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PaperbackFrom Prisoner to Prince
The Joseph Story in Biblical Theology
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Samuel Emadi
Series edited by D. A. CarsonThe story of Joseph is prominent in the book of Genesis and yet is rarely mentioned in the rest of Scripture. How then do we understand Joseph's significance in redemptive history? When Christians have addressed this question, theconversation has frequently turned toward typology: Is Joseph a type of the Messiah?
Messianic interpretations of the Joseph narrative have often ...
HardbackJohn 11-21
Volume 4B
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
Edited by Joel C. Elowsky
General Editor Thomas C. OdenThe Gospel of John was beloved by the early church, much as it is today, for its spiritual insight and clear declaration of Jesus' divinity. Clement of Alexandria indeed declared it the "spiritual Gospel." Early disputers with heretics such as Cerinthus and the Ebionites drew upon the Gospel of John to refute their heretical notions and uphold the full deity of Christ. This Gospel more than any ...
PaperbackPocket History of the Church
The IVP Pocket Reference Series
by D. Jeffrey Bingham
The story of Christianity is a fascinating tale. Here we find drama, vision and expansion along with failure, setbacks and tragedy. Yet during the past two thousand years the power of Jesus is felt throughout the interplay of human actors and theforces of world events.
How can you grasp the story played out on such a gigantic stage? This book is an ideal place to start. D. Jeffrey Bingham ...
PaperbackGrowing Your Faith by Giving It Away
Telling the Gospel Story with Grace and Passion
by R. York Moore
Talking about Jesus isn't just good for the people who hear. It's good for you too.Sometimes the Christian life seems to lose its zip. We fall into a spiritual rut and wonder why our faith seems so dead. Maybe it's because faith stagnates when it's kept to yourself. But when you share it with others, the Holy Spirit energizes you and awakens you to experience life as God intended.Ordinary people ...
PaperbackHoly Is the Day
Living in the Gift of the Present
by Carolyn Weber
Life pulls us in many directions, sometimes even to the point of pulling our souls apart. We know rest and reflection are necessary for a healthy life—even Jesus took time to get away from the crowds, away from the demands of everyday life, to pray, to spend time with close friends, to sleep.
Carolyn Weber was emotionally and physically exhausted managing her career as a ...
PaperbackIs the New Testament Reliable?
by Paul W. Barnett
- How accurate is the historical information in the New Testament
- Were any writers of New Testament books eyewitnesses?
- Is the New Testament a myth?
- How biased were the writings of first-century Christians?
- Isthere any information apart from Christians sources?
- How soon after Jesus' death were the New Testament documents written?
- Were errors ...
PaperbackChristian Mission in the Modern World
by John Stott
Revised by Christopher J. H. WrightJesus sends us into the world just as the Father sent him. And yet thousands of years later Christians continue to disagree on what this involves. Some believe that the focus of Christian mission is evangelizing and "saving souls." Others emphasize global justice issues or relief and development work. Is either view correct on its own?
John Stott's classic book presents an enduring and holistic ...
PaperbackHidden But Now Revealed
A Biblical Theology of Mystery
by G. K. Beale and Benjamin L. Gladd
Readers' Choice Award Winner
Biblical Foundations Award Winner
When reading through the Bible, it is impossible to ignore the troubling fact that Israel and its leaders and even Jesus' own disciples seem unable to fully grasp the messianic identity and climactic mission of Jesus. If his true deity, his death and resurrection and his role in the establishment ...
PaperbackChrist-Centered Biblical Theology
Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles
by Graeme Goldsworthy
Preaching Survey of the Year's Best Books for Preachers
The appeal of biblical theology is that it provides a "big picture" that makes sense of the diversity of biblical literature. Through the lens of biblical theology the Bible ceases to be a mass of unconnected texts, but takes shape as a unified metanarrative connecting the story of Israel with that of Jesus. ...
VideoHonest Conversations: Seeing Race, Speaking Truth
8 Streaming Video Sessions on Reconciliation and Healing
Presenter Travis Collins
In a world still wrestling with racial division, Honest Conversations: Seeing Race, Speaking Truth invites viewers into eight sessions that tackle the difficult questions many avoid. Hosted by Travis Collins and featuring pastors, scholars, and other leading Christian experts, this series explores why these conversations about race matter, what we need to know to move forward together, ...
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