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The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century. Each
volume features: COMPLETELY NEW SCHOLARSHIP from notable experts in
the Wesleyan tradition CONVENIENT INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more CLEAR
VERSE-BY-VERSE EXPLANATIONS, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
language COMPREHENSIVE ANNOTATION divided into three sections,
which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse
details and meanings found in the text; and significance,
relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text HELPFUL
SIDEBARS, which provide deeper insight into theological issues,
word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance,
cultural customs, and more EXPANDED BIBLIOGRAPHY for further study
of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themes
The Diaconal Church presents a highly topical debate about an
innovative model of church described in David Clark's book Breaking
the Mould of Christendom. Thirteen scholars from different
denominations discuss the themes which underpin the model of the
diaconal church. In the final chapter, Clark argues that the
diaconal church has a contribution of paramount importance to make
to sacred and secular institutions alike.
Hierdie is ’n versamelbundel van die gewildste Christelike gedigte in Afrikaans. Hierdie bundel word saamgestel deur Cas Vos. Die bundel bevat nie slegs gedigte uit die kanon nie, maar ook nuwe verse wat spesiaal vir die verskyning daarvan geskryf is. Die digters in sluit in: Boerneef, D.J. Opperman, Elisabeth Eybers, Ingrid Jonker, Antjie Krog, Lina Spies, I.L. de Villiers, Joan Hambidge, T.T. Cloete en Daniel Hugo. Dit is ’n toeganklike bundel, perfek vir aanhaling by menige geleenthede.
Moet Agab getrou bly aan die ou lsraelitiese waardes, of kan hy sy
vrou volg die afvallige tydsgees in? Teenoor lsebel staan die
profetiese figuur van Elia - wat die droogte oor Israel voorspel,
die profete van Baal in 'n tweestryd op Karmelberg verneder, en
uiteindelik die finale doemwoord oor Agab en sy huis uitspreek.
Daar is ook die verhaal van Nabot,wat nie bereid om te erken dat
God die God van alle mense is nie. En van die liefde van Johanan
vir Ada, die dogter van hul dienskneg.
Practicing faithful discipleship means focusing on the daily
aspects of Christian education in the local church, within its
structures, and through faithful ministry.
Through Bible-based truths and helpful insights, Discovering
Discipleship identifies principles that provide the Christian
educator with an overview of the significant aspects of faithful
discipleship. Effectively organized into four areasdefinitions,
dynamics, design, and practiceauthors Dean Blevins and Mark Maddix
offer readers an approach to discipleship that seeks to honor God,
understand our role in the contemporary world, and guide persons
and communities according to Kingdom principles.
In this honest exploration, readers will find a new perspective
on discipleship that will help them dig deeper and develop a
long-lasting and effective practice of community formation and
faithful discipleship.
Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version
of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and
readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its
rendering of key words and phrases. This edition of the ESV is
completely Anglicized and features the full Apocrypha. Presented in
a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing
alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV
Bible with Apocrypha offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is
perfect for everyday use. The ESV Bible is an excellent version for
detailed Bible study, but one that also possesses a beauty, clarity
and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private
devotion or for reading aloud during public worship. This Deluxe
edition is presented in a stunning midnight blue leatherette
binding, inlaid with bronze foil, with two ribbon markers to
bookmark your favourite verses and keep track of your Bible study.
A premium quality Bible, it will be loved by collectors and
first-time buyers alike, and is a Bible you will delight in for
years. It also makes a truly special gift for loved ones that they
will treasure. Other features include: 9.5 pt font size An
award-winning typeface Inline chapter headings Inline chapter
numbers 12 maps White paper from sustainable sources
"5 Minute Theologian" explains 100 essential beliefs of the
Christian faith in short daily readings. In about three months, you
can absorb the major tenets of Christianity and greatly improve
your understanding of God's Word and theology.
The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable
reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the
study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan
theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive
scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and
garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed
to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically
thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for
understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.Each
volume features: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in
the Wesleyan traditionConvenient Introductory Material for each
book of the Bible including information on authorship, date,
history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary
features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and moreClear
Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary,
Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original
languageComprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which
cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details
and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance,
intertextuality, and application from the textHelpful Sidebars,
which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word
meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural
customs, and moreExpanded Bibliography for further study of
historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological
themesEcclesiastes is one of the most interesting books in the
Bible because it largely ignores the history and law of ancient
Israel, but it also challenges the accepted themes and theology of
the wisdom tradition. The book of Lamentations is a collection of
five psalms that lament the fall of Jerusalum.
More than twenty-five years have passed since the publication in
1979 of "Brothers and Sisters to Us," the U.S. Bishops' statement
against racism, and during this time white Catholic theologians
have remained relatively silent on this topic. In this hard-hitting
study, prominent Roman Catholic theologians address white
priviletge and the way it contributes to racism. They maintain that
systems of white privilege are a significant factor in maintaining
evil systems of racism in our country and that most white
theologians and ethicists remain ignorant of their negative impact.
In an age of tourism, the great challenge is to see ourselves at a
deeper level: the dimension of pilgrimage. Being a pilgrim might
involve a journey to distant places associated with God-revealing
events, but it has more to do with simply living day by day in a
God-attentive way. Jim Forest's book assists the reader to see
one's life as an opportunity for pilgrimage, whether in places as
familiar as your living room or walking the pilgrim path to
Santiago de Compostela. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints and his
own wide-ranging travels, Forest leads us to a range of "thin
places," including Iona, Jerusalem, the secret annex of Anne Frank,
the experience of illness, the practice of hospitality, and other
places and occasions where we may find ourselves surprised by
grace.
A profound follow-up to the bestselling book and major motion
picture, The Ultimate Gift. When Jason Stevens found out he had to
jump through hoops to get an unnamed inheritance from his
billionaire grandfather, he was not amused. By the time he'd
finished learning the lessons, he'd become a different man. Ready
to tackle the duties of running a multibillion-dollar trust, he is
once again derailed, this time by his pugnacious family. Not
content with their cattle ranches and oil fields, his aunts,
uncles, and even his parents are determined to see every last dime
entrusted to their own self-serving pockets. With none of the
reluctance he initially showed for the gift, he eagerly accepts the
challenge and pushes himself to prove, not only to his family and
the court but also to the world, that with determination and the
simple tenets of the gift, anyone can lead the ultimate life.
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