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The cross of Christ goes straight to the heart of the gospel, yet
Christians remain confused and divided over what it really means
What can we learn from Augustine about apologetics? This book shows
how Augustine defended the faith in late antiquity and how his
approach to engaging the culture has great significance for the
apologetic task today. Joshua Chatraw and Mark Allen, coauthors of
the award-winning Apologetics at the Cross (an Outreach magazine
and Gospel Coalition Resource of the Year), recover Augustine's
mature apologetic voice to address the challenges facing today's
church. The Augustine Way offers a compelling argument for
Christian witness that is rooted in tradition and engaged with
contemporary culture. It focuses on Augustine's best-known works,
Confessions and The City of God, to retrieve his scriptural and
ecclesial approach for a holistic apologetic witness. This book
will be useful for students as well as for pastors, church leaders,
and practitioners of Christian apologetics. It puts pastors and
churches back at the center of apologetics, transcending popular
contemporary methods with a view to a more effective witness in
post-Christendom.
New liturgical book for the United States that went into use on
November 29, 1998. We will offer the following New Editions -- all
utilizing the format that has made our liturgical books the most
pastoral ... practicable ... and functional possible.
Christianity Today Book Award of Merit-Popular Theology The Gospel
Coaltion Award of Distinction-Popular Theology Every generation
faces the temptation to wander from orthodoxy-to seek out the jolt
that comes with false teaching, and to drift with cultural
currents. And so every generation must be awakened again to the
thrill of orthodoxy, and experience the astonishment that comes
from stumbling afresh upon the electrifying paradoxes at the heart
of the Christian faith. In The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Trevin Wax
turns the tables on those who believe Christian teaching is narrow
and outdated. Returning to the church's creeds, he explains what
orthodoxy is and why we can have proper confidence in it, and lays
out common ways we can stray from it. By showing how heresies are
always actually narrower than orthodoxy-taking one aspect of the
truth and wielding it as a weapon against others-Wax beckons us
away from the broad road that ultimately proves bland and boring,
and toward the straight and narrow path, where true adventure can
be found.
This interdisciplinary volume presents international research and
theories focusing on the development of the individual across the
life span. Centering on "family" as the key context influencing,
and being influenced by the developing person, the contributors to
this volume discuss an array of theoretical models, methodological
strategies, and substantive foci linking the study of individual
development, the family system, and the broader context of human
development. The volume presents continuing empirical research and
theories in the realm of individual and family development and
features a developmental, contextual view from a process-oriented
vantage point.
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At the beginning of the thirteenth century the recovery by western
Christendom from the Arabs, Jews and Greeks of the metaphysical
treatises of Aristotle, and their translation into Latin, caused a
ferment in the intellectual world comparable to that produced by
Darwin in the nineteenth century. To vindicate traditional
methodoxy Albertus Magnus undertook to harmonize the doctrines of
the Church with the Peripatetic philosophy, and this work was
carried to its conclusion by his pupil, St Thomas Aquinas, with
such success that the latter has become the official philosopher of
Roman Catholicism. The system of Aquinas centres in his conception
of God, to the exposition and criticism of which this book is
devoted.
Now with 250K copies in print! Revised and Updated Edition. Anne
affirms that Heaven truly is the home of your dreams: a home of
lasting value that's fully paid for and filled with family, where
you will be wanted and welcomed. Best of all, Heaven is a home you
are invited to claim as your own. With over 40 percent new and
revised content, Anne Graham Lotz has updated her classic book on
Heaven for a whole new generation of readers, and also for herself.
With her father, mother, and husband now gone, Lotz beautifully
adds her own vulnerability and stories to the journey contained in
Heaven: My Father's House. Jesus promised us, "In My Father's house
are many rooms...I am going there to prepare a place for you." Amid
the turbulence of today's world, we cling to the hope of a heavenly
home where we will be welcomed into eternal peace and safety. Anne
affirms that Heaven truly is the home of your dreams: a home of
lasting value that's fully paid for and filled with family, where
you will be wanted and welcomed. Best of all, Heaven is a home you
are invited to claim as your own.
How does Christ's obedience relate to our salvation? Speaking into
current conversations about the nature of salvation, respected New
Testament scholar Brandon Crowe argues that we are saved by
Christ's perfect obedience, which has implications for
understanding the gospel message, Christian hope, and discipleship.
Jesus is not only the quintessential model of faithfulness in a
fallen world, but his unique work frees us from the burden of
perfect obedience.
In the early 1560s Frederick III (1516-76), Elector Palatine
desired that his subjects be led to a 'devout knowledge and fear of
the Almighty and his holy Word of salvation'. He commissioned a
group of theologians and ministers to compose a catechetical
summary of biblical truth that could be committed to memory and be
an encouragement to personal faith and growth in Christ. The final
version was approved by the Synod in Heidelberg (1563), the city
lending its name to the catechism.
The Heidelberg Catechism follows the pattern of the Epistle to
the Romans. It opens with the question 'What is your only comfort
in life and in death?', and then examines the realities of human
sin and misery (Rom. 1-3:20); salvation in Christ, including faith
and repentance (Rom. 3:21-11:36); and the Christian life of
thankful obedience in response to God's grace in Christ (Rom.
12-16). The catechism stands as a faithful testimony to the ancient
Christian faith in its scripturally derived shape and content, and
further expressed in its exposition and application of the
Apostles' Creed, the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper,
the Ten Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer. FROM THE FOREWORD BY
WILLIAM VANDOODEWAARD
This is Schonfield's last book and third biography of Jesus. It
brings over sixty years of his research into the life of Jesus full
circle. Written in his usual lucid style and permeated throughout
by deep sincerity and love of his subject, this book not only
places Jesus firmly among his own people and background, thereby
clarifying his actual religious beliefs, but also summarises the
essence of our knowledge of the Gospel sources. It explains the
meaning of the terms 'Messiah' and 'Messianic', discusses the
authorship of St John's Gospel, the term 'Son of Man', and above
all shows up obvious interpolations and falsifications in the
Gospels. For Schonfield fans this book also contains hitherto
unpublished details of the author's own life, revealing how, as a
Jew, he discovered Jesus.
Clear Answers to Complex Questions In a field often clouded by
confusion and sensationalism, keeping track of what the Bible says
about the end times can be challenging even for seasoned believers.
That's why the bestselling authors behind the Prophecy Pros Podcast
are here to bring you a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to
the most need-to-know facts about what is to come. Packed with
charts, timelines, and infographics, TheProphecy Pros' Illustrated
Guide to Tough Questions About the End Times delivers
speculation-free, biblically sourced answers to your questions on
one of the Bible's most significant topics. You'll learn about
imminent events like the rapture, Jesus' second coming, and life in
heaven, while understanding exactly what Bible prophecy is, where
it's found in Scripture, and why Christians should study it. As you
grow in your understanding of God's plans for history
still-to-come, your trust in Him will be transformed. Whether
you're new to your faith or a longtime student of Bible prophecy,
this approachable handbook will provide helpful, straightforward
answers to your queries and concerns about the end times, inspiring
you to face the future with confidence!
What God Intended for the Body of ChristFellowship among believers is more than just talking over coffee after church service. Biblical fellowship in New Testament times--or koinonia--had rich and varied meanings, including covenant relationship, partnership in the gospel, communion with God and others, and the sharing of earthly possessions.In True Community, bestselling author Jerry Bridges guides you through koinonia and its implications for today's church. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this book will help you dig deeper into what Christian community in the twenty-first century should look like. You will come away with a new appreciation for fellowship, the church, and what God intended the body of Christ to be.With a discussion guide for personal or group use.
For more than forty years, Evidence That Demands a Verdict has
encouraged and
strengthened millions of people around the world. It has convinced
skeptics of the
Bible's reliability, helped believers articulate their faith, and given
them the vital facts
they need to defend God's Word and lead others to faith in Jesus. The
book has now
been revised and updated to include newly uncovered historical
documentation, recent
scholarship, and new and expanded chapters to address recent attacks on
Christianity.
In this new six-session video study (DVD/digital downloads sold
separately), Josh and
his son, Sean, help believers in Christ understand how the books of the
New Testament
came into being, how they differ from "Gnostic" and non-biblical texts,
and why they
can be sure that the New Testament books are historically reliable.
They also examine
how believers can know that Jesus existed, why the claims he made about
himself are
true, how he fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about himself, and how
believers can
know the resurrection took place.
This study is for anyone who has ever been stumped by someone's
arguments against
Christianity or the Bible-or has wondered for themselves if the Bible's
depiction of Jesus
is true and not just a made-up fairy tale. It has been specifically
created to help
Christians know what they believe, why it is true, and how they
communicate biblical
truth to a skeptical world.
This study guide is designed for use with the Evidence That Demands a
Verdict Video
Study (sold separately).
Perhaps no topic is more central to Christianity than the
fundamental study of who Jesus Christ is and what he has done. This
illuminating and necessary book on Christology considers "why Jesus
matters." It offers a thoroughly accessible discussion of central
issues about Jesus Christ.
The author takes into account important issues from the last
three decades, incorporating new and diverse voices of theologians
and thinkers from around the globe who all consider from their own
unique perspectives: does Jesus matter?
This one-volume introduction to systematic theology draws deeply on
the catholic and Reformed heritage to present the major doctrines
of the Christian faith, displaying the power of theological
retrieval for the church's renewal. Leading Reformed theologians,
such as Kevin Vanhoozer, John Webster, Michael Horton, and Oliver
Crisp, offer the "state of the question" on standard theological
topics and engage in both exegetical and historical retrieval for
the sake of theological analysis. The book represents the exciting
new theological trajectory of Reformed catholicity.
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Four Views on Heaven
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John S. Feinberg, J. Richard Middleton, Michael Allen, Peter Kreeft; Edited by (general) Michael E. Wittmer; Series edited by …
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Discover and understand the different Christian views of what
heaven will be like. Christians from a variety of denominations and
traditions are in middle of an important conversation about the
final destiny of the saved. Scholars such as N. T. Wright and J.
Richard Middleton have pushed back against the traditional view of
heaven, and now some Christians are pushing back against them for
fear that talk about the earthiness of our final hope distracts our
attention from Jesus. In the familiar Counterpoints format, Four
Views on Heaven brings together a well-rounded discussion and
highlights similarities and differences of the current views on
heaven. Each author presents their strongest biblical case for
their position, followed by responses and a rejoinder that model a
respectful tone. Positions and contributors include: Traditional
Heaven - our destiny is to leave earth and live forever in heaven
where we will rest, worship, and serve God (John S. Feinberg)
Restored Earth - emphasizes that the saved will live forever with
Jesus on this restored planet, enjoying ordinary human activities
in our redeemed state. (J. Richard Middleton) Heavenly Earth - a
balanced view that seeks to highlight both the strengths and
weaknesses of the heavenly and earthly views (Michael Allen). Roman
Catholic Beatific Vision - stresses the intellectual component of
salvation, though it encompasses the whole of human experience of
joy, happiness coming from seeing God finally face-to-face (Peter
Kreeft). The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and
critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that
are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each
volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the
different positions on a specific issue and form their own,
educated opinion.
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