Outline : More than any other Old Testament prophet, Hosea speaks YHWH's covenant with his people as a family affair rather than a legal proceeding. The prophet's life mirrors the agony of his God who takes the initiative for reconciliation with an estranged household. Hosea's personal experiences become living proof of YHWH's commitment to his people as well as the rest of creation. In the pro…
Outline : The Persian Period proved particularly challenging to the small community living in Yehud. Expectations of a glorious restoration had waned as had their hope in the justice and faithfulness of God. The prophet Malachi speaks into such a moment, calling for a renewed sense of fidelity to their God, a fidelity grounded in right worship and exhibited through faithful living. With careful…
Outline: Understand the Bible through the lens of God's Covenants. This volume helps students of the Bible understand the big picture of God's covenant s with humanity as they play out in both the First and the New Testaments.
Outline : Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing shares simple yet profound spiritual truths from the Bible in a conversational tone - drawing insights from creation, history, science, the writings of great thinkers and preachers and writers, and more - to turn the reader's eyes toward the God who loves them with a Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love. Perfect for fami…
Outline: Scholars tout various approaches to the Bible as "biblical theology," offering a dizzying array of methods for understanding the Bible as ancient history and as sacred Scripture. This book examines the five major schools of thought considered "biblical theology," giving a brief developmental history and exploring one contemporary scholar who champions each method. Using a spectrum betw…
Outline : This newly revised third edition of Jesus and the Gospels prepares readers for an in-depth exploration of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Esteemed New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg considers the Gospels’ historical context while examining fresh scholarship, critical methods, and contemporary applications for today. Along with updated introductions, maps, and diagrams, Blomberg’s…
Outline : Pairing depth of scholarship with contemporary application, the authors of From Pentecost to Patmos have produced a unique introductory New Testament textbook. Craig Blomberg and Darlene Seal provide the context and clarity that readers need to better understand Acts through Revelation, showcasing the historical, linguistic, and theological implications found in each book. This second…
Outline : The book of Joel bears witness to the power of prophetic literature. With vivid imagery - locusts, droughts, invasions, apocalyptic signs - the book guides readers through visions of devastation and terror to promises of restoration and hope. In his commentary, Joel Barker explores the meaning of this prophetic book and how Joel's understanding of God, his people, and his creation fin…
Outline : Hello Daddy! We want to know you. And be close to you. Please show us how. With lyrical text from The Jesus Storybook Bible and new illustrations. The Lord's Prayer comes alive for children like never before. Cuddle up with your little one as you both discover God's Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.
Outline: A Theology of Marriage for the Contemporary Church. Darrin Snyder Belousek takes a distinctive approach to the same-sex-union debate by framing the issue as a matter of marriage and articulates a biblical-traditional theology of marriage for the contemporary church.
Outline: Eight classic Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments are in this The Beginner's Bible I Can Read collection, including the stories of Creation, Noah, Esther, David, Daniel, Jonah, the Nativity, and the Resurrection. Learn about God's love and practice early reading skills with this My First level treasury. My First. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustration…
Outline: Although the Bible does not always speak explicitly to modern issues, it does give us guiding principles as we think about how we might vote or act as political figures ourselves. In The Bible and the Ballot Tremper Longman demonstrates how to use the Bible in this manner, then tackles topics ranging from poverty and criminal justice to immigration and environmental stewardship, citing…
Outline : To many modern readers the prophecies of Ezekiel are a mystery. This commentary by Daniel Block - which completes his two-volume study of the whole book of Ezekiel - seeks to answer the questions that contemporary readers bring to the text by examining the language, the message, and the methods of this obscure and often misunderstood Hebrew prophet. The result of twelve years of study…
Outline : More than a century after his death D. L. Moody remains a towering figure whose influence of his evangelism is still felt; the institutions he founded in America continue to flourish; his place in history is secure. But it is his personality that commands attention: rugged, delightful, compassionate, a man of total integrity, with a supreme gift for bringing Christianity before a whol…
Outline : Common Grace is often considered Abraham Kuyper's crowning work, an exploration of how God expresses grace even to the unsaved. Kuyper firmly believed that though many people in the world will remain unconverted, God's grace is still shown to the world as a whole. In this third and final volume of Common Grace, Kuyper brings his argument to its logical completion by turning to practic…
Outline : Grandma smiled. "Little Lee, I'm going away soon, going home." Home? I thought. Grandma is already home. Lee is not sure what his grandma means when she tells him she's going home." Isn't she happy in her house, where he can always visit her? As everyone prepares for Grandma to pass away, Lee finds himself feeling more scared and confused. But Lee soon learns that walking someone home…
Outline : Amazing True Stories of Spiritual Victory and Personal Triumph ON EVERY CONTINENT, IN EVERY NATION, God is at work in and through the lives of believers. From the streets of Manila to mysterious Albania to the jungles of Ecuador and beyond, each international adventure that emerges is a dramatic episode that could be directed only by the hand of God. "O Creator, greetings! We never …
Outline : The third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse. But a fourth quest is underway-one that draws from a heretofore largely neglected source. In Jesus the Purifier, Craig Blomberg advances the idea that the Gospel of John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. The data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield …
Outline: For those on the firing line in pulpits, classes, study groups, and Bible fellowship clusters, here is a distinctly different kind of commentary. Mastering the Old Testament combines rich resources of the historical setting and textual interpretation with practical application to aid in contemporary Bible study. This commentary provides critical textual exposition, corollary verses of …
Outline: Every four years, the International Calvin Congress gathers together a wide spectrum of presents from leading scholars to early-career researchers to learn from each other through several days of plenary lectures, panel sessions, and discussions. The fruits of the 13th quadrennial international Calvin Congress are now available. Several contributors focus directly on the conference the…
Outline: Louis Berkhof's loyalty the well-defined lines of the Reformed faith, his concise and compact style and his up-to-date treatment have made this work the most important twentieth century compendium of Reformed theology. 'The work seemed particularly important to me', writes the author, 'in view of the widespread doctrinal indifference of the present day, of the resulting superficiality …
Outline: Presbyterianism has a rich, robust, resilient history. Since Presbyterianism began in Scotland in the early 1560s, its adherents have spread to Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand. In some locales and ears, Presbyterians have flourished; in others, they have struggles. Today an estimated 35 million Presbyterians live in dozens of countries. Th…
Outline: This second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament integrates and interacts with recent developments in Old Testament scholarship. Several distinctives set it apart from other introductions to the Old Testament: - It is thoroughly evangelical in its perspective - It emphasizes "special introduction" - the study of individual books - It interacts in an irenic spirit with th…
Outline: The Bible and ethics in a critical time. The planet is changing rapidly, and these disruptions are throwing the globe further into crisis. The future of Christianity depends on whether it is able to face these challenges with a hopeful but urgent moral and social vision. Christianity continues to break away from its Western center as churches in Asia, Africa, and Latin America experien…
Outline : This new Handbook edited by Herman Selderhuis and written by renowned catholic and protestant church historians presents the latest results in research. Full attention is given to the coherence of social, political, cultural and ecclesiastical developments in the history of Christianity in the Netherlands. The Handbook is written for use as an academic textbook but is also accessible …
Outline : Psikoterapi, Kesehatan mental, Psikologi & Psikiatri; Agama & Pelayanan Pendampingan Pastoral; Pernikahan dan Keluarga Buku ini berisikan materi pelayanan konseling berikut kasus, catatan, kegiatan, dan pekerjaan rumah yang sangat membantu pemulihan klien Anda Orang Kristen dihadapkan pada berbagai masalah yang juga dialami oleh orang lain di sekitamya. The Christian Therapist's Not…
Outline: Setiap profesi memiliki kode etik, tidak terkecuali pelayan jemaat atau pendeta. Namun sering kali kode etik itu tidak tertuang dalam bentuk tertulis, sehingga lebih dipahami sebagai sesuatu yang setiap orang sudah tahu dan paham, selanjutnya masing-masing pelayan akan mengaplikasikannya secara sendiri-sendiri pula. Buku ini mencoba menguraikan pokok-pokok yang perlu diperhatikan oleh …
Outline: Ucapan apakah yang keluar dari mulut Yesus Kristus ketika Dia terpaku di atas kayu salib? Bukan caci maki, balas dendam, kutukan, tangisan, ataupun jeritan kesakitan yang menyayat. Sejarah mencatat Tujuh Perkataan Salib yang keluar dari mulut Juruselamat adalah: Ya Bapa, ampunilah mereka. Hari ini juga engkau akan bersama Aku di Firdaus. Ibu. lihatlah anakmu! ... Lihatlah ibumu. Al…
Outline: Banten adalah negeri yang sangat kaya sumber sejarah dan memiliki kekhasan karena berada di antara dua tradisi utama Nusantara, yaitu tradisi kerajaan Jawa dan tradisi tempat perdagangan Melayu. Kerajaan ini tidak hanya menulis sejarahnya sendiri, tetapi juga merangsang banyak tulisan dari pengunjung-pengunjung asing. Alhasil, rekonstruksi atas masyarakat, kebudayaan dan mentalitas di …
Outline: Close to you, God, is a good place for me to be ... From New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and award-winning artist Jago comes this charming board book inspired by Psalm 1. Strong reassures little ones that God is the one who loves them, and looks after them, and makes them strong.
Outline: God is my Father who made everything. And I am a little explorer of the wide world., From Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago comes this charming board book for little ones to cherish. Inspired by Psalm 139, children will be reminded that God is with them no matter where they go.
Outline : All through the day. I give my happy songs to you. From New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and award-winning artist Jago comes this charming board book inspired by Psalm 92. Happy reminds little ones of how much God loves it when we sing for joy and thank him for all he has given us.
Outline: The central theme of the Bible is expanded and expounded in this collection of sermons, compiled by one of today's great preachers. The reader will be encouraged by messages from such great pulpit masters. These Classic Sermons on the Birth of Christ will be a welcome addition to both preachers and teachers and will provide inspiration, ideas, and insights into this important event.
Outline: Prayer is the lifeline of the Christian. Only through an active prayer life can there be real spiritual growth. Fourteen pulpit giants present the need, the how-to, and the results of a life that is permeated with prayer. These classic sermons on prayer will energize your prayer life, show you how to expect great things from God, and help you experience the strengthening power of God i…
Outline : The Integrated Life : Kehidupan Kristiani yang Seutuhnya merupakan sebuah Festschrift atau buku penghargaan bagi Dr. Yakub dan Esther Susabda. Dr. Yakub Susabda adalah rektor Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Injili Indonesia (STTRII) dan Dr. Esther Susabda adalah salah satu pionir dalam pengembangan konseling Kristen di Indonesia. Buku ini diterbitkan dalam rangka memperingati ulang ta…
edited by Bruce W. Longenecker, Baylor University, Texas.
Outline: St. Paul was a pivotal and controversial figure in the fledgling Jesus-movement of the first century. The New Cambridge Companion to St. Paul provides an invaluable entryway into the study of Paul and his letters. Composed of sixteen chapters by an international team of scholars, it explores some of the key issues in the current study of his dynamic and demanding theological discourse.…
Outline: The apostle Paul has been justifiably described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. As a missionary, theologian and pastor Paul's own wrestling with theological and ethical questions of his day is paradigmatic for Christian theol…