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  • Christ in Conflict: Lessons from Jesus and His Controversies, By John Stott Christ in Conflict: Lessons from Jesus and His Controversies, By John Stott
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    Christ in Conflict

    Lessons from Jesus and His Controversies

    by John Stott

    We often imagine Jesus as the ultimate peacemaker, as one who saw all sides and kindly overlooked differences of belief or practice. The Gospels say this was not so.Jesus drew sharp lines. He disagreed with many. He rejected being broadminded on avariety of topics. He engaged in vigorous debate, especially with several different groups of religious leaders. What conflicts did he have?

    • He ...
  • Church for Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community for Emerging Generations, By Daniel Kreiss and Efrem Smith Church for Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community for Emerging Generations, By Daniel Kreiss and Efrem Smith
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    Church for Everyone

    Building a Multi-Inclusive Community for Emerging Generations

    by Dan Kreiss and Efrem Smith

    Diversity is a high value for younger generations—but too often, they’re not finding it in the church.

    Emerging generations in the West are more diverse than ever—ethnically, socioeconomically, educationally, and politically. And as church attendance among younger generations declines rapidly, research shows that one of their primary sticking points is the lack of diversity ...

  • World Religions in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic, By Douglas Groothuis World Religions in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic, By Douglas Groothuis
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    World Religions in Seven Sentences

    A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic

    Introductions in Seven Sentences

    by Douglas Groothuis

    Understanding the beliefs and practices of other faiths is essential not just to the task of interreligious dialogue, but also to grasping one's own faith.

    In this brief volume in IVP Academic's Introductions in Seven Sentences, philosopher Douglas Groothuis creatively uses a single sentence representing each of several world religions as a way to open readers to their depth ...

  • Everything Is (Not) Fine: Finding Strength When Life Gets Annoyingly Difficult, By Katie Schnack Everything Is (Not) Fine: Finding Strength When Life Gets Annoyingly Difficult, By Katie Schnack
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    Everything Is (Not) Fine

    Finding Strength When Life Gets Annoyingly Difficult

    by Katie Schnack

    Sometimes the world knocks us flat on our butt.

    We feel stretched further than we ever thought physically, emotionally, or spiritually possible. And though we are torn up inside, we feel like we need to keep our chin up andput a good face on things. So we pretend that everything is fine, even though it's not.

    Even in the hardest times, strength from God rises from deep ...

  • Commentary on John, By Cyril of Alexandria Commentary on John, By Cyril of Alexandria
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    Commentary on John

    Ancient Christian Texts

    by Cyril of Alexandria
    Edited by Joel C. Elowsky
    Translated by David R. Maxwell

    Cyril of Alexandria (ca. 378-444), one of the most brilliant representatives of the Alexandrian theological tradition, is best known for championing the term Theotokos (God-bearer) in opposition to Nestorius of Constantinople. Cyril's great Commentary on John, offered here in the Ancient Christian Text series in two volumes, predates the Nestorian controversy, however, and focuses its theological ...

  • Commentary on John, By Cyril of Alexandria Commentary on John, By Cyril of Alexandria
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    Commentary on John

    Ancient Christian Texts

    by Cyril of Alexandria
    Edited by Joel C. Elowsky
    Translated by David R. Maxwell

    Cyril of Alexandria (ca. 378-444), one of the most brilliant representatives of the Alexandrian theological tradition, is best known for championing the term Theotokos (God-bearer) in opposition to Nestorius of Constantinople. Cyril's great Commentary on John, offered here in the Ancient Christian Texts series in two volumes, predates the Nestorian controversy and focuses its theological ...

  • Acts: An Introduction and Commentary, By I. Howard Marshall Acts: An Introduction and Commentary, By I. Howard Marshall
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    Acts

    An Introduction and Commentary

    Tyndale New Testament Commentaries

    by I. Howard Marshall

    I. Howard Marshall offers commentary on the book of Acts, showing how it is a history book of the early church, a literary work, the sequel of a work beginning with the Gospel of Luke, and a work of theology.Luke's purposes are varied. He writes with a pastoral concern. He shows how the essential task of the church is mission. He describes how God does not accept racial discrimination. Luke stresses ...

  • Honor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture, By David A. deSilva Honor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture, By David A. deSilva
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    Honor, Patronage, Kinship, & Purity

    Unlocking New Testament Culture

    by David A. deSilva

    For contemporary Western readers, it can be easy to miss or misread cultural nuances in the New Testament. To hear the text correctly we must be attuned to its original context. As David deSilva demonstrates, keys to interpretation are found in paying attention to four essential cultural themes: honor and shame, patronage and reciprocity, kinship and family, and purity and pollution.

    Through ...

  • The Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement, By Brad Vaughn The Cross in Context: Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement, By Brad Vaughn
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    The Cross in Context

    Reconsidering Biblical Metaphors for Atonement

    by Brad Vaughn
    Foreword by Joshua McNall

    How can a doctrine about reconciliation with God create so much controversy among God's people?

    Theologian Brad Vaughn believes Christians can gain clarity and unity on the doctrine of the atonement through a renewed attention to the biblical evidence. While theological theories are necessary and useful, they can obscure reality as much as clarify it. And we're often ignorant ...

  • 1 & 2 Thessalonians: How Can I Be Sure?, By Donald Baker 1 & 2 Thessalonians: How Can I Be Sure?, By Donald Baker
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    1 & 2 Thessalonians

    How Can I Be Sure?

    LifeGuide Bible Studies

    by Donald Baker

    Find Unshakable Assurance Through God's Word Together

    In a world that often feels unstable, it is natural to wrestle with questions about faith, eternity, and the Christian life. Whether you are wondering if your life is truly pleasing to God or seeking certainty about eternity, these doubts can leave you feeling anxious and insecure. This ten-session LifeGuide® Bible Study ...

    Number of Studies: 10