Gerald M. Bilkes is recognized for his deep engagement with New Testament studies and biblical theology. As a professor, he brings a scholarly yet accessible approach to understanding scripture. His work aims to illuminate the theological richness and enduring relevance of the biblical text for contemporary readers. Through his teaching and writing, he encourages a thoughtful and rigorous examination of Christian doctrine.
The author shows students of Scripture how to read the parables in a way that takes into account the truth that Scripture searches us as we subject ourselves to it. --from publisher description.
The essays in The Beauty and Glory of the Father call us to stand in wonder of the First Person of the Trinity. Through an assortment of studies, readers are challenged to recognize the Father's glory displayed in His Son, to adore His beautiful attributes, to know Him as a Savior, and to rest in His loving hands. This book, along with The Beauty and Glory of Christ and The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit, reinforces the ongoing necessity of cultivating a Trinitarian piety. Contributors include Joel Beeke, Bart Elshout, Jerry Bilkes, Ryan McGraw, David Murray, Burk Parsons, Paul Smalley, Derek Thomas, and William VanDoodewaard. "Rarely has a book been written on the beauty and glory of God the Father. This is a collection of the messages given at Puritan Seminary's theology conference in August 2012. Unlike many anthologies, this one is a jewel. You will find a number of topics here not normally expounded in our times. I am sure you will profit from reading this book."
The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are filled with well-known accounts of the miracles Christ performed. Christians love to reflect on Christ’s healing of the Gadarene demoniac, His raising to life Jairus’s daughter, and His bountifully providing food for five thousand hungry listeners. But author Gerald M. Bilkes doesn’t want us to study these miracles just because they are loved or well known. He wants us to value them for what they teach us about Christ. He writes, “When we study the miracles, we should never lose sight of the glorious and magnificent Christ who performed them. He still performs miracles in hearts and lives. These things should astound us no less than the miracles He did when He was on earth.” This heart-warming, experiential look at twenty-two of Christ’s miracles, with questions following each chapter, is an excellent tool for personal or group Bible study and will lead you to the cross, the empty tomb, and the God who purposed and performed these important events of Scripture.
The epistle of James opens with a command to count it all joy when we face life's trials. But how can we speak of joy when difficulties bring go much sadness? In Reservoirs of Strength, Gerald M. Bilkes surveys James's letter and directs us to eight quiet streams that can strengthen us when things get hard. Equipped with questions for individual or group reflection at the end of each chapter, this volume makes an ideal Bible study tool. It the weight of the world has worn you down, come study the book of James and find an inspired map to reservoirs of strength in testing times. Reservoir 1: The Truth of God, Reservoir 2: The Lordship of Christ, Reservoir 3: The Friendship of God, Reservoir 4: The Wisdom of God, Reservoir 5: The Grace of God, Reservoir 6: The Will of God, Reservoir 7: The Justice of God, Reservoir 8: The Ear of God. Book jacket.