Restoring the Portrait from the Gospels
by Darrell L. Bock
Jesus according to Scripture seeks to show the coherent portrait of Jesus that emerges from the Gospels, a portrait that is rooted in history and yet has produced its own historical and cultural impact.
Bock begins with a brief overview of each Gospel, surveying its structure, themes, authorship, setting, and date. He then offers a detailed, unit-by-unit examination of Jesus as portrayed in the Synoptic Gospels, followed by an analysis of Jesus' portrayal in John. He finishes with a summary of the themes found throughout the Gospels, thus unifying them into a cohesive portrait.
An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture
by James A. Brooks
THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include:* commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION;* the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary;* sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages;* interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole;* readable and applicable exposition.
On Man's Love Affair with Theology
by Robert Farrar Capon
This wonderful trilogy again makes available three of Robert Farrar Capon's sought-after early works: An Offering of Uncles, The Third Peacock, and Hunting the Divine Fox. Brought together under one cover to stand as a kind of "theological trinity," the books in this volume each offer a refreshingly different take on key theological issues. A substantial new preface by Capon introduces the books and reveals how each fits into his own literary and spiritual landscape
by David A. Desilva
For anyone who wants to be introduced to the worldview and thought of the early church, this book discusses the development of the four predominant themes of the New Testament-grace, discipleship, community, and apocalypticism-and its message.
by Avery Cardinal Dulles
There is today a dramatic reexamination of structure, authority, dogma -- indeed, every aspect of the life of the Church is held up to scrutiny. Welcoming this as a sign of vitality, Avery Dulles has carefully studied the writings of contemporary Protestant and Catholic ecclesiologists and sifted out six major approaches, or "models," through which the Church's character can be understood: as Institution, Mystical Communion, Sacrament, Herald, Servant, and, in a recent addition to the book, as Community of Disciples. A balanced theology, he concludes, must incorporate the major affirmations of each. "The method of models or types," observes Cardinal Dulles, "can have great value in helping people to get beyond the limitations of their own particular outlook and to enter into fruitful conversation with others... Such conversation is obviously essential if ecumenism is to get beyond its present impasses."
Introducing Christian Doctrine
by Millard J. Erickson
Abridged and less technical than his classic Christian Theology, this edition retains Erickson's brilliant expositions on God, humanity, sin, atonement, and other doctrines as well as pedagogical aids and chapters on postmodernity and contemporizing the gospel. Introducing Christian Doctrine is practical, accessible, and essential for pastors and students alike.
Contemporary Options in Eschatology 
A Study of the Millennium
by Millard J. Erickson
Examines contemporary, conservative opinions on eschatology, critiquing the various millennial positions and tribulational views. Closely and critically examines the theological and hermeneutical system of dispensationalism. Describes each position, its history, its major concepts, and the arguments offered in support of each, stimulating believers to search the Scriptures to determine which things are true. Includes a review of lesser known 19th and 20th century positions, including Schweitzer, Dodd, Bultmann, and Moltmann.
by Millard J. Erickson
Taking into account the particular debates prominent within evangelicalism today, Erickson incorporates suggestions and arguments from professors and students on issues as diverse as methodology, justification, atonement, and divine foreknowledge. A strong introduction coupled with a solid-biblical underpinning and serious consideration of contemporary, moderate, and classical positions, Erickson's book will continue to inform the lively theological discussions running through all evangelical circles.
by Richard Friedman
A much anticipated reissue of Who Wrote the Bible?—the contemporary classic the New York Times Book Review called “a thought-provoking [and] perceptive guide” that identifies the individual writers of the Pentateuch and explains what they can teach us about the origins of the Bible.
For thousands of years, the prophet Moses was regarded as the sole author of the first five books of the Bible, known as the Pentateuch. According to tradition, Moses was divinely directed to write down foundational events in the history of the world: the creation of humans, the worldwide flood, the laws as they were handed down at Mt. Sinai, and the cycle of Israel’s enslavement and liberation from Egypt.
However, these stories—and their frequent discrepancies—provoke questions: why does the first chapter in Genesis say that man and woman were made in God’s image, while the second says that woman was made from man’s rib? Why does one account of the flood say it lasted forty days, while another records no less than one hundred? And why do some stories reflect the history of southern Judah, while others seem sourced from northern Israel?
Originally published in 1987, Richard Friedman’s Who Wrote the Bible? joins a host of modern scholars who show that the Pentateuch was written by at least four distinct voices—separated by borders, political alliances, and particular moments in history—then connected by brilliant editors. Rather than cast doubt onto the legitimacy of the Bible, Friedman uses these divergent accounts to illuminate a text that was written by real people. Friedman’s seminal and bestselling text is a comprehensive and authoritative answer to the question: just who exactly wrote the Bible?
The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible
by Graeme Goldsworthy
The massive diversity and complexity of the Bible can make it a daunting project for anyone to tackle. Getting a grasp on the unity of the Bible, its central message from Genesis to Revelation, helps immensely in understanding the meaning of any one book or passage. That is the goal of this book by Graeme Goldsworthy.
- How do the Old and New Testaments fit together?
- What is the point of biblical theology?
- What is the overall story of the Bible?
- What difference does it make?
Goldsworthy answers these questions with an integrated theology of both Old and New Testaments that avoids unnecessary technicalities. Concise, pithy chapters featuring dozens of charts, highlighted summaries and study questions make According to Plan an enormously useful book for understanding how the Bible fits together as the unfolding story of God's plan for salvation.
by Robert H. Gundry
Learning Theology with the Church Fathers 
by Christopher A. Hall
The early church fathers were great theologians--though they did not think of themselves as such. They were working pastors, involved in the daily life and leadership of their congregations. Yet they were wrestling with many of the great and formative questions of the Christian faith, such as the Trinity, the incarnation, the providence of God and the nature of the church. These beliefs were defined in the crucible of spiritual leadership, pastoral care and theological conflict, all set against the background of the great cultural movements and events of their day. For the church fathers, theology was a spiritual exercise woven into the texture of life. What would it be like to sit under the preaching and instruction of these great men, to look over their shoulders as they thought and wrote, or to hear them debate theological issues? Learning Theology with the Church Fathers offers us that experience. With the same insight and love of his subject that he brought to Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers, Christopher A. Hall opens the door on patristic theology. Focusing on the great questions, we view these issues in their settings and find greater appreciation for the foundations and architecture of our Christian faith.
How We Wait Upon the World
by David Baily Harned
In this book, David Baily Harned makes a persuasive case for the significance of patience as an essential ingredient of the moral life. In a bold and invigorating manner, the author addresses contemporary existence-the lives of individuals, families, communities, and nations-and demonstrates how the Christian vision informs our efforts to live in a chaotic and violent world as faithful, hopeful, loving children of God. This essay in theological ethics is rooted in classic texts: the Old and New Testaments, as well as the writings of Augustine, Gregory I, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas à Kempis, John Calvin, Søren Kierkegaard, and W. H. Vanstone. In graceful prose and careful analysis, David Harned both inspires and instructs. This new edition also includes an afterword by one of his former students who explores the value of this study by applying its insights to the life and leadership of George Washington.
Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design 
Contributors Ken Ham, Hugh Ross, Deborah B. Haarsma, Stephen C. Meyer
Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture.
Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions:
- Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis)
- Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism - Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe)
- Evolutionary Creation - Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos)
- Intelligent Design - Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute)
The contributors offer their best defense of their position addressing questions such as:
- What is your position on origins - understood broadly to include the physical universe, life, and human beings in particular?
- What do you take to be the most persuasive arguments in defense of your position?
- How do you demarcate and correlate evidence about origins from current science and from divine revelation?
- What hinges on answering these questions correctly?
This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his or her view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.
by Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton
An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament.
The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own. A Survey of the Old Testament addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes of the Old Testament to help readers understand its message and relevance.
Chapters introducing each major section of the Old Testament are included, as are chapters dealing with issues of interpretation, hermeneutics, theology, geography, archaeology, history, formation of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament's relationship to the New Testament.
Features included for each book of the Old Testament:
- Writing of the Book
- Background
- Outline of the Book
- Purpose and Message
- Structure and Organization
- Major Themes
- Questions for Further Study and Discussion
- Further Reading
Complete with full-color maps, photos, timelines, and charts, this widely acclaimed textbook is a useful and readable tool for undergraduate students and other readers who wish to better understand the Old Testament and God's redemptive work.
Traditional Moral Wisdom for Modern Moral Confusion
by Peter Kreeft
We have reduced all virtues to one: being nice. And, we measure Jesus by our standard instead of measuring our standard by Him. For the Christian, explains author Peter Kreeft, being virtuous is not a means to the end of pleasure, comfort and happiness. Virtue, he reminds us, is a word that means "manly strength." But how do we know when we are being meek--or just cowardly? When is our anger righteous--and when is it a sin? What is the difference between being virtuous--and merely ethical? Back to Virtue clears up these and countless other questions that beset Christians today. Kreeft not only summarizes scriptural and theological wisdom on leading a holy life, he contrasts Christian virtue with other ethical systems. He applies traditional moral theology to present-day dilemmas such as abortion and nuclear armament. Kreeft restores to us what was once common knowledge: the Seven Deadly Sins have an antidote in the Beatitudes. By setting up a close contrast between the two sets of behaviors, Kreeft offers proven guidance in the often bewildering process of discerning right from wrong as we move into the questionable mores of the twenty-first century. He provides a road map of virtue, a map for our earthly pilgrimage synthesized from the accumulated wisdom of centuries of Christians, from Paul and the early Church Fathers through C.S. Lewis.
by Robert J, LaCosta
This allegory illustrates a timeless truth suited for children and adults alike. A quick read, "Like Father Like Son" is a wonderful story.
A father's love for his son... the son's delight in hid dad...a significant and seemingly endless ranch...a nightmarish cliff-enclosed city with a polluted soul and sky...a birthday invitation...the acceptance and rejection of the invitation...a daring exodus of the townspeople. These are the strands of a "fifth gospel" parable for today- an adult story for children and a children's story for adults.
Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church 
A Guide for Ministry
by Michael Lawrence
Capitol Hill Baptist Church associate pastor Michael Lawrence contributes to the IXMarks series as he centers on the practical importance of biblical theology to ministry. He begins with an examination of a pastor's tools of the trade: exegesis and biblical and systematic theology. The book distinguishes between the power of narrative in biblical theology and the power of application in systematic theology, but also emphasizes the importance of their collaboration in ministry.
Having laid the foundation for pastoral ministry, Lawrence uses the three tools to build a biblical theology, telling the entire story of the Bible from five different angles. He puts biblical theology to work in four areas: counseling, missions, caring for the poor, and church/state relations. Rich in application and practical insight, this book will equip pastors and church leaders to think, preach, and do ministry through the framework of biblical theology.
Trinity Journal for Theology and Ministry Fall 2007 Vol 1 
by Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
Trinity Journal for Theology and Ministry Fall 2008 Vol 2 
by Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
by C.S. Lewis
Clear and Compelling Reasoning From the Master Apologist First delivered as an informal radio address during World War II to bring hope to an embattled public, "The Case for Christianity" is C.S. Lewis's artful and compelling argument for the reasonableness of Christian faith. Dividing his case into two parts, "Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe" and "What Christians Believe", Lewis uses all the powers of his formidable wit and logic and the strength of his convictions to shed light on this most important subject.
by C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis, himself a convert, wrote of being "surprised by joy" when he discovered his belief in Jesus Christ. In these 127 devotional readings, selected from Lewis's many works on faith and spirituality, Christians everywhere can share in the joy of this master theologian as he discusses topics ranging from the nature of prayer and good works to psychoanalysis and fascism. In The Joyful Christian, Lewis offers inspiration for all those who hunger and thirst after joy.
The Last Battle
by C.S. Lewis
During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Last Battle is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. A complete stand-alone read, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician's Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Letters to Malcom, Chiefly on Prayer
by C.S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—shares his understanding of the role of prayer in our lives and the ways we might better imagine our relationship with God. Composed as a collection of fictitious dispatches to his friend, Malcolm, Letters to Malcolm, Chiefly on Prayer considers this basic display of devotion in its form, content, and regularity, and the ways it both reflects our faith and shapes how we believe.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 
by C.S. Lewis
Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.
Open the door and enter a new world! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been captivating readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over sixty years.
This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to discover more about Narnia, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magicians Nephew 
by C.S. Lewis
Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew, the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. This rack-size paperback features cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.
On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.
This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to journey back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
One of the most popular introductions to Christian faith ever written, Mere Christianity brings together Lewis’s legendary broadcast talks during World War Two. Here, Lewis provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.
A collection of scintillating brilliance, Mere Christianity remains strikingly fresh for the modern reader and at the same time confirms C.S. Lewis’s reputation as one of the leading writers and thinkers of our age.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
by C.S. Lewis
A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.
Prince Caspian is the fourth book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to see more of Lucy and Edmund’s adventures, read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the fifth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
by C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the unique vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the wordly-wise devil to his nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair
by C.S. Lewis
Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected.
The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series. For over sixty years, it has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land where giants wreak havoc and enchantment rules. This is a complete stand-alone read, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
by C.S. Lewis
A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world's end is only the beginning.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own, but if you would like to continue to the journey, read The Silver Chair, the sixth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy
by C.S. Lewis
On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself.
The Horse and His Boy is the third book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series that has drawn readers of all ages into a magical land where horses talk and destiny awaits for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own, but if you would like to return to Narnia, read Prince Caspian, the fourth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
by Victor H. Matthews
This volume provides a "road map" of four major Old Testament/Hebrew Bible themes: covenant, universalism, remnant, and wisdom. Each theme draws on specific examples from the biblical text and ancient Near Eastern literature. The themes demonstrate how ancient Israel developed a distinct identity during its various phases from the formation of the monarchy to the post-exilic period.
Ecclesiastical History of the English People the Greater Chronicle Bede's Letter to Egbert
Edited by Judith McClure and Roger Collins
The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (731 AD) is Bede's most famous work. As well as providing the authoritative Colgrave translation of the Ecclesiastical History, this edition includes a new translation of the Greater Chronicle, in which Bede examines the Roman Empire and contemporary Europe. His Letter to Egbert gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death, and all three texts here are further illuminated by a detailed introduction and explanatory notes.
Luther's Theology of the Cross
Martin Luther's Theological Breakthrough
by Alister E. McGrath
This book presents the most detailed examination in English to date of Luther's theological breakthrough, together with a wealth of information concerning the theological development of the young Luther in its late medieval context.
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Christology And Identity in the United Church of Christ
by Scott R. Paeth
A collection essays on the role of Christology from the perspective of the United Church of Christ, written by theologians from the denomination. The list of contributors includes: Lee Barrett, Gabriel Fackre, Deirdre King Hainsworth, Scott R. Paeth, Stephen G. Ray, Jr., Mary Schaller, Max L. Stackhouse, John H. Thomas, Theodore Louis Trost, and Lydia Veliko.
The Study of Liturgy
edited by Cheslyn Jones , Edward Yarnold SJ , Geoffrey Wainwright , Paul Bradshaw
Completely revised to incorporate new scholarship and many important developments in liturgical renewal, this standard text remains an essential tool for students of theology and liturgy. It treats the development of the liturgy historically, beginning with Jewish antecedents, then covering the New Testament, Patristic, Medieval, and Reformation periods, and concluding with the increasing interest in liturgy in all churches today. The text deals definitively with the five central rites of Christian worship: Initiation, the Eucharist, Ordination, the Daily Office, and the Calendar. A special section on liturgical settings examines in detail the historical importance of music and singing in the liturgy and the role of hymnody in Christian worship. Reflecting the continuing trend towards ecumenism, the editors represent the Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Protestant traditions, while the Orthodox tradition is represented by the team of contributors, which includes many of the best-known liturgical scholars.
An Anthology
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
Nelson's Anthology Series is a collection of genres of prose and poetry. We have compiled the best writings for a unique collection of uplifting literature. It is our hope that this series will be read in appreciation and devotion as each writing points to our Living Hope, Christ Jesus.
The Incarnation an Anthology: The birth of Jesus Christ, as told in both the opening chapters of Matthew and Luke, is the cause for celebration and praise for the glorious event of the incarnation. Writers across the centuries have profoundly written about this great event in a variety of different ways. Our book traces the birth story from the Betrothal to the announcements of Simeon and Anna. We have collected the best literature associated with each event in the story for chapters. Thus, a chronological reading allows for devotion through Advent and celebration at Christmas!
Colossians, Philemon
by Peter T. O'Brien
The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.
by J. I. Packer
Theology matters! At last it can be understood easily, thanks to this “layman's language” approach to biblical belief. Authored by J. I. Packer, one of the premier theologians of Christianity, this summary of Christian teaching covers nearly 100 major Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth. Thoughtfully arranged and refreshingly readable, this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every Christian.
Environmental Stewardship in the Judeo-Christian Tradition
by J.W. Richards
A fair and honest debate about religious responses to environmental issues should always distinguish theological principles from prudential judgments. The Cornwall Declaration and the accompanying essays in this volume were written to do just that. They were not written to provide theological rationale for current environmentalist fashion. Rather, they seek to articulate the broad Judeo-Christian theological principles concerning the environment, and to distinguish those principles from contrary ideas popular in the environmental movement.
Pondering Why the Holy Spirit Chose a Particular Time to Shake Us Awake With a Surprise Council
Human dating of even the most epochal events is imprecise and subjective. For centuries of time we have announced to the world that the Birth of Christ occurred between four to seven years “Before Christ.”
The official 2,000 year date marking Christianity’s entrance into its third millennium was not the moment when a new epoch dawned. It began with Pope John XXIII announced that the Holy Spirit inspired him to convene an Ecumenical Council. This surprise event cost many people – especially the American Church – unaware and unready for anything new to happen within the Church. This work is a personal quest to revisit and examine that historical moment of enforced awakening.
Father Richard Shaw, of the diocese of Albany NY, has spent the greater part of his priestly life ministering to the imprisoned. He has served in many parishes of the Albany Diocese, has a Doctorate in Criminal Justice and has taught at Maria College and Siena College. He has written several books including two biographies of New York Bishops, a fairly sleazy novel, and a historical study of United States’ prison chaplaincy. He is currently chaplain at a New York State maximum security prison.
by John R.W. Stott
The work of a lifetime, from one of the world's most influential thinkers, about the heart of the Christian faith. "I could never myself believe in God, if it were not for the cross. . . . In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?" With compelling honesty John Stott confronts this generation with the centrality of the cross in God's redemption of the world -- a world now haunted by the memories of Auschwitz, the pain of oppression and the specter of nuclear war. Can we see triumph in tragedy, victory in shame? Why should an object of Roman distaste and Jewish disgust be the emblem of our worship and the axiom of our faith? And what does it mean for us today? Now from one of the foremost preachers and Christian leaders of our day comes theology at its readable best, a contemporary restatement of the meaning of the cross. At the cross Stott finds the majesty and love of God disclosed, the sin and bondage of the world exposed. More than a study of the atonement, this book brings Scripture into living dialogue with Christian theology and the twentieth century. What emerges is a pattern for Christian life and worship, hope and mission. Destined to be a classic study of the center of our faith, Stott's work is the product of a uniquely gifted pastor, scholar and Christian statesman. His penetrating insight, charitable scholarship and pastoral warmth are guaranteed to feed both heart and mind.
The Way of the First Evangelicals
by Gene Edward Veith, Jr.
Explains the spiritual concepts and principles of Lutheranism, which are supported by the ideology of Martin Luther and Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.
Acts of the Holy Spirit
A Modern Commentary on the Book of Acts
by C. Peter Wagner
Acts of the Holy Spirit is C. Peter Wagner's complete commentary on the book of Acts. As the gospel began to spread to the world, the Early Church was confronted with spiritual and cultural barriers-strongholds-it had to overcome. The book of Acts describes how the first disciples of Christ learned to overcome spiritual and cultural resistance-a lesson vitally important for the Church today. As the goal of world evangelism is now tantalizingly within reach, the book of Acts stands as a biblical blueprint, showing how the Church can overcome these barriers to at last fulfill the Great Commission.
A Christian for all Christians
by Dr. Andrew Walker and James Patrick
This collection of essays compiled by the C.S. Lewis Centre aims to continue Lewis' task of communicating and explicating "the problems of the modern world in light of the gospel."
An introduction
by Chad Walsh
by Ellen G. Walsh
"The Great Controversy" is the detailed and fascinating history of the conflict between Jesus Christ and Satan by Ellen G. White, one of the founders of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. White was a prolific author, as well as an important religious leader, and her works have been translated into over one hundred languages and continue to be read the world over. Published in multiple editions and expanded several times over many decades, "The Great Controversy" is one of White's most significant accomplishments and is often included in her "Conflict of the Ages" series, which documents the work of God throughout all of human history. This exhaustively researched treatise examines Christian history beginning with the Destruction of Jerusalem and up to the spread of Christian beliefs all over the world in the late nineteenth and early twentieth-centuries. White shows how the timeless battle between Jesus and Satan has played out in the world of human affairs. Saints and prophets have had an important role in this cosmic war and all of the faithful and devout can work to defeat Satan in the future. White's books continue to hold an important place in Seventh-Day Adventist theology and provide a source of encouragement and guidance to the faithful.
Stressed out by the thought of the end of the world? Anxious about what might happen as the earth becomes more chaotic? The Great Controversy provides hope in troubled times, highlighting stories of incredible faith that will bring you encouragement and hope. This book traces the history of the Protestant Reformation from Wycliffe to the Waldenses and beyond, sharing how God led His people through the darkest days in earth's history. Inside these pages, you'll find hope when all seemed lost, peace when everything seemed impossible, and courage in the face of religious warfare. Each chapter shares insights from the past that open mysteries key to the future. The book gives practical, direct principles for staying true to Christ even as it becomes harder and harder to do in a world filled with pain, depression, and death. The book concludes in the world made new, when God has made all things right - you don't want to miss it. The story of the world isn't over - in fact, it's only just begun!
The Great Controversy is the fifth and final book in the Conflict of the Ages series. In this classic inspirational series, you'll read familiar stories that renew your spiritual walk. The books open a timeless pathway for skeptics, believers, Christians, and those from every walk of life to know God personally and practically. The series is authored by Ellen G. White, a Seventh-day Adventist pioneer who devoted her life to serving God. The writings of Ellen White are known and respected for leading readers' hearts closer to God and away from the cares of this world. These writings will lead you step-by-step toward the daily bread of God's Word, which alone can satisfy your soul. This daily devotional is the perfect read or gift for someone who wants to worry less and pray more. Read the words of Jesus calling on your life, and step into a deepened experience with your Savior.
by Ellen G. Walsh
