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How can sinful humans approach a holy God? In the book of Hebrews,
Jesus Christ is celebrated as the great high priest who represents
his people before the Father. Jesus' roles as priest and mediator
are central to his identity and bring to completion themes woven
throughout Scripture. In this fifth ESBT volume, T. Desmond
Alexander considers the often-neglected themes of priesthood and
mediation and how Christ fulfills these roles. He explores how
these concepts illuminate what Christ has already accomplished for
us through his self-sacrifice, as well as what he is presently
achieving on our behalf, seated at the right hand of the Majesty in
heaven. Through this study we gain a richer understanding of
concepts such as holiness, sacrifice, covenant, reconciliation, and
God's dwelling place. Essential Studies in Biblical Theology
(ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd, explore the central or
essential themes of the Bible's grand storyline. Taking cues from
Genesis 1-3, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout
the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students,
church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an introduction to
biblical theology.
Are you equipped to reach perfection? God has called his people to
a powerful way of living. We are meant to be fully alive in the
authority God has ordained. Perfection is a clarion call to
God-empowered righteousness, to remember who we are in Christ
Jesus, and to evaluate God's expectations for those who claim to be
born again in Him. The church can no longer afford to ignore the
gospel that empowers it to be both relevant and powerful. It must
purvey unsullied the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit and become
the solution to the world's ills that God intended and predestined
it to be. Pastor Richard Kuehn clearly outlines the problem of
man's sinful nature, the carnal state of rebellion against God, and
indifference to the well-being of others, which continue to be the
source of all interpersonal and international maliciousness.
Although man has tried many philosophies, psychologies,
governments, religions, laws, and organizations, none has provided
a lasting peace or a framework for harmonious multi-cultural
living. Perfection provides a framework for fulfilling God's
righteousness in us and walking as Jesus walked. Discover God's
full plan for man's reformation, conformation, and transformation
and comprehend the depths and the beauty of His plan to bring His
kingdom to pass on earth as it is in heaven.
A Fresh Look at the Holy Spirit. Recent decades have recognized
pneumatology-the theology of the Holy Spirit-as a critical
component in Christian thought, worthy of increased attention.
While scholarly discussion about the Spirit is both creative and
lively, it does sometimes occur in outlying areas of doctrine and
practice rather than within its context of the doctrine of God. The
Third Person of the Trinity represents the proceedings of the 2020
Los Angeles Theology Conference, which examined pneumatology as a
core component of the doctrine of the Trinity, offering
constructive proposals for understanding the doctrine of the Holy
Spirit with theological and historical depth, ecumenical scope, and
analytic clarity. The twelve diverse essays in this collection
include discussions on: Understanding the Holy Spirit's presence in
creation. The mystery of the Trinity and the procession of the
Spirit. An exploration of a Black American pneumatology of freedom.
Exploring pneumatology alongside sorrow and suffering. Each of the
essays collected in this volume engage with Scripture as well as
with others in the field-theologians both past and present, from
different confessions-in order to provide constructive resources
for contemporary systematic theology and to forge a theology for
the future.
Publishers Weekly starred review Seasoned pastor and church leader
Will Willimon excels at creating thought-provoking, accessible
books for working pastors and seminarians. In Aging, he takes a
theologically rich look at numerous aspects of growing old. Drawing
on Scripture, literature, current research, and his experiences as
an aging adult, Willimon reflects on aging as a spiritual journey.
He explores the challenging realties as well as the rewarding joys
of growing old and shows pastors how to help their congregants grow
old gracefully and in good Christian hope. Willimon also offers
practical advice on helping church members as they encounter
retirement, aging, caring for the aging, loss, bereavement, and
finding faith in the last quarter of life. This eloquent,
delightfully Christian perspective on aging will be of interest to
all who care for aging souls--not only pastors but also chaplains
and other ministers in hospitals, hospices, and extended care
facilities. About the Series Pastors are called to help people
navigate the profound mysteries of being human, from birth to death
and everything in between. This series, edited by leading pastoral
theologian Jason Byassee, provides pastors and pastors-in-training
with rich theological reflection on the various seasons that make
up a human life, helping them minister with greater wisdom and joy.
This message from Chuck Pierce and Robert Heidler likens our
spiritual defense to that of the children of Israel while in
battle. Within the ranks there were those who carried huge shields
to protect the bulk of the army. And just as we fight spiritual
battles today, there is a mighty shield we can carry to protect us.
This shield of faith is one of the main ways we can resist our
enemy's attacks. We are fully capable of resisting the enemy's
attacks, but we must first be able to recognize how Satan fights.
His main weapons are to create fear and doubt in us and to tempt us
to become complainers and murmurers. If we succumb, our faith is
weakened. The keys to increasing our faith are found in knowing the
Word of God, which engenders praise, thankfulness, trust, and
obedience.
Theology has a rich tradition across the African continent, and has
taken myriad directions since Christianity first arrived on its
shores. This handbook charts both historical developments and
contemporary issues in the formation and application of theologies
across the member countries of the African Union. Written by a
panel of expert international contributors, chapters firstly cover
the various methodologies needed to carry out such a survey.
Various theological movements and themes are then discussed, as
well as biblical and doctrinal issues pertinent to African
theology. Subjects addressed include: * Orality and theology *
Indigenous religions and theology * Patristics * Pentecostalism *
Liberation theology * Black theology * Social justice * Sexuality
and theology * Environmental theology * Christology * Eschatology *
The Hebrew Bible and the New Testament The Routledge Handbook of
African Theology is an authoritative and comprehensive survey of
the theological landscape of Africa. As such, it will be a hugely
useful volume to any scholar interested in African religious
dynamics, as well as academics of Theology or Biblical Studies in
an African context.
St. Dominic led a life of excitement and adventure. As a boy he
sold his books to feed the poor and offered himself as ransom for a
prisoner. His greatest adventures came when he walked from town to
town and stood fearlessly in the market to preach.
Awarded the Hermann-Sasse-Preis by the Independent Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Germany Martin Luther read and preached the
biblical text as the record of God addressing real, flesh-and-blood
people and their daily lives. He used stories to drive home his
vision of the Christian life, a life that includes struggling
against temptation, enduring suffering, praising God in worship and
prayer, and serving one's neighbor in response to God's callings
and commands. Leading Lutheran scholar Robert Kolb highlights
Luther's use of storytelling in his preaching and teaching to show
how Scripture undergirded Luther's approach to spiritual formation.
With both depth and clarity, Kolb explores how Luther retold and
expanded on biblical narratives in order to cultivate the daily
life of faith in Christ.
We live in a time when believing in anything or nothing is
considered equally "truthful." Many people don't identify with a
specific religion, preferring to think of themselves as "spiritual"
to avoid seeming intolerant of other beliefs. This has led to some
squishy ideas about right and wrong, as well as false teachings
infiltrating our churches. More than ever, we must stand firm on
the clear teaching of God's Word. In What Every Christian Should
Know, Dr. Robert Jeffress equips you to understand ten core
doctrines of Christianity so you can be confident that your faith
is built on solid ground and stand strong against false teaching.
Each chapter illuminates a core belief of the Christian faith, such
as God's Word, the Trinity, angels and demons, sin, salvation,
future things, and more. Nothing is more hopeful and beneficial in
our trying times than good theology. With vivid illustrations,
clear explanations, and practical applications for believers today,
this book will help you ground your faith in capital T truth.
Christian Theology: The Classics is a vibrant introduction to the
most important works of theology in the history of Christian
thought. Exploring writings from the origins of Christianity to the
present day, it examines some of the most influential theologians
of all time, considering the context in which they were writing and
the lasting significance of their work. Covering thirty-one
theological classics such as: * Augustine of Hippo, On the Trinity
* Martin Luther, Commentary on Galatians * John Calvin, The
Institutes of The Christian Religion * Jonathan Edwards, Religious
Affections * St Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae With a glossary
and outlines of the key criticisms of each text, this book is the
perfect starting point for anyone interested in Theology and the
history of Christian thought.
A review of the literature on ministerial ethics reveals scant
reflection on it among Catholics. So this book is a modest attempt
to make a Catholic contribution to stimulate a conversation within
the Catholic Church on professional ethics in pastoral ministry.
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For Christians, the issues raised by the different views on
creation and evolution are challenging. Can a "young earth" be
reconciled with a universe that appears to be billions of years
old? Does scientific evidence point to a God who designed the
universe and life in all its complexity? Three Views on Creation
and Evolution deals with these and similar concerns as it looks at
three dominant schools of Christian thought. Proponents of young
earth creationism, old earth creationism, and theistic evolution
each present their different views, tell why the controversy is
important, and describe the interplay between their understandings
of science and theology. Each view is critiqued by various
scholars, and the entire discussion is summarized by Phillip E.
Johnson and Richard H. Bube. The Counterpoints series provides a
forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues
important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two
categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your
library with other books in the Counterpoints series.
This book winsomely explores the significance of theology and the
Christian faith for the practice of psychology. The authors
demonstrate how psychology and the Christian faith can be brought
together in a mutually enriching lived practice, helping students
engage in psychology in a theologically informed way. Each chapter
includes introductory takeaways, questions for reflection and
discussion, and resources for further study and reading.
In this addition to the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series,
Frank Thielman traces the theme of the new creation through
Scripture, from God's promise in Genesis to redeem the world to the
culmination of this promise in the book of Revelation.
One of Sheed's most popular books, this ideal volume for the layman
shows the practical aspects of theology in the life of a Christian
believer. Logic, clarity, and simplicity permeate this eminently
readable book.
Draws on writings only recently made accessible - including the
correspondence between Bonhoeffer and his teen-age fiance, Maria
von Wedemeyer
As more and more so-called experts challenge what the Bible says
about the creation of man, we must take aim with straightforward,
Christ-centered answers.
Today's generation is bombarded with theories about humankind
and its origins. In Fatal Flaws, now in paperback with a study
guide included, Hank Hanegraaff keeps Christians from falling prey
to corrupting scientific speculation about the origins of life and
reminds us that we are God's creation. This common-sense approach
puts the concept of evolution in the grasp of everyday Christians
and reminds us that ultimately the key to our purpose in this life
comes from understanding whose we are and who created us.
This book aims to introduce a distinctively evangelical voice to
the discipline of practical theology. Evangelicals have sometimes
seen practical theology as primarily a 'liberal' project. This
collection, however, actively engages with practical theology from
an evangelical perspective, both through discussion of the
substantive issues and by providing examples of practical theology
done by evangelicals in the classroom, the church, and beyond. This
volume brings together established and emerging voices to debate
the growing role which practical theology is playing in evangelical
and Pentecostal circles. Chapters begin by addressing
methodological concerns, before moving into areas of practice.
Additionally, there are four short papers from students who make
use of practical theology to reflect upon their own practice.
Issues of authority and normativity are tackled head on in a way
that will inform the debate both within and beyond evangelicalism.
This book will, therefore, be of keen interest to scholars of
practical, evangelical, and Pentecostal theology.
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