Outline: To truly know God, we must understand God as Trinity. But what if the Trinity we've been taught is not the Trinity of the Bible? In this groundbreaking book, Matthew Barrett reveals a shocking discovery: we have manipulated the Trinity, recreating the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in our own image. With clarity and creativity, Barrett mines the Scriptures as well as the creeds and confe…
Outline: Bringing alive the lost world of the Middle Ages - From the fall of Rome and the conversion of the Germanic tribes to the dawn of the Reformation, here is a rich and concrete exploration of the religious life ways and spirituality of medieval peasants and artisans, warriors and clerics, wives and children, and even the dead, in their daily interactions with each other, the church, the …
Outline: Dealing with a time when followers of Jesus were moving toward separation from the movement's Jewish origins, this inaugural volume of A People's History of Christianity tells "the people's story" by gathering together evidence from the New Testament texts, archaeology, and other contemporary sources. Of particular interest to the distinguished group of scholar-contributors are the oft…
Outline : There has been an explosion of interest in wisdom literature, and many studies are now available. There is every opportunity for people to "get wisdom, get insight" (Prov. 4:5). However, in today's world it seems the practical sensibilities that come from wisdom are found in very few places. Wisdom literature is needed now more than ever. By walking in the way of wisdom, we will "find…
Outline : In this modern classic Richard Burridge offers an engaging introduction to the New Testament Gospels. Using the ancient visual symbols for the Gospels — human face, lion, ox, and eagle — Burridge presents a clear interpretation of each Gospel author's portrait of Jesus. This new edition contains updated suggestions for further reading and a substantial new Afterword in which Burri…
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…
Outline : Richard Gamble’s three-volume Whole Counsel of God explores the relationships between exegesis and hermeneutics, and between biblical, systematic, and historical theology. “He bridges the gap so many have identified between traditional systematic theology and biblical theology,” Richard Pratt writes; not only that, he “penetrates beyond scholarly concerns to life issues that e…
Outline : The Old Testament Law has been a subject of much confusion, debate, and theological division. To sort through the numerous interpretations, we need to start with a solid knowledge of the Law itself. Richard Averbeck provides a comprehensive, accessible discussion of how the Law fits into the arc of the Bible and its relevance to the church today. Beginning with the way God intended th…
Outline : A brief, accessible inquiry into the wideness of God’s mercy in Reformed theology How broad is the scope of salvation? To explore this topic, Richard J. Mouw draws on Scripture and a rich heritage of Calvinist theology. Mouw explains how Christians can affirm God's justice while holding hope for the wideness of his saving mercy, For Reformed pastors, Divine Generosity serves as a b…
Outline : “All these essays illustrate, in one way or another, how I have sought to carry out scholarly work as an aspect of discipleship—as a process of faith seeking exegetical clarity.” Richard Hays has been a giant in the field of New Testament studies since the 1989 publication of his Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul. His most significant essays of the past twenty-five ye…
Outline : The Bible was written within collectivist cultures. When Westerners, immersed in individualism, read the Bible, it's easy to misinterpret important elements―or miss them altogether. In any culture, the most important things usually go without being said. So to read Scripture well we benefit when we uncover the unspoken social structures and values of its world. We need to recalibrat…
Outline: In pre-Christian Jewish writings, "Son of Man" was not a title, and a certainly did not indicate divinity. It was simply an expression for a man. Yet the term has held considerable interest among scholars of Christology for its use in describing Jesus in the gospels. And among those studying messianism in Second Temple Judaism, consensus about the valences of "Son of Man" in Scripture …
Outline : This updated edition of The Saints' Everlasting Rest, originally published in 1650, presents the essence of Richard Baxter's timeless advice in modern language that speaks clearly to today's readers. While in the throes of a serious illness and confronting the real possibility of death, Baxter reflected deeply in the reality of heaven and the difference that makes for believers in Chr…
Outline: Mematahkan mitos. Ketika mendengar tentang pelipatgandaan jemaat, orang mungkin berbisik, "Pelipatgandaan jemaat, orang mungkin berbisik, "Pelipatgandaan jemaat mungkin kedengarannya sesuatu yang baik, namun pasti diperlukan banyak dana, terutama untuk pendidikan khusus, organisasi yang rumit, dan kepemimpinan eksekutif tingkat tinggi, dan bangunan yang mahal. Itulah mito yang beredar,…
Outline : Few Reformed theologians have exerted the influence in both the church and the academy that Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. has shaping the theology and spiritual formation of generations of pastors and teachers. Until now, his most significant published works have been inaccessible to most theological readers, published in academic journals, denominational newsletters and out of print festsch…
Outline: Presbyterianism has a rich, robust, resilient history. Since Presbyterianism began in Scotland in the early 1560s, its adherents have spread to Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. In some locales and ears, Presbyterians have flourished; in others, they have struggles. Today an estimated 35 million Presbyterians live in dozens of countries. Th…
Outline: Unshakable Truth in an unsteady world. In an age that is increasingly conflicted about evangelical identity and theological truth, Christians need a foundation for navigating the shifting culture. Although forgotten by some, twentieth-century theologian Carl F. H. Henry stands as one of the most influential leaders of modern evangelicalism. In this collection of essays written by leadi…
Outline: If that sounds like you, here is the help you've been looking for. Richard L. Pratt, Jr., knows the burdens many of us carry because of inadequate prayer lives. In this instructive yet often entertaining book, he offers clear biblical direction on how to pray more effectively. With remarkable care and balance he discusses key issues: from fascination with God to honest confession of ou…
Outline: The Worlds of the Preacher helps students and pastors understand the worlds - biblical, cultural, and personal - that influence their preaching. Contributors include Victor D. Anderson, Jeffrey Arthurs, Patricia M. Batten, Scott M. Gibson, Matthew D. Kim, Duane Litfin, Steveb D. Mathewson, Haddon W. Robinson, Donald R. Sunukjian, and Scott Wenig.
Outline: Pendamaian, dan signifikansinya bagi kematian Kristus di atas salib, adalah doktrin yang sayangnya semakin dijauhkan dari fokus gereja-gereja Injili modern. Namun Richard Phillips menyatakan bahwa pendamaian adalah berita yang niscaya bagi keselamatan Kristen. Segera setelah kita mengajukan pertanyaan seperti "Bagaimana Yesus merupakan Kristus?", "Mengapa kita membutuhkan Juruselamat?"…
Outline : Setelah Charles Darwin mengajukan evolusi melalui seleksi sebagai penjelasan keragaman kehidupan, dalam The Selfish Gene Richard Dawkins memperluasnya dengan memperkenalkan konsep “gen egois” yang menyatakan evolusi makhluk hidup dapat dijelaskan sebagai upaya gen membela kepentingan pribadi, yaitu bertahan hidup selama mungkin dan menyebar seluas-luasnya, dalam bentuk salinan, me…
Outline: From One of the World's most influential spiritual thinkers, a long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called "Christ" and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has neve before thoroughly…
Outline: Waktu telah membuktikan Tafsiran Matthew Henry sebagai sarana yang sangat menolong untuk memperdalam pengertian dan pengenalan akan Firman Allah. Sudah lebih dari 300 tahun Tafsiran Matthew Henry tetap menjadi salah satu tafsiran favorit para guru, pengkhotbah, dan orang Kristen secara luas. Penyampaian eksposisi dan aplikasi kebenaran Alkitab yang begitu kaya dalam bahasa yang luwes d…
Outline: Resonant Witness gathers together a wide, harmonious chorus of voices from across the musical and theological spectrum to show that music and theology can each learn much from the other - and that the majesty and power of both are profoundly amplified when they do. With essays touching on J. S. Bach, Hildegard of Bingen, Martin Luther, Karl Barth, Oliver Messiaen, jazz improvisation, S…
Outline : THE BETHANY PARALLEL COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT. An entirely new concept in Bible study! Three classic commentaries in one volume-The New Testa- ment Commentaries of Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke, and Jamieson/Fausset/Brown, condensed and presented in this unique format. Highly regarded in evangelical circles for more than a century, these com- mentaries are now presented side by si…
Outline : THE BETHANY PARALLEL COMMENTARY ON THE OLD TESTAMENT. Completing the whole Bible in a one-of-a-kind presentation-three of the most widely respected commentaries ever written now in parallel columns! The Bethany Parallel Commentary on the Old Testament offers three classic, evangelical commentaries in parallel columns for handy reference and comparison-the Old Testament commentaries of…
Outline: Selama enam puluh tahun terakhir ini telah timbul minat baru kepada karya kaym Puritan. Pembacaan karya-karya mereka telah memberikan manfaat yang besar bagi umat Allah di berbagai belahan dunia. Inilah yang dialami oleh editor buku ini, Richard Rushing: "Betapa menggetarkannya bagi saya untuk membaca tulisan tokoh-tokoh Puritan ... Di setiap kesempatan [kebenaran-kebenaran firman Alla…
Outline: At the heart of the earliest Christian self-understanding, explicit or implicit in much Christian use of the Old Testament, and crucial for Christian theology and interpretation, the concept of "messiah" in the Old Testament has, however, been eclipsed by the pursuit of other goals in Old Testament studies. Few recent sustained treatments have appeared from any school of thought. The L…
The modern chasm between "secular" work and "sacred" worship has had a devastating impact on Western Christianity. Drawing on years of research, ministry, and leadership experience, Kaemingk and Willson explain why Sunday morning worship and Monday morning work desperately need to inform and impact one another. Together they engage in a rich biblical, theological, and historical exploration of …
Outline: The Oxford Handbook of Pauline Studies brings together a diverse international group of experts on the apostle Paul. It examines the authentic texts from Paul's own hand, other ancients texts attributed to him, the numerous early Christian legends about him, and the many meanings that have been and still are made of these texts, in sum, giving a twenty-first century snapshot of Pauline…
Outline: The changes in the Evangelical movement in the last five years have exceeded all the cumulated changes in its previous history. Most of thses changes have taken place in the life-span of Christianity and New Evangelical Philosophies and are recorded and documented in its pages. The updates in this third edition fill 48 pages and it contains a new concluding section showing the impact …
Outline: Nurture and strength from fifty-two Christian devotional classics for individual study and group use - from RENOVARE, a movement committed to spiritual renewal. These fifty-two selections have been organized to introduce readers through the course of one year to the great devotional writers. The readings have been edited by James Smith, and each is accompanied by an introduction and me…
Outline: The Human Predicament and its solution. Deep within the human psyche lies a sense that we were made for something more than this broken world. We all share an experience of exile - of longing for our true home. In Rebels and Exiles, Matthew S. Harmon explores how the theme of sin and exile is developed throughout Scripture. He traces a common pattern of human rebellion, God's judgment,…