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paperbackMapping the Origins Debate
Six Models of the Beginning of Everything
by Gerald Rau
This unique textbook by Gerald Rau surveys the six predominant models currently used to explain the origins of creation, of life, of species and of humans. Alongside his judicious account of the debate as a whole, Rau equips students with critical tools for evaluating the individual philosophies of science in play.
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paperbackThe Analogy of Faith
The Quest for God's Speakability
Strategic Initiatives in Evangelical Theology
by Archie J. Spencer
If God is transcendent, how can human beings speak meaningfully about him? The answer lies in analogy, which recognizes both similarity and dissimilarity between God and our God-talk. In his erudite study, Archie Spencer argues for a christological account of analogy as the answer to the problem of God's speakability.
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paperbackThe Path of Faith
A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law
Essential Studies in Biblical Theology
by Brandon D. Crowe
Series edited by Benjamin L. GladdThe closely related biblical themes of covenant and law are among the most important in Scripture. In this ESBT volume, Brandon Crowe considers these themes throughout both Old and New Testaments, laying out key principles such as our obligation to obey our Creator, how Jesus' perfect obedience to God's law opens the way to eternal life, and what the law means for us today.
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paperbackHouseholds of Faith
Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God
by Emily Hunter McGowin
Is there an alternative to the idealized, picture-perfect "traditional family" model that's neither idolatrous nor revisionist? Theologian Emily McGowin casts a holistic, biblical vision for families that are not limited to just the biological nuclear family, calling Christians to discern the times and improvise faithfulness together.
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paperbackSeven Practices for the Church on Mission
by David E. Fitch
Jesus gave his followers seven key practices. When we practice these disciplines, God becomes faithfully present to us, and we in turn become God's faithful presence to the world. Pastor and professor David Fitch shows how these seven practices can revolutionize the church's presence in our neighborhoods, transform our way of life in the world, and advance the kingdom.
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paperbackWhen God Lets You Down
Trusting Again After Pain and Loss
by Alex Gee
Alex Gee tells a very personal story about dealing with pain and loss. After his wife had several miscarriages, Alex lost two children at birth. This book reveals how he processed these experiences with God. He examines how we ask and answer the hard questions of pain and suffering, and how our view of God may change as a result.
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paperbackEmbracing Evolution
How Understanding Science Can Strengthen Your Christian Life
by Matthew Nelson Hill
Foreword by J. Richard MiddletonIs it possible that adopting an evolutionary view of human origins can actually help us cultivate a relationship with God and a holy life? Bringing clarity to an often fraught conversation, Matthew Nelson Hill provides an accessible overview of evolutionary concepts and takes on common concerns about tensions with Christian theology.
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paperbackDisruptive Discipleship
The Power of Breaking Routine to Kickstart Your Faith
by Sam Van Eman
What can we do when we feel stuck? Sam Van Eman has found that our spiritual lives need disruptive experiences to jolt and reorient us. Filled with concrete examples of how ordinary people are shaped by pursuing these out-of-the-ordinary experiences, this book provides a path to deeper faith on purpose.
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paperbackThe God Conversation
Using Stories and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith
by J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff
Foreword by Lee StrobelEvery day it seems more difficult to explain to others what we believe and why. When our arguments fail to persuade them, what then? J. P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff say that the best way to win over others is with a good story. In this expanded edition of their classic book, the authors give practical coaching and illustrations to help us communicate our faith more effectively.
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hardcoverRevolution of Values
Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good
by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Christians and the religious Right have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. Highlighting the stories of people on the frontlines, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove explores how religious culture wars have misrepresented Christianity at the expense of the poor, and how listening to marginalized communities can help us rediscover God's vision for faith in public life.
