In essentials unity. In nonessentials liberty. In all things charity. Almost daily Christians are bombarded by strange new teachings about Jesus. The worldwide proliferation of new religious movements has created confusion in the church. Are there core beliefs at the heart of the Christian faith? If so, what are they? And how should Christians relate to those who do not embrace these beliefs? In down-to-earth language, Doctrine Twisting addresses and answers these questions. With the firm conviction that God has sufficiently and finally revealed himself in Christ and through the Bible, H. Wayne House and Gordon Carle explore in detail the doctrines of the Trinity, revelation, sin, Christ's divinity, the atonement, faith and works, the second coming and the afterlife. In each chapter they outline the biblical basis for the historic orthodox position and then analyze and refute deviations from these truths. Doctrine Twisting will help Christians more fully serve God and minister to others through a better understanding of the essential doctrines of the Bible and the doctrinal errors of new religious movements.

A quick and easy visual guide to biblical prophecies-from the basics of interpretation to the details and fulfillment of specific prophetic texts. Packed with teaching and learning tools, from charts and timelines, to maps and visual guides, Charts of Bible Prophecy will guide you through the prophecies found throughout the Bible and the doctrines and issues that surround them. The 120 visual aids are grouped into topics such as: An Introduction to Prophecy Fulfillment of Prophecy The Rapture and the Second Coming The Nation of Israel Teaching on the Millennium Daniel and Revelation Death and the Afterlife Regardless of your stance on Bible prophecy, you'll appreciate this volume's evenhanded approach in presenting and comparing different viewpoints. The accessible visual presentation is perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including classroom use, homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school. ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.

A quick and easy visual study aid for students and anyone interested in understanding today's complex religious mosaic. Charts of World Religions allows for quick comparison and contrast of numerous systems of faith, beliefs, deities, and traditions. In clear, easy-to-understand charts, this book provides vital information on such topics as the origins of different religions, the nature of deity or ultimate spiritual reality, the source of spiritual truth, the nature of the human predicament, and the nature of salvation/enlightenment/liberation. Highlights the differences between various beliefs, and details subdivisions of broad categories, such as various branches of Christianity and Islam. More than 90 charts appear in six major sections: Prolegomena to World Religions Comparison of World Religions Ancient Mediterranean Religions (including the Egyptian pantheon, Graeco-Roman deities) Western Religions (including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i, and Secular Humanism) Eastern Religions (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, Confucianism, and Sikhism) Indigenous Religions (including African, Caribbean, and Native American) This volume is perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including classroom use, homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school. ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.

Approach the New Testament with confidence. Chronological and Background Charts of the New Testament will help students organize and synthesize the vast amount of biblical and extrabiblical information on the New Testament by providing a helpful visual overview of the data, chronology, historical background, and criticism. This format allows facts, relationships, parallels, and contrasts to be grasped quickly and easily. Perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school. The 90 charts in this updated, expanded edition are divided into four broad categories: General material for reading and understanding the New Testament. Backgrounds to the New Testament, such as historical and cultural settings. The Gospels-information on their authors, differences, audiences, etc. The apostolic age-chronology, theology, history, interpretations, etc. These charts cover a wide range of topics, from basic information to extrabiblical data such as "The Roman Military System," "Rabbinic Writings," and "The Five Gospels of the Jesus Seminar." ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.

Learn how to defend the Christian faith from various attacks with this visual and memorable study tool. Charts of Apologetics and Christian Evidences covers historical, literary, archaeological, and theological aspects of both the Old and the New Testaments and deals with every aspect of apologetics, covering topics like: Reasons for and against Apologetics How Can Truth Be Known? Views of Evil Theories on the Origin of Religion Secular Humanism versus Christianity Intelligent Design Theory Scientific Evidence for the Age of the Universe and many more. Apologetics is an important topic at a time when postmodernism, relativism, and religious pluralism are prevalent. This book contains 68 charts in six sections. This visual format allows facts, logical structures, parallels, and contrasts to be grasped quickly and easily. Perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school. ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.

Explore significant archaeological discoveries pertaining to every book of the Bible. Laypersons, pastors, students, academics, and anyone looking for a current and comprehensive biblical archaeology resource need look no further. The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology provides a wealth of information that supplements the historical context of the Bible, providing a window into the past that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of biblical text. Immerse yourself in the world of the Bible and the intertestamental period with these special features: Introduction to the field of archaeology Archaeological discoveries in canonical order The latest photos and information from new discoveries Aerial photos of excavation sites Photos of artifacts and historic structures Sidebars and study helps Robust glossary Detailed maps Bibliography The Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology gives readers the opportunity to visit ancient sites and historical places while remaining in the comfort of their own home.

Provides a visual overview of the major subjects within the discipline of theology as well as various perspectives on doctrines. Packed with teaching and learning tools-from charts and timelines, to tables and visual guides-Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine will help any student of theology quickly grasp and remember the basics. Notable topics include: Distinctive traits of theological systems. A guide to interpretation of biblical texts. Classic arguments for the existence of God. Charts on Christology (the study of Christ) and Pneumatology (the study of the Holy Spirit). Views of salvation and other charts on soteriology. Charts concerning ecclesiology, including guides to understanding the differing views on sacraments and church office. Key terms to the second coming of Christ. Perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school. ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.

Visually organized, essential information on the many cults, sects, and movements throughout today's religious landscape. This collection of charts gives Christians both the overview and the details on the most significant groups, starting with facts about history, membership, worship practices, leaders, and publications for each group. You'll also find the group's doctrinal position presented in its own words, together with the orthodox view in easy-to-read comparison charts. Perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school. Notable groups include: Christian Identity Movement Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints Eckankar Freemasonry Jehovah's Witnesses Mind Science groups New Age Movement Unification Church United Pentecostal Church The Way International and many more. ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.

In the book of Exodus, the promises to the patriarchs begin to see their fulfillment: Yahweh takes a people for himself and dwells among them. He is not a distant deity, but a God who speaks and acts to deliver his people from oppression. In this two--volume commentary, Eugene Carpenter interacts with the Hebrew text to trace these and other important themes through Exodus. He also discusses how key theological concepts of Exodus continue throughout the Bible and offers suggestions for applying the message of the book to modern-day readers. About the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary Series: The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series incorporates the latest in critical biblical scholarship and is written from a distinctly evangelical perspective. Each comprehensive volume combines historical and literary explanations with insights for understanding the text within the Bible's larger story and applying it to everyday life.

In his epistle to the Philippians, Paul addresses internal struggles and external pressures that the church faced. In the letter he presents the sacrificial life of Christ as the ultimate example, "the ethical foundation for all of life," and then calls believers to imitate Christ in their own lives. In this volume, Mark J. Keown scrupulously examines Philippians with a clear eye on the original text and a fine-tuned ear to first-century culture while also interacting with the full history of scholarship on Philippians. Keown also carefully considers the letter's theological and devotional importance for present-day believers. The result is the most comprehensive commentary on Philippians yet published.

In his epistle to the Philippians, Paul addresses internal struggles and external pressures that the church faced. In the letter he presents the sacrificial life of Christ as the ultimate example, "the ethical foundation for all of life," and then calls believers to imitate Christ in their own lives. In this volume, Mark J. Keown scrupulously examines Philippians with a clear eye on the original text and a fine-tuned ear to first-century culture while also interacting with the full history of scholarship on Philippians. Keown also carefully considers the letter's theological and devotional importance for present-day believers. The result is the most comprehensive commentary on Philippians yet published.

The Bible is a ready resource for guidance on topics and questions that often provoke and perplex believers. And yet few know where to look for the answers they need. Until now.

"Answers to Common Questions About Jesus" seeks to explore the life and miracles of Christ by answering questions such as: -Who were Jesus' siblings? -What languages did Jesus speak? -Where was Jesus before His birth? -Why did Jesus need to be baptized? -Did Jesus really descend into hell?

Written in question-and-answer format for easy reading, these quick reference guides provide brief summaries of important biblical doctrines so Christians can confidently and honestly discuss their beliefs with family, friends, and neighbors.

The Bible is a ready resource for guidance on topics and questions that often perplex believer and curious nonbeliever alike. But where do you begin to look for the answers? In fact, how do we know for sure that we can even trust the Bible to provide the answers being sought?

Making sense of the many images of God and teachings about the Godhead that appear in the Bible, Answers to Common Questions About God tackles such subjects as:

- How do we know God even exists?

- How could God have always existed?

- Can God really feel my personal pain?

- Do all religions lead to God?

Written in question-and-answer format for easy access, these quick reference guides provide succinct summaries of authoritative information so readers can be confident of what they read and be prepared to discuss these topics with family, friends, or neighbors accurately.

In the book of Exodus, the promises to the patriarchs begin to see their fulfillment: Yahweh takes a people for himself and dwells among them. He is not a distant deity, but a God who speaks and acts to deliver his people from oppression. In this two--volume commentary, Eugene Carpenter interacts with the Hebrew text to trace these and other important themes through Exodus. He also discusses how key theological concepts of Exodus continue throughout the Bible and offers suggestions for applying the message of the book to modern-day readers. About the Evangelical Exegetical Commentary Series: The Evangelical Exegetical Commentary series incorporates the latest in critical biblical scholarship and is written from a distinctly evangelical perspective. Each comprehensive volume combines historical and literary explanations with insights for understanding the text within the Bible's larger story and applying it to everyday life.

A new volume in a quick reference series on the most-asked questions of faith

The Bible is a ready resource for guidance on topics and questions that often provoke and perplex believers. And yet few know where to look for the answers they need. Until now.

Spiritual forces are very real, but often misinterpreted. In "Answers to Common Question About Angels & Demons," authors H. Wayne House and Timothy J. Demy discuss such queries as: -What are the differences between angels and humans? -What is the origin of demons? -What is the future of Satan? -Do infants who die become angels?

Written in question-and-answer format for easy reading, this quick reference guide provides brief summaries of important biblical doctrines so Christians can confidently and honestly discuss their beliefs with family, friends, and neighbors.

Synopsis: Whether and in what sense the Son of God might eternally submit to his Father's will is a question that has ignited a firestorm of controversy in today's evangelical academy. On one side stand those who regard the affirmation of any inequality whatsoever in the Godhead as a revival of ancient subordinationism. On the other stand persons who consider the Son functionally subordinate to the Father even within the immanent Trinity, without respect to the Incarnation, and regard their belief as integral to historic orthodoxy. Many evangelicals, moreover, view the issue of subordination within the Trinity as pivotal to contemporary disputes about the role of women in church, home, and state. If the relations of the divine persons constitute a paradigm for human life, persons on all sides of the gender question argue, human relations ought to reflect either the divine persons' exceptionless equality or their orderly differentiation of roles. At the same time, others consider the issues of equality in the Trinity and gender relations irrelevant to each other and accuse both complementarians and evangelical feminists of degrading the doctrine of the Trinity into a partisan weapon. The New Evangelical Subordinationism? gathers commentary on evangelical debates about equality and subordination in the Trinity from representatives of the gamut of perspectives just mentioned. Here, evangelical theologians, biblical scholars, and church historians of widely differing theological orientations address themselves to the panoply of questions raised by these debates. This volume, unprecedented in the breadth and depth of its coverage of the controversy over subordination in the Trinity, should become a standard source for teaching and research on its subject. Endorsements: "The church should appreciate the work of editors Jowers and House in gathering up these sixteen different chapters on whether the Son is subordinate or equal in authority to the Father. This is a helpful compendium for use in classes of theology and Bible and even ministry . . . Jowers concludes the book with helpful reflections on the differing views. All the chapters are amply summarized in the preface. The New Evangelical Subordinationism? is a crucial volume for the church at this time." --Aida Besancon Spencer, Professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA "Is the Eternal Son of God subordinate to the Father in the ontological Trinity? Is Christ functionally subordinate to his Father during his earthly ministry? Can the doctrine of the subordination of the Son or of Christ help us make sense of other, creaturely relationships--such as that between spouses? These are important and difficult matters about which many Christians currently disagree. In this symposium Dennis Jowers and H. Wayne House have collected together representative papers from different quarters of this debate in order to promote an irenic and collegial discussion." --Oliver Crisp Professor of Systematic Theology Fuller Theological Seminary "I commend the editors for making available in one place this collection of provocative essays, many written by the chief disputants in a debate now raging among evangelical theologians . . . Evangelical theologians, theology students and anyone interested in contemporary evangelical discussions of the Trinity could profit greatly from reading these stimulating, vigorously argued, sometimes maddening and always intelligent essays." --Ronald Highfield Professor of Religion Seaver College, Pepperdine University. Author Biography: Dennis W. Jowers is Professor of Theology and Apologetics at Faith Evangelical College and Seminary. H. Wayne House is Distinguished Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Faith Evangelical College and Seminary.

This book shows how to use the wisdom in the book of Proverbs for guidance in finances, marriage, sex, family, religion, education, vocation, and politics. Wise decision making can be a constant struggle for Christians, especially since decisions often affect so many areas of our lives--family, work, church, and home. Don't get caught up in the worries of tomorrow! Living wisely will bring you a deeper faith and peace in God.

Divorce. No one likes it, but it doesn't go away. Even among Christians, the divorce rate continues to climb. How should Christians approach this issue? May Christians ever legitimately divorce? If they divorce legitimately, may they remarry? Not everyone who appeals to Scripture agrees on how we should understand what it says about divorce and remarriage. In this Spectrum Multiview volume, four authors present their distinct perspectives. Carl Laney argues that the Bible indicates that marriages are always intended to be permanent, that there is never a need for divorce and that remarriage is never permissible after divorce. William Heth contends that while there are legitimate biblical grounds for divorce, there are no legitimate grounds for remarriage after divorce. Thomas Edgar defends the position that Scripture allows for divorce and remarriage in cases of adultery or desertion. Larry Richards holds that Scripture, while decrying divorce and the pain it causes, points to a God of grace who will not condemn those who divorce and remarry. Such a sensitive debate cannot remain abstract, so a case study accompanies each position, followed by critical responses from each essayist. The result is a thoughtful, helpful resource for all who wish to think biblically about a crucial issue confronting the church. Spectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.

Cuadros de teologia y doctrina cristiana le ofrece al estudiante resumenes precisos y condensados de conceptos y argumentos de los campos de la teologia y doctrina. Lo hace presentando terminos y posturas importantes con sus significados. Este libro es un valioso material de referencia que permite a los lectors organizarse e integrar el material aprendido de otros libros de texto y en el salon de clase.

Many Christians want to witness for their faith, but they are afraid they will not be able to answer questions that others may ask of them. First Peter 3:15 reminds believers to always be prepared to "make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you." Norman Geisler and Chad Meister realize the fear of facing questions about the Christian faith. Their book Reasons for Faith gives believers grounded biblical apologetics to help them defend their faith.

By covering the importance of apologetics and then applying apologetics to popular culture and theological issues, these authors give all Christians the tools they need to stand firm in their faith and to be able to share that faith in today's society.