Outline : Technology has more benefits than we can possibly list. As Christians, however, we have to look at its negative effects, especially on children. The data is as convincing as it is alarming. Technology is directly responsible for increased teenage anxiety and depression, exposure to pornography, sex trafficking and online predators, screen addiction, and more. What if parents had a fra…
Outline : A scary invitation turns out to be very good news in this playfully illustrated, deeply biblical book for kids ages 5-9. Discover how David's grace to Mephibosheth is far surprassed by King Jesus's gracious invitation for us to feast with him in heaven.
Outline : Each volume of the Doctrines of Grace series illuminates one of the five points of Calvinism, presenting the context, content, and various implications of the doctrine. Featuring essays from several respected theologians, these works help readers understand key aspects of Reformed orthodoxy in all their historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral richness.
Outline : Know the Theologians introduces the most important thinkers throughout church history and demonstrates their ongoing relevance for believers today. Professors Jennifer Powell McNutt and David W. McNutt survey more than a dozen theologians, including key Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant figures, who represent the breadth and depth of the church's theology. Each chapter …
Outline : " A Must-Read for scholars and students of philosophy and theology" This book brings together top scholars in the fields of theology and Christian philosophy to introduce five prevailing views on the topic of natural theology. John C. McDowell, Alister E. McGrath, Paul K. Moser, Fr. Andrew Pinsent, and Charles Taliaferro offer constructive approaches from major perspectives--contempor…
Outline : It's Little Lamb's first Easter, and she wonders what makes the day so special. Is it the baby bunnies? The tulips? The fluffy new chicks? Join Little Lamb as she discovers that Easter is special because Jesus is alive! With plenty of baby-animal sweetness, a glittery cover, and a bumblebee to find on each spread, this board book is a delightful way to celebrate Easter with your favo…
Outline : First published in German as Die rabbinschen Gleichnisse und der Gleichniserzähler Jesus in 1981―and now translated into English for the first time―this seminal work by Professor David Flusser remains an important and unparalleled contribution on Jesus as a storyteller in the Jewish rabbinic tradition. Using a literary approach to study extant rabbinic parables, Flusser argues th…
Outline : Integrative approaches to the Psalter. Reading the Psalms Theologically presents rich biblical-theological studies on the Psalter. The essays interpret the Psalms as a carefully composed book. Each study focuses on a biblical or theological topic, drawing insights from past interpreters and current scholarship.
Outline : The practical outworking of Kuyper's doctrine of common grace demanded a commitment to seeking Christ's glory in every sphere of human life. Christians are called to witness to the lordship of Christ through sacrificial service, not domination, and such service calls us to seek charity and justice for all people. In this anthology of articles and reflections, Kuyper articulates a Chri…
Outline : Should Christians be embarrassed by the book of Revelation? The Revelation of John has long confused and disturbed readers. In The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics, leading experts in Revelation confront the book's difficulties. Each chapter wrestlers honestly with a question raised by the book's critics: Was John a misogynist? Does Revelation delight in violence? Can the book eve…
Outline : The fresh riches of biblical poetry for communities of faith A New Song brings together a diverse roster of Jewish and Christian scholars to explore biblical Hebrew poetic texts within the context - and for the benefit - of communities of faith. Edited by Stephen D. Campbell, Richard G. Rohlfing Jr., and Richard S. Briggs, A New Song includes nine essays on the hidden intricacies of …
Outline : Of all of Paul's letters, Romans is the most immersed in the Old Testament. David G. Peterson situates Romans with the grand redemptive story of the Bible: creation, sin, Abraham's call and covenant. Israel's reception of and failure to keep the law, and God's great promises of salvation. Peterson reads Romans as Paul's exposition and defense of the gospel with unique theological insi…
Revelation: A Handbook on the Greek Text "offers teachers and students a comprehensive guide to the grammar and vocabulary of Revelation. A perfect supplement to any commentary, this volume s lexical, analytical, and syntactical analysis is a helpful tool in navigating New Testament literature. But more than just providing an analytic key, David Mathewson leads students toward both a greater un…
Outline : Through Old Testament Eyes is a new kind of commentary series that illuminates the Old Testament backgrounds, allusions, patterns, and references that saturate the New Testament. These links were second nature to the New Testament authors and their audiences, but today's readers often cannot see them. Bible teachers, preachers, and students committed to understanding Scripture will ga…
Outline : Did you know that the preaching of the Word of God has unique sin-killing, life-giving power - and brings great blessing to those who hear and receive it? In this helpful primer for congregations, Pastor David Strain establishes the basic biblical and theological foundations of preaching, highlights historical examples, and responds to questions, fears, and objections about exposition…
Outline : A history of the Christian church through the songs we sing. Christianity is a "singing church," with biblical foundations and centuries of examples in the psalms and canticles, hymns, and gospel songs. Paul Rorem brings history to life through engaging tales of the stories behind hymn texts. Singing Church History is an ecumenical history of the music that has us "singing church hist…
Outline : Joshua is not merely a story of conquest. It's a treasure trove of theology. David G. Firth interprets the book of Joshua with a sensitivity to its role as Christian Scripture. Joshua is marginalized in many churches, often because its message is misunderstood. Firth reveals that, rather than simply being a story of conquest, Joshua is concerned with matters of identity and faithfulne…
Outline : Kehancuran mencengkram jiwa manusia. Tubuh, jiwa, roh kita mengalami kehancuran, dan kita membutuhkan jamahan penyembuhan Yesus. Buku Rawatan Jiwa ini menjelajahi tujuh prinsip yana adalah alat penyembuhan hebat dari Allah: mengamankan jatidiri Anda, bertobat, menghancurkan pola dosa keluarga, mengampuni orang, penyembuhan luka batin, menaklukkan ketakutan, dan pelepasan. Dalam bukuny…
Outline : What is the Bible? The Bible is like a letter from God! It tells the story of God's love for us. A Child's First Bible brings the wonderful story of God's love to a child's heart. Delightfully illustrated, favourite stories from the Bible are retold in a fresh, lively way. With interactive questions, special thoughts drawn from the story and a Bible reference for readers who want to f…
Outline : Grandma was right. You've got to get the weeds by the roots, or they'll just grow back. So too with deep-rooted anger. You must uproot it from your heart, or it'll resurface. Uprooting Anger reveals how the Bible generates hope and help for all who struggle with this sin.
Outline : New scholarship on the development of Luther's four solas. Volker Leppin explores the four "solas" of the Reformation - Christ, grace, faith, and scripture - as both anchored in the culture of late-medieval devotion and representing new, firmly demarcated formulae. Leppin helps readers understand that in the journey toward new theological understandings, continuity and discoutinuity…
Outline: Recognizing that faithful theological study is an integrative task, the Theology for the People of God series uniquely combines biblical and systematic theology in dialogue with historical theology and with application to church and life. This series addresses classic doctrines of systematic theology and other relevant topics, pairing careful scholarship with the practical understandin…
Outline : Second Samuel includes some of the most well-known and theologically layered episodes in the Old Testament, such as the Lord’s establishment of an eternal covenant with David, David’s sin with Bathsheba, and the subsequent account of Absalom’s rebellion. In this second part of an ambitious two-volume commentary on the books of Samuel, David Toshio Tsumura elucidates the rich tex…
Outline: Lompatan Tersingkat Jilid 2, karya Ally van den Herik ini, akan mencakup semua fakta inti yang terkait dengan pokok-pokok kepercayaan utama iman Kristen. Apabila jilid 1 meliputi bukti-bukti ilmiah, filsafat, sains untuk iman Kristen, Jilid 2 ini lebih tajam berfokus pada kebenaran Alkitab dan doktrin Kristen tentang Yesus Kristus. Kesaksian Alkitab tentang Yesus Kristus dan segala ses…
Outline: This fascinating story of the early Christians by the Church's first historian. Eusebius of Caesarea (c. A.D. 260 - 339) wrote ten books that preserve the early history of the brave martyrs, the dauntless defenders of the faith, and even those who renounced their faith in the face of persecution. For decades, however, his crucial work has been shackled to stilted and outdated translati…
Outline : In this volume of the Handbooks for New Testament Exegesis series, David Turner provides a comprehensive guide for interpreting and conveying the Gospels and the book of Acts. Key background information such as literary genres, historical setting, and theological themes lay the groundwork for properly reading these five books. This is followed by practical guidance on textual issues o…
Outline : G. K. Beale’s monumental New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome (over 1,300 pages) into a book more accessible and pertinent to preachers, students, and general Christian readers. As in the original commentary,…
Outline : In this richly illustrated volume--formerly titled In the Fullness of Time--Paul Maier visits the origins of Christianity, taking the reader back to the first Christmas, the first Easter, and the first Christians. His impressive research and brilliant insights correlate history, archaeology, and the New Testament to bring alive the true drama of earliest Christianity. This skillful na…
Outline: an·ti·no·mi·an noun [an-ti-ˈnō-mē-ən] One who holds that under the gospel dispensation of grace the moral law is of no use or obligation because faith alone is necessary to salvation. ―Merriam-Webster’s dictionary Hotly debated since the sixteenth century in the Reformed theological tradition, and still a burning issue today, antinomianism has a long and complicated story. …
Outline : How should Christians read prophetic literature? Questions abound both in the academy and the church as to how to engage the prophets, particularly in light of the New Testament. The Gospel writers and the church fathers all read and appealed to the Old Testament, but are we as modern-day readers supposed to take the same approach? The Prophets and the Apostolic Witness is a dialogue …
Outline : There is no shortage of books on eschatology―the study of "the last things" and "the end-times". Many arise out of incoherent or superficial readings of the Bible that detract from the "once and for all" achievements of God through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Others fail to consider the manner in which God reveals himself through the Lord Jesus and by the power of …
Outline : The manuscripts that form the Greek New Testament are scattered throughout the world and are usually only accessible to scholars and professionals. These were the manuscripts read by the earliest Christians, which comprised their "New Testament." In his volumes, Philip Wesley Comfort bridges the gap between these extant copies and today's critical text by providing accurate transcript…
Outline: Recent ferment in Luther studies has led to new appreciation of his thought and his significance in the emergence and shaping of the modern world. This exciting volume brings there perspectives on the Reformer into a systematic framework. Here new understandings of Luther's popular image, his effect on the Peasants' War, his contribution to language and letters, his chief theological i…
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 : This accessible yet comprehensive primer on major issues in evangelical theology has been updated and revised throughout.
Outline: An exploration of the church. What is the church? What is its nature as a community gathered around the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and his immediate disciples? How is it related to other topics of Christian dogmatics, such as the Trinity or redemption? How should we think and speak about the church today? The 2023-Los Angeles Theology Conference examined these and other questions r…
Outline: The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our way who share a commitment to Scriptures as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology…
Outline: From Global to Local, the many faces of global Christianity - As they have from the very first century, the highly diverse and creative religious lives of ordinary Christians have decisively engaged the enormous developments of the twentieth century. However tentatively they can all be pieced together, these are some of their stories. Whether in the sugar cane fields of Central America…
Outline: Minat terhadap ajaran-ajaran John Calvin tidak berkurang sejak munculnya buku ini pada tahun 1939. Demikian juga kebutuhan akan theologi Calvin. Ketika kita memasuki abad ke-21, terbitnya buku yang memberikan ulasan ringkas tetapi pada tentang Calvinisme ini sangatlah tepat waktu. Dengan gaya yang lancar dan sistematis, Henry Meeter memberikan garis besar apa yang menjadi ciri-ciri yan…
Outline: Exploring the Personal and Social Effects - of this momentous upheaval - Perhaps no period in Christian history experienced such vast religious tumult and rapid social change as the European Reformation, when it quickly became apparent that social and political issues - finding deep resonance with the common people - were deeply entwined with religious ones raised by the Reformers. Led…
Outline : The human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles―your physical being is knit according to a pattern of stunning purpose. Now Gold Medallion winners Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and In His Image have been completely revised and updated to offer a new audience timeless reflections …
Outline : William Perkins (1558-1602) was a master preacher and teacher of Reformed, experiential theology. He left an indelible mark upon the English Puritan movement and his writings were translated into Dutch, German, French, Hungarian, and other European languages. In Faith Working Through Love, a group of twelve scholars mine the depths of Perkins’s works on the Trinity, the work of Chri…