In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins. Ideal for students, professors, pastors and lay readers with an interest in the …
What if “No creed but the Bible” is unbiblical? The role of confessions and creeds is the subject of debate within evangelicalism today as many resonate with the call to return to Christianity’s ancient roots. Advocating for a balanced perspective, Carl Trueman offers an analysis of why creeds and confessions are necessary, how they have developed over time, and how they can function i…
Alister McGrath argues that Christian thought has a vital role to play in the survival of the Christian vision of reality. By setting the gospel in the great tradition of Christian theological reflection, we have the makings of a robust engagement in the public sphere of ideas.
What are creationism, evolution, and intelligent design really about? Do they have similar levels of credibility, or has materialism displaced God as the best explanation for our existence? Gonzalez and Richards serve up a guide for the perplexed that shows us the real issues at stake. Written to equip and strengthen laypeople in their defense of the faith, Christian Answers to Hard Question…
In this previously unpublished material, a pioneer in Reformed biblical theology examines the hopes, expectations and understanding of Old Testament saints regarding the future. Compiled from several manuscripts relating to Geerhardus Vos's course on Old Testament eschatology, this volume weaves together the most complete text of his study on the subject. Vos addresses a wide range of questions…
The truth of God is rich and multifaceted. Though a coherent body of revelation, the Bible comes to us through a variety of inspired authors, metaphors, and themes highlighting the many facets of God's truth. Likewise, our theological formulations capture manifold emphases--distinct perspectives on the whole--which collectively enable us to gain a fuller understanding of the truth. Poythress ex…
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.) Post-Conciliar perspectives by Joseph Papin -- 2.) God: a pragmatic reconstruction by Eugene Fontinell -- 3.) The role of the Bible in the theology of the future by Krister Stendahl -- 4.) The meaning of Revelation by Avery Dulles -- 5.) De-Judaization and Hellenization: the ambiguities of Christian identity by Jaroslav Pelikan -- 6.) Morality: underlying and unchanging p…
The seed of the Good News of Jesus Christ has grown and is growing strongly amidst many obstacles and much hardship in the soil of Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago with the world's fourth largest population. Now Indonesia has one of the most dynamic and fastest growing churches in the contemporary world. Unfortunately, Christians outside Indonesia rarely have the opportunity to listen…
Can business activity in itself be morally good and pleasing to God? Sometimes business can seem so shady-manipulating the "bottom line," deceiving the consumer, or gaining promotions because of whom you know. But Wayne Grudem introduces a novel concept: business itself glorifies God when it is conducted in a way that imitates God's character and creation. He shows that all aspects of business,…
Doktrin Kristen merupakan kebutuhan bagi kehidupan Kristen." Ini adalah "salah satu titik pertumbuhan terpenting dalam kehidupan Kristen," tulis Sinclair B. Ferguson. Dari titik awal inilah Kehidupan Kristen menjelaskan tema-tema kunci ajaran AIkitab seperti anugerah, iman, pertobatan, kelahiran baru, dan jaminan keselamatan. Ferguson melakukannya dengan begitu jelas dan begitu menyentuh pribad…