pilgrims in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134), sung by travelers on their way to worship in Jerusalem. With his prophetic and pastoral wisdom, Peterson shows how the psalms teach us to grow in worship, service, joy, work, happiness, humility, community, and blessing.

Spring '21

Recommended FLS textbook for Youth and Family Ministry course taught by Dr. Jason Holt.

Hymn Description: Also known as the “Battle Hymn of the Reformation” Martin Luther’s classic hymn, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, is illustrated with scenes from his life.

Memory Verse: Psalms 18:2

Full-color 9" by 12" illustrations for three verses, plus teaching notes and sheet music.

Ideal for Hebrew students and pastors, A Reader’s Hebrew Bible saves time and effort in studying the Hebrew Old Testament. By eliminating the need to look up definitions, the footnotes allow the user to read the Hebrew and Aramaic text more quickly, focusing on parsing and grammatical issues. A Reader’s Hebrew Bible offers the following features: • Complete text of the Hebrew and Aramaic Bible using the Leningrad Codex (minus critical apparatus) • Shaded Hebrew names that occur less than 100 times • Footnoted definitions of all Hebrew words occurring 100 times or less (twenty-five or less for Aramaic words) • Context-specific glosses • Stem-specific glossed definitions for verb forms (Qal, Piel, Hiphil, and so forth) • Ketib/Qere readings both noted in the text and differentiated appropriately • Marker ribbon Featuring a handsome Italian Duo-Tone™ binding, A Reader’s Hebrew Bible is a practical, attractive, and surprisingly affordable resource.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Dr. Oliver Blosser.

Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Hebrew I course taught by Dr. Oliver Blosser.

Bruner has been both thorough and fair, and has written a book that combines scholarly research with constructive commentary on the life and mission of the contemporary Church.

Spring '20

Required FLS textbook for Christology/Pneumatology course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Booklet with 26 alphabetical sections covers everything from A (for Adiaphoron) to Z (for Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet) and shows the significance of the Gospel reflected in Lutheran practices. Downloadable study guide available.

In the classic The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century, sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society.

SIT 2025
Recommended SIT textbook for Session C.
Truth, Meaning, and the Gospel in the Writings of C. S. Lewis (Dr. Wade Mobley)

8 1/2" x 3 1/2" Tract.

Encourage young people to dig into God's Word through these interesting Bible studies for kids, and help them gain a richer appreciation for the Word and a deeper understanding of God's love and care for them. 6 lessons.

The massive diversity and complexity of the Bible can make it a daunting project for anyone to tackle. Getting a grasp on the unity of the Bible, its central message from Genesis to Revelation, helps immensely in understanding the meaning of any one book or passage. That is the goal of this book by Graeme Goldsworthy.

• How do the Old and New Testaments fit together?
• What is the point of biblical theology?
• What is the overall story of the Bible?
• What difference does it make?

Goldsworthy answers these questions with an integrated theology of both Old and New Testaments that avoids unnecessary technicalities. Concise, pithy chapters featuring dozens of charts, highlighted summaries and study questions make According to Plan an enormously useful book for understanding how the Bible fits together as the unfolding story of God's plan for salvation.

Fall '20
Recommended FLS textbook for Hermeneutics and Expository Preaching I course taught by Pr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Hypocrisy, miracles, persecution, temptation, journeys, and jail. See God at work through the apostles and other believers as the New Testament church is established and faces challenges and growth.

Includes 12 lesson leaflets for students, teacher manual PDFs available to download here.

Hypocrisy, miracles, persecution, temptation, journeys, and jail. See God at work through the apostles and other believers as the New Testament church is established and faces challenges and growth.

Includes 12 lesson leaflets for students, teacher manual PDFs available to download here.

Hypocrisy, miracles, persecution, temptation, journeys, and jail. See God at work through the apostles and other believers as the New Testament church is established and faces challenges and growth.

Includes 12 lesson leaflets for students, teacher manual PDFs available to download

183 minutes. Dramatization of the entire book of Acts, word for word from the NIV. Filmed on location with historically accurate costumes.