Outline: Scripture reveals the nature of human violence in all its types, including interpersonal, structural, sexual, and political violence. To explore what the Bible says about human violence, Old Testament scholar Helen Paynter dives deeply into even the most problematic biblical narratives. Strating with the creation narratives in Genesis and moving to the conquest of Canaan, she investiga…
Outline : Popular teacher and New Testament scholar Jonathan Pennington helps us recover the lost biblical image of Jesus as the one true philosopher, Jesus teaches us what is good, right, and beautiful and offers answers to life's big questions.
Outline : "Previous few texts succeed where this one excels" Many introductions to the New Testament focus on critical issues such as authorship, background, and history. While this book addresses these important issues as well, its focus is on reading the text of the New Testament itself. The authors pay attention to how the New Testament documents fit together as a canonical whole that supple…
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…
Outline : "In the name of the Lord Jesus, I deliberately set my feet on the soil of Bali and claim it for Him." To that original faith claim, R.A. Jaffray later added, "The light of the gospel, preached by Sprit-filled missionaries, will drive out the millions of demons of darkness, and these people, enchained by the devil so long, will be set free," Rodger and Lelia Lewis were among those miss…
Outline : Biblical Eschatology provides what is not found in any other single volume on eschatology: it analyzes all the major eschatological passages (including the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation), issues (including the second coming of Christ, the millennium, the rapture, and Antichrist), and positions (including all the major views of the millennium) in a clear, but not superfic…
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: Sepuluh bahan pemahaman Alkitab ini dipersembahkan kepada seluruh umat Kristen di Indonesia yang akan menyambut Sidang Raya ke-16 Persekutuan Gereja-gereja di Indonesia di Nias. Ditulis oleh sepuluh teolog dan pendeta muda dari berbagai tradisi gerejawi, baik perempuan maupun laki-laki, bahan Pemahaman Alkitab ini diharapkan dapat menuntun para penggunanya untuk memahami tema Sidang Ra…
Outline: Pertanyaan "Apakah Tuhan ada?" selalu mengusik para filsuf dari segala zaman. Sebagian menunjukkan berbagai macam argumen untuk mendukung jawaban afirmatif. Akan tetapi, sebagian lainnya secara skeptis menanggapi jawaban dan argumen tersebut. Graham Oppy adalah kelompok filsuf yang kedua. Di dalam buku ini, Oppy mengevaluasi argumen-argumen yang mendukung dan menentang keberadaan Tuhan…
Outline: Mengapa orang-orang baik terpecah belah karena politik dan agama? Mengapa masyarakat makin terpolarisasi dan saling curiga, bukannya berusaha bekerja sama? Mengapa ada pandangan moral yang berbeda-beda? Ahli psikologi Jonathan Haidt meneliti asal-usul keragaman pandangan moral di antara manusia. Peran emosi dan nalar dalam memandu moral, serta alasan moral yang mendasari berbagai kubu …
Outline: From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a God whose creative power and loving care embrace all that exists. Yet the significance of the Bible's extensive teaching about the natural world is easily overlooked by Christians accustomed to focusing only on what the Bible says about God's interaction with human beings. In Creation Care, father and son team Douglas and Jonathan Moo inv…
Outline: Tanpa disadari, sebenarnya Artificial Intelligence (kecerdasan buatan - disingkat AI) sudah masuk dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Artificial Intelligence adalah bagian dari bidang ilmu atau teknik komputer yang berfokus pada pembuatan mesin cerdas yang mampu melakukan tugas-tugas yang biasanya membutuhkan kecerdasan manusia seperti persepsi visual, pengenalan ucapan, pengambilan keputusan…
Outline: Many Christians share the assumption that the preaching of the word of God is at the heart of God's plans for the gospel in out age; that it is vital for the church's health: and that it is the central task of the pastor-teacher. Many helpful books on preaching are available, but the vast majority are concerned with 'how to'; relatively few focus primarily on the character and theology…
Outline: This is the definitive English-language edition of one of the monumental works of the Christian church. Under Dr. McNeill's personal supervision labored a whole corps of expert Latinists and Calvin scholar. All previous editions - in Latin, French, German, and English - have been collated; references and notes have been verified, corrected, and expanded; and new bibliographies have bee…
Outline: This is the new and definitive English-language edition of one of the monumental works of the Christian church. Under Dr. McNeill's personal supervision labored a whole corps of experts Latinists and Calvin scholars. All previous editions - in Latin, French, German, and English - have been collected; references and notes have been verified, corrected, and expanded; and new bibliographi…
Outline: There are now over 250 theological seminaries in the United States and Canada. Leading these diverse institutions is a difficult task that combines elements of executive management, academic prowess, master storytelling, and spiritual discipline. Apart from informal mentoring relationships, however, there has been no resource specifically designed to impart collected presidential wisdo…
Outline: No greater contrast can be found in all of the Bible than that between the future prospects of the redeemed and the unrepentant. On one hand, the awe-inspiring promise of eternal comfort in the presence of Jesus Christ; on the other hand, the terror and dread of eternal comfort in the presence of Jesus Christ; on the other hand, the terror and dread of eternal separation in that place …
Outline : In this classic exposition of -1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Jonathan Edwards exhorts Christians to -ponder the love of God-both herein the world and in expectation of heaven. The things of this world are temporary, but "love never ends" (1 Cor. 13:8). God's love isa foretaste of future glory, made available through communion with the Holy Spirit. Each page is rich with pastoral insights tha…
This present volume brings together an international group of top scholars on New Religious Movements to offer an extensive and evenhanded overview and analysis of all aspects of Scientology, including the controversies to which it continues to give rise. The book's six parts take a detailed look at the Church through its similarities to and differences from other religions, its conflicts with …
"Wonderful grist for academicians and practitioners alike. This book of thoughtful essays by world-class authors advances the field of religion and foreign policy on a number of important fronts, "-Douglas M. Johnson, President, International Center for Religion & Diplomacy
Unless you were a personal friend of C. S. Lewis, or one of his many correspondents, you are probably not aware that he went by “Jack” to his friends, a name he landed on as a child and decided it suited him better than his given one (Clive Staples Lewis). So at the end of most of his letters, you encountered “Yours, Jack.” This book is intended to extend that personal relationship to y…
Augustine of Hippo (354–430), whose accounts of the Trinity have heavily influenced much subsequent Western theology, has often been accused of over-emphasizing the unity of God and thus been maligned as a source of persistent problems in contemporary religious thought. In Augustine and the Trinity , Lewis Ayres offers a new treatment of this important figure, demonstrating how Augustine’s…
The second edition of this fascinating book is the ideal introduction to the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran and their impact on our understanding of the rise of Christianity.:.; Introduces the Qumran Scrolls to the uninitiated general reader.; Explains how revolutionary the discovery of the Scrolls was and their enduring significance.; Sets the Scrolls within the wider context o…
Truth, etc. is a wide-ranging study of ancient logic based upon the John Locke lectures given by the eminent philosopher Jonathan Barnes in Oxford. The book presupposes no knowledge of logic and no skill in ancient languages: all ancient texts are cited in English translation; and logical symbols and logical jargon are avoided so far as possible. Anyone interested in ancient philosophy, or in l…
Augustine is widely considered to be the most influential theologian in church history after the apostle Paul. Dramatically converted from a life of licentiousness to one of wholehearted devotion to Christ, the humble North African pastor quickly established himself as a leading figure within the ancient church. In Augustine on the Christian Life, historian Gerald Bray explores the rich spiritu…
In this classic exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:8–10, Jonathan Edwards exhorts Christians to ponder the love of God—both here in the world and in expectation of heaven. The things of this world are temporary, but “love never ends” (1 Cor. 13:8). God’s love is a foretaste of future glory, made available through communion with the Holy Spirit. Each page is rich with pastoral insights tha…
Outline: Khotbah "Orang Berdosa di Tangan Allah yang Murka" (Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God) ini merupakan khotbah monumental yang telah menggoncangkan Amerika Serikat dari kekebalan mereka. Beberapa saksi mengatakan bahwa Edwards mengkhotbahkan khotbahnya hanya dengan terus-menerus membaca teks khotbah di mimbar. Dengan suara yang tidak terlalu dinamis, bahkan cenderung monoton, dan sedi…
Outline: Teologi Kontekstual dan Kearifan Lokal Toraja mengajak kita untuk menelusuri ragam cipta dan nilai-nilai kebudayaan Toraja beserta relasinya dengan teologu. Hal yang menakjubkan di sini adalah ketika manusia sebagai makhluk yang kental dengan kebudayaan dapat menjalin relasi yang erat dengan Injil dan menemukan makna teologis dalam setiap lakunya. Buku ini akan mengungkapkan bagaimana …
Outline: Here in one volume are five of Lewis's best known works - a convenient combination for seasoned Lewis fans and a representative introduction for newcomers. Versatility and imagination are the hallmarks of this collection. His pen ranges from sparkling satire in THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS to hardhitting logic in THE CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY. The nitty-gritty issues of the faith walk come alive …
Outline: Pasa tahun 8 Juli 1741 penulis menyampaikan khotbah paling terkenal yang pernah disampaikan di sepanjang sejaran Amerika. Tanggapan jemaat begitu menakjubkan. Sebelum penulis mengakhiri khotbahnya, orang-orang yang hadir telah menangisi keberadaan mereka dan berseru, " Apakah yang harus kami perbuat?" "Fokus dari khotbah ini," tulis E.H. Cady, "adalah keberadaan orang berdosa, baga…
Outline: For nearly a half century J. I. Packer has distinguished himself as a theologian for the church. While his erudition sets him apart in the academy, his calling and his heart's desire have been doing theology for the people of God. In honour of his seventieth birthday, friends, colleagues and students from around the world have contributed this notable group of essays, making their own …
Outline : Although the doctrine of eternal generation has been affirmed by theologians of nearly every ecclesiastical tradition since the fourth century, it has fallen on hard times among evangelical theologians since the nineteenth century. The doctrine has been a structural element in two larger doctrinal complexes: Christology and the Trinity. The neglect of the doctrine of eternal generatio…
Outline: If there is an all-powerful God, why does He allow suffering and pain? Why do animals or children suffer? Whatever your philosophy in life, it will be tested at some point when you encounter or endure suffering. C.S. Lewis, the greatest Christian thinker of our time, sets out to offer answers to these crucial questions with a wealth of compassion and insight.
Outline: "In the name of the Lord Jesus, I deliberately set my feet on the soil of Bali and claim it for Him." To that original faith claim, R.A. Jaffray later added, "The light of gospel, preached by Spirit-filled missionaries, will drive out the millions of demons of darkness, and these people, enchained by the devil so long, will be set free." Rodger and Leila Lewis were among those missiona…
Outline: "What is true evanglism?" Dr. Chafer deplores what he labels "emotional and superficial methods" and calls for emphasis upon dependence on the Spirit to do every phas of the work of evangelism. The author purposely avoids criticism for the sake of criticism, but has intended the work to be constructive rather than critical. It is his purpose to uncover some of the common difficulties i…
Outline: A full revision of the original three-volume series integrating essential and relevant articles from the reader, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, editors) and the Perspectives Study Guide (Steve C. Hawthorne, editor). PART 3 CROSS-CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 11, Mission and Culture; Chapter 12, Becoming a Belonger; Chapter 1…
Outline: A full revision of the original three-volume series integrating essential and relevant articles from the reader, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (Ralph D. Winter and Steven C. Hawthorne, editors) and the Perspectives Study Guide (Steve C. Hawthorne, editor). PART 2 THE STRATEGIC DIMENSION Chapter 6, Strategy for World Evangelization; Chapter 7, The Task Remaining, Chap…