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John's Gospel has had an incalculable impact on human history. Its
pages contain a moral and spiritual potency which, over the
centuries, has transformed communities, brought about political
change and remade human character on a scale without precedent. The
power remains in the Gospel today. At its centre, as at the centre
of his exposition, is Jesus Christ in his glory and grace, majesty
and tenderness. Bruce Milne believes that we can experience his
presence even today, for the Gospel was 'written that ... you may
have life in his name'. The Gospel of John is a witness to the
King, as much a tract for our times as for John's. Bruce Milne's
exposition focuses on the ministry of Jesus before his incarnation,
during his life on earth and after his resurrection. The
centrepiece of this Gospel is the cross, and its background the
solemnity of God's judgment of the world.
'You will know the truth, ' said Jesus, 'and the truth will set you
free.' Christians have already begun to know God and his truth.
This handbook assists in that liberating knowledge, as it opens up
the great themes of God's Word and shows how they fit together.
Each chapter deals with one aspect of biblical truth and encourages
further study with Scripture references to look up, questions for
discussion, and books for additional reading. The main sections
conclude with practical reflection on how the Bible's teaching
challenges us and moves us to adore the living God. This new
edition of Bruce Milne's widely appreciatedKnow the Truth has been
extensively revised and updated to ensure its ongoing relevance and
value as an excellent introduction to Christian doctrine.
When death breaks into our lives, the great questions of human
existence and destiny confront us. What is life? What is death? Is
there an afterlife? Often it is only in the midst of tragedy that
these issues are given much attention - but the basic orientation
of Christianity is towards heavenly hope. Bruce Milne takes us on a
journey through the biblical teaching about the awesome realities
of heaven and hell - destinies central to our understanding of God
and humanity. He begins with an examination of some key Old
Testament texts, then moves on to the teaching of Jesus, and
finally surveys other relevant New Testament passages. Debate
continues about this area of Christian belief, but the life to come
is a biblical 'fact of life', and the eternal God assures us,
repeatedly and clearly, that he will meet us all in eternity.
From the footpaths of our cities to the chat rooms of the Internet,
people are connecting today as never before. As the planet shrinks
through the multiple forces of immigration, travel, electronic
communication and more fluid employment patterns, we will find
ourselves increasingly forced into contact with those who are
significantly different from ourselves. Sadly however, the stranger
is often a threat to be resisted rather than a friend to be
embraced. In this context of in-your-face diversity, it is time to
revisit the heart of the New Testament, with its claim that in
Jesus Christ a new quality of human relationship is possible. In
his letter to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul claims that
Christians are a new kind of people, part of a new community: a
'new humanity' in Christ (Ephesians 2:15). We exist not in
isolation, but in relationship. 'Dynamic Diversity' contends that
all Christian congregations everywhere are called to be bridging
places, centres of reconciliation, where the major diversities
separating human beings are overcome through the presence of God's
Holy Spirit. Bruce Milne presents a biblical model for today and
tomorrow where the diversities of gender, generation, ethnicity,
colour and socio-economic status present exciting and challenging
opportunities to demonstrate practical oneness. When this happens,
churches become wonderfully alive. In Christ we can be one people,
one new humanity, one life.
Acts is an exciting story of church growth despite inner problems
and outward conflict. The Book of Acts describes the spread of the
gospel throughout the known world of the first century and the
establishment of Christian churches in many different places. As
the gospel entered new places, its preachers often faced opposition
from followers of other religions and sometimes this opposition
extended to include political persecution. Nevertheless, within a
generation the gospel had spread from Jerusalem to Rome and beyond.
While Luke, the writer of Acts was a historian, Acts is not merely
historical but also provide principles and lessons for contemporary
churches to imitate as they continue to spread the apostolic gospel
today.
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Bruce Milne
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'You will know the truth, ' said Jesus, 'and the truth will set you
free.' Christians have already begun to know God and his truth.
This handbook assists in that liberating knowledge, as it opens up
the great themes of God's Word and shows how they fit together.
Each chapter deals with one aspect of biblical truth and encourages
further study with Scripture references to look up, questions for
discussion, and books for additional reading. The main sections
conclude with practical reflection on how the Bible's teaching
challenges us and moves us to adore the living God. This new
edition of Bruce Milne's widely appreciatedKnow the Truth has been
extensively revised and updated to ensure its ongoing relevance and
value as an excellent introduction to Christian doctrine.
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