Outline : For the First Time in English, a Foundational Work of One of the Church's Most Important Theologians As some point in life, we all wonder: Who am I? What is the world, and what is my place within it? Only Christianity offers answers to these questions in a way that meets our truest needs and satisfies our deepest longings. In this important book, translated into English for the first…
Outline : What comes to mind when you think of the word church? In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps define the church and its mission by presenting an overview of the specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations. He lays a basic foundation for better understanding the common practices among local church communities (“mere ecclesiology”) and the ways that they…
Outline : Experience the Easter story in a whole new way! The happiness on Palm Sunday, the surprise at the Last Supper, the sadness at the cross, the joy at the tomb - the week of Jesus' death and resurrection was filled with emotion. In 10 Days of the Easter Story, your family will journey through the key moments of Holy Week by encountering the emotions people felt during the week that chang…
Outline : The Giver of Life provides a thorough and trustworthy guide to understanding the person and work of the Holy Spirit : God's Spirit unites believers to Christ, conforms them to his image, and equips them for witness and ministry. Author J. V. Fesko writes from a confessionally Reformed perspective in dialogue with the great creeds of the church.
Outline : The fresh riches of biblical poetry for communities of faith A New Song brings together a diverse roster of Jewish and Christian scholars to explore biblical Hebrew poetic texts within the context - and for the benefit - of communities of faith. Edited by Stephen D. Campbell, Richard G. Rohlfing Jr., and Richard S. Briggs, A New Song includes nine essays on the hidden intricacies of …
Outline : The Lord Jesus Christ provides a fresh and robust guide to understanding Jesus and his work of salvation : Jesus is the divine Son of God, who has taken on human nature in the incarnation to lead his people in a new exodus. Author Brandon D. Crowe writes from a confessionally Reformed perspective in dialogue with the great creeds of the church.
Outline : Discover the rich theology of neo-Calvinism. Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck sparked a theological tradition in the Netherlands that came to be known as neo-Calvinism. While studies in neo-Calvinism have focused primarily on its political and philosophical insights, its theology has received less attention. In Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction, Cory C. Brock and N. Gray Suta…
Outline : Most kids don't like to wait. And Harriet Hurru-Up is no exception. Things like goopy syrup that takes forever to pour and a scient experiment about potato buds that take an eternity to sprout frustate her no end. This whimsically rhymed picture book looks at why Harriet's impatience gets the better of her most days but is off the charts on this particular day, and how she slows down…
Outline : Anne Bradstreet was the first published poet in America. She arrived in the American colonies in 1630 and lived an often difficult pioneering life. Despite the disapproval of people who thought that only men should write and study, Anne expressed her thoughts in beautiful poetry. Today's students of Anne's poetry appreciate her descriptions of early American colonial life and her hon…
Outline : Creation is waking to start a new day. The birds lift their voices. We hear what they say: "Good morning, God loves you!" Being reminded of God's love is the best way to begin and celebrate each day.
The Book of Revelation contains some of the most difficult passages in Scripture. Grant Osborne's commentary on Revelation aims to interpret the text while also introducing readers to the perspectives of contemporary scholarship in a clear and accessible manner. Osborne begins with a thorough introduction to Revelation and the many difficulties involved in its interpretation. He discusses autho…
Outline : Pelayanan dalam lingkup gereja sering kali dibedakan menjadi dua; pelayanan oleh hamba Tuhan dan oleh orang-orang awam, atau pelayanan purnawaktu dan pelayanan paruh waktu. Sementara, beberapa orang tidak menyadari bahaya dari dikotomi ini, sejarah membuktikan bahwa gereja sering kali kehilangan kuasa dan otoritasnya ketika hanya memberi kesempatan pelayanan kepada mereka yang diangga…
Outline : Hampir semua uraian mengenai Gereja selalu tertarik kepada pembicaraan mengenai tempat dan fungsi kaum pelayan yang ditahbiskan, sedang kaum awam sebagai bagian pelengkap dari Gereja selalu lenyap dari perhatian. Begitulah kata Dr. Kraemer dalam bukunya ini. Ia sendiri, seorang awam dan ahli theologia yang terkenal, menggarap panggilan kaum awam itu sebagai bagian yang hakiki dari pel…
Outline : Buku Seri Katekese Liturgi ini merupakan pengolahan secara baru atas bahan-bahan buku Bulan Katekese Liturgi (BKL) yang diterbitkan oleh Komisi Liturgi Keuskupan Agung Semarang selama 20 tahun, yakni dari tahun 1999 sampai dengan 2018. Pada ulang tahun ke-20 dari BKL inilah, Komisi Liturgi KAS ingin mempersembahkan sebuah terbitan dalam bentuk seri, yang berisi katekese liturgi yang k…
Outline : Did you know that the preaching of the Word of God has unique sin-killing, life-giving power - and brings great blessing to those who hear and receive it? In this helpful primer for congregations, Pastor David Strain establishes the basic biblical and theological foundations of preaching, highlights historical examples, and responds to questions, fears, and objections about exposition…
Outline : Church leadership is a shared responsibility, not a solo venture. This book equips pastors and elders to lead the church together as a team, focusing not so much on what they are to be but on what they as a body are to do. Written by a former pastor, now a seminary lecturer and longtime volunteer elder, this book is a groundbreaking resource for local churches of all shapes and sizes.
Outline : Your Church needs help. What now? What if the solution for the decline of today's church isn't more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness? What if the answer is to stop and wait on God? When Church Stops Working shows how actively watching and listening for God can bring life out of death for churches in crisis today.
Outline : What is the Bible? The Bible is like a letter from God! It tells the story of God's love for us. A Child's First Bible brings the wonderful story of God's love to a child's heart. Delightfully illustrated, favourite stories from the Bible are retold in a fresh, lively way. With interactive questions, special thoughts drawn from the story and a Bible reference for readers who want to f…
Outline : Abraham Kuyper believed that Jesus is King of all creation, making it absurd to distinguish between Christian life inside and outside the church. In previous volumes of Pro Rege, Kuyper examined Christ's universal kingship and its implications for the life of the church and the family; in this third volume, he extends his analysis of Christ's kingship and rule to areas of society not …
Outline : At the beginning of the twentieth century, famed theologian Abraham Kuyper toured the Mediterranean world and encountered Islam for the first time. Part travelogue, part cultural critique, On Islam presents a European imperialist seeing firsthand the damage colonialism had caused and the value of a religion he had never truly understood. Here, Kuyper's doctrine of common grace shines …
Outline : Among Abraham Kuyper's many accomplishments was his founding of the Free University of Amsterdam, where he also served as president and professor of theology. This collection of essays and speeches presents Kuyper's theology and philosophy of education, and his understanding of the divine purpose of scholarship for human culture. Included are convocation addresses given at the Free Un…
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. The second volume of Common Grace contains Kuyper's doctrinal exploration of the impact and implications of this aspect of…
Outline : Every four years, the International Calvin Congress gathers together a wide spectrum of presenters 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 contributions focus directly on the conference…
Outline : Allah Trinitas adalah doktrin yang paling dianggap sepi oleh pada umumnya orang Kristen (gereja), namun paling dipersoalkan sesama kepercayaan monotheisme, termasuk sejumlah theolog dan kelompok Kristen (oneness) yang menggali kembali "kuburan" ariniasme (semi-arinismeO, unitarianisme, sabellianisme, modelisme, subordinasianisme dan dwinitas. Doktrin ini dianggap tidak alkitabiah, pal…
Outline: Why did God institute two covenants? What is Israel's relationship to the New Covenant? What is a Christian's relationship to the Old Testament? Important truths for strengthening your faith and spiritual understanding. One of Christendom's most beloved writers answers these and a host of other intriguing questions in this devotional study of The Believer's New Covenant. Murray wrote,…
Outline : The good news from the Minor Prophets is that, even in dire times, God speaks. While the Minor Prophets are among the most succinct books of the Old Testament, their theological richness has much to offer us today. And not only did they have something to say to their original audience, but God continues to speak through their words in ways that are of utmost importance for the contin…
Outline : Jurgen Habermas semakin berpengaruh di dalam perkembangan ilmu-ilmu sosial dewasa ini. Makin banyak kepustakaan dan diskusi yang mengacu pada karya-karya filsuf Jerman kontemporer ini. Konsep sentralnya, pada karya-karya filsuf Jerman kontemporer ini. Konsep sentralnya, "tindakan komunikatif", telah memberi insights yang tajam kepada banyak intelektual yang lebih memilih jalan pantang…
Outline : Second Samuel includes some of the most well-known and theologically layered episodes in the Old Testament, such as the Lord’s establishment of an eternal covenant with David, David’s sin with Bathsheba, and the subsequent account of Absalom’s rebellion. In this second part of an ambitious two-volume commentary on the books of Samuel, David Toshio Tsumura elucidates the rich tex…
Outline : In this detailed, elegantly written commentary J. Ramsey Michaels gives primary attention to the Gospel of John in its present form rather than the sources or traditions behind it. Michaels examines both the Gospel's literary character and its theological significance for the Christian community in its own time and through the ages. This landmark commentary - seventeen years in the ma…
Outline : Originally presented by Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) as the Stone Lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary. Philosophy of Revelation is the supreme entry into the mind of this Dutch Reformed theologian at the brink of the twentieth century. This groundbreaking framework of Bavinck's "organic motif" offers renders both a philosophy of revelation and a philosophy of revelation. In the i…
Outline: Lompatan Tersingkat Jilid 2, karya Ally van den Herik ini, akan mencakup semua fakta inti yang terkait dengan pokok-pokok kepercayaan utama iman Kristen. Apabila jilid 1 meliputi bukti-bukti ilmiah, filsafat, sains untuk iman Kristen, Jilid 2 ini lebih tajam berfokus pada kebenaran Alkitab dan doktrin Kristen tentang Yesus Kristus. Kesaksian Alkitab tentang Yesus Kristus dan segala ses…
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 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 : In a world full of suffering and death, humans long for abundant life. Christians understand that in Christ God saves us from sin. But salvation must also include much more: being rescued from death, physical resurrection, and new life in the new creation. In this ESBT volume, Jeff Brannon explores how the hope of life after death is woven throughout Scripture―even in unexpected pla…
Outline : Apart from the doctrine of God, no doctrine is as comprehensive as that of creation. It is woven throughout the entire fabric of Christian theology. It goes to the deepest roots of reality and leaves no area of life untouched. Across the centuries, however, the doctrine of creation has often been eclipsed or threatened by various forms of gnosticism. Yet if Christians are to rise to c…
Outline : Make every moment with God count! Written for girls on the go, this 5-Minute, 180-day Faithgirlz devotional helps a busy girls slow down and take time to grow closer to God. Short, sweet devotions applicable to everyday life are paired with relevant Scripture and focus on the ups and downs of tween-hood-friendships, peer pressure, bullying, boys, and self-confidence-all while showing …
Outline: This concise, practical, and devotional introduction to Reformed systematics now features study questions, memory verses, and additional resources to help readers develop a thoroughly biblical framework for understanding and applying Christian doctrine.
Outline : Praise & Prayer. When your time is stretched and life is busy, how can you connect the Bible to your everyday life? Make reading the Bible fun with Praise and Prayer! It's packed with a year's worth of devotions, easy-to-understand explanations, engaging questions, Bible-based activities, and more! Each weekly devotion begins with a Psalm and answers questions like: - What does this…
Outline : There is no shortage of books on eschatology―the study of "the last things" and "the end-times". Many arise out of incoherent or superficial readings of the Bible that detract from the "once and for all" achievements of God through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Others fail to consider the manner in which God reveals himself through the Lord Jesus and by the power of …
Outline : How do you describe God? He is our refuge, shield, hiding place, and deliverer - worthy of all praise. In the Bible, the psalmists present an amazing picture of the character of God through "You Are" statements like "You are my rock and my fortress" (Psalm 31). In this book, pastor and father William R. Osborne short devotionals around the 20 “You Are” statements, helping children…
Outline: What does the atonement mean for our daily lives? The cross is the climax of the biblical story and the center of Christian theology. In this volume, Jeremy Treat presents the atoning work of Christ as a multidimensional accomplishment within the story of the kingdom. The death of Jesus not only reconciles sinners to God but also to one another, calling God's people into a life of taki…