Outline : THE STORY OF ISRAEL IN THE FIVE CENTURIES LEADING UP TO THE BIRTH OF JESUS Bridging the Testaments surveys the history and theological developments of four significant eras in Israel's postexilic history: the Persian Era (539-331 BC), the Hellenistic Era (331-167 BC), the Hasmonean Era (167-63 BC), and the Roman Era (63-4 BC). In doing so, it does away with the notion that there were…
Outline: The temple has always been a source of rich scholarship and theological reflection, but what does it mean for the church's ongoing mission in the world? In this volume, G. K. Beale and Mitchell Kim examine temple theology throughout Scripture, exploring how this theme relates to Christian life and witness today. From Eden to the new Jerusalem, they argue, we are God's temple on the ear…
Outline: N. T. Wright is widely regarded as one of the most influential commentators and interpreters of Paul alive today, and Paul's letter to the Romans is often thought of as the gospel in condensed form and his greatest writing. Moreover, within Romans itself, chapter 8 is arguably one of the most spectacular pieces of writing found in the entire New Testament. Its thrust is clear, but its …
Outline: The essays in this volume examine some of the fundamental doctrinal convictions of Martin Luther and the Reformation legacy, as well as the maturation and development of these convictions in the theology of Karl Barth. Together these studies serve as a cumulative argument for the ongoing coherence, meaning, and consequence of the Reformation vision, one that at its heart is constructiv…
Outline: Three easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story. LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand story EXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical setting LIVE the Story: Reflects on how each…
Outline: The role of confessions and creeds is the subject of debate within evangelicalism today as many resonate with the call to return to Christianity's ancient roots. Advocating for a balanced perspective, Carl Trueman offers an analysis of why creeds and confessions are necessary, how they have developed over time, and how they can function in the church of today and tomorrow.
Outline: WHAT IS A CHURCH? This can be a difficult question to answer, and Christians have offered a variety of perspectives. Gregg Allison explores and synthesizes all that Scripture affirms about the new covenant people of God, capturing a full picture of the biblical church. He covers the topics of the church's identity and a characteristics; its growth through purity, unity, and discipline;…
Outline: In an age when the Bible has been stripped of its sacredness and mystery, and functional biblical illiteracy reigns, this book makes the case that we must work to re-enchant the text in order to return the Bible to its rightful place in the lives of Christians.
Outline : Each book in the Big Theology for Little Hearts series introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's word. With each volume written to complement all the others, this series is designed to help children develop a cohesive framework of theology that includes God, creation, humanity…
Outline: Each book in the Big Theology for Little Hearts series introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's word. With each volume written a complement all the others, this series is designed to help children develop a cohesive framework of theology that includes God, creation, humanity, …
Outline : Each book in the Big Theology for Little Hearts series introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's word. With each volume written to complement all the others, this series is designed to help children develop a cohesive framework of theology that includes God, creation, humanity…
Outline: This book is a collection of scholarly essays that place Dietrich Bonhoeffer in conversation with Dietrich Bonhoeffer in conversation with the Dutch Neo-Calvinist tradition of Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck. The essays engage in theological ethics and historical theology in an effort to frame ongoing dialogue in relation to issue of public theology. While Bonhoeffer and Neo-Calvinis…
Outline: Neo-Calvinism critically advances Reformed orthodoxy for the sake of modern life. Birthed in the Netherlands at the turn to the 20th century, initiated by Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) and Herman Bavinck (1854-1921), it argued that a life before God entailed the leavening of faith over all human existence. While the movement originated in the Netherlands, the tradition now has a global re…
Outline: As Christians, we should neither blindly accept nor entirely dismiss psychiatric labels, diagnoses, and medicines that are prescribed to help those who are suffering. Descriptions and Prescriptions provides a balanced, biblically (and scientifically) informed approach that will help us understand and minister to those struggling with mental health issues.
Outline : We live in a deeply broken world... but there is hope. Sexuality is a fundamental part of what it means to be human-part of God's beautiful design when he created all things. And yet, sex in our world today looks nothing like the way that God intended it to be. Sexual brokenness surrounds us and, in one way or another, affects us all. This sexual brokenness reveals our deep need for…
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…
Outline : In this classic sermon, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake his people.. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for he is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk fait…
Outline : Sexuality was a part of God's good creation from the beginning. But with sin came a world filled with sexual brokenness. Thankfully, God is always in the business of restoration. This book offers hope for both the sexually immoral and the sexually victimized, pointing us all to the grace of Jesus Christ, who mercifully intervenes each moment in our lifelong journey toward renewal. Aut…
Outline: Where is God? There are never quick fixes or easy answers when we can't immediately see God's hand - when the struggle is hard and painful - he is working. Weaving together Scripture, personal stories, and the words of classic "How Firm a Foundation," David Powlison brings an experienced counselor's touch to exploring how God enters into our sufferings, helping us see God working in ou…
Outline: Have you ever looked at your anxious or depressed teenage son or daughter and wondered, Why is my teenager feeling like this? In this companion guide to his book for teens Why Am / Feeling Like This?, pastor and counselor David Murray offers spiritual encouragement and practical direction for parents and other adults who want to help but don't know where to start. Structured around eig…
Outline : YOU HAVE BEEN UNFAITHFUL, and you want help but moving forward is complicated. Professional counselor Michael Gembola provides daily guidance and encouragement to help you make lasting change. He offers reflection questions, plus suggestions for practical actions, so you can form new qualities and habits as you move toward God in repentance and toward your spouse in reconciliation. In…
Outline : "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." MATTHEW 11:28 Christians know what Jesus Christ has done-but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is "gentle and lowly in heart." This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sin…
Outline : Peer pressure, codependency, shame, low self-esteem-these are just some of the words used to identify how people are controlled by others' opinions. Why is it so important to be liked? Why is it so important to be liked? Why is rejection so traumatic? Edward T. Welch's insightful, biblical answers to these questions show that freedom from others' opinions and genuine, loving relations…
Outline : When life becomes difficult-when we face deep disappointment, agonizing loss, or on-going pain-we set out on a search to find answers to significant questions: Why would God allow this to happen? What good could come out of this? What will it look like to trust him? In this collection of insightful essays and excerpts, classic and contemporary theologians and Bible teachers-ranging fr…
Outline: How do you feel about how you feel? Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don't always know what to do with how we feel. The Bible teaches us that our emotions are an indispensable part of what makes us human - and play a crucial role in our relationships with God and others. Exploring …
Outline : Can you be both good and angry? In this groundbreaking book, David Powlison reframes the universal problem of anger through an in-depth exploration of God's anger and ours. Full of practical help for all who struggle with how to respond when life goes wrong, Good and Angry sets readers on a path toward the faithful and fruitful expression of anger.
Outline: - Is human behavior purely an act of the will? - What happens when the body becomes dysfunctional - especially the brain? * Chemical imbalances controlled by the brain do have behavioral consequences, so how can counselors assess and deal with them? These and many similar questions are addressed by this book. The author presents clear and accurate information so that two extremes c…
Outline : YOUR BATTLE AGAINST PORNISN'T ABOUTPORN. IT'SABOUT HOPE. Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. The gospel replaces the dehumanizing lies of pornography with this surprising truth: God created us as royalty. How then can we reclaim our God-given identity to take a stand against-and ultimately starve-the predatory porn industry? In The Death …
Outline : If you have experienced anxiety or depression, you may have asked yourself, Why am I feeling like this? You are not alone. Pastor and counselor David Murray introduces you to the personal accounts of eighteen teens who have struggled with different types of anxiety or depression. This guide will help you discover not only the common causes but also the keys to unlock their chains. By …
Outline : walking with an addict through the process of change takes wisdom, love, and perseverance. To walk with an addict is both a gift and a grief. In the Crossroads: A Step-by-Step -Guide Away from Addiction Facilitator's Guide, Welch walks leaders through the process of loving, connecting with, and speaking truth to a group of addicts. This book contains helpful observations about the me…
Outline: MONEY. THE THOUGHT OF IT CAN BE OVERWHELMING,AND THE PURSUIT OF IT CAN BE ADDICTING. Our society constantly promises us that money will provide what we want-success, comfort, peace, and happiness leading our fickle hearts to trust money for things it was never intended to give us. Even if we think we know what the Bible says about money, there seems to be a gap between our theology an…
Outline: Best-selling author Paul David Tripp invites you into his personal reflections on his experience of God's ever-present grace through the ups and downs of his life. He shares his celebrations, disappointments, cries for help, confessions, and confusions in the form of 120 meditations that were written over many years through various joys and struggles. Vulnerable yet pastoral and wise, …
Mancini is an expert in the movement to make churches more missional: moving them from an internal focus to an emphasis on participating in the culture and their community. In this book, he outlines a new model to help churches articulate strategy and live into their visions.
Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices has been designed to survey the present religious situation around the world as the twenty-first century begins. To accomplish this task, the text is anchored in a disciplined country-by-country discussion of the emergence of the contemporary religious community in each of the more than 240 nations from the smaller is…
Outline: This comprehensive systematic theology by respected theologian Robert Letham covers the whole field of Reformed Christian doctrine from biblical, historical, and theological angles. Letham begins with God's ultimate self revelation as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in indivisible union, continuing on with the works of God in creation, providence, and grace. He draws deeply fr…
Outline: Matthew Levering offers an examination of the doctrine of creation and its contemporary theological implications, engaging with classical and modern views.
Outline: "A master class in how to read the Bible directly and accurately" Biblical Reasoning shows how Christology and the doctrine of the Trinity are grounded in Scripture and how knowledge of these topics is critical for exegesis.
Outline: The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman. The story of the good Samaritan in Luke 10, one of Jesus's most well-known parables, fascinates readers with its powerful imagery. This volume encourages readers to think through the ethical implications of this story for…
Outline: John Stott was a twentieth-century pastor-theologian widely hailed for his heart for missions and expository preaching. Even today, Stott's legacy continues to influence churches around the world. As both a faithful preacher and a thoughtful writer, Stott profoundly shaped evangelicalism's contemporary understanding of Christianity through an approach to the Christian life founded on t…
Outline : Francis Schaeffer was one of the most influential apologists of the twentieth century. Through his speaking, writing, and filmmaking. Schaeffer successfully transformed the way people thought of the Christian faith, from a rather private kind of piety to a worldview that addresses every sphere of life. This volume-written by a man converted from agnosticism within days of meeting Scha…
Outline: Martyn Lloyd-Jones, commonly referred to as "the Doctor," had a successful career in medicine before abandoning it all to become preacher in London. His sermons-displaying the life-changing power of biblical truth-diagnosed the spiritual condition of his congregation and prescribed the gospel remedy. This study of Lloyd-Jones's life will encourage and exhort readers to consider the rol…
Outline : Christianity at its heart is a therapeutic faith - a theocentric form of soul care. God's therapeutic agenda begins in the perfect triune communion of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who created human beings to flourish by participating in his glory. But human beings are now alienated from God and subject to different forms of psychopathology - sin, suffering, and biopsychosocial damage…
Outline: This lively, engaging introduction to the New Testament features a redesigned interior, revisions throughout the book, and extensive new online material for students and professors.
The series in which Christopher Dyer's excellent new work appears already has generated comment, much of it lauding the content of the books but an equal amount criticizing their format. In the case of Dyer's book, perhaps it would be preferable to deal with these latter criticisms before examining the former. Professional historians will immediately be struck by the fact that despite the enorm…