New American Commentary (NAC) Studies in Bible & Theology Series

I found about this series because John MacArthur spoke very highly about the volume 3, Future Israel, during Part 3 of his sermon series, "Why Every Calvinist Should Be a Premillennialist" (2007/04/15).

This series contain 10 volumes, published from August 2006 to November 2011. The publisher is B&H Academic, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, one of five divisions of LifeWay. And LifeWay is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). And as if proclaiming its affiliation with SBC, 9 out of the 12 series' authors and editors either have degree or teach at seminaries operated by SBC, and the other 3 at other Baptist institutions. Does that mean this series mainly portray Baptist views? The answer is very clear on the publisher's description of the volume 9: "The Lord’s Supper explores the current Baptist view of the communion sacrament." The same description also boasts: "Adding a helpful perspective, chapters are also provided on the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Calvinist, and Zwinglian views of communion." Referring Calvinist view only as "a helpful perspective," and, especially, considering Calvinist view as a helpful perspective along the same line with the Roman Catholic view, it really gets on the nerves of a Calvinist, but the series does cover interesting topics and provide valid Biblical views.

Volume	Title	Publisher's Description
1	God’s Indwelling Presence - The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments Author: James Hamilton, Jr. ISBN: 978-0-8054-4383-7 Length: 320 pages Release Date: August 2006	Does the Holy Spirit do the same things now and in the New Testament times that He did in Old Testament times? Volume one in the New American Commentary Studies in Bible and Theology series for pastors, advanced Bible students, and other deeply committed laypersons addresses this challenging subject. God’s Indwelling Presence asks and explores to answer: What are the spiritual differences and similarities between Old Testament and New Testament believers? Did God dwell in Old Testament believers as He does in New Testament believers? Were Old Testament believers born again (that is, experience regeneration)? What do the words indwelling and regeneration mean? How is the Holy Spirit’s ministry similar or different during Old Testament and New Testament times? James M. Hamilton is Associate Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. Before coming to Southern, Dr. Hamilton served as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Houston campus and was the preaching pastor at Baptist Church of the Redeemer. He has written God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment: A Biblical Theology and, God’s Indwelling Presence: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. He has contributed chapters to many other books, and has authored many scholarly articles. He currently serves as the preaching pastor at Kenwood Baptist Church.
2	Believer’s Baptism - Sign of the New Covenant in Christ Author: Thomas R. Schreiner and Shawn Wright ISBN: 978-0-8054-3249-7 Length: 400 pages Release Date: January 2007	Is believer’s baptism the clear teaching of the New Testament Scriptures? What are the historical and theological challenges to believer’s baptism? What are the practical applications for believer’s baptism today? Volume two in the New American Commentary Studies In Bible & Theology (NACSBT) series for pastors, advanced Bible students, and other deeply committed laypersons addresses these compelling questions. Indeed, Believer’s Baptism begins with the belief that believer’s baptism (as opposed to infant baptism or other faith proclaiming methods) is the clear teaching of the New Testament. Along the way, the argument is supported by written contributions from Andreas Kostenberger, Robert Stein, Thomas Schreiner, Stephen Wellum, Steve McKinion, Jonathan Rainbow, Shawn Wright, and Mark Dever. Users will find this an excellent extension of the long-respected New American Commentary. Thomas R. Schreiner is the James Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has also taught New Testament at Azusa Pacific University and Bethel Theological Seminary. He received a B.S. from Western Oregon University, a M.Div. and Th.M. from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, and a Ph.D. in New Testament from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has published a number of articles and book reviews in scholarly journals. Shawn Wright is assistant professor of Church History at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and also serves as one of the pastors at Clifton Baptist Church. Wright and his wife have five sons.
3	Future Israel - Why Christian Anti-Judaism Must Be Challenged Author: Barry E. Horner ISBN: 978-0-8054-4627-2 Length: 400 pages Release Date: October 2007	Future Israel: Why Christian Anti-Judaism Must Be Challenged is volume three in the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology (NACSBT) series for pastors, advanced Bible students, and other deeply committed laypersons. Author Barry E. Horner writes to persuade readers concerning the divine validity of the Jew today (based on Romans 11:28), as well as the nation of Israel and the land of Palestine, in the midst of this much debated issue within Christendom at various levels. He examines the Bible’s consistent pro-Judaic direction, namely a Judeo-centric eschatology that is a unifying feature throughout Scripture. Not sensationalist like many other writings on this constantly debated topic, Future Israel is instead notably exegetical and theological in its argumentation. Users will find this an excellent extension of the long-respected New American Commentary. Barry E. Horner is pastor of Christ's New Covenant Church in Tucson, Arizona, and maintains a Web site devoted to the study of John Bunyan.  He holds degrees from George Fox University (B.A.), Western Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Westminster Theological Seminary (D.Min.).
4	Enthroned on Our Praise - An Old Testament Theology of Worship Author: Timothy M. Pierce ISBN: 978-0-8054-4384-4 Length: 336 pages Release Date: April 2008	Enthroned on Our Praise, volume four in the New American Commentary Studies in Bible and Theology series, examines God’s revelation of Himself in the Old Testament, prompting readers to deeply consider what He truly desires from faithful followers in times of worship. An excellent resource particularly for pastors, worship leaders, and worship classes, Enthroned on Our Praise looks at what the Scriptures identify as elements of worship and fosters a fresh appreciation of the Old Testament and its contributions to a close relationship with God. Timothy M. Pierce is assistant professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from that same seminary and a B.A. from Wayland Baptist University. Pierce is married and has three children.
5	That You May Know - Assurance of Salvation in 1 John Author: Christopher D. Bass ISBN: 978-0-8054-4761-3 Length: 256 pages Release Date: December 2008	The fifth book of the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology series, That You May Know closely examines the theme of eternal salvation in 1 John. No other New Testament book speaks as frequently and explicitly to the believer’s confidence in everlasting life. The epistle writer grounds his reader’s assurance of salvation on the person and work of Jesus Christ and demonstrates that the believer’s lifestyle serves as a vital corroborating support for that assurance. This gives the commentary’s author Christopher Bass an opening to further discuss John’s emphasis on living righteously and what it truly means to be born of God. Christopher David Bass received his Ph.D. in New Testament from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently preparing to plant and pastor a new church in the Greater Boston area.
6	The Ten Commandments - Ethics for the Twenty-First Century Author: Mark Rooker ISBN: 978-0-8054-4716-3 Length: 248 pages Release Date: May 2010	In this volume Mark Rooker discusses one by one the language of each of the Ten Commandments and its complete meaning in the ancient context. Adding a depth of understanding that can’t be obtained by looking only at the commandment itself, he shows how each commandment echoes elsewhere in the Old Testament, how it was violated in Israel’s history, and how it surfaces again in the New Testament. In conclusion, Rooker includes an extended section on the theological significance of each commandment and its contemporary implications. Mark Rooker is professor of Old Testament and Hebrewat Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He holds degrees from Rice University (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary(Th.M.),  and Brandeis University (M.A., Ph.D.) and did additional studies at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
7	Lukan Authorship of Hebrews Author: David Allen ISBN: 978-0-8054-4714-9 Length: 432 pages Release Date: June 2010	This volume explains why Luke is the likely author of the book of Hebrews. The ramifications of this possibility are then detailed in depth, including the way Hebrews informs the interpretation of the books of Luke and Acts. Also present throughout is commentary author David L. Allen’s thorough analysis of the writing style similarities between Hebrews, Luke, and Acts. David Allen is dean of the School of Theology, professor of Preaching, and director of the Center of Biblical Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
8	The Messianic Hope - Is the Hebrew Bible Really Messianic? Author: Michael Rydelnik ISBN: 978-0-8054-4654-8 Length: 304 pages Release Date: October 2010	Jewish Studies professor Michael Rydelnik argues against the view (growing even among evangelicals) that Old Testament texts historically interpreted as direct prophecies of the Messiah were not really Messianic in their original intent. “The Messianic hope” is widely thought to be merely a postexilic scriptural phenomenon, and some say the apostles engaged in what one writer called “a creative exegetical enterprise.” But without direct Messianic prophecy in the Old Testament, one of the essential arrows that Jesus and the apostles (as well as the later church) used to defend the messiahship of Jesus is removed from the quiver of contemporary Jewish missions. Furthermore, many New Testament texts are drained of significance that see Jesus as perfectly fitting a mold that the Old Testament writers built text by text. As Jesus told the Jewish leaders, for example, Moses “wrote of me” (John 5:46). Michael Rydelnik is professor of Jewish Studies in the World Missions and Evangelism department at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He holds degrees from Moody (diploma), Azusa Pacific University (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (D.Miss.). Rydelnik also contributed to The Apologetics Study Bible and appeared in Lee Strobel’s acclaimed documentary, The Case for Christ.
9	The Lord’s Supper - Remembering and Proclaiming Christ Until He Comes Editors: Thomas R. Schreiner & Matthew R. Crawford ISBN: 978-0-8054-4757-6 Length: 432 pages Release Date: January 2011	“As they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take and eat it; this is My body.’” -Matthew 26:26 (HCSB) A follow-up to Believer’s Baptism in the series, this volume explores the current Baptist view of the communion sacrament. Contributors include Andreas Köstenberger (“The Lord’s Supper as a Passover Meal”), Jonathan Pennington (“The Last Supper in the Gospels”), Jim Hamilton (“The Lord’s Supper in Paul”), and Michael Haykin (“Communion in the Early Church”). Adding a helpful perspective, chapters are also provided on the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Calvinist, and Zwinglian views of communion. Thomas R. Schreiner is the James Buchanan Harrison professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of Scripture and Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew R. Crawford is a graduate of Union University (B.A.) and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Adv. M.Div.) and is pursuing a Ph.D. in patristic exegesis and theology at Durham University in England.
10	Sermon On The Mount - Restoring Christ's Message to the Modern Church Author: Charles Quarles ISBN: 978-0-8054-4715-6 Length: 400 pages Release Date: November 2011	Matthew 5-7, popularly known as the Sermon on the Mount, has been described as “the essence of Christianity” and inspired many commentaries. However, New Testament professor Charles Quarles believes a fair number of those volumes either present Christ’s sermon as containing an impossible spiritual ethic or instead dilute its message so much that hardly any ethical challenge remains. Also concerning, a recent Gallup poll indicated only one-third of American adults recognize Jesus as the source of this teaching that has often inspired people who do not even embrace evangelical Christianity. Quarles’ new analysis aims to fill the gap between these extremes by dealing with the important questions of whether believers can live by the Sermon on the Mount today, and, if so, how. Looking at the Beatitudes, what it means to be salt and light, and the demand for superior righteousness, he writes to restore this crucial section of our Lord’s teaching to its proper place in His church. Charles Quarles is vice president for Integration of Faith and Learning, professor of New Testament and Greek, and chair of the division of Christian Studies at Louisiana College. He holds degrees from University of Mississippi (B.A.) and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., Ph.D.).