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paperbackRevisioning Evangelical Theology
by Stanley J. Grenz
- Recipient of a Christianity Today 1994 Critics Choice Award
Stanley J. Grenz evaluates the course of evangelical theology and sets out a bold agenda for a new century. He proposes that evangelical theology, to remain vibrant and vital in the postmodern era, should find its central integrative motifs in the reign of God and the community of Christ.
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paperbackLife on the Vine
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit
by Philip D. Kenneson
Many books--many fine books--have been published on the fruits of the Spirit. But none are quite like Life on the Vine. Philip Kenneson combines in this book rich, theologically grounded reflection on Christian life and practice with stunning analysis of contemporary culture. After a probing introductory chapter on the necessity and complexity of cultural analysis, Kenneson takes ...
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paperbackJesus Is the Christ
The Messianic Testimony of the Gospels
by Michael F. Bird
Who do the Gospels say Jesus is? The title and role of "Messiah" ascribed to Jesus in the Gospels has long been regarded as a late add on, a fabricated claim or an insignificant feature. Michael Bird, however, argues that the Gospels' messianic claims are the most significant feature of their portrayal of Jesus. Bird describes how each Evangelist portrays Jesus as the Messiah of Israel, what they ...
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paperbackThe Gospel of Matthew
God with Us
by Matt Woodley
Foreword by Leonard Sweet
Afterword by Skye JethaniThey say the Bible is true, but does it ring true? Does it resonate? In this journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Matt Woodley considers the audacious idea of a God with us--confronting us in the midst of all we've invested ourselves in and dedicated ourselves to, and encouraging us with the promise that the God who made us has a better life in mind for us. The Resonate series recovers ...
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paperbackThe Throne, the Lamb & the Dragon
A Reader's Guide to the Book of Revelation
by Paul Spilsbury
Foreword by J. I. PackerThe book of Revelation has long intrigued, puzzled and even frightened its readers. Surely it is the most misunderstood book in the Bible. And some faulty interpretations of Revelation are so entrenched in the consciousness of Christians that they are regarded as "gospel truth" and provide riveting plot lines for end-time fiction. But behind the ancient multimedia show that is Revelation lies ...
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paperbackEthics
Approaching Moral Decisions
Contours of Christian Philosophy
by Arthur F. Holmes
With over 60,000 copies in print since its original publication in 1984, Ethics has served numerous generations of students as a classic introduction to philosophical ethics from a Christian perspective. Over the years the philosophical landscape has changed somewhat, and in this second edition Arthur Holmes adjusts the argument and information throughout, completely rewriting the original ...
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paperbackSocrates Meets Jesus
History's Greatest Questioner Confronts the Claims of Christ
by Peter Kreeft
What would happen if Socrates--yes, the Socrates of ancient Athens--suddenly showed up on the campus of a major university and enrolled in its divinity school? What would he think of human progress since his day? How would he react to our values? To our culture? And what would he think of Jesus? Peter Kreeft, Christian philosopher and longtime admirer of the historic Socrates, imagines the result. ...
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paperbackComing to Peace with Science
Bridging the Worlds Between Faith and Biology
by Darrel R. Falk
Foreword by Francis S. CollinsIs a thoroughly Christian and biblically informed doctrine of creation compatible with widely held conclusions of modern science, especially biology? For Darrel R. Falk, this is not just an abstract question but one with which he has personally wrestled. A professor of biology, Falk brings together his biblically based understanding of creation and the most current research in biology. The result ...
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paperbackPassport to the Bible
An Explorer's Guide
Edited by Fred Wagner
No book has sold more copies. No book has influenced so many people. The Bible has informed all of the world's religions. Yet for many, it remains a mystery. Would you like to read and understand the Bible for yourself? The studies in this guide are designed to help you do that. You will look at four major themes in the Bible:
- what God is like
- what people are like
- who ...
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paperbackMen and Women in the Church
Building Consensus on Christian Leadership
by Sarah Sumner
Foreword by Phillip E. JohnsonEvangelicals stand divided in their view of women in the church. On one side stand complementarians, arguing the full worth of women but assigning them to differing roles. On the other side stand egalitarians, arguing that the full worth of women demands their equal treatment and access to leadership roles. Is there a way to mend the breach and build consensus? Sarah Sumner thinks there is. Avoiding ...
