Outline : Prof. David Flusser's biography of the life of Jesus is the fruit of more than fifty years of persona1 research concerning what may be considered the most well-known figure of the Second Temple Period. His philological-historical approach calls for a reconsideration of how we read the literary sources. He brings to bear the wealth of new information regarding the first century setting…
Outline : Each volume of the Doctrines of Grace series illuminates one of the five points of Calvinism, presenting the context, content, and various implications of the doctrine. Featuring essays from several respected theologians, these works help readers understand key aspects of Reformed orthodoxy in all their historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral richness.
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: Ethnicity, nationality, and race are part of the fabric of life, but what are they and what are they for? Throughout history, misunderstandings about various forms of collective identity have led to division and hatred, even in the church. Many seek to dissolve difference through assimilation, mistaking unity for uniformity. Others speak about difference in ways that only seem to make …
Outline: The Worlds of the Preacher helps students and pastors understand the worlds - biblical, cultural, and personal - that influence their preaching. Contributors include Victor D. Anderson, Jeffrey Arthurs, Patricia M. Batten, Scott M. Gibson, Matthew D. Kim, Duane Litfin, Steveb D. Mathewson, Haddon W. Robinson, Donald R. Sunukjian, and Scott Wenig.
Outline: Resonant Witness gathers together a wide, harmonious chorus of voices from across the musical and theological spectrum to show that music and theology can each learn much from the other - and that the majesty and power of both are profoundly amplified when they do. With essays touching on J. S. Bach, Hildegard of Bingen, Martin Luther, Karl Barth, Oliver Messiaen, jazz improvisation, S…
Outline: Understanding the doctrines of grace provides a clearer picture of God's sovereignty, mercy, and majesty. From the lawgiver Moses to the Apostle John, and from the early church fathers to modern defenders of the faith, there are marched onto the stage of human history a long line of godly men, a triumphant parade of spiritual stalwarts who have upheld the doctrines of grace. In this bo…
Outline: Perspectives menghadirkan sebuah kumpulan bacaan bersifat multi facetted yang mencakup dimensi Alkitab, sejarah, budaya, dan strategi dalam penjangkauan dunia. Tulisan-tulisan dari 150 lebih akademisi dan praktisi misi (60 lebih diantaranya baru ditambahkan dalam edisi ini) memberikan gambaran tentang apa yang terjadi dalam sejarah dan memberikan persiapan dalam menghadapi potensi kege…
Offering a comprehensive introduction to postmodernism, this Companion features examinations of the different aspects of postmodernist thought and culture that have had a significant effect on contemporary critical thought. Topics discussed by experts in the field include postmodernism's relation to modernity, and its significance and relevance to literature, film, law, philosophy, and modern c…
We all know the story of how Eve was created from Adam's rib. But what if, perhaps, "rib" was a mistranslation and the body part she was really created from was Adam's penis bone? This would explain why human males don't have such a bone, unlike other male mammals. That's only one of many surprising and fun biblical twists readers will encounter in The Uncensored Bible . Here readers will learn…
A multiple-view book on apologetic methods, this material deals with a very relevant topic in the midst of a changing culture. Its primary contributors are: William Lane Craig, Gary R. Habermas, Paul D. Feinberg, John M. Frame, and Kelly James Clark.
Outline : Perspectives merupakan buku yang bersifat multi facetted yang mencakup dimensi Alkitab, Sejarah, Budaya, dan Strategi dalam penjangkauan dunia. Berisi tulisan-tulisan dari 150 lebih akademisi dan praktisi misi, antara lain John Stott, John Piper, Rick Warren, David Garrison, dan Don Richardson. Buku ini memberikan gambaran tentang apa yang terjadi dalam sejarah dan bagaimana Allah be…
Outline : Demokrasi bisa mati karena kudeta—atau mati pelan-pelan. Kematian itu bisa tak disadari ketika terjadi selangkah demi selangkah, dengan terpilihnya pemimpin otoriter, disalahgunakannya kekuasaan pemerintah, dan penindasan total atas oposisi. Ketiga langkah itu sedang terjadi di seluruh dunia dan kita semua mesti mengerti bagaimana cara menghentikannya. Dalam buku ini, dua profesor H…
Outline : How should one approach the task of theology? The question of methodology is increasingly one of interest among theologians, who recognize that the very manner in which we approach theology informs both the questions we ask and the conclusions we reach. This volume in IVP's Spectrum Multiview series brings together five evangelical theologians with distinctly different approaches to t…
Outline: For the Beauty of the Earth provides the most thorough evangelical treatment available on a theology of creation care. Arguing that authentic Christian faith requires ecological obedience, Steven Bouma-Prediger urges Christians to acknowledge their responsibility and privilege as stewards of the earth. The second edition has been substantially revised and updated with the latest scient…
Outline : The problem of evil is one we're all familiar with ... but what about the problem of good? If Christianity is true, why do many people seem to live moral, fulfilling lives outside the gospel? Do such moral non-Christians really need the gospel, or will their good deeds save them? Is the traditional view of hell really justified? And if it is, how do we evangelize people who seem more …
Outline: Apakah mungkin untuk mengenal dunia apa adanya dan masih tetap mengasihi dunia? Dari semua pertanyaan yang kita ajukan tentang panggilan kita, pertanyaan inilah yang paling sulit. Mulai dari pernikahan sampai hubungan internasional, makin banyak kita tahu, makin sulit untuk mengasihi. Kita menjadi sinis atau apatis, melindungi hati kita dari segala implikasi yang kita ketahui. Tetapi b…
Outline: Perspectives on the World Christian Movement presents a multi-faceted collection of readings exploring the biblical, historical, cultural and strategic dimensions of world evangelization. Writings from more than 150 mission scholars and practitioners (over 60 of them new to this edition) portray the history and anticipate the potential of the global Christian movement. Every one of the…
Outline: Our technology shapes the way we live, interact, work, play, and even worship. Technology and its power are both old and new - as is the wisdom we need to envision, design, design, build, and use it well. For Christians passionate about developing technology, it's not always clear how their faith and work intersect. How can designing and using technology actually be a way of loving God…
Outline: Do you: - dream about writing the Great American Novel? - regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays? - want to start a business or charity? - wish you could start dieting or exercising today? - hope to run a marathon someday? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you need ... The War of Art In this powerful, straight-from-the-hip examination of t…
Outline: Ketika para murid mendekati Tuhan berkenaan dengan masalah doa, mereka tidak berkata "Ajarilah kami cara berdoa," melainkan, "Ajarilah kami berdoa." Jelaslah bahwa bahkan orang-orang yang dekat dengan Kristus sendiri juga perlu belajar untuk berdoa. Termasuk kita. Di dalam buku ini, beberapa guru dan ekspositor Alkitab yang terbaik memberi instruksi mengenai doa, mulai dari mengapa per…
Outline: Judul "Anugerah Tuhan dan Kebijaksaan Hidup" merupakan kesimpulan atas pelajaran-pelajaran rohani yang diambil dari perumpamaan anak yang hilang yang diceritakan oleh Tuhan Yesus dan dicatat dalam Lukas 5: 11-32. Perumpamaan ini merupakan perumpamaan yang paling terkenal dari sekian banyak perumpamaan yang diceritakan oleh Tuhan Yesus. Bukan saja terkenal, perumpamaan ini jelas menggam…
Outline: Christians are called to stand firm on the inerrancy of Scripture. Sadly, more and more people - not only from outside the church but also from within - are denying the complete truthfulness of God's Word. Edited by pastor John Mac Arthur, these commissioned essays by a host of evangelical pastors, theologians, historians, and biblical scholars contend that the Bible is completely t…
Outline: Teks-teks Perjanjian Lama sesungguhnya merupakan firman Allah yang limpah. Dalam terang Perjanjian Baru, mutiara-mutiara kebenaran itu dikhotbahkan lalu kemudian dijadikan buku. Buku ini merupakan kumpulan khotbah itu, yang disampaikan di GRII Kebun Jeruk-Jakarta dan GRII Semarang. Dalam buku ini, penulis menguraikan perjalanan kehidupan Nuh dalam kesendiriannya bersama Tuhan yang…
Outline: The New International Biblical Commentary offers the best of contemporary scholarship in a format that both general readers and serious students can use with profit. Based on the widely used New International Version translation the NIBC presents careful section-by-section exposition with key arms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. A separate section of notes at t…
Outline: England in the twentieth century was in the grips of theological liberalism. It was thought that no modern person could accept the claims of the Bible. Preaching was filled with maudlin platitudes and empty moralizing. Into this dark atmosphere stepped the man known as "the Doctor" D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a physician by training, and he embarked on a promising career in medicine. But…
Overview: In this third and las t volume of this book, the author writes the history of Outremer and the Holy Wars from the revival of the Frankish kingdom at the time of the Third Crusade till its collapse a century later. The author includes a chapter on architecture and the arts, and an epilogue on the last Crusades.
Overview: This book, based on seven Waynflete Lectures delivered at Magdalen College, Oxford, in the spring of 1954, is an attempt to tell the story of the final breach between the Church of Rome and the Eastern Orthodox Churches in its proper historical perspective. It used to be supposed that the breach took place in A.D. 1054 and was mainly caused by differences in doctrine and liturgical pr…
Overview: The author's book is justly acclaimed as the most complete and fascinating account of the historic journey to save the Holy Land from the infidel. In this abridged edition of this book, he has retained much of his original narrative which is contemplated by many superb contemporary illustrations and colour photographs. It is a splendid volume which will be welcomed by all admirers of …