Outline : Richard Hooker (1553/4 - 1600) was the premier theologian of the early church of England, and has been treated in the past by scholars primarily as the architect of "Anglicanism." The contributors to this volume facilitate new perspectives on Richard Hooker's theology. A wide range of scholars consider Richard Hooker's theology within the full context of late 16th- and early 17th-cent…
Outline: The understanding of personhood is one of the central issues of debate in many academic disciplines as well as in society at large. This collection of specially commissioned essays provides a modern theological exploration. Against a background of the renaissance of trinitarian thought, the authors explore the interrelationship between divine personhood, as it is expressed in the doctr…
Outline: How do you navigate the intersection between faith and your academic discipline? In Faithful Learning, Jacob Shatzer offers an accessible theological primer for Christian educators who desire to understand their disciplines through a theological lens. Each chapter includes doctrinal introductions followed by paradigms that reader can learn from and implement. Ultimately, Shatzer outlin…
Outline : How we read the Bible has a profound impact on how we understand what mission is. This book encourages us to explore the Bible's grand narrative and to bring the whole counsel of God in Scripture to our understanding of who we are and what we must do as God's people.
Outline: "Invites us to participate in the transformative work of the Spirit" This book offers a fresh look at the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, focusing specifically on the question of the person and work of the Spirit in the Christian life.
Outline: Deep faith requires consistent study of God's word, but to understand the original text as God intended, students of Scripture must develop a strong inductive, historical, and descriptive exegetical process. In Biblical Theology, Andreas J. Kostenberger and Gregory Goswell offer a clear, comprehensive methodology for interpreting the sixty-six books of the Bible - identifying their cen…
Outline : Petrus van Mastricht's Theoretical-Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing people to…
Outline: Recognizing that faithful theological study is an integrative task, the Theology for the People of God series uniquely combines biblical and systematic theology in dialogue with historical theology and with application to church and life. This series addresses classic doctrines of systematic theology and other relevant topics, pairing careful scholarship with the practical understandin…
Outline : Modern theology claimed it ignited a renaissance in Trinitarian Theology. Really, it has been a renaissance in social trinitarianism. Classical commitments such as divine simplicity have been jettisoned, the three persons have been redefined as three centers of consciousness and will, and modern agendas in politics, gender, and ecclesiology determine the terms of the discussion. Conte…
Outline : How can we read the text of scripture well, rightly, and faithfully? Challenges abound when it comes to reading Scripture, including not only the variety of actual interpretations of the Bible but also the plurality of reading cultures, each with its own preferred frame of reference. A cynical observer might say that Christians have never agreed upon how to interpret the Bible, or eve…
Outline: Interpreting Scripture brings together N.T. Wright's most important articles on Scripture and hermeneutics over the last two decades. Many of the included studies have never been published or are only available in hard-to-find larger volumes and journals. This companion volume to Interpreting Jesus and Interpreting Paul is essential reading for all with a serious interest in the Bible …
Outline: Interpreting Paul brings together N. T. Wright's most important articles on Paul and his letters since the publication of his magisterial Paul and the Faithfulness of God in 2013. Many of the included studies have never been published or are only available in hard-to-find larger volumes and journals. This companion volume to Interpreting Scripture and Interpreting Jesus is essential re…
Outline : Interpreting Jesus brings together N. T. Wright's most important and influential articles on Jesus and the Gospels over the last three decades. Many of the included studies have never been published or are only available in hard-to-find larger volumes and journals. This companion volume to Interpreting Scripture and Interpreting Paul is essential reading for all with a serious interes…
Outline : Theology of ministry seems to be in vogue these days. There is a growing awareness that questions about the legitimacy, content and structure of church ministry need to be thought through to enable churches to meet their missional challenges. Moreover, these challenges are not only limited to some churches or denominations. There is a growing awareness that the search for an appropria…
Overview: The subject of this volume is Francis Turretin's federal theology as a defense of the doctrine of grace. Specifically, it deals with Turretin's exposition of the twofold covenant of God, that is the covenant of nature and the covenant of grace. In treating this subject, the author has a twofold objective: first, to contribute to an understanding of Turretin's theology, and second, t…
Outline : Though undertreated by modern scholars, Martin Luther'slectures on Deuteronomy are critical to understanding histheological development as an exegete as well as the courseof the Reformation in the wake of Luther's return from theWartburg in 1522. In these lectures, Luther engages deeplywith Moses, whom he sees as an author, prophet, and ruler.These three ways of regarding Moses allow …
Overview: In Lutheran Germany of the post-Reformation era (ca. 1580-1750), a genre of pastoral, ethical writings was developed that consisted in casuistry and in topically or thematically related theological counsels, intended to instruct the consciences of Christians. Examining the Thesaurus Consiliorum Et Decisionum (1623/1671), the author illustrates the different ways in which Lutherans re…
Outline : Every Sunday, there's a battle for your heart. You understand the importance of attending church, but you probably find your attention being pulled away from Sunday services by distractions of schedule, work, family, finances, or other competing priorities. With so much going on in your life, how will you prepare your heart and mind to offer God the worship he deserves? Christians und…
Outline : Christians have long discussed and debated the first three chapters of the Bible. How we interpret this crucial section of Scripture has massive implications for how we understand the rest of God’s Word and even history itself. In this important volume, biblical scholar Vern Poythress combines careful exegesis with theological acumen to illuminate the significance of Genesis 1–3. …
Outline : A brief, accessible inquiry into the wideness of God’s mercy in Reformed theology How broad is the scope of salvation? To explore this topic, Richard J. Mouw draws on Scripture and a rich heritage of Calvinist theology. Mouw explains how Christians can affirm God's justice while holding hope for the wideness of his saving mercy, For Reformed pastors, Divine Generosity serves as a b…
Outline : “The Puritans can help us today toward the maturity that they knew, and that we need.” —J. I. Packer Committed to hard work, humility, and serious study of Scripture, the Puritans lived out their faith in a way that many now dismiss as antiquated. But in an increasingly fast-paced, materialistic culture, Christ followers today can learn a lot from these spiritual giants of the …
Outline : This commentary on Haggai and Malachi by Mignon Jacobs offers a rich and insightful interpretation of the ancient text while drawing out themes that are especially relevant to contemporary concerns, such as honoring or dishonoring God, the responsibilities of leaders, questioning God, and hearing the prophetic word in challenging times.
Outline : The Prophetic Books of the Bible are full of symbolic speeches, dramatic metaphors, and lengthy allegories―a unique blend of literary styles that can make them hard to comprehend. How can we know if we are reading them the way God intended them to be read? In this accessible guide, leading Old Testament scholar Peter Gentry identifies seven common characteristics of prophetic litera…
Outline: What do the attributes of truth reveal about God and his word? Skeptics and moral relativists may debate universal truth, but Christians know that its characteristics - including omnipresence, everlastingness, and unchangeability - reflect the existence of the one true God. In fact, the concept of truth informs and confirms every area of systematic theology. In Truth, Theology, and Per…
Outline : An important study about judgment and hope at a critical moment of Israel's history - one that still resonates today. Ezekiel was an ordinary person, called "mortal" by God more often than his own name. Yet because of the radical times, Ezekiel reacted in a radical way through his unusual lifestyle and his sharp theological diagnosis. His important message about judgment and hope came…
Outline: Is your view of church biblical? Even Christians can hold misconceptions that are damaging to our individual and collective faith - and unfortunately, many do. So how do we recapture a vibrant, God-honoring view of this essential institution and our place in it? In The Local Church, Edward W. Klink III defines what the church is, why it exists, and how it functions, helping readers und…
Outlline : The Beatitudes are among the most influential teachings in human history. For two millennia, they have appeared in poetry and politics, and in the thought of mystics and activists, as Christians and others have reflected on their meaning and shaped their lives according to the Beatitudes’ wisdom. But what does it mean to be hungry, or meek, or pure in heart? Is poverty a material c…
Outline : Petrus van Mastricht’s 'Theoretical-Practical Theology' presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing peopl…
Outline: Funny how we tend to act like the exceeding riches of God's grace run out the moment we're saved. From then on, we base our relationship with Him on our performance rather than on His grace. Of course, God still deals with us on the basis of His grace, whether or not we understand it. It's just that, when we don't fully understand grace, we miss out on the abundant freedoms that come f…
Outline: God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules; he only wants his people to know him more intimately, says D. A. Carson. The apostle Paul found that spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father. A Call to Spiritual Reformation investigates the Epistles to see what lessons Paul taught in his "school of prayer." Christians today can still achieve the confid…
Outline : In Confessing and Believing, Trevor Hart takes readers on a guided tour of the Apostles' Creed, one of the most ancient, universally recognized, and important statements of faith ever penned by the Christian Church. The Creeds' lasting value is not owed simply to its age--it has identifiable roots in the earliest baptismal ceremonies of the earliest Christians--but because, as Hart's …
Outline : Jesus and the Manuscripts introduces readers to the diversity and complexity of the ancient literature that records the words and deeds of Jesus (or at least purports to record them). This diverse literature includes the familiar Gospels of the New Testament, the much less familiar literature of the Rabbis and of the Qur’an, and the extracanonical narratives and brief snippets of ma…
Outline : From the voice of a loving Creator, life begins and and grows. Close to this careful Sower, there is abundant nourishment. Far from him, only suffering and brokenness. In this imaginative book, Scott James tells the story of redemption in Scripture, from God's creation and restoration to the promise of final reconciliation. Through engaging story and classic imagery, children learn ho…
Outline: Friendship is one of the greatest gifts from God! So when Zeke struggles with missing old friends and making new one, he must find someone new to depend on. With help from his mom and consistent prayer, Zeke develops a new and surprising friendship, along with a stronger reliance on Christ. Jesus and the Gift of Friendship will spur hope and comfort in the lives of kids ages 3 - 6, tea…
Outline: One day mischievous Eddie decides to run away from home. Eventually, feeling scared and guilty about his choice, Eddie returns home to find his father waiting for him with open arms. But his brother Charlie, who is confused by his father's immediately welcoming reaction, is hesitant to join in the celebration. This engaging picture book retells the story of the prodigal son through the…
Outline: Polly loves visiting her grandparents on their farm every year. She looks forward to seeing the animals, helping out in the barn, and playing with her cousins. That's until she gets a new tablet as a present. Suddenly, she spends all day inside playing games and watching cartoons. Staring at her table screen, Polly risks missing out on all the family fun happening around her on the far…
Outline: One Sunday after church, while Meg and her parents are getting their coats to head home, Meg suddenly notices she's on her own. A miscommunication between her mom and dad results in Meg being accidently left behind at church. She tries to be brave, but she feels alone and afraid. But Meg is not alone. When the people at church realize what happened, they gather around Meg with kind off…
Outline: One Saturday morning, Lucy and her brother, Lewis are each allowed to pick out a piece of candy from the store. But Lucy's delight quickly disappears when she unwraps her chocolate and discovers it melted! Envying her brother's long-lasting lollipop, Lucy spirals into a pattern of discontent: see, covet, take, and hide. Through colorful illustrations and engaging characters, Lucy's sto…
Outline: Ketahuilah dan pelajarilah tentang 12 wanita luar biasa dari Alkitab! Siapakah saudara perempuan Musa? Siapakah yang cantik dan cerdas yang tertulis di dalam Alkitab? Siapakah nabiah dalam Perjanjian Lama? Bacalah buku ini untuk mencari tahu! Sebuah buku yang diteliti dengan cermat dan disusun dengan penuh pertimbangan untuk mendidik dan membangkitkan semangat anak-anak tentang wanita …
Outline: Hati Anda tidak akan menyelamatkan diri Anda. Andalah yang harus diselamatikan dari hati Anda. "Ikuti kata hatimu" adalah slogan yang dianut oleh miliaran orang. Ini adalah pernyataan iman dari salah satu budaya populer di zaman ini - suatu berita sukacita yang banyak dinyatakan dalam cerita, film, dan lagu. Sampai kita memikirkan bahwa hati kita memiliki kecenderungan sosiopat. Hati k…
Outline : Join Holy Land expert and tour guide Dr. Charlie Dyer on a trip through Israel. Blending history, rich biblical teaching, and humor, Experiencing the Land of the Book: A Life-Changing Journey through Israel connects its travelers to fifty highlights—all through stories and an illustrated travelogue. Readers will be captivated by the more than 260 color images of places like Caesarea…
Outline: Adored by many, the book of Psalms is a collection of poetry, voicing a wide variety of human emotions, expressed in different genres, and for all of life's circumstances. You may love and relate to the Psalms, but how well do you understand them? How to Read and Understand the Psalms will give readers the necessary tools to learn how to properly interpret and internalize this treasure…
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 : VR TECHNOLOGY ISN'T JUST COMING... IT'S ALREADY HERE ARE YOU READY TO USE IT FOR CHRIST? When the printing press came along, Christians harnessed its power for the gospel. Then came radio. Television. The internet. Smartphones. All of these technologies have been used for good... but at what cost? Now it's virtual reality's turn. You might think VR and its related technologies are a…