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The traditional way of doing theology among evangelicals---setting
forth a rigid theological system and then vigorously defending it
as revealed truth---has tended to emphasize points of disagreement
among Christians rather than the beliefs we all hold in common.
This book is a welcome departure. What Christians Believe offers a
general theology that will serve all groups of evangelical
Christians. It focuses on the unity of the various confessions
while affirming diversity in matters of secondary importance.What
Christians Believe takes the approach of contextualized
theology---that is, it recognizes that all theological systems
reflect the cultural grid in which they developed. Therefore, this
book takes a two-pronged approach to each concept it covers. Alan
F. Johnson discusses its biblical foundation, and Robert E. Webber
traces its historical development in the church.
Continuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, this completely
revised edition of The Expositor s Bible Commentary series puts
world-class biblical scholarship in your hands. Based on the
original twelve-volume set that has become a staple in college and
seminary libraries and pastors studies worldwide, this new
thirteen-volume edition marshals the most current evangelical
scholarship and resources. You ll find up-to-date information
grounded in the same unchanging commitment to the divine
inspiration, complete trustworthiness, and full authority of the
Bible. Of the fifty-six contributors, thirty of them are new.
Reflecting the Expositor s Bible Commentary international and
cross-denominational approach, they come from the United States,
Canada, England, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand, and from a
broad diversity of churches, including Anglican, Baptist, Brethren,
Methodist, Nazarene, Presbyterian, and Reformed. The Expositor s
Bible Commentary uses the complete New International Version for
its English text, but it also refers freely to other translations
and to the original languages. For each book of the Bible, the
thoroughly revised features consist of: A comprehensive
introduction A short and precise bibliography A detailed outline
Insightful exposition of passages and verses Overviews of sections
of Scripture to illumine the big picture Occasional reflections to
give more detail on important issues Notes on textual questions and
special problems, placed close to the text in question
Transliteration and translation of Hebrew and Greek words, enabling
readers to understand even the more technical notes A balanced and
respectful approach toward marked differences of opinion"
Upwardly mobile Christians facing radically diverse ethnic,
religious, economic and social conditions. The church divided over
issues of leadership and authority, sexual morality, gender and
worship, marriage and divorce. Sound familiar? First-century
Corinth and its challenges were not so different from our own. Yet
in the midst of this detailed, practical letter is found one of the
greatest paeans to love ever written. And, of course, love is just
what is needed to address these complex human issues whether in the
first century or the twenty-first. In this deft analysis of 1
Corinthians, readers will find an introduction that discusses the
social, cultural and historical background of the city and its
people. Rounding out the introduction are explorations of the
letter's occasion and date, authorship and purpose, and major
theological themes. Passage-by-passage commentary follows that
seeks to explain what the letter means for us today as well as what
it meant for its original hearers. Students, pastors, Bible
teachers and everyone who wants to understand Paul's message for
the church will benefit from this excellent resource.
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