In 15 New Testament Words of Life, biblical scholar Nijay Gupta
explores some of the most important New Testament words:
Righteousness Gospel Forgiveness Life Cross Faith Grace Fellowship
Hope Salvation Peace Religion Holiness Love Witness These are
familiar terms in the Christian vocabulary, but many don't know the
original background and theological importance of these words, and
how they can be life-giving for Christian faith and life today. To
access the deep meaning of these words in the theological
vocabulary of the New Testament writers, Gupta discusses each word
within a key text and interprets it in three contexts:
Canonical-how the New Testament is grounded in the Old Literary-the
meaning developed within the key text Historical-the Jewish and
Greco-Roman world of the first century For those first hearers of
the gospel who chose to follow Jesus, these words were the words of
life, and they can be once again for Jesus-followers in the modern
world. With Gupta's skilled guidance, readers will find their
engagement with the New Testament revitalized as they begin to
understand how these inspiring ancient words can still be
captivating, thought-provoking, and worldview-shaping words for
real life today. While the New Testament is full of depth and
complexity, its most important ideas have a profound simplicity to
them. In this collection of word studies, Nijay Gupta explores
foundational themes in New Testament theology, but in a very
accessible way. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of
some of the most essential concepts in Christian belief, this book
is for you! -TIM MACKIE, cofounder of the Bible Project "Not only
does Nijay Gupta define important New Testament terms and
illustrate their significance for today, he also models a strategy
for how a Bible reader might approach the exploration of biblical
ideas. 15 New Testament Words of Life is an introduction to New
Testament theology that invites readers to study the Bible by
investigating key concepts that frequently appear in books,
sermons, and even casual conversations. Gupta's scholarship and
cultural awareness combine to make the work a necessary resource
for preachers, teachers, and all other curious Bible readers. I am
eager for my students to read it." -DENNIS R. EDWARDS, Associate
professor of New Testament, North Park Theological Seminary "Nijay
Gupta has provided the church and its pastors with a remarkable
resource. Wearing his deep learning lightly, he winsomely portrays
how the New Testament writers draw on the Old Testament to
theologize in ways that are immensely hopeful and intensely
practical. A book like this is just what the church needs today-a
rich biblical theology that speaks words of life to the lives of
the people of God in our increasingly fraught and complex world."
-DERWIN L. GRAY, Cofounder and lead pastor of Transformation
Church, author of How to Heal Our Racial Divide "Do you suspect
there's more to the Christian faith than what you're hearing? Dr.
Gupta brings the best of biblical scholarship to the pews, where
standard Christian ways of talking about things have grown stale.
By highlighting these fifteen key words, he opens a whole new world
of understanding that will reinvigorate Christian practice. If you
are hungry to move beyond cliches, this book is your invitation to
a nourishing feast." -CARMEN JOY IMES, Associate professor of Old
Testament, Biola University, author of Bearing God's Name
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