Outline : War Herman Bavinck orthodox, modern, or both? In Orthodox yet Modern, Cory C. Brock argues that Bavinck acts as a bridge between orthodox and modern views insofar as he subsumes the philosophical-theological questions and concepts of theological modernity under the conditions of his orthodox, confessional tradition. By exploring the relation between Bavinck and Schleiermacher, Orthodo…
Outline : With Christian schools and home schooling on the rise as alternatives to government-controlled instruction, parents and teachers need to be reminded anew of the rationale for Christian education. This book recalls the prophetic voices of two educators who were especially qualified to clarify the foundational issues in Christian schooling. Writes volume editor Dennis E. Johnson, "Some …
Outline : Believe it or not, the book of Genesis might have been the most Darwinian text in the ancient world. And throughout the opening books of Scripture, we find ideas that would also become prominent insights of the biologist Charles Darwin interlaced with the Bible's one-of-a-kind origin story. Key plot markers come to the surface again and again, driving the history of Israel and the Jes…
Outline : Today is the day the world gets to see the beautiful person God made you to be. Wherever you go, it's God's love you're expressing. So God sends you out with this special blessing. Introduce children to the blessing found in Numbers 6:22-27 ("The LORD bless you and keep you ...") with this poetic book that helps them understand how much God loves and cares for them, how special God m…
Outline : Every four years, the International Calvin Congress gathers together a wide spectrum of presenters from leading scholars to early-career researchers to learn from each other through several days of plenary lectures, panel sessions, and discussions. The fruits of the 13th quadrennial International Calvin Congress are now available. Several contributions focus directly on the conference…
Outline : Many people today don't understand who Christ is and what He has done for us. It is our job to make those glorious truths known. High King of Heaven is a detailed examination of the most important topic imaginable: Christology. Written by respected theologians, scholars, historians, and pastors, these essays explore the various facets of Christ's identity and encourage pastors and stu…
Outline : First of a two-volume work that provides a framework for understanding the life and thought of the Apostle Paul. In this methodological tour de force, Luke Timothy Johnson offers an articulate, clear, and thought-provoking portrait of the life and thinking of the apostle Paul. Informed by the best historical-critical scholarship, Johnson helps contemporary readers responsibly study th…
Outline : This updated third edition of Old Testament Survey revises the original edition and greatly expands its attention to historical, methodological, and geographical topics. These are combined with the second edition’s focus on literature and narrative, and an increased number of improved maps are also included. In all, the book charts every major element that unifies the Old Testament,…
Outline : What if the loving relationships of the Trinity are the ultimate, objective source for living morally? Adam Lloyd Johnson injects a fresh yet eternal reality into the thriving debate over the basis of moral absolutes. While postmodernism's moral relativism once temporarily disrupted the footing of classic moral theories like natural law and divine command, many nontheistic philosophe…
Outline : This volume presents the collection of papers presented at the 12th International Congress on Calvin Research that took place in Philadelphia in 2018. The plenary papers focus on Calvin's political context and religious liberty, while the selection of short papers provides a window into current research on a wide range of topics in Calvin studies.
Outline: This accessible introduction surveys Christian thinking on an array of topics related to security and peace from a just war perspective.
Outline : With the contextual framework in place from volume one of The Canonical Paul, Luke Timothy Johnson now probes each of the thirteen biblical letters traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul in a way that balances respect for historical integrity with attention to present-day realities. In doing so, Johnson reforges the connection between biblical studies and the life of the church,…
Outline: How Christ attunes our hearts and minds to the Reality of God? This book demonstrates that theology is integrally related to formation in Jesus Christ and shapes our understanding of the world.
Outline: This book is a sweeping transatlantic history of Puritanism from its emergence out of the religious tumult of Elizabethan England to its founding role in the story of America. Shedding critical new light on the diverse forms of Puritan belief and practice in England, Scotland, and New England, David Hall provides a multifaceted account of a cultural movement that judged the Protestant …
Outline: Every four years, the International Calvin Congress gathers together a wide spectrum of presents from leading scholars to early-career researchers to learn from each other through several days of plenary lectures, panel sessions, and discussions. The fruits of the 13th quadrennial international Calvin Congress are now available. Several contributors focus directly on the conference the…
Outline: Sixteen internationally recognized church historians here examine Martin Luther in an uncommon way - not as Reformer or theologian but as pastor. After first introducing the pastoral Luther, including his theology of the cross, these chapters discuss Luther's preaching and use of language (including humor), investigate his teaching ministry in depth, especially in light of the catechis…
Outline: Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20th century than a humble man of faith? As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked dismantle the Third Reich from the Inside. One of these was Dietrich Bonhoeffer - a pastor and author. In this New York bestselling bio…
Outline: Di sekitar kita ada pemangsa, hanya tidak terlihat. Namanya Setan: Iblis, ular, bapak segala dusta, ilah dunia ini. Sebagian orang Kristen meremehkan kuasanya. Sebagian lagi terlalu jauh dalam mengambil posisi sebaliknya, melihat iblis ada "di balik setiap pohon", bahkan menyalahkannya ketika mereka takluk dalam pencobaan. Sungguh menakutkan melihat wajah iblis dan menyadari bahwa dia …
Outline: Let yourself be guided by the most proven, comprehensive, practical, and applied text available on interpersonal skills. Be captivated by the engaging, accessible language, the compelling content, and uniquely authentic exercises that only enhance the practicality of this best-selling resource. Throughout, the integration of current, sound research and theory with incredibly practical …
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…
Outline : This survey textbook is grounded in the view that the prophetic book of the Old Testament should be read as Christian Scripture. Although it covers critical issues such as authorship, background, and history, its primary focus is on the message and theology of the prophetic books and the contribution they make to the Christian canon. The prophetic books covered are Isaiah, Jeremiah, L…
Outline: In this book, pastors and biblical counselors who are seeking to faithfully lead, mentor, and guide their flocks in a rapidly changing cultural landscape will find clear direction and guidance from a team of Christian lawyers and biblical counselors.
Outline : Christianity at its heart is a therapeutic faith - a theocentric form of soul care. God's therapeutic agenda begins in the perfect triune communion of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who created human beings to flourish by participating in his glory. But human beings are now alienated from God and subject to different forms of psychopathology - sin, suffering, and biopsychosocial damage…
The Greek East in the Roman period abounded in fictions.In Fiction as History: Nero to Julian (1994), G. Bowersock has written memorably of what he characterizes as an explosion in the production of ancient fictions in the Roman empire,beginning in the reign of Nero (54–68 c.e.),and of the paradoxical character of some of these fictions.
Professional Visual Studio 2017 is the industry-favorite guide to getting the most out of Microsoft's primary programming technology. From touring the new UI to exploiting advanced functionality, this book is designed to help professional developers become more productive. A unique IDE-centric approach provides a clear path through the typical workflow while exploring the nooks and crannies tha…
today the struggle for Jerusalem and for all of Israel continues without respite, perpetuating four thousand years of confrontation in the heart of the land once called Canaan......
How can we live together in the midst of our differences? This is one of the most pressing questions of our time. Tolerance has been the bedrock of political liberalism, while proponents of agonistic political thought and radical democracy have sought an answer that allows a deeper celebration of difference.
Science is an ongoing search for truth—a perpetual struggle to discover how the universe works that goes back to the earliest civilizations...
Provides an illuminating explanation of the origins and meaning of romantic love and shows how a proper understanding of its psychological dynamics can revitalize our most important relationships.
Outline: In Discovering Church Planting, J. D. Payne explores the biblical, historical, and missiological principles of global church planting as well as unfolding practical strategies for confronting contemporary challenges to our vital task in reaching a lost world. This comprehensive introduction to church planting shows the reader how to apply effective, international church planting practi…
Outline: Westminster John Knox Press is proud to offer an exciting new phase in the renowned Interpretation commentary series. Instead of focusing on individual books of the Bible, these additions focus on the Bible's most enduring passages and most vital themes, bringing to these topics the insight and faithful wisdom that are longtime hallmarks of the Interpretation commentary series. This ex…
Outline: The Bible's sixty-six books form overreaching story - the story of a Hero and his heroic mission. And this story is personal, focusing on the relationship of God and his people in the past, present, and future. On this eye-opening journey through the Old and New Testaments, Dennis Johnson shows how pervasive, recurring themes are always pointing us to Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of a…
Outline: The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology. Recent years have seen much controversy about the apostle Paul, his religious and social context, and its effects on his theology. In the helpful Counterpoints format,…
Outline: In 1968 Eric Wolf write that anthropology needed to discover history. In this book he applies history to world anthropology. But Wolf's history is not Western history, divided into separate "nations" and chronicling the progress of the victorious elite. Wolf sees history as a web of complex, changing relationships, spun by Europe's rise to world domination. The true history of European…
Outline: Augustine's Commentary on Galatians is his only complete, formal commentary on any book of the Bible and offers unique insights into his understanding of Paul and of his own task as a biblical interpreter. In addition to the English translation with facing Latin text, this volume provides a comprehensive introduction and copious notes. Since Galatians happens to be the only biblical bo…
Outline : For many people, the word "theology" evokes something dry, academic, irrelevant and disconnected from the everyday concerns of life. We surely would not say that about God, so why is our talk about God any different? In this engaging and accessible introduction, Keith Johnson takes a fresh look at theology. He presents the discipline of theology as one of the ways we participate in th…
Outline : In this groundbreaking work of first-order scholarship, Eric Johnson makes a vitally important contribution to the field of Christian counseling. He first presents a detailed overview and appreciative but critical evaluation of the reigning paradigms in the field of Christian counseling, particularly biblical counseling and integration. Building on their respective strengths, he seeks…
Outline: Ketika para murid mendekati Tuhan berkenaan dengan masalah doa, mereka tidak berkata "Ajarilah kami cara berdoa," melainkan, "Ajarilah kami berdoa." Jelaslah bahwa bahkan orang-orang yang dekat dengan Kristus sendiri juga perlu belajar untuk berdoa. Termasuk kita. Di dalam buku ini, beberapa guru dan ekspositor Alkitab yang terbaik memberi instruksi mengenai doa, mulai dari mengapa per…
Outline: Nineteen biblical scholars and theologians in this volume explore the notions of union and participation within Pauline theology, teasing out the complex web of meaning conveyed through Paul's theological vision of being "in Christ." With essays that investigate Pauline theology and exegesis, examine highlights from reception history, and offer deep theological reflection, this exempla…
Outline: In this book, renowned Bach scholar Eric Chafe challenges the scholarly consensus, arguing that Cantata 21 is a carefully designed work, and that it displays a convergence of musical structure and theological purpose that is paradigmatic of Bach's sacred work as a whole. Drawing on a wide range of Lutheran theological writing, the author shows that Cantata 21 reaches beyond the scope…
Outline: Penulis mengkaji tema-tema utama dari Kisah Para Rasul dan perannya di dalam sejarah penebusan. Tema-tema ini mengaitkan Perjanjian Lama dan Baru, janji dan penggenapan, bangsa Yahudi dan bangsa-bangsa lain, umat Allah di masa lalu dan gereja saat ini. Meskipun bukan buku tafsiran, kajian ini akan memperkaya pemahaman dan apresiasi pembaca bukan hanya kepada Kisah Para Rasul, tetapi…
Outline: Charles Spurgeon once said that just as every road in England leads to London, so every text in Scripture contains a path to Christ. But there's still a chance of going the wrong way, blazing misleading trails where none previously existed. How can we be sure tha we're leading our road map correctly? The author shows us that there are established routes we can trust. Guiding us alo…
Outline: Bagaimana orang Kristen memahami dan melaksanakan disiplin psikologi? Pertanyaan ini telah menggugah minat (dan kadang-kadang perhatian) dari orang Kristen karena sangat penting bagi kita untuk menempatkan pemahaman yang benar tentang sifat manusia. Psikologi kadang-kadang tampak tidak ada kaitannya, atau bertentangan den perspektif kehidupan orang Kristen. Bagaimana kita memahami …