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…
How usefully do distinctly Stoic ideas illuminate the meaning of first and second century texts? This book suggests that early Christians—the authors of New Testament and noncanonical writings, including some early apologies—were often more influenced by Stoicism than by Middle Platonism. This insight sheds an entirely new light on the relationship between philosophy and religion at the bir…
Patience, preseverance, and self-control - these strengths provide the basis for a truly fruitful and expressive Christian life. Robert C. Roberts offers a thoughtful analysis of these traits as the ways Christians have to keep themselves steadfastly on the track of hope, faith, joy, thanksgiving, and love. Filled with vivid illustrations and concrete advice, this book reveals the strengths of …
When first published in 1983, Biblical Words and Their Meaning broke new ground by introducing to students of the Bible the principles of linguistics, in particular, on lexical semantics - that branch that focuses on the meaning of individual words. Silva's structural approach provides the interpreter with an important lexical tool for more responsible understanding of the biblical text and mor…
This study of the life of Christ by R. C. Sproul is based on the gospel of Luke. It can be used in your daily devotional time, whether in individual or family devotions. Most of the chapters are short, and each is based on a particular section of Luke's gospel. These sections are indicated at the beginning of each chapter. Alternatively, the book can be read straight through.
"~The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. In this updated edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, ""The theme of this bo…
Setiap orang memiliki pendapat masing-masing tentang Yesus. Dalam beberapa dasawarsa terakhir ini kita menemukan berbagai pandangan, sebagian meresahkan iman, sebagian terasa tidak masuk akal. John Stott, salah seorang tokoh Injili terkemuka selama setengah abad ini, dalam Kristus yang Tiada Tara memberikan kepada kita pandangan yang begitu kaya secara alkitabiah dan historis tentang Yesus Kris…
Setiap orang memiliki pendapat masing-masing tentang Yesus. Dalam beberapa dasawarsa terakhir ini kita menemukan berbagai pandangan, sebagian meresahkan iman, sebagian terasa tidak masuk akal. John Stott, salah seorang tokoh Injili terkemuka selama setengah abad ini, dalam Kristus yang Tiada Tara memberikan kepada kita pandangan yang begitu kaya secara alkitabiah dan historis tentang Yesus Kris…
The Apostle's Overriding Preoccupation throughout his Pastoral Letters is with the truth that it may be faithfully guarded and handed on. John Stott is at pains to convey Paul's passionate concern for the future of the gospel, and for younger pastors charged with its care. Paul's concern is as pertinent today. Contemporary culture, John Stott points out, is being overtaken and submerged by r…
In there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools like Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis who are recognized authorities in their own fields. Strobel challenges them with questions like "How reli…