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The gospel of John's from above orientation transforms our human
from below assumptions and habits. It draws us into union with God
and into unity with one another. It communicates who Jesus is, in
both intimate and profound dimensions. The book of John shapes
Christian identity, invigorates worship, and implants eternal
hope.
John's gospel defies description, marvels Swartley, professor
emeritus at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. It soars like
the eagle, links heaven and earth, and both comforts and convicts
the human heart. Its Christology is rich, with a plethora of titles
for Jesus-even the divine eternal I AM.
Though commentaries on the book of John abound, this volume
follows the unique Believers Church Bible Commentary Series format,
providing sections on The Text in Biblical Context and The Text in
the Life of the Church. According to Swartley, this format serves
well the interests of seminary as well as other graduate
students
Is it the church's role to sustain cultures and empires? Or should
churches take a prophetic stand in relation to the human situation?
Can the church both stand for justice and continue in the way of
peace? This book offers proposals for those who want to carry forth
Christ's benediction of peace. As Nancy Heisey, Associate Professor
of Biblical Studies and Church History, Eastern Mennonite
University, observes, "From a concrete story of a real congregation
trying to be faithful among its neighbors to discussions of just
policing, white superiority, and excommunication for refusal to
forgive, this collection offers a challenging and worthwhile read
for those who care deeply about how Christian commitment to peace
is lived out in our complex world." James E. Brenneman, President,
Goshen College, says that "This volume captures not only the good
news proclaimed in Christ's benediction to his disciples but also
the imagination of its contributors--who propose creative,
inspiring, practical and prophetic ways to create a more peaceful
planet. Let's hope the contagion spreads." J. Denny Weaver,
Co-Author; Defenseless Christianity; and Author, The Nonviolent
Atonement, thinks that Peace Be With You offers some
soul-satisfying responses to empire. But equally as important,
other essays offer needed critique of ways the peace church is
drifting toward assimilation to American empire and the ways of
empire."
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All Things Reconciled (Hardcover)
Christopher D. Marshall; Foreword by Willard M Swartley; Afterword by Thomas M I Noakes-Duncan
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All Things Reconciled (Paperback)
Christopher D. Marshall; Foreword by Willard M Swartley; Afterword by Thomas M I Noakes-Duncan
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One would think that "peace," a term that occurs as many as one
hundred times in the New Testament, would enjoy a prominent place
in theological and ethical textbooks. Yet it is surprisingly
absent. Willard Swartley's "Covenant of Peace" remedies this
deficiency, restoring to New Testament theology and ethics the
peace that many works have missed.
In this comprehensive yet accessible book Swartley explicates
virtually all of the New Testament, relating peace -- and the
associated emphases of love for enemies and reconciliation -- to
core theological themes such as salvation, Christology, and the
reign of God. No other work in English makes such a
contribution.
Swartley concludes by considering specific practices that lead
to peacemaking and their place in our contemporary world.
Retrieving a historically neglected element in the Christian
message, "Covenant of Peace" confronts readers anew with the
compelling New Testament witness to peace.
Grounded in a lifetime of biblical study, New Testament scholar
Willard M. Swartley takes a fresh look at the Scriptures and what
they would teach on the current and controversial subject of
homosexuality. Swartley presents all sides of the issue, drawing
from contemporary scholarship and cultural analysis.
This irenic book explores two pervasive New Testament teachings
that are foundational to peace: Jesus' commands to love enemies and
not to retaliate against those who do evil. These essays show the
impact of Jesus' teaching throughout the New Testament. Several
essays also explore the relation of these commands to Hebrew
scripture.
The Bible appears to give mixed and even conflicting signals on the
four case issues of slavery, Sabbath, war, and women. New Testament
scholar Willard Swartley seeks to identify the difficulties
surrounding these discussions and clarify basic learnings in
biblical interperation in a spirit of unity and dialogue. As a
predecessor to his 2003 publication, Homosexuality, this book
rounds out a thorough spirit-filled discussion of some of the most
contentious and sensitive issues facing the church today. 368
Pages.
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