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Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World
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…
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- 9780310212768
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- Softcover, 283 hlm, 13x20cm
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- 261.2
How Jewish Is Christianity?: 2 Views on the Messianic Movement
The infant church in Jerusalem faced a quandary: what to down Gentiles who desired to be part of to the new body of Messianic believers. Today, the concern is reversed. How should the church view Jewish believers who want to express their nationality and heritage? Are Messianic congregations necessary, or should Jewish believers be incorporated into Gentile church? How Jewish should a Messiani…
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- 0310244900
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- 210 hal, 13.5x20.4cm
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- 289.9
Three Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism
To some Western evangelicals, the practices of Eastern Orthodoxy seem mysterious and perhaps even unbiblical. Then again, from an Orthodox perspective, evangelicals lack the spiritual roots provided by centuries-old church traditions. Are the differences between these two branches of Christianity so sharp that to shake hands is to compromise the gospel itself? Or is there room for agreement? Ar…
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- 9780310235392
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- Softcover, 294 hlm, 13x20cm
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- 280.042
Four Views on Moving Beyond the Bible to Theology
The Bible has long served as the standard for Christian practice, yet believers still disagree on how biblical passages should be interpreted and applied. Only when readers fully understand the constructs that inform their process of moving from Scripture to theology---and those of others---can Christians fully evaluate teachings that claim to be 'biblical.' Here, scholars who affirm an inspire…
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- 9780310276555
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- Softcover, 369 hlm, 13x20cm
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- 220.601
Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy
The inerrancy of the Bible--the belief that the Bible is without error--is often a contentious topic among mainstream Christianity. Like other titles in the Counterpoints collection, this volume gives those interested in theology the tools they need to draw informed conclusions on debated issues by showcasing the range of positions in a way that helps readers understand the perspectives--espec…
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- 9780310331360
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- Softcover, 328 hlm, 13x20cm
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- 220.132
Five Views on Sanctification
Christians generally recognize the need to live a holy, or sanctified, life. But they differ on what sanctification is and how it is achieved. Five Views on Sanctification brings together in one easy-to-understand volume five major Protestant views on sanctification. Writing from a solid evangelical stance, each author describes and defends his own understanding of the doctrine, and responds as…
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- 9780310212690
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- Softcover, 254 hlm, 13x20cm
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- 234.8
Five Views on Apologetics
The goal of apologetics is to persuasively answer honest objections that keep people from faith in Jesus Christ. But of several apologetic approaches, which is most effective? Five Views on Apologetics examines the 'how-to' of apologetics, putting five prominent views under the microscope: Classical, Evidential, Presuppositional, Reformed Epistemology, and Cumulative Case. Offering a forum for …
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- 9780310224761
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- Softcover, 398 hlm, 13x21cm
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- 239
Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?: Three Views on the Bible's Earliest C…
There is little doubt that in recent years the nature of the Genesis narrative has sparked much debate among Christians. This Counterpoints volume introduces three predominant interpretive genres and their implications for biblical understanding. Each contributor identifies their position on the genre of Genesis 1-11, addressing why it is appropriate to the text, and contributes examples of its…
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- 9780310514947
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- Soft Cover, 173 hlm, 13.5x20.5 cm
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- 222.1106
Four Views on Eternal Security
Does the Bible support the concept of 'once saved, always saved, ' or can a person lose his or her salvation? How do the Scriptures portray the complex interplay between grace and free will? These and related questions are explored from different angles in this thought-provoking Counterpoints volume. The contributors each state their case for one of four prominent views on eternal security: cla…
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- 9780310234395
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- Softcover, 302 hlm, 13x20cm
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Four Views on the Apostle Paul
An introduction to ongoing debates on the apostle Paul's life and teaching and his letters' ramifications for the Church of today. The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology. Recent years have seen much controversy about…
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- 9780310326953
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- Softcover, 236 hlm, 13x20cm
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- 227.06
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