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ebookPaul and the Law
Keeping the Commandments of God
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Brian S. Rosner
Series edited by D. A. CarsonPreaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference
"For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God" (1 Cor 7:19).
The apostle Paul's relationship to the Law of Moses is notoriously complex and much studied. Difficulties begin with questions of definition (of the extent of Paul's corpus and the meanings ...
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ebookVoices and Views on Paul
Exploring Scholarly Trends
by Ben Witherington III and Jason A. Myers
ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award
In the field of Pauline studies, much has changed over the last twenty years. Since Ben Witherington III first published his influential book The Paul Quest, monumental works have appeared from scholars such as James D. G. Dunn, N. T. Wright, E. P. Sanders, and John Barclay. The New Perspective is no longer new, and ...
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ebookThe Mosaic of Christian Belief
Twenty Centuries of Unity and Diversity
by Roger E. Olson
In The Mosaic of Christian Belief Roger E. Olson thematically traces the contours of Christian belief down through the ages, revealing a pattern of both unity and diversity. He finds a consensus of teaching that is both unitive and able to incorporate a faithful diversity when not forced into the molds of false either-or alternatives. The mosaic that emerges from Olson's work, now updated ...
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paperbackThe Community of the King
by Howard A. Snyder
A classic revisited--revised and expanded. For over twenty-five years, Howard Snyder's Community of the King has set the standard for a penetrating look at the relationship between the kingdom of God and the earthly church. Biblically and practically Snyder helps us think through such crucial questions as
- What is the kingdom of God?
- What role does it play in history?
- What ...
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paperbackBeginning Well
Christian Conversion & Authentic Transformation
by Gordon T. Smith
"Saints are made by good conversions." In this challenging and provocative book, Gordon T. Smith contends that a chief cause of spiritual immaturity in the evangelical church is an inadequate theology of conversion. Conversion, he says, involves more than a release from the consequences of sin--the goal is spiritual transformation. But there is little transformation without a complete and authentic ...
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paperbackLeading Across Cultures
Effective Ministry and Mission in the Global Church
by James E. Plueddemann
The worldwide church is more interconnected than ever before, with missionaries going from everywhere to everywhere. Africans work with Australians in India. Koreans plant churches in London and Los Angeles. But globalization also creates challenges for crosscultural tension and misunderstandings, as different cultures have conflicting assumptions about leadership values and styles. Missiologist ...
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paperbackThe Voice of Jesus
Discernment, Prayer and the Witness of the Spirit
by Gordon T. Smith
A Personal Growth Finalist in the Word Guild Canadian Writing Awards
"My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me."
Jesus takes it for granted that you will hear his voice. But how do you hear it?
How do you separate it out from the cacophony of other voices you hear everyday, including those of your own desires? Is your experience ...
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paperbackWinsome Persuasion
Christian Influence in a Post-Christian World
by Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer
Foreword by Quentin J. Schultze- Christianity Today's 2018 Book of the Year Award of Merit - Apologetics/Evangelism
How are Christians viewed in the broader culture? We blush at the possibilities. Brainwashed fanatics? Out-of-touch dogmatists? Buffoons? The task of bearing faithful witness to Jesus is complicated by persistent—and not altogether baseless—cultural stereotypes. ...
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paperbackThe Prophecy of Isaiah
An Introduction Commentary
by J. Alec Motyer
Christianity Today Critics Choice Award
Three Decades of Wisdom in a One-Volume Commentary on Isaiah
Among Old Testament prophetic books no other equals Isaiah's brilliance of style and metaphor, its arresting vision of the Holy One of Israel and its kaleidoscopic vision of God's future restoration of Israel and the world.
Along the historical ...
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paperbackThe Life and Witness of Peter
by Larry R. Helyer
Who was Peter and what was his true stature in the early church? For Protestants at least, Peter seems caught between two caricatures: the rustic fisherman of Galilee and the author of two lesser New Testament letters. And in both cases he is overshadowed by Paul. In The Life and Witness of Peter, Larry Helyer seeks to reinstate this neglected and underestimated apostle to his rightful ...
