Why is the Bible trustworthy?

Does archaeology confirm what the Bible says?

How do I interpret the Bible?

The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike. Editors and scholars Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, and Thomas Schreiner recognize the challenge we all face and offer this volume to help us properly understand the Bible.

Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, these eighteen essays delve into specific topics such as world religions, canon, and archaeology. Pastors, lay leaders, students, and other Christians engaged in studying God’s Word will benefit from this collection, written by notable contributors, including J. I. Packer, John Piper, Daniel B. Wallace, and Vern Poythress.

Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, this book will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture and your ability to apply the Bible to life.

Fall '25
Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '24
Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '23
Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

The Essential Workbook for Spiritual Growth

We grow in Christ as we seek him together. Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life. By gathering in twos or threes to study the Bible and encourage one another, we most closely follow Jesus' example with the twelve disciples.

This workbook by Greg Ogden is a tool designed to help you follow this pattern Jesus drew for us. Working through it will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and strengthen your faith.

Each week contains the following elements:

• a core truth presented in a question-and-answer format
• a memory verse and accompanying study
• a field-tested inductive Bible study
• a reading on the theme for the week
• questions to draw out key principles in the reading

This material is designed for groups of three. It has also been used successfully as an individual study program, a one-on-one discipling tool, and small group curriculum. This expanded and completely updated edition includes a new guide for leaders.

Jesus had a big enough vision to think small. Focusing on a few did not limit his influence. Rather, it expanded it. Discipleship Essentials is designed to help us influence others as Jesus did―by investing in a few.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for the Discipleship Program.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for the Discipleship Program.

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.

Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more.

This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning.

• Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage
• Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar
• Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad

For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for English Composition course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for English Composition course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Meet nine classic thinkers who helped shape Christianity

There exists a treasure trove of champions of the faith—one that overflows from the pages of the Bible into history itself. Kenneth Richard Samples has made this rich legacy accessible to all in a compact, powerful apologetics resource. A true beginner’s guide, Classic Christian Thinkers offers a concise yet meaningful look at nine of these timeless truth-seekers and how their insights bolster the case for Christian faith today.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

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 Luke, and is thin and portable—great for personal Bible reading and reflection, small-group study, or taking notes through a sermon series.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Luke/Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '21
Recommended FLBC textbook for Luke/Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

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 Luke, and is thin and portable—great for personal Bible reading and reflection, small-group study, or taking notes through a sermon series.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '21
Recommended FLBC textbook for Luke/Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.

Fall '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments.

The Bible is clearly no ordinary book.

How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole?

In this excellent overview, Vaughan Roberts gives you the big picture--showing how the different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God. He provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding. And he points you to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Do you feel like you should read the Bible more?

This book will help you want to read it.

Keith Ferrin has been talking to churches for years about enjoying God's Word. Here he shares the most helpful ideas and habits you can start using today. You will find ten proven tips that are equally practical whether you are a longtime Bible student or simply exploring what this life-changing book is all about.

Aimed at deepening your relationship with God, these simple suggestions will help you focus more easily as you read, remember Scripture better, and most importantly, enjoy the Bible and its Author more than you ever dreamed possible.

Includes Discussion Questions and Reading Suggestions for Small Groups.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Intro to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Understanding the Bible isn’t for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It’s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Everyone has a worldview. A worldview is the lens through which we interpret the cosmos and our lives in it. A worldview answers the big questions of life: What is our nature? What is our world? What is our problem? What is our end? As Anderson, Clark, and Naugle point out, our worldview cannot simply be reduced to a series of rational beliefs. We are creatures of story, and the kinds of stories we tell reveal important things about our worldview. Part of being a thoughtful Christian means being able to understand and express the Christian worldview as well as developing an awareness of the variety of worldviews. An Introduction to Christian Worldview takes you further into answering questions such as the following:

• Why do worldviews matter?
• What characterizes a Christian worldview?
• How can we analyze and describe a worldview?
• What are the most common secular and religious worldviews?

Well organized, clearly written, and featuring aids for learning, An Introduction to Christian Worldview is the essential text for either the classroom or for self-study.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Introduction to Christian Thought course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim and Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Worldview, Kingdom, & Culture course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Worldview, Kingdom, & Culture course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Worldview, Kingdom, & Culture course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

This new edition filters decades of expertise into modern standards. While previous editions incorporated digital forms of research and writing, this edition goes even further to build information literacy, recognizing that most students will be doing their work largely or entirely online and on screens. Chapters include updated advice on finding, evaluating, and citing a wide range of digital sources and also recognize the evolving use of software for citation management, graphics, and paper format and submission. The ninth edition is fully aligned with the recently released Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, as well as with the latest edition of The Craft of Research.

Teachers and users of the previous editions will recognize the familiar three-part structure. Part 1 covers every step of the research and writing process, including drafting and revising. Part 2 offers a comprehensive guide to Chicago’s two methods of source citation: notes-bibliography and author-date. Part 3 gets into matters of editorial style and the correct way to present quotations and visual material. A Manual for Writers also covers an issue familiar to writers of all levels: how to conquer the fear of tackling a major writing project.

Fall '25
Recommended FLBC textbook for English Composition course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

The author uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside His most familiar parable. Within that parable, Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity in a whole new way.

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '24
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '23
Required FLBC textbook for Luke and Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '22
Required FLBC textbook for Luke/Acts course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Fall '19
Required FLBC textbook for Synoptic Gospels course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.