Outline: Minat terhadap ajaran-ajaran John Calvin tidak berkurang sejak munculnya buku ini pada tahun 1939. Demikian juga kebutuhan akan theologi Calvin. Ketika kita memasuki abad ke-21, terbitnya buku yang memberikan ulasan ringkas tetapi pada tentang Calvinisme ini sangatlah tepat waktu. Dengan gaya yang lancar dan sistematis, Henry Meeter memberikan garis besar apa yang menjadi ciri-ciri yan…
Outline : Hebrew for the Rest of Us, Second Edition by Lee M. Fields is a guide for English-only readers to understand the highlights taught in three or four semesters of Hebrew language study to deepen their approach and understanding of Scripture. Fields highlights essential Hebrew grammar by drawing on parallels to English grammar and then moves the reader toward developing necessary skills …
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: 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 : 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: 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…
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Outline: A groundbreaking manifesto on the meaning of life. This book will help you understand why you are alive and God's amazing plan for you - both here and now, and for eternity. Rick Warren will guide you through a personal 40-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life's most important question : What on earth am I here for? Knowing God's purpose for creating you will re…
Outline: Exploring the Personal and Social Effects - of this momentous upheaval - Perhaps no period in Christian history experienced such vast religious tumult and rapid social change as the European Reformation, when it quickly became apparent that social and political issues - finding deep resonance with the common people - were deeply entwined with religious ones raised by the Reformers. Led…
Outline: Bringing alive the lost world of the Middle Ages - From the fall of Rome and the conversion of the Germanic tribes to the dawn of the Reformation, here is a rich and concrete exploration of the religious life ways and spirituality of medieval peasants and artisans, warriors and clerics, wives and children, and even the dead, in their daily interactions with each other, the church, the …
Outline: Dealing with a time when followers of Jesus were moving toward separation from the movement's Jewish origins, this inaugural volume of A People's History of Christianity tells "the people's story" by gathering together evidence from the New Testament texts, archaeology, and other contemporary sources. Of particular interest to the distinguished group of scholar-contributors are the oft…
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 : What does it take to live a meaningful life? Why are so many people in affluent nations so anxious and unhappy? What difference does believing in God really make? Does belief in the God of the Bible truly make sense today? In The God Question, philosopher J. P. Moreland invites us on a journey to a flourishing life. He digs into the causes of our cultural crisis of unhappiness and co…
Outline : This second edition of Four Portraits, One Jesus has been updated throughout to meet the needs of today's students. It is a thorough yet accessible introduction to the four biblical gospels and their subject, the life and person of Jesus. Like different artist rendering the same subject using different styles and points of view, the Gospels paint four highly distinctive portraits of t…
Outline : This revised edition includes several updated and improved chapters with discussions of emerging methods of interpretation, a fully revised chapter on exegesis with a focus on identity and advocacy, and a new concluding chapter on exegesis as the art of seeing.
Outline: The Ezra-Nehemiah narratives report how the hand of YHWH directed several Persian kings, thousands of Hebrew exiles, and a few Hebrew leaders, including Ezra and Nehemiah, to commit their lives to the difficult task of restoration; restoring people to Judah, worship in Jerusalem, the temple, the wall around Jerusalem, and the people's spiritual commitment to the essential theological p…
Outline : There has been an explosion of interest in wisdom literature, and many studies are now available. There is every opportunity for people to "get wisdom, get insight" (Prov. 4:5). However, in today's world it seems the practical sensibilities that come from wisdom are found in very few places. Wisdom literature is needed now more than ever. By walking in the way of wisdom, we will "find…
Outline : The books of Ezra and Nehemiah have, for various reasons, suffered comparative neglect in Old Testament scholarship. As Dean Ulrich demonstrates, though, these texts form a literary unit that contributes to the Bible's progressively unfolding story of God's saving activity. Ezra–Nehemiah focuses not so much on effective leadership as on how to be a godly participant in God's story. …
Outline : Reading the New Testament doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the New Testament Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its twenty-seven books. For each book of the New Testament, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better…
Outline : You only live once―if then. Life is short, and it can be as easily wasted as lived to the full. In our harried modern world, how do we make the most of the time we have? In these fast and superficial times, Os Guinness calls us to consequential living. As a contrast to both Eastern and secularist views of time, he restructures our very notion of history as linear and purposeful, not…
Outline : Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology. In t…
Outline : The human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles―your physical being is knit according to a pattern of stunning purpose. Now Gold Medallion winners Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and In His Image have been completely revised and updated to offer a new audience timeless reflections …
Outline : Philosophy is for everyone. We think philosophically whenever we ask life's big questions: - What is real? - How do we know what we know? - What is the right thing to do? - What does it mean to be human? - How should we view science and its claims? - Why should we believe that God exists? Yet many people find philosophy intimidating, so they never discover how invaluable it c…
Outline : The Culmination of James D. G. Dunn's Three - Volume Magnum Opus on the development of early Christianity.
Outline : First of a two-volume work that provides a framework for understanding the life and thought of the Apostle Paul. In this methodological tour de force, Luke Timothy Johnson offers an articulate, clear, and thought-provoking portrait of the life and thinking of the apostle Paul. Informed by the best historical-critical scholarship, Johnson helps contemporary readers responsibly study th…
Outline : Grab your bike and join Lucas and Ella as they work and play around the neighborhood. Is Mr. Lawson really a thief? Why does he always bike around the town with a bag on his handlebars? And why does Mrs. Robinson shout at the children? Maybe those new boys living in the corner house will help them find out. Then there are the girls who live down by the woods. Lucas won't go near them.…
Outline : What is so great about the Lord’s Day? In this book, children will hear the story of what happens on any given Sunday and why. From resting from our usual jobs to gathering as a church to worship, the Lord’s Day is a special day for honoring the Lord – it’s all in the name! Children will see how this day, by the Spirit's grace, also helps hem to trust in Jesus and get ready to…
Outline : "Biblical ethics starts with God, centers on God, is accountable to God, and fulfills God's purposes." In Fundamental Christian Ethics, Daniel R. Heimbach offers clarity and hope for ethically navigating a pluralistic culture. Heimbach engages with diverse ethical issues such as abortion, sexuality, religious liberty, and racism from biblical, theological, historical, and philosophica…
Outline : Caleb desperately wants a cat, but his mother is allergic to them. When a stray cat show ups at the house, Caleb can't resist taking care of it--despite his mother's sneezing! Hopes are dashed when Caleb's father explains to him that he cannot expect God to always answer his prayers in the way he wants. Yet a surprising twist in the story makes Caleb eventually realize that "God does …
Outline : A reader-friendly guide to the life and teachings of the Jesus of the Gospels. The Jesus of the Gospels brings together the best elements of a survey of the Gospels and a commentary on the Gospels to help readers know Jesus and understand the good news. Drawing on decades of experience teaching and writing on the Gospels, Andreas Köstenberger presents a holistic portrait of Jesus by …
Outline : In this modern classic Richard Burridge offers an engaging introduction to the New Testament Gospels. Using the ancient visual symbols for the Gospels — human face, lion, ox, and eagle — Burridge presents a clear interpretation of each Gospel author's portrait of Jesus. This new edition contains updated suggestions for further reading and a substantial new Afterword in which Burri…
Outline : From December 1941 until October 1942, the BBC broadcast a series of radio dramas written by Dorothy L. Sayers. Against the backdrop of World War II, the plays presented twelve episodes in the life and ministry of Jesus, from the visit of the magi to his death and resurrection, collectively affirming the kingship of Christ. Noted for their use of colloquial English as part of Sayers's…
Outline : We are far removed from the time and culture of the biblical world, and this distance easily leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Our understanding and appreciation of God's Word increase exponentially when we know the historical and cultural context in which the biblical books were written. Richly illustrated with full-color photos throughout, The Baker Illustrated Bible …
Outline : The first volume of Gary Habermas's magnum opus, On the Ressurection : Evidences represents the culmination of fifty years of research on the probability of Jesus's resurrection. Using his "minimal facts argument," Habermas demonstrates why we ought to trust the biblical and historical testimony of Scripture regarding the resurrection. This book is a must-read for pastors, students, a…
Outline : William Perkins (1558-1602) was a master preacher and teacher of Reformed, experiential theology. He left an indelible mark upon the English Puritan movement and his writings were translated into Dutch, German, French, Hungarian, and other European languages. In Faith Working Through Love, a group of twelve scholars mine the depths of Perkins’s works on the Trinity, the work of Chri…
Outline : Ever a champion and pioneer in the field of textual studies, the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) has brought together the most recent debates and discoveries in the field of New Testament textual criticism. With eleven illuminating articles from the inaugural CSNTM Text & Manuscript Conference, Pen, Print & Pixels explains the shifting landscape of research m…
Outline : Many people wondered during their most painful moments, Why would a good, all-powerful God allow this? The Bible explains how suffering entered the world and why there is so much of it, and declares God's promise to believers that one day it will end. But in their distress, even Christians may have trouble seeing how their personal suffering connects to the storyline of Scripture. In …
Outline : Dennis Hollinger surveys the creation story and creation themes throughout Scripture as a foundation for Christian ethics, demonstrating how these themes offer guidance for a host of contested ethical issues today.
Outline : Composed under different circumstances by giants of the Reformed tradition - Theodore Beza (1519 - 1605), Amandus Polanus (1561 - 1610), and Francis Turretin (1623 - 1687) - these texts represent three classical treatments of the same doctrine, each in its own genre. Beza's Defense of Justification by Faith Alone is polemical and in response to ecclesiastical controversy. Polanus's Fr…
Outline : Kids love adventure. From building an imaginary fort in the backyard to searching for buried treasure, the anticipation of discovering the unknown fills them with excitement. David Murray presents a 52-week family worship plan that captures this excitement through brief and accessible daily devotions as families explore the Bible together. Each daily entry includes: - Daily Scriptur…
Outline : Richard Gamble’s three-volume Whole Counsel of God explores the relationships between exegesis and hermeneutics, and between biblical, systematic, and historical theology. “He bridges the gap so many have identified between traditional systematic theology and biblical theology,” Richard Pratt writes; not only that, he “penetrates beyond scholarly concerns to life issues that e…
Outline : As Identity Politics quickly gain influence, they're creating confusion around aspects of personhood and morality that were once certain. From the sexual revolution to gay marriage and gender issues, the personal has become politicized. What should our response be? In Strange New World, Carl R. Trueman examines the historical, philosophical, and technological factors driving identity …
Outline : Leading theologian Craig A. Carter presents the biblical and theological foundations of trinitarian classical theism.
Outline : No one likes being sad, but God gave us sadness for a reason. Through kid-friendly text and bright illustrations, children can safely explore what it means to feel sad, discover healthy ways to process their emotions, and learn that being sad isn't something they need to avoid. In fact, it's something that helps us grow closer to God and to others.