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Bible On Leadership
$18.95Add to cartMillions have been inspired by the Bible’s spiritual lessons. Now, Lorin Woolfe provides a unique way to view the Bible . . . for leadership lessons that can be applied to our modern business world. Consider David’s courage and innovation in slaying Goliath with just a stone and a sling; Moses’ outstanding “”succession planning”” in picking Joshua; Joseph and the political skills that brought him to the seat of power; and of course, Jesus’ compassion, communication skills, and vision that launched Christianity (a long-term success by any measure). These are leaders among leaders. Their achievements — and their inspired methods of achievement — offer a wholly different perspective on business leadership. For the dozens of Biblical stories presented, the book provides: * A concise retelling of each story * One (or more) leadership lessons suggested by each story * Examples of contemporary business leaders who exhibit some of the inspired traits of these ancient leaders, including: Fred Smith of FedEx, Howard Shultz of Starbucks, Tom Chappell of Tom’s of Maine (a “toothpaste with a mission”), Roy Vagelos of Merck, and many more. The chapters cover these universal topics: Courage * Purpose * Communication * Honesty and Integrity * Power and Influence * Performance Management * Team Building * Humility * Compassion * Justice * Encouragement and Consequences * Wisdom * Creating the Future Each topic concludes with a list of key points to keep in mind as readers continue on their own leadership journeys.
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What Is New Testament Theology
$17.00Add to cartDoes New Testament theology rightly deal with the documents of the New Testament or with something outside the text, such as the unfolding of early Christian religion, the events of salvation history, the historical Jesus in particular, or an understanding of human existence? Is New Testament theology a strictly historical project, a dialectical interaction between historical interpretation and hermeneutical concerns or solely hermeneutical program? This volume by a seasoned biblical scholar not only describes how New Testament theology has been done but provides critiques of the major approaches in the twentieth century as well as his own proposal.
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Out Of The Depths
$29.00Add to cartWhether understood as sin, as embracing all manner of suffering and injustice, or as the inexplicable human choice of evil over good, evil has historically been described and pondered chiefly through male categories understood as a universal viewpoint. Likewise salvation. Gebara here presents an alternative, feminist approach to evil and salvation. She allows women to voice their personal suffering from their own contexts, thereby manifesting their many differences. She then introduces a perspective on evil and salvation based in gender analysis to address specifically “the evil women do,” the evil they suffer, and women’s redemptive experiences of God and salvation.
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Break Ground
$15.49Add to cartBreak Ground on Learning How to Pray meets the timeless need for simple instructions, encouragement, and inspiration for the adult babes in Christ beginning their prayer lives. Every person can learn to pray and to hear from Our Lord by connecting to him through communication, communion, and personal relationship.
Throughout the lessons, Margaret Calkin teaches us simple prayer, effective prayer, and heartfelt prayer. Using a conversational style, she relates warmly to the reader by weaving humorous and moving tales about her family and friends, focusing on faith and glorifying God.
Learn the types of prayer and several methods of prayer, from the very traditional forms to the free flowing styles of the Holy Spirit. Learn how to pray beyond words and to meditate upon the Lord, becoming more aware of his constant presence in your life. Through prayer, become more intimately related to the Father through his son, Jesus Christ. In due course, prayer can become your lifestyle, a manner of living and abiding in the Holy Spirit. It is the connecting link to the heart of Jesus.
Use Break Ground as a personal prayer manual or as a teaching text (complete with study questions) for your Bible study group. Prepare for a personal growth experience of your spirit in Christ Jesus -
Discovering Christ In Genesis
$20.99Add to cartThis volume is not intended to be a full exposition of the Book of Genesis. The purpose is to set forth, as simply and clearly, the grace and glory of God in Christ in the opening pages of Holy Scripture. So states Don Fortner in the Preface to this volume – and this is precisely what he does. By commenting on the principal characters to whom God revealed himself in the book of Genesis and the major events of their lives, the author brings to light the presence of Christ and the evidence of God’s great plan of redemption in these opening chapters of the Bible. But he does not leave it there: concerned to impart to the reader a greater appreciation of Christ, the Saviour of sinners, the author intersperses teaching and application, with the intention of encouraging believers to live lives of worship and committed service to Christ.
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New Historicism
$15.00Add to cartAcknowledgments
1.Introduction
2.Historicizing The New Historicism
3.On The Difference Between Historicism And The New Historicism
4.Recurring Characteristics Of New Historicist Studies
5.New Historicism-Three Illustrations
6.Conclusion: Is New Historicism Already History?Abbreviations
Notes
Fur Further ReadingAdditional Info
New Historicism has been a highly controversial and influential movement in university literature departments for almost twenty years. Biblical studies now wrestles with this force and evaluates its potential for interpretation.With lucid and jargon-free description, this study sets forth New Historicism for the nonspecialist. Defining New Historicism as a mindset rather than a method, it traces the development, discusses recurring features, and offers illustrations of this new literary approach. Here biblical texts are plunged back into the swirling currents of historical context only to disclose their plural, contradictory, fragmentary, and heterogeneous character. This includes the histories associated, represented, and embedded in those texts. In the process, the carefully guarded distinctions between text and context, history and literature, past and present, fade. In exchange for the loss of these tidy categories, New Historicism promises sufficient compensation-namely, a potential venue where the sharply drawn border currently separating historical investigations from literary studies in biblical interpretation can be negotiated.
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Jesus And The Message Of The New Testament
$22.00Add to cartJoachim Jeremias was one of the most innovative and productive New Testament scholars of the twentieth century. This volume brings together some of his best-known works on historical Jesus research and core issues concerning Gospel tradition.
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31 Greatest Chapters In The Bible
$10.00Add to cartDr. Mike Murdock Has Selected The Most Powerful Chapters For Your Daily Devotional. Such As… / The Creation Chapter / The Love Chapter / The Holy Spirit Chapter / The Protection Chapter / The Financial Blessing Chapter and many more. It forever solves the problem of teaching your family the Essential Foundations of Christianity.
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Prophets And The Powerless
$13.95Add to cartL. What Was A Prophet?
2. Interpreting The Prophets
3. The Powerless
4. The Arrogance Of Power
5. Amos And The Affluent Society
6. Advocates For The Powerless
7. Who Are The Prophets For Our Time?Additional Info
Sensational books on “biblical prophecy” that warn of the end of the world continue to make the bestseller lists. James Limburg demonstrates that the actual prophets — Nathan, Elijah, Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah — were less concerned with such questions than with the urgent call for justice in society: The prophets keep surprising us. Time and again they take us by the hand and lead us to the home of a widow or point us to a lonely orphan. They may show us the eyes of a poor man or introduce us to a stranger. These, you see, are the powerless.Original and interesting. Limburg writes in a way that should catch the attention of the undergraduate student and the person in the pew, and he brings home a central feature in the prophetic message in a way that is telling and related to questions most people are raising.
Ideal for study groups and individual use, this little book enables the general reader to approach the Old Testament prophets with understanding.
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People Called : The Growth Of Community In The Bible
$65.00Add to cartThis study focuses on a very basic theme, the tender art of living together in community. T.S. Elliot posed the question succinctly: “What life have you if you have not life together?” He thereby pointed to a truth verified both by social scientists and by our own practical experience: we receive life, we foster life, and we pass life on within the context of fellow humans. But how varied is the quality of life experienced by different humans, or even by the individual at different stages of life! Any thoughtful sensitive person is deeply aware of the fragile treasure that life is, with remarkable potential for warmth, friendship, joy, creativity, and generosity, yet so frequently threatened or destroyed by anxiety, bitterness, greed, anger, and hostility. The Bible presents a rich pageant of life in community. Its stories, hymns, and proverbs cover the whole range of human feelings and experiences, It gives the story of a people who puzzled through the riddle of life from the midst of life, and came to a conclusion strikingly similar ro Eliot’s: “There is no life that is not community. And no community not lived in praise of God.”
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Reading Hebrews And James
$33.25Add to cartReading Hebrews and James provides a clear path through the unique and often divisive Letter to the Hebrews and Letter of James. Isaacs’s commentary on these two letters expertly considers questions of authorship and historical context while also making both Hebrews and James undeniably relevant for today’s faith. Preachers and teachers alike will benefit from the essential study that Reading Hebrews and James offers
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Reading Galatians Phillippians And 1 Thessalonians (Revised)
$34.25Add to cartCousar interprets three letters of Paul, each of which shows him in a different light. In Galatians, the apostle contends for the gospel against a group of Jewish Christian missionaries who have come into the congregation. In Philippians, Paul addresses his favorite community in intimate terms to offer thanks for a gift they have sent him and to urge them to maintain unity in the face of opposing forces. 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s first letter, is written to encourage the congregation in that city to lead lives worthy of the gospel.
The commentary traces the movement of the letters, paragraph by paragraph, and pays particular attention to the literary character of the writing, and to the theological implications of the text for the church today.
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Fast Facts On Islam
$13.99Add to cartGet a firmer grasp on a major religious and political power—and gain insight into today’s earth-shaking headlines. In Fast Facts on Islam, John Ankerberg and John Weldon use their unique Q-and-A style to explain who Mohammed was; how the Qur’an developed; what Muslims believe about God; what relationship exists between Israel, Christianity, and Islam; and how some Muslim beliefs are related to recent terrorism.
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Reading Biblical Poetry
$46.00Add to cartA companion to “Reading Biblical Narrative,” this volume provides an authoritative introduction and overview to biblical poetry. Folkkelman describes, in a step-by-step fashion, how to understand the Bible’s poetry. Full of examples, “Reading Biblical Poetry” makes available a holistic and integrative approach to understanding poetry found nowhere else.
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Jesus And The Village Scribes
$27.00Add to cartThis volume challenges Gerd Theissen’s dominant thesis of “wandering radicals” as the earliest spreaders of the Jesus tradition. Several conclusions emerge: (1) the textual evidence for the “wandering radicals” hypothesis is not tenable and it must be replaced with one that more closely comports with the evidence: (2) the immediate context of the Jesus movement, and of Q in particular, is the socio-economic crisis in Galilee under the Romans; and (3) the formation of Q is the product of Galilean village scribes in the Jesus movement reacting to the negative developments in Galilee that affected their social standing. Arnal moves decisively beyond earlier Q studies, which focused almost exclusively on literary history without dealing with the social realities of the first century.
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Water For A Thirsty Land
$17.00Add to cartRather than artifacts of a former generation, these essays are as fresh as ever in their perspective. To make it more helpful for students, each essay has been supplemented with additional notes and bibliography to show where the discussion has continued since Gunkel. This work will provide an excellent supplementary textbook for courses in the Old Testament or Bible.
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Journeying Through Lent With Matthew
$8.00Add to cartIn this devotional, meditations for each day between Ash Wednesday and Easter focus on passages from the Gospel of Matthew. Using this book as a guide, readers will work their way through the entire Gospel, probing its meaning. Reflection questions and a prayer with each reading encourage readers to consider the passage’s signifigance for their lives.
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Reading Isaiah : Poetry And Vision
$43.00Add to cartPerfect for students, Reading Isaiah is a practical, nontechnical how-to literary introduction to the book of Isaiah as a poem. Quinn-Miscall translates much of the Hebrew text amd focuses on parallelism, figurative language, and the use of imagery.
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Mark : Images Of An Apostolic Interpreter
$25.00Add to cartWhat do we know about the author of the Second Gospel? Using a variety of critical lenses—historical, literary, and theological—Black examines the images of Mark that emerge from the New Testament and the early church fathers. His comprehensive investigation culminates in a fresh appraisal of the enigmatic evangelist.
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Who Is Jesus
$22.00Add to cartJesus’ life and legacy provocatively told
In Who Is Jesus? Keck clarifies the difference between the way Jesus is presented in the Gospels and the way critical historians portray him. He then explores, from four perspectives, Jesus’ contemporary moral and theological pertinence. Keck looks initially at Jesus as a first-century Jew, then considers how Jesus’ mission was energized by his grasp of the kingdom of God. He goes on to probe the meaning of the crucifixion of Jesus in light of the biblical understanding of God’s holiness, a theme largely neglected today. Keck concludes his discussion by looking at Jesus’ role in the moral life of the Christian community. -
Quest Of The Historical Jesus (Revised)
$39.00Add to cartIn this revised translation and retrieval of the full text of the revised German edition, Schweitzer describes and critiques 18th and 19th century attempts at retrieving the “Jesus of history” and stands at the crossroads of the 19th and 20th centuries to bring closure to the former, and to open the latter for New Testament scholarship. Schweitzer saw the problems of historiography, theology, and politics in the ways the issues were formulated and the answers proposed and refocused attention on Jesus’ “eschatology” in a way abandoned by his predecessors. Issues of the messianic secrets, the nature of the kingdom of God, and Jesus’ mission are addressed. Because of the new invigorated study of Jesus in his first-century context, informed readers will desire Schweitzer as the reference point for the mistakes of the past and the possibilities of new direction.
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Jesus And The Quest For Meaning
$25.00Add to cartAppealing to humankind’s search for personal meaning, West issues an invitation to “grapple with one’s religious commitments” in light of recent insights in biblical studies and continental, feminist, and liberation theologies. He goes on to explore issues of power, human identity, values, sacraments, faith, and more.
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Reading Biblical Narratives
$29.00Add to cartThe Power of Stories
The Story Researchers and the Reader’s Responsibility
Biblical Stories and Biblical Criticism
Openings and Endings
Plot, Structure, and Their Function
Characterization by Minimal Means
Whom to Believe?
The Biblical Stories and “Time’s Art”
The Place, the Story, and the History
Intrinsic and Acquired Significance
Afterword: The Story in Its Significance188 Pages
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The Power of Stories
The Story Researchers and the Reader’s Responsibility
Biblical Stories and Biblical Criticism
Openings and Endings
Plot, Structure, and Their Function
Characterization by Minimal Means
Whom to Believe?
The Biblical Stories and “Time’s Art”
The Place, the Story, and the History
Intrinsic and Acquired Significance
Afterword: The Story in Its Significance188 Pages
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Many Witnesses One Lord
$20.00Add to cartWilliam Barclay discusses the distinctive viewpoints of the writers of the books of the New Testament and their interpretation of the significance of the gospel. This reissue of an older Westminster Press title makes a welcome addition to the highly popular William Barclay Library series.
The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world’s most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Hearing The Whole Story
$50.00Add to cartRichard Horsley provides a sure guide for first time readers of Mark’s Gospel and, at the very same time, induces those more familiar with Mark to take a fresh look at this Gospel. From tracing the plot and sub-plot in Mark to exploring how the Gospel was first heard (as oral performance), Horsely tackles old questions from new angles. Horsely consistently and judiciously uses sociological categories and method to help readers see how Mark’s Jesus challenged the dominant order of his day.
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Possessed By God
$25.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. The Biblical Starting-Point
2. Sanctified In Christ
3. Sanctified In Word And Spirit
4. Pursuing Holiness
5. Living Between The Cross And The Resurrection
6. Transformation, Renewal And Growth
Appendix A: “The Meaning Of Hagiasmos In The New Testament”
Appendix B: “Sanctification And God’s Law”
Notes
Index Of Scripture References
Index Of Modern Authors
BibliographyAdditional Info
In this book, the first in the New Studies in Biblical Theology series, Dr. David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process. He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, “God’s way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfil his purpose for us.” Simply to identify sanctification with growth in holiness, he contends, obscures teh emphasis and balance of New Testament teaching and creates unrealistic expectations. Throughout Dr Peterson builds his case on the careful exegesis of relevant passages, with a keen eye for the pastoral implications of his findings. -
Slave Of Christ
$28.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Author’s Preface
Abbreviations1. Introduction
2. Slavery In The Roman Empire In The First Century A.D.
3. The New Testament Attitude Towards Physical Slavery
4. Slavery And Freedom
5. Slavery And Lordship
6. Slavery And Ownership
7. Slavery And Privilege
8. Slave Of Christ Its Significance In The New Testament
9. Slave Of Christ Four New Testament ExamplesAppendixes
1. The Use Of Doulos In The Septuagint
2. New Testament Terms Denoting Slavery
3. The Translation Of Doulos In English Versions Of The New Testament
Bibliography
Index Of Authors
Index Of Subjects
Index Of Principal Greek And Latin Terms And Phrases
Index Of Biblical References
Index Of Other Ancient Authors And WritingsAdditional Info
The New Testament finds many ways to depict Christians’ relationships to their Lord. They are his disciples, sons, daughters, and friends. But it is perhaps too little recognized that they are also his slaves. This study sets out to uncover what it means to be a slave of Christ. Murray Harris begins by assessing the nature of actual slavery in the Greco-Roman world and the New Testament’s attitude towards it. Drawing insights from this, he goes on to unfold the metaphor of slavery to Christ. Among the topics discussed are slavery and spiritual freedom, lordship, ownership, and privilege. Slave of Christ is a model of good biblical theology, providing insights both for further study of the Bible and for practical application. It will be appreciated in both church and academy. -
Jesus And The Logic Of History
$25.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Author’s Preface
Abbreviations
1. Jesus And The Practice Of History
2. Christ In History
Excursus: Jesus As ‘Christ’ In The Testimonium Flavianum
3. Jesus In Proclamation And Tradition
Excursus: Summary Of Information About Jesus In The Letters Of Paul
4. Jesus In Historical Context
Excursus: The Quest For The Historical Pontius Pilate
5. Jesus In The Gospels
Excursus: Overview Of Jesus’ Ministry
6. Jesus And The Spread Of Early Christianity
Excursus: The Resurrection Of Jesus From The Dead
7. From Jesus To Gospel Text
8. Jesus’ Death: A Defiance Of Biography
9. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index Of Authors
Index Of Bible ReferencesAdditional Info
At the heart of the Christian faith stands a man, Jesus of Nazaereth. Few people seriously question whether he existed in history. But many, influenced by the more sceptical scholars, doubt that the Christ of orthodox christianity is the same as the Jesus of history. In this important book, historian Paul Barnett lays the doubts to rest. He uncovers the methodological weakness present in some forms of critical scholarship, demonstrating a failure to account for important early evidence about Jesus. Once the evidence is properly marshalled, a picture of Jesus emerges that fits well with orthodox belief in him. -
Creative Life : A Workbook For Unearthing The Christian Imagination (Workbook)
$25.99Add to cartIVP Print On Demand Title
Have you ever said, “I’m not talented at anything”? Alice Bass says that you are! Because you’re made in the image of the creator God, you’re made to enjoy The Creative Life. Learn to nurture your Christian imagination with this 8-week study designed to help put aside inhibitions and experience more of Christ’s inspiration. Includes journaling suggestions and biblically based activities for individuals and groups.
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Thy Kingdom Come
$19.00Add to cartFirst published in 1970, this book helped spur the modern rise of postmillennialism. Revelation’s details are often perplexing, even baffling, and yet its main meaning is clear . it is a book about victory. It tells us that our faith can only result in victory. “This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). This is why knowing Revelation is so important. It assures us of our victory and celebrates it. Genesis 3 tells us of the fall of man into sin and death. Revelation gives us man’s victory in Christ over sin and death. The vast and total victory, in time and eternity, set forth by John in Revelation is too important to bypass. This victory is celebrated in Daniel and elsewhere, in the entire Bible. We are not given a Messiah who is a loser. These eschatological texts make clear that the essential good news of the entire Bible is victory, total victory.
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5 Festal Garments
$25.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Author’s Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. The Song Of Songs: Garment Of Love
2. Ruth: Garment Of Kindness
3. Lamentations: Garment Of Suffering
4. Ecclesiastes: Garment Of Vexation
5. Esther: Garment Of Deliverance
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index Of Modern Authors
Index Of Scripture References
Index Of Ancient SourcesAdditional Info
These five Old Testament books, traditionally known simply as “the Scrolls,” are among the most neglected parts of the Christian Bible. In Judaism, the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther were eventually adopted as lectionary readings for five of the major festivals. In Christian tradition, however, no consensus has emerged about their proper use. Each book presents particular difficulties with regard to how it relates to the rest of Scripture and how it should be understood as the Word of God for us today.In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Barry Webb offers a Christian interpretation of these problematic writings. He allows each book to set its own agenda, and then examines each in relation to the wider Old Testament and to the New Testament gospel with its basic structure of promise and fulfillment. In this way, Webb presents fresh and illuminating perspectives on these five “festal garments” of love, kindness, suffering, vexation and deliverance.
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
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Christ Our Righteousness
$28.99Add to cartSeries Preface
1. The Conversion Of Paul As The Justification Of The Ungodly
2. The Righteousness Of God: The Message Of Romans
3. Beyond Romans: Justification By Faith In The Letters Of Paul
4. The Righteousness Of God And The Law Of God
5. The Justification Of The Ungodly And The Obedience Of Faith
6. The Justification Of Ungodly Israel And The Nations
7. Justification In Paul, The New Testament Witness And BeyondBibliography
Index Of Authors
Index Of Subjects
Index Of Bible References
Index Of Ancient WritingsAdditional Info
New Studies in Biblical Theology. Paul’s theology of justification. In this new study, Mark Seifrid offers a comprehensive analysis of Paul’s understanding of justification, in the light of important themes including the righteousness of God, the Old Testament Law, Faith, and the destiny of Israel. A detailed examination of justification in the letter to the Romans is followed by the survey of the entire Pauline corpus. -
Neither Poverty Nor Riches
$30.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Author’s Preface
AbbreviationsIntroductory Considerations
A Sampling Of Statistics
Christian Response1. The Old Testament And Material Possessions: The Historical Books
2. The Old Testament And Wisdom And Prophetic Literature
3. Additional Historical Background: Between The Testaments
4. The Teaching Of Jesus In The Synoptic Gospels
5. Earliest Christianity
6. The Life And Teaching Of Paul
7. The Rest Of The New Testament
8. Summary, Conclusions And ApplicationsBibliography
Index Of AuthorsAdditional Info
In NEITHER POVERTY NOR RICHES, Craig Blomberg asks what the Bible has to say to these issues. He avoids easy answers, and instead seeks a comprehensive biblical theology of possessions. Beginning with the groundwork laid by the Old Testament and the ideas developed in the intertestamental period, he draws out what the whole New Testament has to say on the subject and finally offers conclusions and applications reverant to the modern world. -
Message Of Job
$16.95Add to cartThe book of Job proves that bad things do happen to good people, and the timeless question it raises is, Why? How can we hold to the justice and goodness of God in the face of undeserved tragedy? What is more, this great Old Testament book shows how condescending and superficial the attempts to comfort someone who is suffering can be.
Drawing on his background as pastor, hospital chaplain, and seminary professor, Daniel Simundson combines theological and pastoral concerns throughout his thematic survey of the trend of thought in the book of Job. The result is a useful resource for caregivers, general readers, study groups, and biblical classes.
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Life And Teaching Of Jesus Christ
$23.99Add to cart“Jesus wrote no autobiography. He left nothing in writing at all. He committed himself and his teaching simply to the hearts and memories of the men who knew and loved him. And they did not fail him. The four little books that we call Gospels are our primary and practically our only sources of information about the life and the words that have changed the world. We may wish the story had been told with greater fullness and detail; but we know that, short as it is, it is enough. It has given Christ to every race and age.” (excerpt from Chapter 1: The Making of the Gospels)
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Variations On A Theme
$29.99Add to cartThe related themes of King, servant and Messiah that feature prominently in Isaiah are analyzed in this volume. Hugh Williamson examines the texts that focus on the role of a human figure in the establishment of God’s ideal society. Despite changing protagonists, the author identifies a fundamental unity of the principles of this society. From this he argues that the predictive element within Isaiah is in the task to be undertaken and not the person who will do it.
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Journeying Through Lent With Luke
$8.00Add to cartExploring the major themes found in Luke’s Gospel, including the ways of God_promise, fulfillment, salvation, and the work of the Holy Spirit_Koester shows us how to live in this world: in vocation and compassion, worship and prayer.
Each of the 47 devotions (one for each day during Lent and Holy Week) is freestanding, but the themes link groups of devotions together, lending depth and continuity to them. Vivid word pictures, crisp retelling of texts, and creative allegory spark delight in the beauty of Luke’s Gospel and a desire to follow Christ. Each meditation focuses on a key point from the reading in Luke and offers excellent questions for small-group discussion or for individual reflection, as well as a prayer. -
Now Choose Life
$28.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Author’s Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction: Old Testament Ethics And Deuteronomy
1. Ethics And Covenant
2. Ethics And Journey
3. Ethics And Law
4. Ethics And The Nations
5. Ethics And Human Nature
Conclusion:Theology And Ethics In Deuteronomy
Bibliography
Index Of Authors
Index Of Scripture ReferencesAdditional Info
Though written thousands of years ago, the book of Deuteronomy is unmatched in its relevance for the affluent Western church of today. Moses’ words were meant to equip God’s people for living godly lives in a prosperous, pluralistic world. The cultural changes now taking place in our own social setting make the parallel between Israel and the church-and what Deuteronomy has to say-both pertinent and instructive.This New Studies in Biblical Theology volume offers a significant study of Deuteronomy that recovers this Scripture’s vibrant message for the contemporary Christian community. Showing the major contribution that Deuteronomy makes to our understanding of the Bible as a whole, J. Gary Millar explores Deuteronomy’s ethical teaching in the light of its most important theological themes: covenant, journey, law, the nations and human nature. His perceptive analysis reveals the power with which Deuteronomy calls God’s covenant people, from ancient Israelites to modern-day Christians, to hear God’s voice and do his will.
Whether read for its critical study of Scripture or for its practical insights into living faithfully today, this book will be a valuable resource for school, church and home.
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
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Original Sin : Illuminating The Riddle
$25.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Preface
Introduction1. Original Sin As Taught In Holy Scripture
2. Original Sin As Adamic Event
3. Discerning Paul’s Mind On Adam’s Role
4. Original Sin As A Key To Human Experience
5. Original Sin As Propagated And BrokenBibliography
Index Of Authors
Index Of Scripture References
Index Of References To Apocryphal And Other Ancient Sources
Index Of SubjectsAdditional Info
We live in a world shot through with evil. The twentieth century has witnessed suffering and human cruelty on a scale never before imagined. Yet, paradoxically, in recent years the doctrine of original sin has suffered neglect and ridicule.In this philosophically sophisticated treatment of the biblical evidence for original sin, Henri Blocher offers a robust response. Interacting with the best theological thinking on the subject, this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume shows that while the nature of original sin is a mystery-even a riddle-only belief in it makes sense of evil and wrongdoing.
After a general survey of the biblical evidence, Blocher moves on to discuss the two key texts. First, he considers the relation of the Eden story of Genesis 2 and 3 to modern scientific, literary and theological thinking. Then, he offers a new and groundbreaking interpretation of Romans 5, where Paul discusses Christ and Adam. From this exegetical foundation, he goes on to show how the doctrine of original sin makes sense of the paradoxes of human existence. In the final chapter, he discusses the intellectual difficulties that some feel remain with the doctrine itself.
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead
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Back To The Garden The Woman The Purpose
$14.99Add to cartBack to the Garden, the Woman, the Purpose is encouraging, equipping, and empowering women of God to walk in their God-ordained purpose. Hope D. Blackwell will take you “back to the garden” of Eden to experience a transformation that will lead you to your destiny and purpose in God. You will be challenged, yet encouraged as you discover the deeply rooted issues that hinder you from walking in your full potential in Christ. Men too will be endowed with wisdom as they read, understanding the design and calling of women, while developing their sensitivity to the needs of women. Come “back to the garden” and receive a renewing and refreshing as you go from the shadow of Eve to the type of the Holy Spirit. Other “must haves” are Back to the Garden, The Man, The Purpose and Back to the Garden, The Marriage, The Purpose.
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Hear My Son
$25.99Add to cartSeries Preface
Preface
Chief Abbreviations
Introduction
Description Of The Study
Rationale For The Study1. The Worldview Of Proverbs 1-9
2. Values For Education
3. Goals For Education
4. Curriculum For Education
5. Process Of Instruction
6. Role Of The Teacher
7. Role Of The LearnerConclusion
Retrospect
Prospect
Bibliography
Index Of Scripture References
Index Of AuthorsAdditional Info
Even a cursory reading of the book of Proverbs reveals that it is dominated by the subject of education, or personal formation. The voice of the teacher addressing his pupils resounds from its pages. A wide array of topics is presented, and frequent exhortations challenge the learner to hear and heed the teacher’s instruction. This material, however, comes for the most part without recognizable order or sequence. Much of Proverbs consists of apparently random collections of maxims. As readers, we see many individual pieces, but the puzzle as a whole remains unclear.In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Daniel J. Estes synthesizes the teachings of the first nine chapters of Proverbs into a systematic statement of the theory of education and personal formation that lies behind the text. Working from the Hebrew text and building upon an extensive analysis of exegetical works, Estes organizes his study of Proverbs 1-9 into seven categories typical of pedagogical discussion: worldview, values for education, goals for education, curriculum for education, the process of instruction, the role of the teacher and the role of the learner.
His work agrees with but also transcends the original purpose of the text by revealing the foundational theory of intellectual and moral formation embedded in this important section of Scripure. It also has valuable things to say about constructing a bibilically informed philosophy of education today.
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
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How To Understand The Bible
$19.99Add to cart13 Chapters
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In 13 chapters, David Ewert shares quidelines on studying the Scriptures. We who take the Bible seriously want to understand the texts correctly. We puzzle over differing applications of the Bible in the church. Ewert helps us avoid pitfalls in interpreting the Scriptures.Our experiences shape the pre-understandings we bring to the Bible and may distort our interpretation of it. Many Christians use the Old Testament to support their practices. Ewert shows how God’s final revelation in Christ gives us needed light for rightly interpreting.
This book explains literary forms, idioms, and figures of speech from ancient cultures. With apt illustrations, it deals with typical questions. Ewert encourages us all to look to the Bible for daily guidance, strength, and hope.
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Reading Mark : A Literary And Theological Commentary On The 2nd Gospel
$33.25Add to cartDowd examines the Gospel of Mark from literary and theological perspectives, suggesting what the text may have meant to its first-century audience of Gentile and Jewish Christians. Mark is a Greco-Roman biography of Jesus written in an apocalyptic mode. Its theology is based on the message of the prophet Isaiah–the proclamation of release from bondage and a march toward freedom along the “way of the Lord
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Chapters Into Verse (Abridged)
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Drawing a unique map of the history of English poetry, Chapters Into Verse surveys and defines the literary legacy of the Scriptures from the fourteenth century to the present. Arranged in scriptural order from Genesis to Revelation, the book presents each poem alongside the biblical passage that inspired it. Thus readers can conveniently witness the various ways sacred text has sparked the imagination of poets throughout the ages. The editors have included poems by virtually all the prominent religious poets–among them John Donne, George Herbert, Henry Vaughan, Edward Taylor, and Gerard Manly Hopkins. Included, too, are devotional and visionary works from a wide range of vintage poets–Robert Burns, William Blake, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Christina Rossetti, Alfred Tennyson, and Robert Browning. Proving that the Bible is just as powerful a source of inspiration today as it was in the past, the collection also assembles a mixed congregation of modern and contemporary poets, such as Dylan Thomas, Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, Countee Cullen, e.e. cummings, William Butler Yeats, Laura (Riding) Jackson, A.D. Hope, Denise Levertov, and Philip Levine.Of enduring interest to readers of both scripture and literature, this anthology illuminates key passages of the Old and New Testament. In selection after selection, readers will encounter an astonishing variety of religious experiences, as a host of poets from many eras and many backgrounds respond to Holy Scripture profoundly and imaginatively. Features
“Spiritually, stylistically and chronologically, the range is absolutely astonishing.”–Parade Magazine -
John : The Son Of Zebedee The Life Of A Legend
$34.00Add to cartFisherman, disciple, saint, and icon. Culpepper provides a comprehensive view of the traditions surrounding this powerful biblical figure, from the first-century church fathers through later developments in medieval art and the Victorian poets to the 20th-century research of John A.T. Robinson, Stephen Smalley, Raymond Brown, and others.
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Reading Revelation : A Literary And Theological Commentary
$33.25Add to cartEditor’s Foreword
Author’s Preface
IntroductionPrologue (1:1-8)
John’s First “In The Spirit” Experience (1:9-3:22)
John’s Commission (1:9-20)
The Letters To The Seven Churches: An Overview
The Letter To The Church At Ephesus (2:1-7)
The Letter To The Church At Smyrna (2:8-11)
The Letter To The Church At Pergamum (2:12-17)
The Letter To The Church At Thyatira (2:18-29)
The Letter To The Church At Sardis (3:1-6)
The Letter To The Church At Philadelphia (3:7-13)
The Letter To The Church At Laodicea (3:14-22)John’s Second “In The Spirit” Experience (4:1-11:19)
Introducing The Lamb And The Great Multitude (4:1-8:6)
Meet The Lamb (4:1-5:14)
Meet The Great Multitude (6:1-7:17)
The Judgment Draws Near (8:1-6)
God’s Judgments And Mankind’s Stubbornness (8:7-11:14)
The Plagues Begin (8:7-9:21)
The Message Of Judgment (10:1-11:14)
The Judgment Has Arrived (11:15-19)Three Signs In Heaven (12:1-16:21)
The First And Second Signs In Heaven (12:1-13:18)
The Woman Vs. The Dragon (12:1-17)
The Dragon’s Revenge (13:1-18)
Whom Will You Worship? (14:1-20)
The Third Sign In Heaven (15:1-16:21)John’s Third “In The Spirit” Experience (17:1-20:15)
The Judgment Of Babylon 1–The Great Harlot (17:1-18)
The Judgment Of Babylon 2–Lamentations On Earth
and Rejoicing In Heaven (18:1-19:4)
The Announcement Of The Wedding Of The Lamb (19:5-10)
The Judgment Of The Beast And The False Prophet (19:11-21)
The Judgment Of The Devil (20:1-10)
The Judgment Of The Dead And The Opening Of
the Lamb’s Book (20:11-15)John’s Fourth “In The Spirit” Experience (21:1-22:6a)
The Announcement Of The Dwelling Of God
with His People (21:1-8)
John’s Vision Of The New Jerusalem (21:9-22:6a)Epilogue (22:6b-21)
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“Trafton has produced a clear, understandable, insightful reading of the book of Revelation-not an easy task for a book that has left many readers puzzled and confused. One of the particular strengths of Trafton’s commentary is his close attention to the structure of John’s work and the internal connections between various passages of the book. Readers will also benefit from Trafton’s identification of John’s extensive indebtedness to the Hebrew Bible for much of his imagery and ideas.”-Mitchell G. Reddish
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Out Of The Depths (Expanded)
$35.00Add to cart1. Songs Of A Pilgrim People
2. The Poetry Of Prayer And Praise
3. Narrative Praise
4. The Trails Of Faith
5. Psalms Of A Broken And Contrite Heart
6. Singing A New Song
7. The Wonder Of God’s Creation
8. Zion The City Of God
9. Like A Tree Planted By Waters
10. Reading The Book Of Psalms As A WholeAdditional Info
In this revision of his classic text, Bernhard Anderson takes into account recent developments in the study of the Psalms. Continuing his focus on the poetic forms of the Psalter and the setting of the psalms in worship, he adds three new chapters: on the style of peotry in the psalms, on the penitential psalms, and on reading the book of Psalms as a whole.Ideal for use in the classroom by church groups, and by individuals, this book offers a fresh reading of the Psalms and examines their enduring relevance to today’s theological issues.
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Reading 1 Peter Jude And 2 Peter
$35.25Add to cartThis volume is dedicated to the study of three late, little-known biblical works that historically have been relegated to the lesser works of the New Testament. Reading 1 Peter, Jude, and 2 Peter underscores the light that these letters shed upon one another and focuses on the snapshots they provide of early Christian communities as they encountered the social and religious environment in which they were situated.
Careful reading of 1 Peter reveals the complex world of the post-apostolic period. Jude and 2 Peter provide a sober look at the early community’s evolution in doctrinal and moral terms
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Peter : Apostle For The Whole Church
$29.00Add to cart)”Not since Oscar Cullman has there been a study of this range and stature dealing historically and analytically with the ‘chief’ of the apostles. Documentation is meticulous and extensive, the bibliography superb. A major contribution to both NT studies and to ecumenical theology. Indispensable,”—Choice.
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Reading Biblical Narrative
$40.00Add to cart1. Prelimary Exercise
2. Introduction: The Art Of Reading
3. Twelve Stories At A Glance: The Practice Area
4. The Narrator And His Characters
5. Action, Hero, Quest And Plot
6. Time And Space, Entrances And Exits
7. The Power Of Repetition
8. Points Of View, Knowledge And Values
9. Stories Organized
10. The Collaboration Of Prose And Poetry
11. The New Testament
12. The Reader’s Attitude, Ten Productive QuestionsAdditional Info
Narrator, character, action, hero, quest, plot, time, and space…the best approach to the scriptures takes seriously the literary character of biblical texts and understands the features, ground rules, and structure of narrative and poetry. This engaging introduction enables readers who do not have knowledge of Hebrew and Greek to read the prose and poetry of both the Old and the New Testament with greater insight and imagination. Using carefully chosen examples, it offers step-by-step analyses that draw the reader deeper into the narrative worlds of the Bible, revealing the underlying dynamics of the text and uncovering layers of meanings that even experienced readers can miss. -
Religion And Literature
$38.00Add to cart1. History Of The Field And Theoretical Issue
2. The Expoloration Of Origins
3. The Interpretive Tradition Of Literature And Religion
4. The Language And Literature Of Worship
5. The Literary Structres Of Religious Text Genres
6. Religious Dimesions Of Literary Text Genres
7. The Great Themes Of Literature And Religion
8. Interations New Challenges To And From Other FieldsAdditional Info
Religion and literature contains selections from more than seventy sources, ranging from the ancient classics, the Bible, Western materpieces, and contemporary literature. Study questions for each chapter appear at the end of the book. The insights of two internationally renowned scholars in the field of religion and literature provide a magisterial and accessible entree into this important acedemic discipline. Religion and Literature is destined to become a classic in its own right. -
What The Cults Believe (Expanded)
$16.99Add to cart1. Mormonism
2. Jehovah’s Witnesses
3. Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church
4. Herbert W Armstrong’s Worldwide Church Of God
5. The Way International
6. Some Hinduism-Based Movements:
7. The New Age Movement
8. Scientology
9. Christian Science
10. SpiritualismAdditional Info
What The Cults BelieveYou see them at airports and at shopping centers. They knock on your doors or enter your house via radio. They are called Moonies, Mormons, Scientists, and Mediators.
Who are these people who claim to be people of God? Exactly what do they believe? How can you tell if they are members of cults?
And what about the New Age? Although it is not a cult, why do so many thousands of people cling to a movement with no organization, no founder, no absolutes, no statement of beliefs, no good or evil, no God, and no “reality?” Where did the New Age originate?
Irvine Robertson has done extensive research into the New Age as well as into cults such as Hare Krishna, the Unification Church of Sun Myung Moon, TM, and more. He explains simply and clearly what each group believes and where each deviates from biblical teaching.
Don’t be fooled. Know the signs of the cults, and be prepared to offer a positive yet loving offensive to meet their false doctrines. What the Cults Believe will prepare you to answer cultist claims with the truth of the Word of God.
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Historical Jesus Quest
$60.00Add to cart1. The Gospels As Fraud
2. History And Myth
3. Consistent Skepticism
4. The Kingdom Of God
5. Consistent Eschatology
6. Rejection Of The Quest
7. The Dialectical Theology
8. Re-Opening The QuestAdditional Info
The possibility of finding reliable information about the life of the historical Jesus has fascinated the imagination of generations of scholars from as early as the seventeenth century. Opinion on the issue has moved in waves, coming and going along with moods of pessimism and optimism. Until now, no one has brought together a comparison of the points of view of the most influential writers about the historical Jesus.The Historical Jesus Quest brings together substantial extracts from the seminal works in Jesus studies over the last two centuries. The extracts are accompanied by brief introductions to each writer, helpful summaries of the central arguments of the works from which the extracts are taken, and incisive assessments of their continuing relevance to current debates. In one resource, this compendium provides the foundation upon which modern research is based and allows these great scholars_Spinoza, Troeltsch, D.F. Strauss, Wrede, Schweitzer, Kahler, Bultmann, Kasemann, and others_to speak in their own words. It is essential reading for all serious students of the Gospels and of the historical Jesus.
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Daring To Draw Near
$18.00Add to cart1. Abraham: The Day God Grew Larger
2. Jacob: A Crippling In The Chasm
3. Moses: Shining Faces
4. David: Fellowship Restored
5. Daniel: The Man Who Was Greatly Beloved
6. Hannah: Whispers In Pleasure, Shouts In Pain
7. Job: The Man Who Covered His Mouth
8. David: The Lord And The Dance
9. Paul: Praying For Others
10. Jesus: The Last BattleAdditional Info
People in prayer are people open to GodWhat better way to learn about praying than to look at the prayers in the Bible! In these we learn about the God to whom we pray-the one who desires communication with us, the one who takes the initiative.
In this book we listen to Abraham plead for Sodom and Gomorrah. We watch Jacob wrestle with the Angel of the Lord. We hear David confess his sin. We also see him dance before the ark of the covenant. We hear Hannah pray for a child. Finally, John White helps us see how Jesus’ prayers on the cross present a model for facing our last hours.
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Handbook For Engaged Couples (Revised)
$15.99Add to cartDo You KNOW the One You’ll Marry?
Of course, if you’re engaged, you know the person? But how well do you really know the person? Do you know his or her long-range ambitions? immediate vacation preferences? philosophy of child-rearing? Do you know if he or she wants children at all? If you disagree, how will you resolve your differences? If yours is a remarriage, how will you make a fresh start?
This workbook is for engaged couples who want to prepare seriously for a serious stage of life. Through questions with space for answers, Alice and Robert Fryling encourage open, honest communication in the light of Scripture. In fact, if both you and your fiance(e) have copies of this workbook, each of you can write your answers independently. Then you can compare your responses and talk over differences.
The workbook goes with you into your marriage. The last three chapters will help you during your first months together. You can use them to protect your marriage from unhealthy patterns–and to stay on track with those good intentions from your engagement days!
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Introducing Jesus : 6 Sample Bible Studies With Leader Notes (Student/Study Guid
$18.99Add to cartIVP Print On Demand Title
One of the most effective and proven ways to introduce people to Jesus is simply to help them read the Bible. In this handbook is all you need to start a Bible study group for people who want to know more about Christ. How to invite people, do’s and dont’s for discussion. Also included are six Bible studies you can actually use in a group with notes for the leader. -
Commitment : 6 Studies Based On My Heart Christs Home (Adapted)
$12.99Add to cart1. The Study/Philippians 4:4-9
2. The Dining Room/] John 2:1 5 -1 7
3. The Living Room/1 John.]:] -7
4. The Recreation Room/John 2:1 -1 1
5. The Bedroom/Proverbs 5:1 A’-21
6. The Hall Closet/Psalm 1 3 9:1 -6, 2 3 -2 4Additional Info
Moving from room to room with him, we discover what he desire for us. Are we prepared to meet with him daily in our living rooms in our recreation room? in the study? What about that dark closet that needs cleaning out?These studies will take you through six of the rooms of your heart, helping you to see aspects of your Christian life as Jesus sees them. You will be stretched and enriched by your personal meetings
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Handbook For Married Couples (Student/Study Guide)
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In A Handbook to Enrich Your Marriage Alice and Robert Fryling offer married couples a chance to enhance their marriages. They help readers learn crucial reading skills such as how to make decisions together and how to resolve conflict. Then they apply these skills to tough marital issues like sex, spiritual growth, disappointment and money.
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Priorities : 6 Studies Based On Tyranny Of The Urgent (Adapted)
$12.99Add to cart1. Urgent Demands/Exodus 18:13-24
2. Seeking God’s Priorities/Mark 1:21-39
3. Another Painful Decision/John 11:17-44
4. Community Guidance/Acts 5:33-6:7
5. Life Under New Management/ 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
6. The Secret Of Success John 8:26-38Additional Info
Every week we leave a trail of unfinished tasks. Unanswered letters, unvisited friends and unread books haunt our waking moments. We desperately need releif.These studies are designed to help you put your life back in order by discovering what is really important. Find out what God’s priorities are for you.
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How To Read The Psalms
$22.99Add to cartDig deeper into one of the most fascinating books in the Bible! Theologian Longman helps you understand the various kinds of Psalms, the way they were used in Hebrew worship, their relationship to the rest of the Old Testament, and how you can apply them to your life today. Also included are step-by-step instructions for interpreting the Psalms and exercises for further study and reflection.
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Lamb And His Enemies
$12.99Add to cart13 Chapters
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Revelation is a closed and unapproachable part of Holy Scripture for many people. It is written in strange symbols and has been abused by many interpreters. The Lamb and his Enemies is an attempt to get serious Bible students into the pages of this beautiful book. Revelation need not be avoided. It is, as the first chapter of this volume insists, a book to be understood. -
Christian Ethics
$20.99Add to cartPreface
1. Choices
2. Goals
3. Rules
4. Virtues
5. Church
6. Society
Conclusion: Faith And Ethics
Notes
IndexAdditional Info
In this excellent outline of Christian ethics, Robin W. Lovin achieves a balance between the questions and issues which form the core of the study of ethics, and the life situations from which those questions arise.Eschewing a sectarian approach which dismisses other understandings of the moral life, Lovin nonetheless lays claim to a specifically Christian understanding of ethics. He begins with basic Christian convictions about the reality of God and human redemption and weaves these convictions into the fabric of moral concerns that are widely shared in contemporary society. He takes note of the problems that arise when Christians try to act on or enforce their convictions in a pluralistic society and recognizes the variety of theological and moral beliefs that are held within the Christian community, as well as in the wider society.
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Quiet Time Companion (Revised)
$30.99Add to cartTurn your daily quiet time into life-changing encounters with God’s Word—in only 20 minutes a day! You’ll gain a fresh perspective and deeper understanding with a 2-year overview of the Bible and in-depth studies based on character, topical lifestyle, and Bible themes. The book is conveniently divided into eight 13-week seasons for group use.
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Journeying Through Lent With Mark
$6.99Add to cartIn this devotional, meditations for each day between Ash Wednesday and Easter focus on passages from the Gospel of Mark. Reflection questions and a prayer with each reading encourage readers to consider the passage’s meaning for their lives. A study guide is included for six weeks of small-group discussion.
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Paul : The Man And The Myth
$29.00Add to cartWe are left to reconstruct a portrait of Paul with only scraps of what was once a large and imposing canvas-a small collection of letters and a historical narrative written a generation after his death. This reconstruction focuses on important parts of the image that usually fall in the shadows, parts dealing with Paul’s sexual asceticism, his preoccupation with holiness-holy Spirit, holy community, and holy ethos-the evolution of his theology, and his emergence as a legendary figure. Although I have tried to follow the strict rules of historical investigation, of necessity much guesswork is involved in any exploration of Paul’s life. All of these efforts are attempts to deal with the gaps in the text, understood in the broadest sense to include not just Paul’s written words but also the culture, social world, and political realities surrounding them.
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Portraits Of Jesus (Student/Study Guide)
$48.00Add to cartTake a close look at the Savior’s life using an inductive, learning-by-doing approach to studying the Gospel texts! Engaging “What do you think” questions, photographs, and maps will guide your journey as you uncover the literary patterns, theological issues, and interpretive quandaries that still prompt lively debate among New Testament scholars.
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Wisdoms Friends : Community And Christology In The Fourth Gospel
$30.00Add to cartSharon Ringe sheds new light on a heretofore neglected aspect of the Fourth Gospel-friendship-and through it links the concepts of community and Wisdom Christology. According to Ringe, this connection between Johannine ecclesiology and Christology is critical for understanding the Fourth Gospel.
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What Rough Beast
$30.00Add to cartA number of texts in the Hebrew Bible consistantly command attention and yet defy easy explanation: Why did God try to kill Moses? Why did God kill the man who touched the ark to keep it from falling? Why did God put a tree in the middle of the Garden? David Penchansky tackles these tough questions and in so doing opens up for readers a new understanding of how the Hebrew Bible portrays God.
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Just James : The Brother Of Jesus In History And Tradition
$34.00Add to cart)”Discusses not only the New Testament evidence about Jesus’ brother, but also a number of later church traditions. A good piece of scholarship, which is essential for anyone who has a serious interest in the best known of Jesus’ natural brothers,”—Expository Times.
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Who Is Jesus
$29.00Add to cartJesus Seminar member John Dominic Crossan collaborates Richad G. Watts to reevaluate the life, the work, and the message of Jesus. The authors explain the person and teachings of Jesus. Their intention is to aid readers in fuller and more accurate understanding of the kind of man Jesus was, what kind of world he lived in, and the legacy of his teachings to humankind. Controversial for obvious reasons and capturing much press coverage, the Jesus Seminar and its members do not hold to traditional, orthodox beliefs concerning the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Passport To The Bible (Student/Study Guide)
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An outstanding introduction to God’s Word! Twenty-four basic studies help seekers and new believers discover who they are in God’s eyes; experience God in everyday life; and understand who Jesus is. Perfect for personal study or small groups, this guidebook features definitions for difficult Bible words and stimulating discussion questions. Leader’s notes offer valuable insight.
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Return To Babel
$46.00Add to cartEach of the ten historically significant biblical texts (five OT, five NT) are interpreted by Latin America, African, and Asian biblical scholars. These international scholars draw on their heritages-proverbs, songs and tales from their cultures-to shed light on the Christian Bible and tradition.
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Studying The Parables Of Jesus
$27.00Add to cartPreface
Critical Introduction
Chapter 1. Recent Study Of The Parables
Chapter 2. The Nature Of Parables
Chapter 3. Special Literary ConsiderationsPart I: The Sure Coming Of The Kingdom
Chapter 4. Impetus To Hearing And Hoping: The Parable Of The Sower, The Seed, And The Soils
Chapter 5. An Appeal To Religious Imagination : The Parable Of The Mustard Seed
Chapter 6. An Invitation To Faith : The Parable Of The Seed Growing On Its OwnPart II: The Crisis Of The Coming Kingdom
Chapter 7. Prophetic Call For National Repentance: The Parable Of The Barren Fig Tree
Chapter 8. Exposure Of Inauthentic Existence: The Parable Of The Rich Fool
Chapter 9. Call To Existential Decision : The Parable Of The Six BrothersPart III: The Grace And Repentance Of The Kingdom
Chapter 10. Gospel For The Lost (1): The Parable Of The Lost Sheep And The Lost Coin
Chapter 11. Gospel For The Lost (2): The Parable Of The Compassionate Father And The Angry Brother
Chapter 12. Portrait Of Radical Grace And Stunning Penitence: The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax CollectorPart IV: The Character Of Discipleship In The Kingdom
Chapter 13. The Imperative Of Forgiveness: The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant
Chapter 14. The Love Command In Parable: The Parable Of The Compassionate Samaritan
Chapter 15. Pastoral Call To Perseverance: The Parable Of The Persistent Widow And The Reluctant JudgePractical Addendum
Chapter 16. Preaching And Teaching The Parables
IndexAdditional Info
Studying the Parables of Jesus is a primer on the historical and literary approaches to biblical study. This book not only gives helpful insights into preaching the parables, but also interacts with the newest scholarship on the subject. The chapters of exegesis approach a select group of parables for a more intensive analysis. While reserving much of the technical details for the endnotes, the text includes discussion of critical issues and alternative opinions. Questions and exercises are appended at the close of each chapter for personal use or classroom discussion -
Mary : Glimpses Of The Mother Of Jesus
$27.00Add to cartIn this lucid account of Jesus’ mother, Gaventa emphasizes literary analysis, addressing in turn: Matthew, Luke-Acts, John, and the second-century work Protevangelium of James. Gaventa provides the scholar with much to ponder, but in a style accessible to students and the general reader.
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Looking For Jesus
$25.00Add to cartThis stunningly fresh and original volume explores the person and work of Jesus as seen through the eyes of a wide variety of people who encountered him face-to-face during his lifetime. These encounters are rich in the range of characters they present to us – we meet the ones he beguiled, avoided, encouraged, argued with, healed, consoled, and frightened. Owens finds that Jesus’ interactions with other people reveal as much about him as his teachings. This remarkable book also explores how these encounters connect with our own hopes and longings about Jesus and what he will – or won’t – do in our lives.
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At The Last Trumpet
$20.00Add to cartIn this book, William Barclay addresses the end time passages from the New Testament to help inquirers better understand and appreciate their place in scripture. In characteristically lucid prose, Barclay engages each verse of pertinent scripture to both challenge and comfort the reader.
The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world’s most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Honor And Shame In The Gospel Of Matthew
$50.00Add to cartJerome Neyrey clarifies what praise, honor, and glory meant to Matthew and his audience. He examines the traditional literary forms for bestowing such praise and the conventional grounds for awarding honor and praise in Matthew’s world. Neyrey argues that the evangelist Matthew was trained in conventional ways, and that his writing employs as many of the genres taught in the rhetorical handbooks concerning praise. Analysis from this standpoint, supplemented with cross- cultural studies from countries that border the Mediterranean, gives new insight into the gospel’s meaning and purpose.
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Historical Books
$24.99Add to cartThis book introduces neophyte readers to the basic concepts of history and historical writing and provides a simple framework of events and periods that can be used to situate historical data reported in texts or presupposed by them. Standard interpretative methods are accessibly explained and illustrated by consistent reference to 2 Samuel 24. The focus of discussion moves from the narrow level of individual pericope to larger units of meaning. Because the ultimate goal is to expose the claims made on the reader by these biblical texts and to help the reader make sense of those claims, the interpretative spotlight rests on the present interaction of text and reader rather than on the past.
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Wisdom Literature
$27.99Add to cartThis volume explores the similarities between ancient and modern “wisdom literature” and on the comparable literature from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Canaan, then devotes a chapter to each book (Prover, Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Sirach, and Wisdom of Solomon), examining rhetoric as well as content.
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Gospel And Letters Of John
$34.99Add to cartCulpepper begins with a close examination of the relationship between John and the Synoptics and a summary of John’s distinctive thought and language. He then looks at the origins of the Gospel and the letters, the history of the Johannine community. After a brief orientation to narrative criticism, readers move to the traditional concerns of John’s theology. The student is then led through the texts of the Gospel and the letters. The final chapter examines the challenges and potential of these writings as documents of faith.
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Survival Bible
$12.00Add to cartB-29THE SURVIVAL BIBLE Now, For The First Time, You Can Receive Guidance And Survival Skills For Responding To Life’s Difficulties And Tragedies. Over 70 subjects and 1,800 Scripture verses encourage your heart in areas such as…Child Abuse / False Accusation / Injustice / Depression and so many more. You will find strength to face each day as you study the Collection of Wisdom Scriptures in this book.
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Strange Woman : Power And Sex In The Bible
$42.00Add to cartFrom the Publisher: Adultery, harlotry, independence, and power. Few today would say that these are equal. But to the male-dominated, male-documented world of ancient Israel and early Christianity, a woman who asserted herself was the equivalent of a prostitute. In a world where religious law severely limited women’s opportunities, those who did use prostitution and adultery to find a form of freedom not readily available to most women were castigated for their actions. This new book from Gail Corrington examines the treatment some of these women recieved and illustrates how biblical texts often apply the term “adultery” to any independant female behavior….sexual or not.
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Holy Writings Sacred Text
$38.00Add to cartAn internationally respected biblical scholar investigates the origins of the Christian canon. Barton explores the reasons behind the development of the New Testament and pursues the historical factors involved in combining these books with the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Jewish Wisdom In The Hellenistic Age
$60.00Add to cartJewish wisdom flourished under Hellenism in the books of Ben Sira and the wisdom of Solomon, as well as in a recently discovered sapiential text from Qumran. In this book, internationally known author John Collins presents a compelling description and analysis of these three texts and their continuing wisdom traditions.
The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
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Jesus And Judgment
$34.00Add to cartPreface To The Fortress Press Edition
Preface
AbbreviationsThe Question In Contemporary Scholarship
BibliographyPART ONE
JUDGMENT IN THE ESCHATOLOGICAL THOUGHT OF SECOND TEMPLE JUDIASM1. Introduction
2. Judgment In The Hebrew Bible
3. Judgment In Other Early Jewish Literature
4. Summary And ConclusionPART TWO
JUDGMENT IN THE PREACHING OF JOHN THE BAPTIZER5. The Tradition And Message Of John The Baptizer
PART THREE
JUDGMENT IN THE PREACHING OF JESUS6. Introduction
7. The Judgment Of Israel
8. The Judgment Of Individuals
9. Summary And ConclusionBibliography I (Part One)
Bibliography II (Parts Two And Three)
Additional Info
Marius Reiser argues here that the theme of judgement lies close to the heart of Jesus’ proclamation. For Jesus, the certainty of the coming of judgement is the presupposition of the ultimate coming of the reign of God. Judgement and salvation are two sides of the same coin. This book offers a corrective to a one-sided emphasis on Jesus’ message of salvation – to say nothing of the picture of a noneschatological Jesus. This work, originally published in German, features a new introduction in which Reisner engages the current American discussion of the historical Jesus, particularly engaging Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Reisner goes on to offer and overview of the concept of judgement in early Jewish literature and in the preaching of John the Baptizer. He then concentrates on the teachings of Jesus, both sayings and parables. Included are excurses on important related motifs like the “divine passive” and “conversion.” Marius Reiser is Professor of New Testament at the University of Tubingen. -
Prostitute In The Family Tree
$28.00Add to cartThe Bible is funny! Very funny, according to this new book from Douglas Adams. But in order to discover this humor, Adams says, readers must take Bible passages in their entirety – not just as selected lines. When looking at the Bible as a whole, readers see not just selected, moralistic passages. Instead they see biblical stories with all their rough edges – the unethical and ambiguous characters, the unsolved problems, and the surprising endings. Adams’s book shows how seeing these faults in biblical figures and events strengthens modern Christians’ faith. In addition to pointing out cleverness in the Bible. Adams offers readers various practical methods and examples of how storytelling and some simple dramatic techniques can recover the biblical humor for today’s education, worship, and preaching.
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Elusive Israel : The Puzzle Of Election In Romans
$30.00Add to cartCosgrove’s interpretation of Paul’s letter to the Romans is a study of the identity and destiny of Israel. He realizes that language allows for many possible interpretations, saying that Bible readers can never know for certain Paul’s intent, but they can establish a range of interpretations by taking the book in various contexts. Cosgrove also examines Israel as symbol and metaphor, nationalism and national differentiation in Pauline perspective, and the politics of God according to Romans 11.
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Secrets Of The Journey 1
$5.00Add to cartA 7-Day Mentorship Program. Will give you a whole new perspective…Sometimes The Smallest Key Unlocks The Greatest Treasure. 9 Reasons Not To Make Decisions When You Are Tired / Treasuring Your Mentor / Improving Your Speech / Giving Your Seed A Specific Assignment. This Book Will Help You Get The Results You Want.
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Engaging The New Testament
$49.00Add to cartIn addition to lucid introductions to each of the New Testament writings, this book offers a comprehensive survey of approaches to biblical studies, historical and cultural backgrounds, the historical Jesus, the rise of the resurrection faith, and attention to extracanonical materials. 63 illustrations. 3 charts. 6 maps.
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Paul And The Gentiles
$26.00Add to cartIn Protestant circles it has been axiomatic to consider Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith to be the key to understanding his religious convictions. Now Donaldson (among others) identifies Paul’s mission to the Gentiles as the overriding theme and here strongly buttresses his views.
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Churchs Portraits Of Jesus
$12.25Add to cartPreface
Introduction – The Four Gospels: A Portrait Gallery
Chapter 1. The Portrait Of Jesus In Mark
Chapter 2. The Portrait Of Jesus In Matthew
Chapter 3. The Portrait Of Jesus In Luke
Chapter 4. The Portrait Of Jesus In John
Conclusion – Who Is Jesus Christ, Anyway?Additional Info
The Church’s Portraits of Jesus adds another voice to the ever-growing discussion about Jesus in recent media and scholarly conversations. While showing the unique portraits of Jesus offered by the four gospels-Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John-the book also establishes an approach to understanding the communities who shaped the portraits. As contemporary Christians explore their portraits of Jesus, Bridges provides excellent questions and guidance.This book is perfect for church, college and seminary classrooms that focus on the reading of the gospel narratives, theology, or interpretation approached. The Church’s Portraits of Jesus is also an ideal book for Sunday School groups looking for study books or other small groups within the church.
