In this Spectrum Multiview volume five experts in biblical hermeneutics gather to state and defend their approach to the discipline. Contributors include: Craig Blomberg with the historical-critical/grammatical approach Richard Gaffin with the redemptive-historical approach Scott Spencer with the literary/postmodern approach Robert Wall with the canonical approach Merold Westphal with the philo…
How do you know if you're ready to marry? What are the signs that a man and a woman are heading in the same direction and are right for each other? In this booklet a biblical counselor and a pastor team up to offer five pertinent questions that will help couples decide whether to commit themselves to each other for life. These questions bring to light basic convictions, assumptions, expectation…
"~Komunikasi dalam relasi bisa menjadi perkara yang pelik. Pasti Anda pernah mengalami kondisi di masa Anda harus memikirkan tentang bagaimana berbicara dengan lebih baik dengan orang-orang yang ""sulit"", atau bagaimana mengungkapkan iman dan kasih dengan lebih natural di dalam berbagai relasai yang Anda miliki, atau bagaimana Anda bisa memberikan konseling dan bimbingan yang lebih efektif. De…
Buku ini membahas hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan konseling, berbicara tentang masalah dalam kehidupan, percakapan yang berupaya menolong orang, bagaimana caranya merenungkan hal-hal yang menjadi pergumulan, caranya mengejar sasaran dengan tepat, baik yang pribadi maupun yang berkaitan dengan sesama. Tetapi semuanya ini akan dipandang dalam terang yang sangat berbeda. Pembaca akan dibawa untuk me…
The series of books, "School of the Prophets," has been written to spiritual children everywhere. I hope to reveal God the Father to you in such a way as to impart his life. I present our testimony before God's people to give the reason for the hope I have. —Back cover
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.
These and other points of contention cause some Christians to view science as a threat to their beliefs. Redeeming Science attempts to kindle our appreciation for science as it ought to be-science that could serve as a path for praising God and serving fellow human beings.
Several interpretations of Genesis and scientific evidence endeavor to demonstrate harmony: among them young-earth creationism, mature creation, the day-age theory, the analogical-day theory, and the framework hypothesis. Vern Poythress explores which is best. "Though brief, this booklet is informed, irenic and instructive. It covers all the bases in an extremely readable style, and all side…
Language is not only the centerpiece of our everyday lives, but it gives significance to all that we do. It also reflects and reveals our all-sustaining Creator, whose providential governance extends to the intricacies of language. Writes Vern Poythress, "God controls and specifies the meaning of each word-not only in English but in Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Italian, and every other language. Wh…
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…