Outline : God promises that one day he will redeem his image bearers and renew the earth. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Graham A. Cole examines the concept of divine glory as well as God’s plan for redeeming individual believers, the church, and the universe. Through careful study of Scripture, he shows Christians how their future identity as glorified …
Outline: In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series. Mark D. Thompson clearly teaches what Jesus taught about Scripture, how God speaks to his people through it, and the crucial work of the Holy Spirit to apply it. This volume unpacks the doctrine of Scripture as taught by the church through the ages, strengthening readers' confidence in God's word and its application.
Outline: "From beginning to end, Scripture unveils from shadow to reality that Jesus is God the Son incarnate." Some people think of Jesus as a great prophet or a wise philosopher; others see him as an important religious leader or even a revolutionary. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Stephen Wellum challenges these claims as he argues for the divinity of Je…
Outline : If we want to know the truth about God, we need a sound approach to incorporating what the whole Bible teaches. In this concise introduction to systematic theology, theologian Graham A. Cole explores how we move from Scripture to doctrine in order to shape what we believe, what we value, and how we live. He shows us the importance of having the right method: rooted in the word of God,…
Outline: As you look to the future for Christ’s return, learn how to live now for his glory. James Boice was known in his pastoral ministry for offering clear, practical, and biblical instruction. Never before published, this dynamic work on Revelation 1–6 gives his final thoughts on the church and on worship, as well as on facing trials in the light of heavenly realities and Christ’s re…
Outline : For many, the doctrine of predestination is intimidating. Often tried to personal emotions and heated debate, this topic can be difficult to study - let alone view as a blessing. This addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series carefully examines God's word to answer fifteen commonly asked questions regarding the doctrines of election and reprobation. While reading, yo…
Outline: Pertanyaan "Apakah Tuhan ada?" selalu mengusik para filsuf dari segala zaman. Sebagian menunjukkan berbagai macam argumen untuk mendukung jawaban afirmatif. Akan tetapi, sebagian lainnya secara skeptis menanggapi jawaban dan argumen tersebut. Graham Oppy adalah kelompok filsuf yang kedua. Di dalam buku ini, Oppy mengevaluasi argumen-argumen yang mendukung dan menentang keberadaan Tuhan…
Outline: The apostle Paul has been justifiably described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. As a missionary, theologian and pastor Paul's own wrestling with theological and ethical questions of his day is paradigmatic for Christian theol…
History and Interpretation is a collection of seventeen essays on the Old Testament and the history of ancient Israel and commemorates the sixtieth birthday of John H. Hayes, Professor of Old Testament at Candler School of Theology (Emory University). All the contributors were Hayes's doctoral students at Emory, and their essays cover a wide range of topics that reflect their teachers own schol…
Radical Orthodoxy is a new wave of theological thinking that aims to reclaim the world by situating its concerns and activities within a theological framework, re-injecting modernity with theology. This collection of papers is essential reading for anyone eager to understand religion, theology, and philosophy in a completely new light.
The main lines of inquiry pursued in this book are nearly all foreshadowed in the lengthy, wide-ranging Chapter 2, ‘Jesus and Gospel’. Here I explore the origin and the varied meanings of the ‘gospel’ word group all the way from its use by Jesus to refer to his own proclamation to its use as the title of a ‘book’ containing an account of the words and deeds of Jesus.
Beginning with an account of how Christian theology is called upon to read the signs of the time, Cities of God traces the shift in urban culture in North America and Western Europe that took place in the 1970s. The modern sites of eternal aspiration and hope became the postmodern cities of eternal desires. The old, modern theological responses to the city become unbelievable and inadequate, ne…
How, in this Christian age of belief, can we draw sense from the ritual acts of Christians assembled in worship? Convinced that people shape their meanings from the meanings available to them, Graham Hughes inquires into liturgical constructions of meaning within the larger cultural context of late twentieth-century meaning theory. Major theories of meaning are examined in terms of their contri…
This work by Graham Ward contains nine interrelated studies of representations of Christ. Drawn from sources as diverse as the New Testament and twentieth-century continental philosophy. Ward develops his own original incarnational theology. From his exploration of contemporary categories such as the body, gender, desire, politics and the sublime, a Christology emerges that is both rooted in Sc…
Throughout history, the church has recognized the importance of studying and understanding God’s attributes. As the Creator of all things, God is unique and cannot be compared to any of his creatures, so to know him, believers turn to the pages of Scripture. In The Attributes of God, renowned theologian Gerald Bray leads us on an exploration of God’s being, his essential attributes, his re…
Outline : Sebuah cara pandang baru terhadap Kasih. Kebanyakan orang tidak asing dengan "Pasal Kasih" di dalam Alkitab, yaitu 1 Korintus 12, tetapi di sini Phil Ryken memiliki sesuatu yang baru untuk disampaikan. Berangkat dari teladan hidup dan pelayanan Yesus, untuk menggambarkan apa kasih itu dan apa yang bukan kasih, Ryken menyodorkan sebuah perspektif unik dalam menyoroti perikop yang cukup…
Outline: In the midst of a troubled world, Christians believe in a good God who, as the Creator, has never lost interest in his broken creation. The key evidence for, and the chief symbol of, this divine commitment is the cross of Christ. This God, revealed in Scripture, has a project : and central to the divine strategy is Christ, his coming and his cross. The troubles and calamities will end.…
Outline: The questions and answers in this book are categorized under five main headings: Human relationships, Spiritual concerns, Psychological problems, Ethical issues, Biblical questions. Because this book responds directly to the heartfelt concerns of everyday people, this collection has the practical relevance that makes for compelling reading. The author's understandable and usable adv…
Outline: Is this book for you? Do you remember that number displayed on the television screen during Billy Graham Crusades? The Billy Graham Christian Worker's Handbook was developed for the people who answer those calls - at various telephone ministry centers around the nation. Either you or someone you know may have volunteered at one of those centers. The Handbook has also been used by numer…
Outline: Philip Ryken, penulis produktif dan presiden Wheaton College, dengan lugas menjelaskan kepada kita tentang perbedaan worldview Kristen dengan agama lainnya. Tujuannya, untuk membantu kita agar lebih serius terlibat dalam masyarakat yang semakin pluralistik. Didasarkan pada ide bahwa setiap gagasan memiliki konsekuensi, maka segala sumber yang terkandung dalam buku ini akan menolong k…
Outline: DOSA! Apakah dosa itu hanya soal pembunuhan? Atau, misalnya, mencuri? Ataukah juga sesuatu yang lain, yang tampaknya remeh dan terlalu biasa? Bagaimanakah kemalasan dan "makan terlalu banyak" dapat digolongkan dalam dosa maut? Di sekitar kita, bahkan kita sendiri - barangkali - termasuk pemalas dan sering makan lebih dari seperlunya. Kalau demikian, apakah kita sudah terlibat ke da…
Outline: From worship and prayer to family and the use of money, the book of 1 Timothy is full of implications for life in the local church. But beyond these practical truths for all believers, the author writes, "Paul's purpose in 1 Timothy is to help his spiritual son remain true." Thus the book has special application to those in gospel ministry. These truths that helped Timothy in his day a…
Outlined: Five hundred years ago, the Reformers were defending doctrines such as justification by faith alone, the authority of Scripture, and God's grace in salvation - some to the point of death. Many of these same essential doctrines are still being challenged today, and there has never been a more crucial time to hold fast to the enduring truth of Scripture. In this book, the author has b…
Outline: "Gospel" initially referred to oral proclamation concerning Jesus Christ, but was later used to refer to four written accounts of the life of Jesus. How did this happen? Here, distinguished scholar the author uses new evidence and fresh perspectives to tackle this controversial question. He insists that in the early post-Easter period, the Gospel of Jesus Christ was heard against the …
Overview: Penulis adalah salah seorang penginjil yang terkenal dan sangat disegani di dunia ini, mengungkapkan bagaimana menanggulangi persoalan sekolah, seks, olahraga dan kehidupan sosial, gagal sekolah. Ia menyampaikannya kepada kaum muda dalam dunia mereka sendiri, mendorong, menantang, dan mengajar mereka. Terutama sekali, penulis menyatakan bagaimana kebenaran Alkitab sejak dulu kala ad…
Pengantar praktis kepada spiritualitas Reformed ini mendemonstrasikan, di dalam perkataan Ryken sendiri, "melestarikan segala hal yang benar dan baik di dalam kehidupan Kristen: kerendahhatian, kekudusan, dan rasa syukur, dengan gairah untuk doa dan penginjilan." Ryken melanjutkan, "Calvinis sejati seharusnya menjadi seorang Kristen yang paling hebat - buka orang yang berpikiran sempit dan tid…