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  • 2 Corinthians, By Linda L. Belleville
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    2 Corinthians

    A Commentary on the New Testament

    The IVP New Testament Commentary Series

    by Linda L. Belleville

    Though few church squabbles today come close to matching the intensity and seriousness of what Paul faced in the commercial and hedonistic hotbed of Corinth, his strategies and pastoral wisdom in confronting the problems there can still serve as ahelpful model for us in responding to a culture marked by individualism and materialism.In this careful study of 2 Corinthians, readers will find an introduction ...

  • 1-3 John, By Marianne Meye Thompson
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    1-3 John

    A Commentary on the New Testament

    The IVP New Testament Commentary Series

    by Marianne Meye Thompson

    Torn by conflict, the congregation to whom John addressed his letters stood in need of his strong exhortations to love and unity within the bounds of truth. His word to them is well suited to the church today, confronted by controversies within and without that challenge its ability and will to stand for the truth in a pluralistic society.In this careful study of John's letters, readers will find ...

  • Getting the Reformation Wrong: Correcting Some Misunderstandings, By James R. Payton Jr.
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    Getting the Reformation Wrong

    Correcting Some Misunderstandings

    by James R. Payton Jr.

    Getting the Reformation wrong is a common problem.Most students of history know that Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the Wittenberg Church door and that John Calvin penned the Institutes of the Christian Religion. However,the Reformation did not unfold in the straightforward, monolithic fashion some may think. It was, in fact, quite a messy affair. Using the most current ...

  • Reading Scripture with the Church Fathers, By Christopher A. Hall
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    Reading 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 ...

  • Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership, By Sarah Sumner
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    Men and Women in the Church

    Building Consensus on Christian Leadership

    by Sarah Sumner
    Foreword by Phillip E. Johnson

    Evangelicals stand divided in their view of women in the church.On one side stand complementarians, arguing the full worth of women but assigning them to differing roles. On the other side stand egalitarians, arguing that the full worth of women demands their equal treatment and access to leadership roles. Is there a way to mend the breach and build consensus?Sarah Sumner thinks there is. Avoiding ...