Search Results
Showing 1111 - 1120 of 1316 results
-
paperbackThe Matrix of Christian Ethics
Integrating Philosophy and Moral Theology in a Postmodern Context
by Patrick Nullens and Ronald T. Michener
In today's world, many Christians don't know how to live ethically, let alone know what ethics is. Christian ethics probes our deepest sensibilities as humans and how we seek the good for others as well as for ourselves as followers of Christ. This book begins to delve into this relevant and contemporary subject through methodological reflection on the commands, purposes, values, and virtues of ...
-
paperbackThe Wisdom of Pixar
An Animated Look at Virtue
by Robert Velarde
Kids and adults alike love Pixar's movies. We come out of the theater not just entertained or amused, but inspired. Everybody agrees: Pixar makes fun, clean, terrific movies. But what makes these movies so appealing is not merely amazing CGI animation, clever humor or fantastic imagination. These movies are not just great. Pixar's movies are good. Robert Velarde unpacks the movies of Pixar ...
-
paperbackOriginal Sin and the Fall
Five Views
Spectrum Multiview Book Series
Edited by J. B. Stump and Chad Meister
"What is this that you have done?"
Throughout the church's history, Christians have largely agreed that God's good creation of humanity was marred by humanity's sinful rebellion, resulting in our separation from God and requiring divine intervention in the saving work of Christ.
But Christians have disagreed over many particular questions surrounding humanity's fall, ...
-
paperbackThe New Conspirators
Creating the Future One Mustard Seed at a Time
by Tom Sine
Foreword by Shane Claiborne"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed," Jesus says in the Gospel of Matthew, "nothing will be impossible for you." That sounds good, but does it work in a world where seeds are genetically altered by an impatient few and hard to come by for countless others? In a world where the gulf between the very rich and the profoundly poor is constantly growing, can a mustard-seed faith make any ...
-
paperbackAll Things New
Revelation as Canonical Capstone
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Brian J. Tabb
Series edited by D. A. CarsonBiblical Foundations Award Finalist and Runner Up
For many readers of the Bible, the book of Revelation is a riddle that fascinates and frustrates. Scholars and teachers have proposed different keys to its interpretation, including the "futurist" and historical-critical approaches. However, none of these adequately demonstrates the continuing, vital relevance of the Apocalypse ...
-
paperbackThe Danger of Raising Nice Kids
Preparing Our Children to Change Their World
by Timothy Smith
Foreword by Tim KimmelNice is not enough. We are raising a generation of "nice" kids. Nice kids are well behaved and look good on the outside, but they often lack courageous character inside. Offering practical wisdom gleaned from his experience as a parent and family coach, Tim Smith helps you move your kids from simply polite to truly compassionate. He targets nine key qualities children need but ...
-
paperbackNever Beyond Hope
How God Touches and Uses Imperfect People
by J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom
- Tied for a 2001 Best Non-Fiction Book, Christian Living award in the God Uses Ink Contest
If you get discouraged by your spiritual failures, you're not alone. In fact, you're in pretty good company. From the life and death of Samson to Peter's denial of Jesus, the Bible is filled with stories of people who wanted to serve God but frequently failed. And yet God ...
-
paperbackThe Message of Numbers
Journey to the Promised Land
The Bible Speaks Today Series
by Raymond Brown
What does it mean to be pilgrims in a confusing world? What vision of the good life drives us? In this Bible Speaks Today volume, Raymond Brown explores how the book of Numbers offers a picture of a better life. He shows how its message is eminently suited to our world today, a world without firm spiritual and moral foundations. Numbers pictures life as an accompanied journey, ...
-
paperbackFinding Favour in the Sight of God
A Theology of Wisdom Literature
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Richard P. Belcher Jr
Series edited by D. A. CarsonThere 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 favour and ...
-
paperbackIsaiah
Trusting God in Troubled Times
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Howard Peskett
Do you look around you and see nothing but trouble? Or are you experiencing firsthand a time of suffering? Do you wonder how any good can come out of the world you live in? In the Old Testament book of Isaiah, you'll discover that trouble and suffering are nothing new to God's people. But the prophet Isaiah raises a loud cry for revival in this midst of a rotting society. Isaiah firmly believes ...
Number of Studies: 22
