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The Mystery of God
Theology for Knowing the Unknowable
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
How can I know God if he is incomprehensible? Is it possible to know God in a way that takes seriously the fact that he is beyond knowledge? Steven Boyer and Christopher Hall argue that the "mystery of God" has a rightful place in theological discourse. They contend that considering divine...
by Bill Hull
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2004
Thomas doubted. Peter denied. Matthew had a shady past. And most of Jesus' disciples had trouble understanding his true message and mission at times. How did Jesus take lowly fishermen and tax collectors and turn them into some of the most influential men that ever lived? And how can modern church...
by Neil B. Wiseman, H. B. Jr. London
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2006
The Heart of a Great Pastor salutes pastors everywhere--those wanting to take a fresh look at their ministries, as well as those just starting out. As the baton is passed to the "new breed of pastors," there is a great need to help them count the cost of serving Christ and equip them with...
Unshockable Love
How Jesus Changes the World through Imperfect People
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2014
Why were sinners so attracted to Jesus yet repelled by the religious? It had everything to do with the heart of Jesus. They sensed that Jesus was for them--not against them. When broken, sinful people feel repelled by Christians, we must assess whether our hearts reveal the heart of God or reflect...
Imagine Heaven Devotional
100 Reflections to Bring Heaven to Your Life Today
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2018
In 2015, John Burke's Imagine Heaven took the book world by storm, landing on the New York Times bestseller list and selling more than half a million copies. Its exhilarating picture of heaven, drawn from Scripture and illustrated with true stories of near-death experiences, enthralled readers and...
King in His Beauty, The
A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
Thomas Schreiner, a respected scholar and a trusted voice for many students and pastors, offers a substantial and accessibly written overview of the whole Bible. He traces the storyline of the scriptures from the standpoint of biblical theology, examining the overarching message that is conveyed throughout....
New Testament Theology
Magnifying God in Christ
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2008
In this substantial volume, Thomas Schreiner takes up the study of New Testament theology, looking for the themes that emerge from a detailed reading of the whole rather than considering the individual writings separately.
Two themes in particular emerge. The first concerns redemptive history...
Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Exegesis and Interpretation
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2012
This concise guide by a leading New Testament scholar helps readers understand how to better study the multitude of Old Testament references in the New Testament. G. K. Beale, coeditor of the bestselling Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, focuses on the "how to" of...
The Cross and Christian Ministry
An Exposition of Passages from 1 Corinthians
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2004
In this exposition of 1 Corinthians, D. A. Carson presents a comprehensive view of what the death of Christ means in preaching and ministering to God's people. He explains the key biblical principles for dynamic, cross-
centered ministry and how to put the cross at the center of Christian life.
How Long, O Lord?
Reflections on Suffering and Evil
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2006
This clear and accessible treatment of key biblical themes related to human suffering and evil is written by one of the most respected evangelical biblical scholars alive today. Carson brings together a close, careful exposition of key biblical passages with helpful pastoral applications. The second edition has been updated throughout.
The King James Version Debate
A Plea for Realism
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 1978
D. A. Carson addresses laypeople and pastors with a concise explanation of the science of textual criticism and refutes the proposition that the King James Version is superior to contemporary translations. The book provides a readable introduction to two things: biblical textual criticism and some of the principles upon which translations are made.
The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus
An Evangelical Exposition of John 14-17
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2018
In this study D. A. Carson illuminates Jesus's message to his disciples after the Last Supper, in which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Holy Spirit and prays for himself, his followers, and the world. D. A. Carson clearly explains what Jesus taught his disciples the night before his crucifixion....
Basics for Believers
The Core of Christian Faith and Life
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2018
Christians taking their first steps of faith, as well as experienced believers reexamining their spiritual foundations, will find wisdom in this study of Philippians and the disciplines of the Christian life. They'll be encouraged to let the cross shape their outlook on suffering, emulate worthy Christian...
Showing the Spirit
A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2019
Eschewing extremes, Bible scholar D. A. Carson explores the controversial subject of the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer and in the life of the church. Unpacking 1 Corinthians 12-14, as well as touching on relevant passages in Acts, Carson faithfully follows the evidence of the text...