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This critique provides a framework for understanding and interpreting the widespread but little-known New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement.
As the authors state in the preface: "We write this book with two major goals in mind. First, to give people an idea of the sheer size and reach of the NAR movement. And second, to systematize its key teachings and practices and evaluate them on the basis of Scripture and careful reasoning . . In our judgment, the NAR perspective crosses these boundaries [that is, certain broad parameters, revealed in Scripture and practiced in the historical orthodox church], and it does so in part because of flawed theology rooted in a flawed understanding of Scripture. We wish to warn readers about a possible confusion: Some critics have linked the NAR movement with mainstream Pentecostalism and charismatics. We do not do this. In fact, it is our contention that the NAR movement deviates from classical Pentecostal and charismatic teachings. This movement has emerged out of independent charismatic churches and, thus, has gained a foothold in many of those churches in varying degrees."
God Never Changes Or does he? God has been getting a makeover of
late, a 'reinvention' that has incited debate and troubled scholars
and laypeople alike. Modern theological sectors as diverse as
radical feminism and the new open theism movement are attacking the
classical Christian view of God and vigorously promoting their own
images of Divinity. God Under Fire refutes the claim that major
attributes of the God of historic Christianity are false and
outdated. This book responds to some increasingly popular alternate
theologies and the ways in which they cast classical Christian
theism in a negative light. Featuring an impressive cast of
world-class biblical scholars, philosophers, and apologists, God
Under Fire begins by addressing the question, Should the God of
Historic Christianity Be Replaced? From there, it explores issues
as old as time and as new as the inquest into the openness of God.
How, for instance, does God risk, relate, emote, and change? Does
he do these things, and if so, why? These and other questions are
investigated with clarity, bringing serious scholarship into
popular reach. Above all, this collection of essays focuses on the
nature of God as presented in the Scriptures and as Christians have
believed for centuries. God Under Fire builds a solid and appealing
case for the God of classical Christian theism, who in recent
years---as through the centuries---has been the God under fire."
To read the New Testament is to meet the Old Testament at every
turn. But exactly how do Old Testament texts relate to their New
Testament references and allusions? Moreover, what fruitful
interpretive methods do New Testament texts demonstrate? Leading
biblical scholars Walter Kaiser, Darrel Bock and Peter Enns each
present their answers to questions surrounding the use of the Old
Testament in the New Testament. Contributors address elements such
as Divine and human authorial intent, the context of Old Testament
references, and theological grounds for an interpretive method.
Every author applies his framework to the same three texts so that
readers see each method s practical use. Each contributor also
receives a thorough critique from the other two authors. A one-stop
reference for setting the scene and presenting approaches to the
topic that respect the biblical text, Three Views on the New
Testament Use of Old Testament gives readers the tools they need to
develop their own views on this important subject. 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."
The theme of the testimony of the Spirit of God is found in various
Biblical writings, but it has received inadequate attention in
recent theology, Biblical studies, and the philosophy of religion.
This book corrects that inadequacy from an interdisciplinary
perspective, including theology, Biblical studies, philosophy of
religion, ethics, psychology, aesthetics, and apologetics. The book
includes previously unpublished work on the topic of the testimony
of the Spirit in connection with: its role in Biblical literature,
an ontology of the Spirit, conscience and the voice of God, moral
knowledge, religious diversity and spiritual testimony, psychology
and neuroscience, community and language, art and beauty, desire
and gender, apologetics, and the church and discernment. The book
includes a General Introduction that identifies some key
theological and philosophical topics that bear on the topic of the
testimony of the Spirit, and it concludes with a bibliography on
the testimony of the Spirit. The book pursues its topics in a
manner accessible to a wide range of readers from various
disciplines, including college students, educated non-academics,
and researchers.
This volume offers a fresh, timely, practical look at eleven key
Christian virtues: faith, open-mindedness, wisdom, zeal, hope,
contentment, courage, love, compassion, forgiveness, and humility.
Writing from a distinctively Christian perspective, the authors
thoughtfully explore and explain these select virtues, seeking to
nurture readers in lifelong character growth and to promote the
centrality of the virtues to the Christian faith. Grouped under the
headings Faith, Hope, and Love, the chapters each conclude with
questions for further reflection. Watch the trailer: Contributors:
Michael W. Austin Jason BaehrRebecca Konyndyk DeYoungR. Douglas
Geivett David A. HornerWilliam C. Mattison IIIPaul K. MoserAndrew
PinsentSteve L. PorterJames S. SpiegelCharles TaliaferroDavid R.
Turner.
Rumors of deception have surrounded claims of Jesus' resurrection
ever since the soldiers appointed to guard his tomb made their
report to the Jewish authorities. But no one has led the
philosophic charge against miracles quite as influentially as David
Hume with his 1748 essay "Of Miracles." Refined, revised, restated,
his arguments still affect philosophic discussions of miracles
today. During the twentieth century, strong arguments have been
raised by Antony Flew, now professor emeritus at Keele University
in England. Flew has contributed a fresh statement of his
objections to the idea of God's acting in history just for this
volume, which also includes Hume's classic critique as a part of
the case against miracles. In response, Douglas Geivett and Gary
Habermas have assembled a distinguished team of scholars to rebut
the objections and set forth the positive case for God's action in
history: Richard Purtill clarifies the word miracle, while Norman
Geisler critiques Hume's case against miracles. Francis Beckwith
and Winfried Corduan assess how we would recognize miracles in the
past and in the present. Ronald Nash examines naturalism's
exclusion of miracles and shows its self-referential incoherence.
J. P. Moreland discusses whether science properly rules out the
possibility of miracles. God's existence and action in history are
probed by David Beck and Stephen Davis, while Douglas Geivett
argues that within a theistic framework it is reasonable to expect
miracles as confirmation of claims to special revelation. David
Clark examines miracles within the context of various world
religions. Robert Newman, John Feinberg, William Lane Craig and
Gary Habermas conclude by investigating fulfilled prophecy, the
virgin birth and incarnation of Jesus, the empty tomb, and the
resurrection appearances. In Defense of Miracles is a
comprehensive, up-to-date discussion that should not be overlooked
by anyone concerned with the current debate over miracles.
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