"~Four grim horsemen, the Antichrist, the ten-horned beast, the ultimate battle at Armageddon, the ""mark of the beast."" It's no wonder that these images have griped the imagination of so many--and have been variously interpreted as symbolizing everything from Hitler and Gorbachev to credit cards and the Internet. Is the book of Revelation a blueprint for the future? A book of powerful symboli…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Di Dunia ini bermacam kecelakaan terjadi dan tidak pernah akan berhenti. Di antaranya, terjadi perubahan cuaca dan gerakan tektonik kulit Bumi sehingga menimbulkan terjadinya kerusakan yang sangat besar. Contohnya, pada zaman dahulu terjadi ledakan gunung berapi dan gempa bumi yang menelan seluruh kota dan menjadikannya fosil. Kawasan Asia Tenggara yang merupakan salah satu daerah pariwisata ya…
For centuries, finding purpose in life has been at the heart of the human quest. Yet, for many, the path to purpose remains urgent but unclear. In this best-selling modern classic, Os Guinness invites you to explore the ultimate answer to identity, meaning, and purpose. The Call speaks to the longing in every human heart and answers-You were created with a purpose. In this new edition, Th…
Do you have significant doubts about God? Are you afraid to doubt, much less admit to anyone that you aren't fully convinced of God's faithfullness? Are you so torn by your questions that life is beginning to lose its meaning? This forthright but compassionate book works to tear away the layers of misunderstanding about doubt to reveal not only its dangers but its great value. As Os Guinness ex…
"Character Counts" contains briefs biographical and reflective chapters about four remarkable world figures who not only withstood the extreme adversities of their offices and circumstances but flourished and grew under pressure to become people who made a difference in their times. Concerned citizens and all who eager to raise the level of character in this generation and the next will draw i…