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PaperbackScripture Twisting
20 Ways the Cults Misread the Bible
by James W. Sire
How often have you encountered some bizarre doctrine only to be stunned to hear a Bible verse quoted to support it? With new religious cults springing up almost daily and old ones growing rapidly, this is more and more common. How are they seemingly able to twist Scripture to mean something orthodox Christians have never believed it to mean in two thousand years?
James Sire, author of The ...
PaperbackReading Scripture with the Church Fathers
by Christopher A. Hall
Many Christians today long to become reacquainted with their ancient ancestors in the faith. They see a deeper worship and devotion in the prayers and hymns of the early church. And they believe that the writings of the early church can shed new light on their understanding of Scripture.
But where and how do we begin? Our first encounter with the writings of the church fathers may seem like ...
PaperbackThe Last Things
Contours of Christian Theology
by David Höhne
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 his Spirit. Too many ...
PaperbackAbiding in Christ
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom
"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love." John 15:9
Before Jesus left this world he gave specific encouragement and instructions to his disciples on what to expect and how to live after he had gone. These words still apply to his disciples today.
In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, trusted guides J. I. Packer and Carolyn Nystrom lead you ...
Number of Studies: 8
PaperbackDavid
Developing a Heart for God
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Jack Kuhatschek
Becoming a Person After God's Own Heart
Who are your role models? The world desperately needs role models who are fully human, yet exceed human expectations and point others toward God. David is such a role model. His struggles with sin are infamous, and the Psalms reveal his anguish and doubts. Yet he is also described as "a man after God's own heart," the champion of Israel. ...
Number of Studies: 12
PaperbackThe Servant of the Lord and His Servant People
Tracing a Biblical Theme Through the Canon
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Matthew S. Harmon
Series edited by D. A. CarsonIt is often recognized that the title "servant" is applied to key figures throughout the Bible, culminating in Jesus Christ. In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume Matthew Harmon carefully traces this theme from Genesis to Revelation with the intention of seeing how earlier servants point forward to the ultimate Servant. While this servant theme certainly is significant ...
PaperbackWords of Life
Scripture as the Living and Active Word of God
by Timothy Ward
Throughout Christian history, the overwhelmingly predominant view of the Bible has been that it is itself the living and active word of God. In this book Timothy Ward explains and defends what we are really saying when we trust and proclaim, as wemust, that the Bible is God's word. In particular he describes the nature of the relationship between the living God and Scripture. He examines why, in ...
PaperbackOriginal Sin
Illuminating the Riddle
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Henri Blocher
Series edited by D. A. CarsonWe live in a world shot through with evil. The twentieth century has witnessed suffering and human cruelty on a scale never before imagined. Yet, paradoxically, in recent years the doctrine of original sin has suffered neglect and ridicule. In this philosophically sophisticated treatment of the biblical evidence for original sin, Henri Blocher offers a robust response. Interacting with the best ...
PaperbackThe Holy Spirit in the New Testament
A Pentecostal Guide
by William A Simmons
In the early church, miraculous workings of the Holy Spirit were normal and normative. Today an ever-increasing number of Christians worldwide self-identify as Pentecostal or charismatic. William A. Simmons argues that this meansthe church needs a Spirit-centered interpretation of Scripture informed by a Pentecostal lens.
In The Holy Spirit in the New Testament, Simmons ...
PaperbackSacred Companions
The Gift of Spiritual Friendship Direction
by David G. Benner
Foreword by Larry CrabbWe need companions on our spiritual journey.The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to spiritual barrenness. We soon discover that our souls long for accompaniment, intimacy and spiritual friendship. As a result, many Christians ...
