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paperbackTransformed into the Same Image
Constructive Investigations into the Doctrine of Deification
Edited by Paul Copan and Michael M. C. Reardon
Foreword by Michael J. GormanThe doctrine of deification or theosis has been gaining interest among scholars for some time. Yet most publications on the topic have focused on Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions and have subsumed the discussion under the category of soteriology. If "being transformed into the same image" (2 Corinthians 3:18) is truly essential to the Christian life, a fuller understanding ...
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paperbackFinding Messiah
A Journey into the Jewishness of the Gospel
by Jennifer M. Rosner
Foreword by Richard J. MouwJesus was Jewish, and his Jewish identity informed every aspect of his work, words, and witness. He came as the Messiah of Israel, God's covenant people, and he spoke the language of God's faithfulness to this people. So why does it seem that Judaism has little to do with our Christian discipleship today? Jennifer Rosner, a scholar of Jewish-Christian relations, takes us on a personal ...
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paperbackThe God Who Became Human
A Biblical Theology of Incarnation
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Graham Cole
Series edited by D. A. CarsonPreaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference
Seeking an answer to Anselm's timeless question, "Why did God become man?" Graham Cole follows Old Testament themes of preparation, theophany and messianic hope through to the New Testament witness to the divinely foretold event. This New Studies in Biblical Theology volume concludes with a consideration of ...
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paperbackChrist-Centered Biblical Theology
Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles
by Graeme Goldsworthy
Preaching Survey of the Year's Best Books for Preachers
The appeal of biblical theology is that it provides a "big picture" that makes sense of the diversity of biblical literature. Through the lens of biblical theology the Bible ceases to be a mass of unconnected texts, but takes shape as a unified metanarrative connecting the story of Israel with that of Jesus. ...
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paperbackWhy Politics Needs Religion
The Place of Religious Arguments in the Public Square
by Brendan Sweetman
Can relligion and politics mix? Many voices reply, "No way!" Yet in this provocative and timely book, Brendan Sweetman argues against this charge and the various sophisticated arguments that support it. As we witness the clash of religious and secular worldviews he claims that our pluralistic democratic society will be best served when the faith elements of secularism are acknowledged and the ...
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Sarah Sumner
Sarah Sumner (Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is the author of Men and Women in the Church.
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paperbackSustainable Young Adult Ministry
Making It Work, Making It Last
by Mark DeVries and Scott Pontier
Young adult ministry scares us. Young adults seem like the elusive Holy Grail demographic in Christian ministry. We often treat them like another species, with an inscrutable culture all their own. To have a thriving ministry to young adults, we're told, we'll need to be up-to-date on all the latest trends. We'll need to change up our worship style. We'll need to make programs. ...
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paperbackPlaying God
Redeeming the Gift of Power
by Andy Crouch
Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence
Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year
ForeWord Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention
Power corrupts—as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled ...
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paperbackQuestioning Your Doubts
A Harvard PhD Explores Challenges to Faith
by Christina M. H. Powell
How can we know if God is real? Does God truly care about us? Why does God create people he knows will reject him? Why did God allow my friend to become a rape victim? Should I switch jobs? Is this person the one I should marry? If you have pondered these doubts, you are not alone. Sometimes we have intellectual questions about the plausibility of God. Other times we go through ...
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