Resources

You do not need to purchase a book to attend the Abide Conference, but you may find these resources helpful. We will be using The Story of God Bible Commentary, Philippians by Lynn H. Cohick, as our primary text and we will refer to it throughout the weekend. 

  • The Story of god bible commentary, philippians

    by Lynn H. Cohick

    A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. The first commentary series to do so, SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike.

    To purchase book on Amazon click HERE

Primary Text 

from previous Abide Conferences

  • 2026

    The Story of God Bible Commentary, Philippians:

    A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story.

    by Lynn H. Cohick

  • 2025

    Grasping God's Word: 

    A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible
    by J.Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays

  • 2024

    Revelation for the Rest of Us: 

    A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple

    by Scot McKnight with Cody Matchett

  • 2023

    Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes:

    Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible

    by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O'Brien

  • 2022

    Spirituality According to John:  

    Abiding in Christ in the Johannine Writings

    by Rodney Reeves