Men of Character: Jacob: Following God Without Looking Back

After his twin brother, Esau, sold his birthright to him for a bowl of soup, Jacob thought his life would be one of comfort and ease. Yet Jacob paid dearly for that deception and others as he tried for fulfill God's promise on his own, rather than having faith that God would fulfill them in His time, Jacob received a taste of his own bitter medicine as he was tricked into marrying Leah, the old…

Men of Character: Abraham: Holding Fast to the Will of God

Out of a sinful and pagan world, God called Abraham to leave everything and everyone he knew and travel to a land had never seen. Abraham stepped out in faith, yet he hesitated and delayed. Throughout his long life, it was only when Abraham fully yielded himself to the will of God, that God could fulfill His will through Abraham. Only his unconditional faith in God finally produced the son of p…

Men of Character: Elijah: Remaining Steadfast Through Uncertainty

Modern idols come in many forms: money, power, position, prestige. Elijah dedicated himself to destroying the idols of his day with deep conviction and unwavering tenacity that few have equalled since. His simple, straightforward prophecy to Ahab was that there would be no rain until the people destroyed their idols. Even though Elijah was a time fearful, lonely, and lacking in faith, he remai…

Men of Character: David: Seeking God Faithfully

King David was a deeply flawed man, yet he became one of the greatest leaders in history. His story reminds us that we are all imperfect and subject to tragic failure, but that God can still use us when we humbly and sincerely seek forgiveness. Though forgiven, David paid for his sins dearly - particularly in the life of his family. But, he never resigned himself to a life of despair as did his…

Men of Character: Moses: Freeing Yourself to Know God

Under the reign of a murderous pharaoh, Moses' parents were forced to trust God for the life of their child. Years later, Moses showed this same faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt into the land God had promised them. Though there were many conflict in Moses' lifetime, he never allowed them to compromise his relationship with God. His submission to God and His law - regardless of the c…

The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story

It can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don't know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God's story o…

Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation: The Shorter Writings of Geerh…

Includes "A bibliography of the writings of Geerhardus Vos" (p. 547-559). The idea of biblical theology as a science and as a theological discipline -- Eschatology of the New Testament -- The range of the logos title in the prologue to the fourth gospel -- The eschatological aspect of the Pauline conception of the spirit -- The priesthood of Christ in the epistle to the Hebrews -- Hebrews, the …

Paul and the Self: Apostolic Teaching for Personal Wholeness

The apostle Paul writes of an individual in conflict, with self, others, and God. The loser on this battlefield is truly a winner. A careful integration of social science and New Testament study interprets Paul's insights into the self, New Testament scholar J. Knox Chamblin presents what is essentially a systematic theology of the self.

God Centered Biblical Interpretation

Theologically and pastorally profound, this study of biblical hermeneutics builds on Trinitarian presuppositions, while exposing the idols that lead interpretation astray. Poythress emphasizes the interpreter's spiritual qualifications along with linguistic principles.

The New Testament: An Introduction to its Literature and History

Edition

1

ISBN/ISSN

9780851514499

Collation

Softcover; 387 hlm.; 13.89 x 21.62 cm

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Call Number

225